Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Rodale Press
An overview of a seminal two-volume set about the early years of the Appalachian Trail. A compendium of some of the first 46 people to travel this storied path. Read More …
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Book Review: The End of Night by Paul Bogard
A look at “The End of Night” by Paul Bogard. The subtitle of the book says it all: Searching for Darkness in an age of artificial light. Read More …
An outdoor library: Books to own
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that are a wonderful addition to any personal library. Read More …
Mountaineering – The Freedom of the Hills
A look at the classic text book on mountaineering. If there was ever a Gen. Ed. book for the outdoors, it is Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills ! Read More …
Book review: Alone in the Fortress of the Bears
A review of Bruce “Buck” Nelson’s account of seventy days of hunting, fishing and foraging in Alaska. Read More …
National Geographic, Bread and Circuses
Ranting with a purpose… Read More …
where water comes together with other water
Just a favorite poem of mine by Raymond Carver. Read More …
Book overview: The Backbone of The World
A book that contemplates the culture, politics, history and the current clashing of these different cultures along or near the Continental Divide. Read More …
Backpackers and The Giving Tree
The trail community as it relates to a classic story by Shel Silvertstein. Read More …
Book Review : Thru-hiking Will Break Your Heart
A review of a popular book about thru-hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Read More …
Book review: The Water Knife
A near future look at when the Colorado River is overtaxed and the world is hotter and drier. Read More …
James A. Michener’s “Centennial”
An overview of the historical fiction classic that takes places in the northeast of Colorado. 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 …
So I saw THAT movie : A review of “Wild”
Ms A and I had a lovely DINK Christmas and Christmas Eve. As a childless couple, and not traveling for the holidays, we decided to take it easy. We had a wonderful meal at a local restaurant followed Read More …
Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book
A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.
Powder Ghost Towns
Now that winter is here, time look at a great book for backcountry skiing: Powder Ghost Towns.
Wilderness Ethics – Preserving the Spirit of Wildness
Looking at a minor classic in wilderness writing that may be more pertinent now than when it was written. Read More …
Overview: The Appalachian Trail Reader
A look at a favorite book of mine: The Appalachian Trail Reader. One of the many viral trends currently happening is to list ten of your favorite books[1]. Books that have have been cherished, influenced you or you just Read More …