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 …
Just a few ski tours over Christmas Weekend.
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 …
A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.
Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page
Now that winter is here, time look at a great book for backcountry skiing: Powder Ghost Towns.
A lovely ski tour. Possibly the last of the season?
A weekend where I again assisted with a winter backpacking course.
A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …
A quick, inexpensive and simple way to keep long gaiters on winter boots. Read More …
A weekend of two classic ski tours: The Sourdough Traverse and the CMC Ski Trail to Lil Raven
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.
December and January means shorter days. A good time of the year for day trips. Here are some highlights.
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
Some early winter hikes and skis in late October through early December
With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …
Two mini-trip reports. One of an attempt to ski Mt. Toll and some trail work on The Colorado Trail
A hut trip to the Betty Bear Hut in early March 2013
Some winter camping and ski touring of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!
Snow, skiing, food and drink: A trip report of spending Christmas at the 10th Mountain Hut.
For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …