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CMC Ski Trail, Brainard Lake

Posted onFebruary 12, 2007December 16, 2010AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

  Over the past four months, I have worked sporadically. Been pretty much a cross-country ski bum. Any chance I had to go mid-week skiing, I'd go! Many of the times I've been skiing has been with my friend Terry. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBrainard Lake, ski touring

Section House Hut

Posted onJanuary 31, 2007July 27, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I used to go on fair amount of winter backpacking trips. Winter is a wonderful time of the year to be outdoors. Especially in Colorado where it seems to be always sunny. Cold and crisp air. The mountains covered in Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTags10th Mountain Huts, hut trip, ski touring, skiing

Into Thick Air – Jerimoth Hill, RI

Posted onNovember 26, 2006November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Jerimoth Hill in Rhode Island has a rather curious history. At 812 feet, it is not exactly a mountain that towers over the countryside. The summit is a nondescript pile of rocks in a wooded area within minutes of the Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagshigh pointing, Jerimoth Hill, New England, Rhode Island

Boulder Daily Camera Articles – GET OUT – CDT

Posted onNovember 16, 2006February 28, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

In the summer and fall of 2006, wrote some articles about my Continental Divide Trail thru-hike.  The articles appeared in the GET OUT section of the paper every other Friday. The archived articles are still there, if a bit out Read More …

CategoriesPressTagscdt, Continental Divide Trail

Continental Divide Trail Journal 2006 – Part 1 – Montana and Idaho

Posted onJuly 3, 2006November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here is my journal from my journey on the Continental Divide Trail .    

CategoriesJournalsTagsContinental Divide Trail, journal, thru hiking

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Walking the Backbone – Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike

Posted onMay 15, 2006August 29, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Paul Magnanti’s Continental Divide Trail journey with planning info, journal, and photos… The Continental Divide Trail is the third of the “Big Three” trails. Unlike the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, it is still very much a work in progress. No Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsContinental Divide Trail

“He’s Footloose and Fancy Free — For 2160 Miles

Posted onFebruary 7, 2006December 15, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

  In 1998, online journals were not common at all. Online journals about hiking were esp. rare. My thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, in addition to an online journal, made my hike interesting enough that Providence Journal did a story Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsAppalachian Trail, backpacking

“Not Even The Kitchen Sink

Posted onFebruary 6, 2006April 25, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An article in Mechanical Engineering Magazine that featured a photo of mine of Glacier Peak on the Pacific Crest Trail. The fact that engineers loved the idea of lightweight backpacking is not surprising. Nice to see they enjoy natural beauty Read More …

CategoriesGear, PressTagscamp stoves, light weight backing, lightweight gear

Hooked On The Outdoors

Posted onFebruary 6, 2006May 10, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Hooked On The Outdoors magazine did an issue of regular people who have done some cool adventures. I was chosen as the backpacker representative .  Was probably the worlds ugliest centerfold ever. Don't know if I am a "trail machine", Read More …

CategoriesPressTagscamp stoves, lightweight backpacking, lightweight gear

Cruising Thru Colorado: Paul Magnanti’s 2004 Colorado Trail Thru-Hike

Posted onSeptember 14, 2004January 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Paul “Mags” Magnanti’s 2004 Thru-Hike of the Colorado Trail. With photos, journal and thru-hike information.     On August 21st at 9:30 AM I was at the Denver Terminus of the Colorado Trail. Twenty-days later on September 10th at 7:30, I arrived Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsColorado Trail, colorado-tip

Colorado Trail Journal 2004

Posted onSeptember 3, 2004November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My original plan in 2004 was to hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). However it just did not feel right. So I did the Colorado Trail instead. Walking the length of the Colorado Trail was a great way to see Read More …

CategoriesJournalsTagsColorado Trail, journal, long-walks

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Another Long Walk: Paul Magnanti’s 2002 Pacific Crest Trail Trail Thru-Hike

Posted onSeptember 17, 2002March 24, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Paul Magnanti’s 2002 Pacific Crest Trail Trail Thru-Hike: Photos, journal and planning information

CategoriesLong WalksTagsPacific Crest Trail

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 1 : California

Posted onApril 3, 2002November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here is my 2002 journal of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. It was four years since I took a long walk on the Appalachian Trail, so the theme of this hike was "Another Long Walk" And a long walk it Read More …

CategoriesJournalsTagsjournal, long-walks, Pacific Crest Trail

Appalachian Trail Journal 1998 : Part 1 – The South

Posted onFebruary 28, 1998November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

This journal was originally hosted onTrailplace.com originally hosted by Dan "Wingfoot" Bruce. The current site is now a bit different than the original site. My Appalachian Trail journal was not the  first online hiking journal, but I would not be  Read More …

CategoriesJournalsTagsAppalachian Trail, journal, long-walks

A Long Walk: Paul Magnanti’s 1998 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Posted onFebruary 17, 1998March 24, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Paul Magnanti’s 1998 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike: Journal and Photos

CategoriesLong WalksTagsAppalachian Trail

Green Mountain Gallivants – Vermont’s Long Trail

Posted onAugust 16, 1997August 29, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Paul Magnanti’s Long Trail hikes of 1997 and 1999. With photos and planning information.                                                       Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsLong Trail, Vermont

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 2 : Oregon and Washington

Posted onNovember 6, 1980November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Pacific Crest Trail Journal Part 2 – Oregon and Washington  

CategoriesJournalsTagsjournal, long-walks, Pacific Crest Trail

Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico

Posted onNovember 6, 1980December 18, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico  

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