Sorry for the erratic behavior of the website the past day or two. Bots have been slamming the site causing database connection errors. Doh! I *think* the problem is under control now. We can now get back to discussing life, Read More …
A guest post I made over on the Gossamer Gear blog site: The Weekend Warrior
My contribution to the latest trend making the hiking website circle: The Liebster Award.
Exciting news from Tejon Ranch
Trail Groove Issue 15 is out and it looks to be another great issue. The usual excellent photography, well written articles that are practical, thought provoking and inspiring. As with last month, I wrote an article on trail news. My main Read More …
Some musings on a favorite quote from a favorite book by Colin Fletcher Read More …
Three days of exploring and camping in the Comanche National Grassland and surrounding areas. Read More …
The Trail Show #24 – Gobi Desert Route
Thru-hikers have extensive experience in the outdoors. But it is a very specialized experience.
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A walk through the Boulder open space taking in six peaks, 22+ miles or so and many thousands of feet of vertical gain and loss. Nice way to kick off the season.
Enjoy the outdoor time any chance you get. Even if it just a short stroll.
On outdoor trips with long drives, a quick campsite is often needed. Here’s a great resource for finding free sites. Read More …
What if I did the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails again? Here’s what I’d do A fairly common question on the hiking forums from people new to thru-hiking is asking “What would you do differently on your Read More …
A ten-mile loop in the newest state park in Colorado: Staunton
The Trail Show #23 featuring the Pacific Crest Trail
A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair. Read More …
A backpacking trip to the Grape Creek Wilderness Study Areas.
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Why solo wilderness adventures? What is it about being alone in the wilderness that may be appealing to certain people? Here’s my own personal perspective. Read More …