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TrailGroove Magazine

Trail Groove Issue 16

Posted onJune 30, 2014June 30, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Trail Groove Issue 16 is out.  My contributions included the news and an article about tech on the trail. Working as an IT Monkey for my day job, I am fascinated by how technology is becoming a larger part of Read More …

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Off to the San Juans

Posted onJune 29, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

I am starting a new job next week, but plan on taking a week for myself first starting Monday evening. I’ll be in the southern San Juans strolling along the Continental Divide.  After, I hope to get in a quick Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, Chimney Rock, Colorado, san juans

Cadillac Desert: A re-visit

Posted onJune 26, 2014May 16, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

An overlook at a favorite book of mine: Cadillac Desert. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, MusingsTagsAmerican West, books, Cadillac Desert, climate, water, water rights

Tromping in the Basin – Skurka Backpacking Fundamentals Trip

Posted onJune 25, 2014February 20, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another backpacking fundamentals course I assisted on with Andrew Skurka.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAndrew Skurka, backpacking, Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park

Continental Divide Trail – “Walk Off the War”

Posted onJune 23, 2014March 1, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Cool way to follow along with the Warrior Hikers on their CDT journey.

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, Continental Divide Trail, Warrior Hike

Backpacking with the boys – Lost Creek Wilderness

Posted onJune 18, 2014March 21, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A Father’s Day weekend trip with my buddy Josh and his two sons.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, hiking, kid friendly, Lost Creek Wilderness

The Trail Show #25 – West Coast Trail

Posted onJune 17, 2014June 17, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #25 featuring the West Coast Trail

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Work – Life Balance in the Lost Creek Wilderness

Posted onJune 16, 2014June 16, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A trip with some friends from work in the Lost Creek Wilderness.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, hiking, Lost Creek Wilderness

Twin Sisters

Posted onJune 12, 2014June 12, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A classic early season hike with exquisite views of Longs Peak.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagshiking, Twin Sisters

When Bots Attack

Posted onJune 12, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

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Gossamer Gear blog post: The Weekend Warrior

Posted onJune 4, 2014July 21, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A guest post I made over on the Gossamer Gear blog site: The Weekend Warrior

CategoriesMusings, PressTagsbackpacking, hiking, S24O

The Liebster Award

Posted onMay 29, 2014February 4, 2026AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

My contribution to the latest trend making the hiking website circle: The Liebster Award.

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTagsLiebster Award

Tejon Ranch news and photography contest

Posted onMay 28, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Exciting news from Tejon Ranch

CategoriesPressTagsPacific Crest Trail, Tehachapi mountains, Tejon Ranch

TrailGroove Magazine

Trail Groove Issue 15

Posted onMay 27, 2014July 21, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, Trail Groove

Thoughts on Colin Fletcher

Posted onMay 26, 2014April 9, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some musings on a favorite quote from a favorite book by Colin Fletcher Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, MusingsTagsbackpacking, books, Colin Fletcher, hiking, journey

Camping in the Comanche National Grassland

Posted onMay 25, 2014March 16, 2020AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Three days of exploring and camping in the Comanche National Grassland and surrounding areas. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagscamping, Colorado, Comanche National Grassland, High Plains, hiking

The Trail Show #24 – Gobi Desert Route

Posted onMay 20, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #24 – Gobi Desert Route

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Thru-Hikers: Specialized outdoors knowledge

Posted onMay 15, 2014January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags17 Comments

Thru-hikers have extensive experience in the outdoors. But it is a very specialized experience.
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CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, favorite, hiking, thru hiking

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