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No Sniveling Ski Tour

Posted onDecember 21, 2015July 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Recovery complete. Time to enjoy a quick ski tour. Read More …

S240: Mitchell Lake Overnighter

Posted onDecember 7, 2015December 10, 2015AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A quick overnight backpacking trip to Mitchell Lake. The last probable backpacking trip of the year but the first ski tour of the season. Read More …

The snows of Arapaho

Posted onMarch 9, 2015October 1, 2019AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A winter backpacking trip where out shelter of choice was a snow cave. Read More …

Winter in the park 2015

Posted onMarch 4, 2015March 4, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another winter backpacking trip with Andrew Skurka in Rocky Mountain National Park. Read More …

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …

Trail Groove Issue 20

Posted onJanuary 27, 2015December 1, 2015AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Pleased to have been part of another excellent issue of Trail Groove Magazine. The usual top-notch photographs, writing and helpful hints for many fine contributors. Besides my usual news and recipe, I wrote a nice little article on skiing (If Read More …

Finally some skiing!

Posted onDecember 29, 2014December 29, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Just a few ski tours over Christmas Weekend.

Rustic Luxury- Pack for a 10th Mountain Hut

Posted onDecember 23, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book

Posted onDecember 22, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.

Website of the week: DAVE’S NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PAGE

Posted onDecember 3, 2014January 1, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page

Powder Ghost Towns

Posted onNovember 12, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Now that winter is here, time look at a great book for backcountry skiing: Powder Ghost Towns.

The Last Ski Tour?

Posted onApril 9, 2014April 9, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A lovely ski tour. Possibly the last of the season?

Winter backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted onMarch 3, 2014March 3, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A weekend where I again assisted with a winter backpacking course.

Backcountry ski repair kit

Posted onFebruary 27, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …

Quick Tip: Key chain ring for gaiters

Posted onFebruary 11, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A quick, inexpensive and simple way to keep long gaiters on winter boots. Read More …

One Weekend – Two Ski Tours

Posted onFebruary 10, 2014July 21, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A weekend of two classic ski tours: The Sourdough Traverse and the CMC Ski Trail to Lil Raven

Rock slides, avalanche terrain and red wax

Posted onFebruary 3, 2014January 20, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Two weekends in a row where Ma Nature decided to alter my plans. It was not the outdoor fun I planned, but it was still enjoyable.

Bit Bucket O’ Winter Fun

Posted onJanuary 21, 2014April 5, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

December and January means shorter days. A good time of the year for day trips. Here are some highlights.