winter

Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain.

Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use.

Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.

Rain Gear – What To Wear?

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018.

Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas.

Festivus Hut Trip – 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Another holiday spent in the mountains of Colorado.

On this Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

Let’s celebrate the first day of winter!

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years.

Benedict Hut – Another ski weekend

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A weekend of skiing, eating, some adult libations, and winter scenery while catching up with another friend.

TBT Book: Skiing Colorado’s Backcountry

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

A book about a nearly forgotten form of skiing: Nordic Backcountry. No book this comprehensive about Nordic Backcountry has been written since for Colorado.