books

The Hidden Tracks by Cam Honan

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A collection of lesser-known treks with stunning photography and useful, detailed, and inspiring descriptions.

Review: Desert Cabal by Amy Irvine

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

An overlook at a book that is lauded as a response to Desert Solitaire on the 50th anniversary of its publication.

Review: Finders Keepers by Craig Childs

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A timely look at a book about archeological preservation…or plundering.

Review: Where the Water Goes

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Where The Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen is a book that is a bit of Cadillac Desert crossed with Ian Frazier’s Great Plains.

An overview: Grand Obsession

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

An overview of Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. A book about an iconic Grand Canyon legend.

On The Trail: A History of American Hiking

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A review of On The Trail: A History of American Hiking by Silas Chamberlin.

The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide – 2nd Edition

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A look at the second edition of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka.

Looking back: Thru-Hiker’s Handbook by Dan Bruce

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The guide to carry when hiking the Appalachian Trail throughout the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s by Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce.

TBT Book: Skiing Colorado’s Backcountry

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

A book about a nearly forgotten form of skiing: Nordic Backcountry. No book this comprehensive about Nordic Backcountry has been written since for Colorado.

Uncertain Path: A search for the future of national parks

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Reviewing “Uncertain Path – A search for the future of national parks.” A timely read in this current political climate.