LWCF permanently reinstated
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was reinstated. A victory for the outdoors! Read More …
Fish on a bicycle – Useless gear concepts
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …
Discovery vs Safety – The Balance
How to plan, have a measure of safety but still have a sense of discovery when outdoors? Read More …
Springtime Snow
A spring snow storm is a bridge between the seasons. Read More …
So long to The Trail Show
It has been a fun three years of beer, trails and nonsense, but it is time for me to move on. Read More …
Stoves for camping
Car camping, road tripping, doing trail work or even a trailhead bivy? Here’s an overview of stoves that may work. Read More …
Book Review: The End of Night by Paul Bogard
A look at “The End of Night” by Paul Bogard. The subtitle of the book says it all: Searching for Darkness in an age of artificial light. Read More …
TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus
An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …
Quick Tip: Burning end of cord
A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here’s a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More …
New Mexico – Kiowa Grasslands
Seeking wildness and a remote experience in the High Plains of New Mexico. Read More …
My new sponsor – Goodwill Industries Intl
I am pleased to announce that I have received my first outdoor gear and clothing sponsor: Goodwill Industries International. Read More …
The first step: How to start backpacking
The first steps for backpacking may be intimidating. Here’s how to get out there, learn and have fun. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 27 – Gear Maintenance
Trail Groove Issue 27 featuring an article I wrote about gear maintenance with some other excellent articles including one on The Colorado Trail. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching
Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …
Beaver Res loop – The last ski tour?
A (possible) last ski tour for this season. All weather dependent, of course. 🙂 Read More …
The Conundrum of Choices
Too many choices? Don’t worry too much about it. Just get out there. Read More …
Beyond the skills
No matter who you are, or how much you know, there is always more to learn in the outdoors. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …