beginners – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:20:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg beginners – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Start here: My unofficial outdoor guidebook https://pmags.com/start-here-my-unofficial-outdoor-guidebook https://pmags.com/start-here-my-unofficial-outdoor-guidebook#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:12:48 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=10812 Start here: My unofficial outdoor guidebook

Here's a quick reference to articles that will be useful for anyone starting out with camping, hiking, or backpacking in all four seasons. Updated Aug 2023. Read More ...

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I recently did a fun YouTube interview about a book I wrote in 2019. Read More ...

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I'll be giving away two copies of this book. Tell me about a beginner backpacker in your life and why they might like this book. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/another-contest-backpacking-for-beginners-giveaway/feed 2 25634 How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners https://pmags.com/how-to-survive-your-first-trip-in-the-wild-backpacking-for-beginners https://pmags.com/how-to-survive-your-first-trip-in-the-wild-backpacking-for-beginners#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:37:18 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24519 How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners

My book focused on beginner backpackers will be available on Sept 3rd. And pre-order copies are available for a discount. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/how-to-survive-your-first-trip-in-the-wild-backpacking-for-beginners/feed 6 24519 Day Hiking in Colorado https://pmags.com/day-hiking-in-colorado https://pmags.com/day-hiking-in-colorado#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:15:28 +0000 http://pmags2.jzapin.com/?p=543 Day Hiking in Colorado

So you wanna hike in Colorado?

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.  –Thoreau

Welcome to Colorado!  During your visit, you will have an opportunity to explore the mountains of Colorado. Hiking in Colorado is a wonderful experience; much beauty, rugged mountains, sublime views. But, it also involves some basic equipment and knowledge to have a pleasant hike. This document will hopefully answer some questions you may have and let your hike be an enjoyable one.

Please  Note: This document was written in mind for introductory type trips that I lead. If you go solo and/or take longer trips, trips that go above treeline, etc. you MUST take the items suggested for longer and more arduous trips (e.g. map, compass, long underwear, etc.) There is a good chance that a  short, stocky, Italian-looking guy will not be around to lead you on all your trips.

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