Backpacking weight mania!
Lightweight backpacking is a good thing. Getting obsessed over the labels? Not so much.
Don’t get stuck – Winter trailhead driving
More people seem to get stuck on the way to or from the winter trail head. Here’s some advice on how not to get stuck…or what to do if you do. Read More …
Quick Tip: Rehabbing wool layers
How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new Read More …
A look back at 2013
Highlights of 2013…and hopes for 2014
Guiding with Skurka 2014
Some trips I’ll be guiding with Andrew Skurka in 2014.
Free Outdoor Books
How to get free e-books that are all about the outdoors.
Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide
A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated regularly. Read More …
The Trail Show #19 – The Catamount Trail
The Trail Show #19 featuring Vermont’s Catamount Trail and a winter theme.
The Thermos – Best Winter Gear Ever?
A look at why I take a thermos on winter outings Read More …
Wool vs Synthetics – What to wear?
It is now winter. Should trusty wool be used or synthetics? Read on to find out more.
The Trail Show – Bonus Show 3 : Funding Your Hiking Addiction
The Trail Show Bonus Show #3 – Funding Your Hiking Addiction
Early Winter
Some early winter hikes and skis in late October through early December
Website of the week – Winter Trekking
With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …
Gear Review – Merrell Mix Master Move
A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …
A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail
A planning guide and overview for planning a thru-hike or long backpack on the Appalachian Trail.
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Towards the end of Fall
Misc hikes, rambles and other outings in the last part of Autumn.
Gear Review – Land Shark Instant Survival Bag
A review of the Land Shark Instant Survival Bag