climbing

More weekend climbing

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

Some multi-pitch climbing to get ready for some overnight alpine climbs this summer.

Some weekend climbing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A rare day of climbing for me. But anytime in the outdoors, and using unfamiliar skills, only enhances the overall skill set.

Classes of hiking – The Yosemite Decimal System

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

An explanation of the different classes of the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) esp as it applies to hiking.

Last bit of Fall: Third Flatiron Climb

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A climb on Boulder’s classic Third Flatiron.

Towards the end of Fall

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Misc hikes, rambles and other outings in the last part of Autumn.

Taking my climbing gear for a walk – Notch Top Mountain

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A quick overnight (attempted) alpine climb to Notch Top. We were going to do the Spiral Route, but the 60+ MPH gusts on Sunday morning made us bag the trip.

A Grand Weekend – Grand Teton

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Over the past two seasons, I've dabbled in climbing. Started off with sport climbing and progressed to what is known as alpine climbing. Combining the endurance and long days of

August Follies

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Well, August was not quite my month for outdoor fun…. In the first weeks of summer, I think I did 4 backpacking trips, 2 multi-day camping trips, misc alpine climbs

Hiker Trash continuing to go vertical…

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A few trips in the past month. Trail work. A wedding weekend (not mine!) stroll. A quick backpack where I did not bring any camera memory (doh!), and a day

Hiker Trash Going Vertical

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

The first part of Spring 2010 was learning the rudiments of climbing under the tutelage of my friends Mark and Kevin…. Some highlights are below. Here is the link to