Gear review: Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 shoes
A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More …
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Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Hiking Shoes
A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …
An overlook – The Emerald Mile
An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …
Review – The Old Spanish Trail film
A look over a documentary about a historical trail that goes through many places where we’ve traveled. And apparently our living room! Read More …
Review: Highline
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Review: “Battle Over Bears Ears” documentary
A PBS documentary that looks over the debate of Bears Ears from a locals viewpoint. Read More …
Gear review: Altra Superior 3.5
A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …
Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes
An all-purpose hiking shoe good for rough trails and conditions in addition to off-trail jaunts. Reminiscent of the old Montrail Hardrocks in many ways. Read More …
Review: The High Sierra Trail – A Documentary
A review of The High Sierra Trail documentary by Outmersive Films. The HST is a 72-mile path in the Sierra that may be shorter than the more well-known John Muir Trail (JMT), it certainly rivals the JMT in the scenery and variety of terrain. Read More …
So I saw THAT movie : A review of “Wild”
Ms A and I had a lovely DINK Christmas and Christmas Eve. As a childless couple, and not traveling for the holidays, we decided to take it easy. We had a wonderful meal at a local restaurant followed Read More …
Uniqlo and trail news: Trail Groove Issue 18
Another issue of Trail Groove that has some of my articles.
Quick Tip: Campmor Zipper Pulls
Another useful little item that is light, cheap and effective: Campmor zipper pulls. Read More …
Stumblin’ Thru – Parts One and Two: A review
A review of Stumbling Thru and Stumbling Thru Part II by A. Digger Stolz On a silly little podcast I help co-host, an author pitched us and suggested we review his book. It was a book about an Appalachian Read More …
Gear review: Hi-Tec Altitudes
A review of the only model of hiking boots I’ve used in over a decade: Hi-Tec Altitudes
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Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack
Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
A review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka. A guide that is aimed towards the backpacker that wishes to hike more and camp a bit less.