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The Trail Show #26: The Pinhoti Trail

Posted onJuly 30, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #26 featuring the Pinhoti Trail.

Death of Backpacking – A response

Posted onJuly 24, 2014February 4, 2026AuthorPaul Mags33 Comments

A recent article in High Country News was titled The Death of Backpacking. Hyperbole? No basis in fact? My own .05 worth… Read More …

Buffalo Peaks Saunter

Posted onJuly 21, 2014December 17, 2016AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A backpacking trip in the intimate Buffalo Peaks wilderness with someone.

Devils Thumb – Off Trail Option

Posted onJuly 15, 2014July 15, 2014AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A classic backpacking loop with an off-trail twist.

South San Juan Stroll

Posted onJuly 10, 2014December 17, 2015AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A backpacking trip in the South San Juan Wilderness

Off to the San Juans

Posted onJune 29, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

I am starting a new job next week, but plan on taking a week for myself first starting Monday evening. I’ll be in the southern San Juans strolling along the Continental Divide. After, I hope to get in a quick Read More …

Tromping in the Basin – Skurka Backpacking Fundamentals Trip

Posted onJune 25, 2014February 20, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another backpacking fundamentals course I assisted on with Andrew Skurka.

Continental Divide Trail – “Walk Off the War”

Posted onJune 23, 2014March 1, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Cool way to follow along with the Warrior Hikers on their CDT journey.

Backpacking with the boys – Lost Creek Wilderness

Posted onJune 18, 2014March 21, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A Father’s Day weekend trip with my buddy Josh and his two sons.

The Trail Show #25 – West Coast Trail

Posted onJune 17, 2014June 17, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #25 featuring the West Coast Trail

Work – Life Balance in the Lost Creek Wilderness

Posted onJune 16, 2014June 16, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A trip with some friends from work in the Lost Creek Wilderness.

Gossamer Gear blog post: The Weekend Warrior

Posted onJune 4, 2014July 21, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A guest post I made over on the Gossamer Gear blog site: The Weekend Warrior

Trail Groove Issue 15

Posted onMay 27, 2014July 21, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Trail Groove Issue 15 is out and it looks to be another great issue. The usual excellent photography, well written articles that are practical, thought provoking and inspiring. As with last month, I wrote an article on trail news. My main Read More …

Thoughts on Colin Fletcher

Posted onMay 26, 2014April 9, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some musings on a favorite quote from a favorite book by Colin Fletcher Read More …

The Trail Show #24 – Gobi Desert Route

Posted onMay 20, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #24 – Gobi Desert Route

Thru-Hikers: Specialized outdoors knowledge

Posted onMay 15, 2014January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags17 Comments

Thru-hikers have extensive experience in the outdoors. But it is a very specialized experience.
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If I did it again – The Big Three Trails

Posted onMay 6, 2014February 4, 2026AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

What if I did the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails again? Here’s what I’d do A fairly common question on the hiking forums from people new to thru-hiking is asking “What would you do differently on your Read More …

The Trail Show #23 – The Pacific Crest Trail

Posted onApril 28, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #23 featuring the Pacific Crest Trail