Sloppy Hiking Fun – Lost Creek Wilderness
An overnight backpacking trip in the Lost Creek Wilderness in the Wigwam Park area. Read More …
Bear and Critter Concerns : What to do?
Concerns about bears or critters? Here are some suggestions to avoid conflict with them. Read More …
PSA : Alcohol and Esbit stoves banned in RMNP
Another example of a government agency being leery of alcohol and solid fuel stoves. Will other agencies follow? Read More …
Quick Tip : Water bottles as ice packs
Have a lot of water bottles accumulated? Use them as quick and dirty ice packs! Read More …
Filthy Lucre
The phenomenon of people criticizing others from profiting on the outdoors. Read More …
Just some foothill strolls
Waiting for some snow to clear out. Don’t want to drive far. Time to go hiking locally. Read More …
Quick Tip: Gutter spike nails as tent stakes
An inexpensive, light and durable alternative to traditional tent stakes. Read More …
The Trail Show #36 – Kings Canyon High Basin Route
The Trail Show #36 featuring the Kings Canyon High Basin Route Read More …
More High Plains Drifting – Comanche Grassland canyons
Exploring Carrizo and Picture canyons in the Comanche Grassland. Along with Amache Internment camp and the site of the Sand Creek Massacre. Read More …
James A. Michener’s “Centennial”
An overview of the historical fiction classic that takes places in the northeast of Colorado. Read More …
Pawnee Grassland – A changed landscape
The Pawnee National Grassland is (was?) a quiet, desolate and lonely area. But it is rapidly changing. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 22
Another excellent issue of Trail Groove Magazine is out! Read More …
Another Wednesday Reset
A blissful after work hike Read More …
Outdoor Failures – What we learn from not meeting goals
Thoughts on not meeting personal goals in the outdoors. Read More …
Senate Amendment 838 – Our lands for sale
A newly passed, if symbolic, amendment could affect how our public lands are administered. Read More …
TBT Gear: Equinox Ultralight Tarp
A look at an old warhorse. Functional, light, still works, not expensive. Read More …
The Perfect Campsite
The perfect campsite is more that just a list of bullet points to check off. The perfect campsite is something less tangible. Read More …
Alcohol stove alternative – Hornet BRS-3000t
A sub-one ounce canister stove that may be a good option for solo backpackers. Read More …