Four Days in The Maze
Another trip to The Maze in Canyonlands National Park. I included some basic logistic info for those who asked after my last trip. Read More …
Tag: winter
Etsy – lightweight, inexpensive, and useful gear
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Three days of winter in the desert
Another memorable trip on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX
A one year+ review of the NeoAir XTherm MAX (rectangular) for cold weather backpacking. The non-WingLock version can be bought at a discount as of 1/2020. Read More …
Hiking in the forgotten places
We hiked in a place often ignored for backpacking. And during winter we had it all to ourselves. Read More …
Tiny Home in the Abajos
Our trip report to the Tiny Home in the Abajo Mountains. The end of the article has logistic info for the curious. Read More …
Every week a vacation
Enjoying a place where we can access the outdoors as much as we can. Read More …
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 …
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 …