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Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Hiking Shoes

Posted onMay 25, 2023May 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review, review

An overlook – The Emerald Mile

Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, review

Review – The Old Spanish Trail film

Posted onSeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsdocumentaries, review

Review: Highline

Posted onApril 9, 2020January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsdocumentaries, review, Uinta Highline Trail, utah-tip

Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)

Posted onApril 3, 2020April 5, 2020AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsBig Agnes, gear, gear review, review, shelters, tents

Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes

Posted onApril 1, 2020April 2, 2020AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsApril Fools, footwear, gear, gear review, humor, review

Review: “Battle Over Bears Ears” documentary

Posted onNovember 21, 2018October 19, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A PBS documentary that looks over the debate of Bears Ears from a locals viewpoint. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsBears Ears National Monument, documentaries, PBS, review, utah-tip

Gear review: Altra Superior 3.5

Posted onOctober 9, 2018January 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsAltra, footwear, gear, gear review, review

Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes

Posted onOctober 3, 2018June 5, 2019AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review, review

Review: The High Sierra Trail – A Documentary

Posted onJune 16, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsdocumentaries, High Sierra, Outmersive Fillms, review

So I saw THAT movie : A review of “Wild”

Posted onDecember 26, 2014August 18, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

    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 …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbook, books, Cheryl Strayed, movies, review, Wild

Uniqlo and trail news: Trail Groove Issue 18

Posted onOctober 17, 2014October 17, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another issue of Trail Groove that has some of my articles.

CategoriesPressTagsgear, news, review, Trail Groove

Quick Tip: Campmor Zipper Pulls

Posted onAugust 19, 2014January 31, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another useful little item that is light, cheap and effective: Campmor zipper pulls. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsCampmor, quick tip, review

Stumblin’ Thru – Parts One and Two: A review

Posted onAugust 7, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, review

Gear review: Hi-Tec Altitudes

Posted onApril 7, 2014January 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A review of the only model of hiking boots I’ve used in over a decade: Hi-Tec Altitudes
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CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review, Hi-Tec Altitudes, review

Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack

Posted onJuly 8, 2012June 20, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack  

CategoriesGearTagsdaypack, gear, gear review, hiking, packs, review

Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide

Posted onJune 19, 2012February 2, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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.  

CategoriesBooks and Media, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, books, gear, hiking, lightweight, review

Gear Review – GoLite Tumalo

Posted onNovember 6, 2011January 15, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of the GoLite Tumalo rain jacket. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, GoLite, rain gear, review

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The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... My las The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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My last post on this ~250-mile walkabout/paddle about that connected the four NPS units of SE Utah and the places in between.
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For the curious, I made a post with some more info (but not too much ;-) ), lots of photos, thoughts, and even some gear-wonk ideas for those interested.
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The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... One l The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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One last batch of photos of my ~250 miles of packrafting and backpacking to connect the four NPS units in South East Utah. 
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The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... More The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit
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More photos from my recent walkabout from Arches NP to Canyonlands (Needles) via the Colorado (Grand) River to Natural Bridges to Hovenweep and the places in between.
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 The jaunt encompassed not quite 70 miles of packrafting and ~180 miles of backpacking while seeing four national park units, two national monuments, and one USFS wilderness area. Feel fortunate to have so much public land within two hours of our home that takes in such beauty in a rich historical and cultural area.
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And that's a wrap.- paddled or hiked to all four p And that's a wrap.- paddled or hiked to all four parks in the SEUG group and the places in between. Lots of beauty,  history, and cultural places along the way. Feel fortunate to call this region home. As always, thanks to @ramblinghemlock for the love and support.
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In between Natural Bridges and Blanding. Can't wai In between Natural Bridges and Blanding. Can't wait to see the photos on my good camera. Also, I think it's time for new shoes??? ;)
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Made it to natural bridges and well on the way to Made it to natural bridges and well on the way to Blanding. I can't thank @ramblinghemlock enough for the awesome resupply. Great scenery, inspiring places of others who came this way and LOTS of water. Even shared a camp spot @needlesoutpost with some #hayduketrail hikers and their climbing friend who shared some trail magic with me. Onward!
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