Tales from the Trail #1 – Mags goes all foodie
There’s this one time I had breakfast at a James Beard Awarding-nominated restaurant. And I did not realize it at the time. Read More …
Tag: utah-tip
The Quiver- Hydration options for backpacking
A look at the hydration options I use for hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Review: Highline
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
Into The Maze via packraft
A simple video for the more visually inclined about how to cross into the famous Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via packraft at Spanish Bottom. Read More …
Some thoughts: Brave New West by Jim Stiles
Some of my thoughts on “Brave New West” by Jim Stiles. If you are interested in the future trajectory of “The West”, I suggest giving this a book a read. Read More …
Quick Tips: Finding archaeological sites on your own
How to find arc sites on your own without GPX coordinates, map annotations, guidebooks, web sites, or social media. Read More …
My day pack – what I have prepacked
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Hands-free umbrella rigging
Joan shares her techniques for using an umbrella hands-free. Bonus: She also shares some unique, and colorful, alternative uses for an umbrella, too! Read More …
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow carbon umbrella
Joan reviews this 6.8 oz (193g) carbon fiber shaft umbrella after many miles of hiking in Utah, Nevada, and on the PCT. Read More …
An outdoor library: Colorado Plateau collection
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that make a good read for someone interested in the history, culture, or politics of The Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Website of the week: GJ Hikes
Essentially an online hiking guidebook for ~1500 hikes a few hours from Grand Junction. Including almost 200 for Moab alone. Read More …
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Moab
A quick and dirty overview of activities, supplies, and amenities available in the Moab, UT area. Read More …
Rock Images: Petroglyphs and Pictographs differences
What are the differences between petroglyphs and pictographs? Read More …
Gear review: Latitude 40 Moab Maps
The “Lat 40” maps are a good tool in my trip planning kit for the Moab and nearby area. Read More …
Gear considerations for Utah hiking
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Three-Season Hiking base clothing
The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Book overview: 4WD Adventures Utah
An older but still useful book that works well as an adjunct to trip planning using Utah’s often rough roads for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Review: “Battle Over Bears Ears” documentary
A PBS documentary that looks over the debate of Bears Ears from a locals viewpoint. Read More …