Every week a vacation
Enjoying a place where we can access the outdoors as much as we can. Read More …
Tag: winter
Long Term Review: Champion Brand Wind Pants (Target)
Some “shell” pants for winter use. Discount store wind pants are inexpensive, light, and effective. And I’ve used the same pair for nearly a decade. Read More …
Thanksgiving 2019 – Zion and Bryce Canyon
Thanksgiving spent with the Boulder Clan with a bonus trip to Fremont Indian State Park beforehand, too. Read More …
From Desert to the Rockies
Some more scoping out of potential hikes and a quick weekend on the Front Range. Read More …
The Quiver: A plethora of puffies
The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Winter backpacking on The Colorado Plateau
An overnight trip exploring red rock, Pueblos, Rock Images, and a canyon we had to ourselves. Read More …
Winter in the High Desert
Red rocks, ice, and snow make for a magical landscape during the Moab winter. Read More …
The Quiver: Footwear
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
A Local New Year’s Weekend
Changing plans over New Year’s and keeping it local. Read More …
Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra
Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain. Read More …
Red Rock, Ice, and Snow
Winter backpacking in the Chesler Park area of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens
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. Read More …
Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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The Back of Arches
Some hiking around Moab. To the obscure to the well-known. Read More …
The Heart of the Colorado Plateau – Chaco Canyon
A Thanksgiving trip to the Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Read More …
Rain Gear – What To Wear?
Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka
A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …