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Thoughts on hiking solo

Posted onJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020AuthorJoan17 Comments

Joan shares some thoughts on her solo hiking experience. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, MusingsTagsJoan West, solo

Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?

Posted onJanuary 11, 2017January 12, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Solitude on outdoor trips is not lonely or sad. Quite the opposite. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagssolitude, solo, Wildness

Why Solo Wilderness Adventures?

Posted onApril 16, 2014March 27, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Why solo wilderness adventures? What is it about being alone in the wilderness that may be appealing to certain people? Here’s my own personal perspective. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, hiking, solo

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@ramblinghemlock and I felt another weekend of hik @ramblinghemlock and I felt another weekend of hiking and camping seemed wise rather than pushing it too soon. We transitioned to day hiking and camping at the last minute. ... With some map reading, we plotted out a satisfying route. And with some 4WD travel, we also found a quiet spot for the second night. ... It's been a cold and wet early spring, but we hope to go backpacking again soon to get even more off the beaten path as Joan strengthens. ... #hiking #camping #utah
@ramblinghemlock continues to get better, and we d @ramblinghemlock continues to get better, and we did a bit more hiking than in previous weeks. ... We meandered to and fro, poked around, and stumbled upon things not listed in various resources. .. #hiking #camping #utah #pictographs
@ramblinghemlock had a bit more energy this weeken @ramblinghemlock had a bit more energy this weekend so we did some hiking and camping. Along the way, we saw some images and lithics at places "in between." .... Pic #10 co Joan ... #hiking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs #utah
Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old self embraced Star Trek. I never left those geek roots behind and still watch the latest episodes. In this case, "Picard." ... However, the 40-something backpacker in me caught this gadget. Do I spy Seven of Nine "fixing" an isobutane backpacking stove??? ... #startrek #hiking #backpacking #camping
Quick hike seeing a place I have not seen in a whi Quick hike seeing a place I have not seen in a while. ... #hiking #moab #utah #petroglyphs #pictographs #moabutah
@ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, @ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, so we took it easy today and went to the nearby @deadhorsepoint with some of the best views towards the Colorado River and also towards what people colloquially call "Thelma and Louise Point." ... The snow and red rock make for some impressive views, and the benches give an excellent place to take in some of the views in the warm sun. ... 📷 6 co Joan ... #hiking #moab #utah #ColoradoRiver #deadhorsepoint
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