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Home »Posts tagged  backpacking (Page 7)

Tag: backpacking

Spring Sauntering – Grape Creek WSA

Posted onApril 21, 2014June 6, 2017AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A backpacking trip to the Grape Creek Wilderness Study Areas.
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CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, camping, Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area, hiking, Wilderness Study Area

Why Solo Wilderness Adventures?

Posted onApril 16, 2014March 27, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Why solo wilderness adventures? What is it about being alone in the wilderness that may be appealing to certain people? Here’s my own personal perspective. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, hiking, solo

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Guest Post – Backpacking Engineeer : Favorite Hikes

Posted onApril 8, 2014January 1, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I did a guest post over at Backpacking Engineer about some of my favorite hikes and backpacks.

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, guest post, hiking

TrailGroove Magazine

Trail Groove Issue 14

Posted onMarch 31, 2014December 28, 2016AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

The latest issue of Trail Groove is out. In this issue are two articles I wrote.   Trail Groove Issue 14 is out and I am again fortunate to write some articles for this magazine I am a big fan Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, hiking, shoulder season, Trail Groove

The Trail Show #22 – The Inman 300

Posted onMarch 10, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #22 featuring the Inman 300.

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, Inman 300, podcast, The Trail Show

Winter backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted onMarch 3, 2014March 3, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A weekend where I again assisted with a winter backpacking course.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAndrew Skurka, backpacking, skiing, winter

The Trail Show #21 – The Florida Trail

Posted onFebruary 25, 2014February 25, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #21 – The Florida Trail

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Real World vs Chaos

Posted onFebruary 21, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

The Real World vs Chaos. Or free time vs work time.
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CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, hiking, life, work life balance

The Good Way – Bandelier National Monument

Posted onFebruary 19, 2014April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A long weekend backpacking in Bandelier National Monument.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, backpacking, Colorado Plateau, hiking, New Mexico, Pueblo

TrailGroove Magazine

My newest gig….

Posted onFebruary 18, 2014July 21, 2016AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

My newest gig: writing for Trail Groove Magazine

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, hiking, Trail Groove

Post-Trip Gear List

Posted onFebruary 13, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A few luxury items for after the trip makes the drive home a little more pleasant. Makes a nice transition between the outdoors and home time, too. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Musings, Quick TipsTagsbackpacking, gear, gear list, hiking, quick tip

The Trail Show #20 – Colorado 14ers Thru-Hike

Posted onJanuary 14, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show #20 featuring the Colorado 14ers Thru-Hike

CategoriesPressTags14ers, backpacking, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Backpacking weight mania!

Posted onJanuary 10, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Lightweight backpacking is a good thing. Getting obsessed over the labels? Not so much.

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CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, gear, hiking, lightweight

Free Outdoor Books

Posted onDecember 20, 2013January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

How to get free e-books that are all about the outdoors.

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CategoriesBooks and Media, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, books, free, hiking

Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?

Posted onDecember 19, 2013November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, gear, skiing, winter

Wool vs Synthetics – What to wear?

Posted onDecember 10, 2013September 4, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

It is now winter. Should trusty wool be used or synthetics? Read on to find out more.

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, clothing, gear, hiking, winter

The Trail Show – Bonus Show 3 : Funding Your Hiking Addiction

Posted onDecember 10, 2013AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The Trail Show Bonus Show #3 – Funding Your Hiking Addiction

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, bonus show, hiking, podcast, The Trail Show

Website of the week – Winter Trekking

Posted onDecember 4, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, camping, skiing, Website of the week, winter

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