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Tools of the trade

Posted onJanuary 16, 2015June 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that.     There is a thread over on Backpacking Light about what our gear says about us. I never really thought about what gear says about me. Read More …

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The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... My las The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... My last post on this ~250-mile walkabout/paddle about that connected the four NPS units of SE Utah and the places in between. ... 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. ... 🎒 Link via profile 🚣🏽 ... #hiking #backpacking #packrafting #camping #utah #moab #petroglyphs #pictographs
The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... One l The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... One last batch of photos of my ~250 miles of packrafting and backpacking to connect the four NPS units in South East Utah. ... Photo 4 co @ramblinghemlock ... #hovenweep #canyonlands #archesnationalpark #naturalbbridges #packrafting #backpacking #hiking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs #ancestralpueblo #moab #moabutah
The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... More The South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit ... 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. ..... 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. ... #hovenweep #canyonlands #archesnationalpark #naturalbbridges #packrafting #backpacking #hiking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs #ancestralpueblo #moab #moabutah
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. ... #hiking #packrafting #backpacking #camping #utah #seugcircuit #hovenweepnationalmonument
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??? ;) ... #hiking #backpacking #utah #camping #seugcircuit
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! .... #hiking #backpacking #naturalbridges #canyonlandsnationalpark #utah #seugcircuit
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