The Perfect Campsite
The perfect campsite is more that just a list of bullet points to check off. The perfect campsite is something less tangible. Read More …
Tag: backpacking
Colorado Canyon Country – Little Bookcliffs WSA
An overnight backpacking trip to an area that featured canyons, desert flowers in bloom and mustangs. Read More …
Whole bunch of knot-sense
Some basic knots to know for hiking, backpacking or camping. Works well for daily use, too. Read More …
The Trail Show #35 – The Great Plains Trail
The Trail Show #35 featuring The Great Plains Trail. Read More …
To the happy place
In order to get the time off I need next month, I had to juggle my on-call schedule. I am on now call for two out of three weeks this month. (Normally it is one out of six weeks) And Read More …
Are you going “Hiking” this year?
The capital “H” means long trails with a designated route. The answer is no. And probably not for a while. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 21
Trail Groove Issue 21. Lots of great articles. I wrote one about trail work. Read More …
The Complete Walker III – Colin Fletcher
A look at classic The Complete Walker III by Colin Fletcher and how the book holds up in 2015. Read More …
The Trail Show #34 – The Chinook Trail
The Trail Show #34 featuring the Chinook Trail. Read More …
FKT, OKT, YKT and OK-Dokee : The Roger Banister effect
Some thoughts on trail records and their impact. Read More …
The snows of Arapaho
A winter backpacking trip where out shelter of choice was a snow cave. Read More …
Backcountry Brews in Backpacking Light
An article I wrote for Backpacking Light about Pat’s Backcountry Beverage’s beer in the backcountry. Read More …
Winter in the park 2015
Another winter backpacking trip with Andrew Skurka in Rocky Mountain National Park. Read More …
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …
The Trail Show #33 – The Vagabond Loop
The Trail Show #33 featuring The Vagabond Loop Read More …
Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado
Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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Mesa County Weekend – Two short jaunts; one long weekend
Some much needed backcountry time in the canyon country outside of Fruita and Grand Junction, CO. Read More …
The Trail Show ##32 B – The Wonderland Trail
The Trail Show #32 (Part B). A follow up to to show 32A. Part B features interviews with many well known hikers.