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Three Days in November

Posted onNovember 21, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I took a friend on a loop in the canyons, where we saw some places we’d seen before and places new to us. Always a memorable time in canyon country. Read More …

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Gear review – Laek Adventure Towels

Posted onNovember 19, 2024June 21, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the laek adventure towels – simple, sturdy, quick drying, and absorbent. Awesome for our extended camping trips and times in between backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, clothing, gear review

Bears Ears Marathon and nearby

Posted onNovember 17, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We volunteered at a local race, cheered on a friend, and camped two nights in archeological memorable areas. Read More …

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Fremont Indian State Park

Posted onNovember 17, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quick trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Museum as I joined Joan for her training weekend. Read More …

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Three Days on the Hayduke

Posted onOctober 31, 2024November 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …

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More local jaunts in Moab

Posted onOctober 31, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …

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Local Delights

Posted onOctober 17, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Hosting another friend means we have another chance to take in some local favorites and some nearby places off the beaten path. Read More …

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Solo in the South San Juans

Posted onOctober 16, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A few days solo in the South San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Read More …

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Birthday in the La Sals

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Some time in the La Sals for Joan’s birthday. Read More …

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On the Old Spanish Trail and beyond

Posted onOctober 7, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A weekend of looking at the Old Spanish Trail with a BLMarchaeologist and then we went further afield. Read More …

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Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes

Posted onSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the “Subaru Outback of hiking shoes.” Read More …

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Down the River – Moab to Bull Frog

Posted onSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Four days down the Colorado River. Read More …

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Gear review – GADIEMKENSD long-billed running hat

Posted onSeptember 14, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A look at the $14 GADIEMKENSD long-brim foldable nylon “running hat” that works better than a trucker-style hat for me and my needs. Read More …

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Camping in Huntington Canyon

Posted onSeptember 14, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some mellow camping and hiking with Holly and Dan in Huntington Canyon. Read More …

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Backpacking Boulder Mountain

Posted onSeptember 8, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I went backpacking and camping on Boulder Mountain outside of Capitol Reef. Read More …

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Gear review – Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp

Posted onSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Cyansky L2 Rechargeable Lightweight Headlamp that fits a more robust niche than general backpacking. Read More …

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A weekend in Pando

Posted onSeptember 3, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend camping at Fishlake and taking in the Pando. Read More …

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The Enshittification of Gaia GPS

Posted onAugust 30, 2024September 2, 2024AuthorPaul Mags25 Comments

Gaia is now potentially new  sharing tracks and GPX waypoints unless you mark it as private.  And based on their past behavior, I don’t trust them for legacy tracks. Read More …

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A couple of days meandering near Moab.
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@ramblinghemlock and I spent one last day in Wisconsin. We visited Aztalan State Park, where ancestral mound builders established an outlier connected to Cahokia further downriver. A few hundred people lived here, shaping a piece of history I did not learn about until well into my 20s.
Another day meandering through Wisconsin woods and prairie. We hiked along rivers, visited a natural landmark once used by voyageurs, and saw pictographs, petroglyphs, and mounds left by the ancestors of the Ho-Chunk people.
A rain and cold day means "section hiking" the Ice Age Trail where @ramblinghemlock 's folks live here in town.
Some hiking in the upper Midwest while visiting @ramblinghemlock’s folks in Wisconsin. A different world from our desert home. More water, greener, and glacier vs desert rocks.

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