Nature’s sleep deficit remedy
Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term. Read More …
Tag: time bank
2016: The theme was “Change”
A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …
Simply Walking
Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …
A reprieve – Grape Creek WSA
I had my weekend back. It was time to go backpacking. Read More …
“Feeling the love” and other news…
Two shout-outs just in time. My life is settling down a bit as I am in the process of some life changes. Should have more energy to write at my usual rate. Read More …
Who are you?
I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …
The fine art of the truck bivy
Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …
Memento mori
Musings on a Roman fresco. Read More …
Amazon Prime – Perfect for the outdoors person
Want to buy outdoor supplies and gear and not a lifestyle? Get an Amazon Prime account. Read More …
So long to The Trail Show
It has been a fun three years of beer, trails and nonsense, but it is time for me to move on. Read More …
Work is bad for your health
Work is bad for your health? In my case, working in an early 21st century office environment has actually been bad for my health. At least this past month. Read More …
Withdrawing from the time bank
Having a cold means I have to withdraw precious vacation days from the time bank. Read More …
PMags.com -Maintenance for gear,self and website
A good day for some maintenance on this website, my gear and for myself. Read More …
Musings on macaroni and Sunday gravy
A rainy and drizzly fall day is good for making some slow cooked food. And ruminating on cultural identity. Read More …
On an electronic leash…
No outdoor fun for me this weekend. I’m on an electronic leash. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 22
Another excellent issue of Trail Groove Magazine is out! Read More …
Outdoor Failures – What we learn from not meeting goals
Thoughts on not meeting personal goals in the outdoors. Read More …
To the happy place
In order to get the time off I need next month, I had to juggle my on-call schedule. I am on now call for two out of three weeks this month. (Normally it is one out of six weeks) And Read More …