James A. Michener’s “Centennial”
An overview of the historical fiction classic that takes places in the northeast of Colorado. Read More …
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Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado
Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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Rustic Luxury- Pack for a 10th Mountain Hut
A trip to a 10th Mountain Hut can be an enjoyable and memorable experience. But what are the logistics for a trip to a 10th Mountain Hut? Read More …
Powder Ghost Towns
Now that winter is here, time look at a great book for backcountry skiing: Powder Ghost Towns.
CORSAR card confusion
Despite what people write on forums, the CORSAR card is *not* insurance. Read More …
Backpacking Loops – Mags Favorites
Some favorite backpacking loops in the Denver – Boulder area of Colorado. Read More …
Review: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Pocket Guide
A review of an excellent guide to the wildflowers found in the Colorado Rockies. Read More …
Ring Around Pike’s Peak – Ring The Peak Trail
One early fall day, d-low and I decided to again backpack the “Ring The Peak” trail. At just under 60 miles, it is a work in progress. A CDT hike in miniature: unfinished, a mix of single track, jeep roads, Read More …
Classic Boulder – Five ways to spend your day in city open space
Another Boulder Weekly article. This time about five classic hikes in the Boulder Open Space. As I said in the article "For many, the best part of living in Boulder is the Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) system, which Read More …
Our Public Path – Boulder Weekly
An article on The Colorado Trail I wrote for the Boulder Weekly. A quick overview with some options to explore The Colorado Trail for a day, a weekend or the whole enchlada!
High Country in May
Every year, there seems to be a series of questions via e-mail and forums about hiking the Colorado high country in May and into early-mid June. Many of these questions are specifically hiking the Colorado Trail in May or June.
Day Hikes in Colorado – Mags Favorites
A few favorite day hikes near Denver and Boulder. Read More …
Colorado Ski Tours – Mags Favorites
An article about my favorite Colorado winter activity…SKIING!!!!
Day Hiking in Colorado
So you wanna hike in Colorado? An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. –Thoreau Welcome to Colorado! During your visit, you will have an opportunity to explore the mountains of Colorado. Hiking in Colorado is a Read More …
Colorado Trail 2004 – Calories Consumed and Miles Per Day Hiked
Two questions I am always asked about my thru-hikes are "How many miles per day did you hike?" and "What did you eat?". My Colorado Trail thru-hike was short enough where I was able to keep track of this information. Read More …
Ring Around The Peak
An article I wrote about the “Ring The Peak Trail”. This ~60 mile trail circles around Pikes Peak. Currently it is not completed, but the route does give an awesome way to see a unique side of this popular Read More …
Cruising Thru Colorado: Paul Magnanti’s 2004 Colorado Trail Thru-Hike
Paul “Mags” Magnanti’s 2004 Thru-Hike of the Colorado Trail. With photos, journal and thru-hike information. On August 21st at 9:30 AM I was at the Denver Terminus of the Colorado Trail. Twenty-days later on September 10th at 7:30, I arrived Read More …