backcountry

We are opting to be outside again this year…

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

Backcountry mobile device etiquette

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry.

Backcountry ski repair kit

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

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

Christmas by The Divide – 10th Mountain Hut

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

December Ski Fun

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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?

Skiing into Spring

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Paul 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

Yet More Skiing!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Paul Mags — 1 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

Sixth Annual Sourdough Traverse

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Paul Mags — 2 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

Backcountry Booze

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

Winter Fun 2010

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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