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Thinking of the last journey

Posted onMay 5, 2026May 6, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

When the weather shut down our original plan, we shifted to a canyon we hadn’t seen and a float on the Gunnison. It worked out, but the lower flows and changing conditions echo a larger reality across the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, packrafting

Paddling into the labyrinth

Posted onMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another trip we rambled, ambled, sauntered, and generally enjoyed ourselves. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

Gear we liked for 2024

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 20, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Our annual summary of “The Gear We Liked” in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, myog, packrafting

Into “The Maze”

Posted onJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A packrafting trip along the river and into “The Maze” with my good friend “LarryBoy.” Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

Float over the canyon

Posted onApril 22, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A quick float over to a scenic canyon I last saw about a decade ago. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, packrafting

Down the Colorado and up the canyons

Posted onMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A weekend of packraftng where I floated the Colorado River and made my way back via the canyons. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, packrafting

Gear we liked for 2023

Posted onNovember 25, 2023January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, montbell, packrafting, surplus, winter

Packraft around the island

Posted onNovember 6, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A fine October weekend for a three-day packrafting trip. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

On the South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit

Posted onMay 24, 2023April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

My experiences walking and packrafting ~250 miles connecting the four NPS units and the lands in between of the South East Utah Group (SEUG). Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagspackrafting, SEUG Circuit, utah

Packrafting – the gear

Posted onOctober 23, 2022April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagspackrafting

Embracing the mud on the Green

Posted onOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some Type II fun, spirited discussion at times, muddy and wet conditions, and rewarding. Or a weekend packrafting. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

October on the Green

Posted onOctober 13, 2022October 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A hike and a float not far from where I’m typing. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

PACKrafting Dominguez Canyon and the Gunnison

Posted onApril 21, 2022January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A pacrkrafting trip up Dominguez Canyon, over the Umpcompaghre, and down to the Gunnison to float back to the truck. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Dominguez Canyon, packrafting, Uncompahgre Plateau

Green River Badlands

Posted onApril 26, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A packrafting trip to a quiet and more subtle part of the Green River but one we found just as striking. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsGreen River, packrafting, utah

Paddling down the Green

Posted onApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

An overnight packrafting trip involving a full day’s paddle and two obscure canyon hikes. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

Into The Maze via packraft

Posted onMarch 10, 2020October 13, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple video for the more visually inclined about how to cross into the famous Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via packraft at Spanish Bottom. Read More …

CategoriesVideosTagsCanyonlands National Park, packrafting, The Maze, utah, utah-tip, videos, winter

Four Days in The Maze

Posted onFebruary 21, 2020October 13, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Another trip to The Maze in Canyonlands National Park. I included some basic logistic info for those who asked after my last trip. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCanyonlands National Park, packrafting, The Maze, utah, winter

Solo in The Maze

Posted onNovember 5, 2019April 21, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A solo trip into the fabled Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via Colorado River crossing by packraft. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCanyonlands, national park, packrafting, The Maze, utah

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