Book review: Great Plains
A review of Great Plains by Ian Fraizer. A travelogue, history overview, and discussion about the quintessential American landscape. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pre-packaged winter meals
A quick way to make a meal for winter backpacking. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 31
Trail Groove Issue 31 featuring a dodgy cover model. 😉 Read More …
Useful items for the outdoors person
A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …
High Plains in the winter – The Badlands
A jaunt to Badlands National Park one fine winter weekend. Read More …
Planning and Packing: Pre-trip delight
Getting ready for the trip is as almost exciting as the trip itself. Read More …
Website of the week: Adventures in Stoving
Well written, thought out and valuable discussion on all things stoves. Read More …
Giving Thanks
A more personal entry. I am thankful for what is in my life. The outdoors is part of it. Read More …
G-Works Gas Saver R1
My experience with the G-Works Gas Saver R1 for consolidating isobutane fuel canisters. Read More …
“The Big Hole” loop
A roughly twelve mile loop in three different open space lands located on the High Plains at the Wyoming/Colorado border. Read More …
Simply Walking
Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …
Mad Libs – Gear review edition
Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …
Backcountry Moratorium in Arches National Park
The backcountry is currently closed effectively in Arches National Park. And camping will soon be, too. At least for a little bit. Some thoughts. Read More …
A photography walk: Paint Mines
A hike on the High Plains outside of Colorado Springs. Interesting, and colorful, rock formations abounded. Read More …
Winter Backpacking – A fourth season delight
An introductory overview to winter backpacking. Read More …
A reprieve – Grape Creek WSA
I had my weekend back. It was time to go backpacking. Read More …
Wild places: Islands in the sea?
Some thoughts on recent events that perhaps show how increasingly rare wild places will become in the coming years. Read More …
Book review: The Great Divide
A review of the The Great Divide by Stephen Pern. An account of backpacking the Continental Divide in 1983. Read More …