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Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way

Posted onDecember 26, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags16 Comments

For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …

The Trail Show #7 – Great Himalaya Trail

Posted onDecember 16, 2012September 23, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Today we bring you Episode #7 – Our December Holidaze Show.

Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear

Posted onDecember 12, 2012December 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …

Gear Review: Discount Dance Supply Rip Stop Pants

Posted onDecember 10, 2012April 19, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Another dirt-bagger gear review of an unlikely item for the outdoors: Dancing warm up pants! Read More …

Solo in Utah Pt 2 – Day Hikes and Side Trips

Posted onDecember 2, 2012November 23, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some day hikes and side trips in Utah over Thanksgiving week. Part two of my Utah trip.

Gear Review – Bottlestove

Posted onNovember 29, 2012August 30, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A gear review of of the alcohol stove from Bottlestoves.com Note: Bottlestoves.com provided the stove for my review Alcohol stoves are being used by not only long distance hikers, but increasingly more weekend backpackers. The lightness, ease of use and Read More …

Gear Review – Hoo Rag

Posted onNovember 29, 2012April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A review of the multi-use Hoo Rag (a seamless bandanna )

Solo in the Desert Pt 1 – Coyote Gulch

Posted onNovember 26, 2012April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Coyote Gulch is a classic backpacking trip in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Here is my trip report of an ~28 mile loop I did there over Thanksgiving Weekend.

The Trail Show Episode #6 – Grand Enchantment Trail

Posted onNovember 19, 2012AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Today we bring you Episode #6 – The Grand Enchantment Trail Show #6 is our Thanksgiving Show.

Why Black and White Outdoor Photography?

Posted onNovember 11, 2012November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here’s some advocacy for black and white outdoor photography. Personally I think B&W photos can be just as striking as the color photos often done by most outdoor enthusiasts.

Eldorado Mountain Bushwhack 2012

Posted onNovember 10, 2012June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Our sixth annual bushwhack up Eldorado Mountain in the foothills of Boulder.

Best Gear Fallacy

Posted onOctober 31, 2012April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Which piece of outdoor gear is the best? None! Read More …

Just Another Colorado Fall Weekend

Posted onOctober 28, 2012April 25, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relaxing weekend of camping, hiking and strolling with someone before her classes start up again.

Trailshow #5 – The CDT

Posted onOctober 21, 2012December 17, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Episode #5! Today we bring you our Halloween Show – Don't be scared!!

Outdoor Photography – Point and Shoot or DSLR?

Posted onOctober 17, 2012November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Taking photos when outdoors is a great way to capture memories of outdoor adventures. But which camera to bring? A Point Shoot (P&S) or a DSLR?

Mesa Verde and the Four Corners

Posted onOctober 16, 2012April 6, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

As with many couples in our age and social bracket, a full-blown honeymoon was not to be after our wedding. We had a job to get to, family and friends visiting from out of town and too much to do Read More …

Wedding in the Woods – Sept 22nd

Posted onOctober 4, 2012February 21, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

someone and I were married on Sept 22nd in Golden Gate Canyon SP in a beautfiul grove of aspens. Friends and family joined us to share in our special day.