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Two weeks in the “Range of Light”

Posted onJuly 31, 2019July 31, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I spent a two-week gig guiding in Yosemite Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAndrew Skurka, California, guiding, National Parks, Yosemite

Joshua Tree National Park

Posted onFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some hiking and camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCalifornia, Joshua Tree National Park, southern tier road trip

GGG X – Henry Coe State Park

Posted onFebruary 19, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Four days of backpacking and two days of camping at a hiker gathering. Great to meet people in person I’ve known online for years. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCalifornia, Henry Coe, southern tier road trip

Redwoods and Ocean

Posted onFebruary 12, 2018February 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Some time spent along the California coast exploring the ocean and the redwoods. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBig Basin Redwoods State Park., California, Pacific Coast, Red woods, southern tier road trip

Bay Area Exploring

Posted onFebruary 11, 2018February 19, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some time spent in the Bay Area. San Francisco is the perfect city for simply meandering and seeing what nooks and crannies await! Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsBay Area, California, San Francisco, southern tier road trip

Into The Valley of Death

Posted onFebruary 1, 2018February 2, 2018AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Some time spent in Death Valley National Park. I’ve been to the desert before…but Death Valley is unlike anything I’ve seen. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCalifornia, Death Valley, southern tier road trip

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What a wonderful time of the year on the Colorado What a wonderful time of the year on the Colorado Plateau. Fewer people, stunning light, and quiet canyons as we follow the paths of people who came long before we trod these paths. And Mother Nature always makes a light show with the December light on the red rocks. ... #pictographs #petroglyphs #hiking #backpacking #camping #utah
We look at gear as a tool. And like all gear and c We look at gear as a tool. And like all gear and clothing, it wears out. ... We use our gear, and Utah tends to beat on it. A lot. So, we replace the gear and clothing. And occasionally stumbled upon something new that works. Here’s what worked well for us that’s new in 2022. Now, this list has some “cheats” in the sense some of it got acquired previously but came into its own in 2022. And some items we already like (Joan’s Squak, my Etsy double-lined fleece mittens) are too new for us to give at least somewhat of a longer-term view. Maybe next year! .... We replaced and swapped in a lot of gear this past year, mainly clothing. Going out often, and in the desert, means a string of gear and equipment repairs or replacing. .. With all that in mind, here’s the gear and clothing we particularly liked in 2022 for our outdoor pursuits. .. 🥾 Link in profile ⛺ #hiking #backpacking #camping #militarysurplus #cheapoutdoorgear @lightheart_gear @sixmoondesigns @thetrailshow
Thanks to a coupon and a gift card with @backofbey Thanks to a coupon and a gift card with @backofbeyondbooks I'm able to justify purchasing this book set on my wish list. Already lost time going down a wormhole. Looking forward to many years of consulting this reference classic! .. #utah #coloradoplateau
A swell time over Thanksgiving ... @ramblinghemloc A swell time over Thanksgiving ... @ramblinghemlock and I spent part of the Thanksgiving holiday with our friend Mike. We hiked, camped, and saw pictographs and petroglyphs over old travel paths. ... #hiking #camping #pictographs #petroglyphs #utah
@ramblinghemlock uses her gear and clothing for a @ramblinghemlock uses her gear and clothing for a long time. Alas, it all wears out. Joan's replacing some long-time gear and clothing, including her 2011 Melly fleeces. .. She went with the Utah-based @squakmountainco grid fleece hoodie as an active-use replacement. So far, she likes it and has shared her thoughts. I included my .05 worth as well. .. 🧥 LINK IN PROFILE ⛺
Into the canyon ... Another backpacking trip into Into the canyon ... Another backpacking trip into the canyon bottom. I don't think we'll ever tire of the early winter light where the images seem prominent, the alcoves with structures always feel warm, and the canyon views seem that much crisper. And a hot drink post-trip, sipping it on the tailgate, and taking in the last views of the canyon below, always seem welcoming. ... #hiking #backpacking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs
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