Times are a changin’ – Walking in time of weather extremes
Call it climate change, weather events, cycles, or bad juju. But there are more fires, swings in snow levels, droughts, closures, etc. Some thoughts. Updated July 2025 Read More …
Tag: climate
The Trek – Backcountry Campfires : A relic of the past
The Trek published my thoughts on backcountry campfires. Happy to have a larger and different audience discuss this important issue. Read More …
Ending campfire romanticism
I’ve made a case that campfires belong in the past with other practices. And to make that change, we need to change the culture around campfires—some thoughts. Read More …
To NOT build a fire
Why backcountry campfires should no longer be a regular part of the backpacking experience. Updated with modified views. Read More …
Website of the week: Drought.gov
A look at a fascinating, interesting, and ultimately sobering website. Read More …
Moab in the smoke
A weekend of hiking makes me think of an article I wrote two years ago. Read More …
San Juans in the Smoke
A smoky weekend exploring more of the San Juan Mountains. Read More …
Review: Where the Water Goes
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. Read More …
Colorado outdoor issues and concerns
Some issues and concerns for Colorado backpacking, hiking, and camping that may not be readily apparent. Read More …
Ten outdoor documentaries to watch
Some documentaries I’ve enjoyed over the years. These are all available for streaming. Some for free! Read More …
Website of the week: InciWeb
InciWeb is a useful website for knowing how current wildfires may impact a planned trip. Read More …
Uncertain Path: A search for the future of national parks
Reviewing “Uncertain Path – A search for the future of national parks.” A timely read in this current political climate. Read More …
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 …
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…
Thoughts on the new wildfire norm in the American West. 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 …
Cadillac Desert: A re-visit
An overlook at a favorite book of mine: Cadillac Desert. Read More …