PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:17:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Solo on the plateau https://pmags.com/solo-on-the-plateau https://pmags.com/solo-on-the-plateau#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:37 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43811 Solo on the plateau

Starting another chapter soon, so I took a few days for a solo walkabout in canyon country after my WFR recert. Three days of backpacking with a quiet camp on the canyon rim proved memorable. Read More ...

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When the weather shut down our original plan, we shifted to a canyon we hadn’t seen and a float on the Gunnison. It worked out, but the lower flows and changing conditions echo a larger reality across the Colorado Plateau. Read More ...

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Ultralight hobbyists reminds me classic car aficionados. Some thoughts. Read More ...

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Another off-piste article; this time about our circa 2009 Brother printer. Read More ...

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We often treat backpacking and car camping as separate categories. They're not. They're two tools that add to the overall time outside. Some thoughts. Read More ...

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Local hikes near our Moab home. Read More ...

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An alternative sock to Darn Tough that does not quite work well for trail runners. Read More ...

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Some wanderings in Wisconsin over Easter Week. Read More ...

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A weekend in the Land of Enchantment with Holly and Dan. Read More ...

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I’ve tried several sun hoodies over the years. I still find my poly-cotton Western snap shirt works better in hot, dry weather. Here’s why. Read More ...

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