winter

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.

Off-trail exploring at Brainard Lake

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

Turning what could have been a difficult day of skiing into a memorable jaunt.

Harry Gates Hut – Spring in February

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A trip to Harry Gates Hut with spring-like conditions.

ALDHA West- Winter Backpacking

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

An intro article about winter backpacking I wrote for ALDHA West.

Nature’s sleep deficit remedy

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term.