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We are opting to be outside again this year…

Posted onNovember 23, 2015November 23, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another Thanksgiving spent in the backcountry. And for that I am thankful. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackcountry, Black Friday, Thanksgiving

Backcountry mobile device etiquette

Posted onJanuary 14, 2015September 4, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackcountry, connectivity, electronics, mobile devices, Wilderness Ethics, Wildness

Backcountry ski repair kit

Posted onFebruary 27, 2014October 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackcountry, gear list, gear maintenance, skiing, snowshoes, winter

Christmas by The Divide – 10th Mountain Hut

Posted onJanuary 3, 2013August 6, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Snow, skiing, food and drink: A trip report of spending Christmas at the 10th Mountain Hut.  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTags10th Mountain Hut, backcountry, Colorado, hut trip, skiing, winter

December Ski Fun

Posted onJanuary 10, 2012June 18, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Every year I anxiously await ski season. The fresh powder, the intense blue skies of winter and beautiful mountain scenery. What's not to like?  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackcountry, Colorado, skiing

Skiing into Spring

Posted onApril 7, 2011June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags

Every year, a rhythm repeats itself. In November, I putz around in the foothills and hike into the mixed weather and raw conditions. By mid-December, the first flakes of snow hit. A smile lights up on my face. I wax Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackcountry, skiing, Telemark

Yet More Skiing!

Posted onMarch 23, 2011June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Another season of skiing..and another season of fun! Skinning up and (attempting to? 😉  ) making turns, putting on the wax and gliding along in the backcountry, cresting the ridge and enjoying the views. Even did a little moonlit walk Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackcountry, Colorado, skiing, tel

Sixth Annual Sourdough Traverse

Posted onFebruary 13, 2011June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A fine day of ~15 miles of Nordic skiing (we are never sure about the milage. 😉 )  with some good friends I've know from over the years. This trip is a challenging one we do every year, but a  Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackcountry, Colorado, nordic, skiing

Backcountry Booze

Posted onNovember 8, 2010March 30, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Over the years I have honed my expertise in many things outdoor related: What gear to carry, what wax I should put on my skis, the best place for AYCE buffets and what booze packs the best.  Some of my ideas Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsbackcountry, booze, food

Winter Fun 2010

Posted onApril 1, 2010June 18, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Not a lot of verbose  trip reports for  most of the winter…but man, did I do a LOT of skiing!!! Hut trips, ski tours and even some nice walk-abouts.  You'll also see a certain German national who became a very Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackcountry, Colorado, skiing

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