Quick Tip: Easy Bake Oven Post-Trip
Hot cinnamon rolls or warm danish for post-trip enjoyment? Why yes. Read More …
Tag: winter
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Exploratory Ski – Golden Gate Canyon State Park
An old favorite is skied for the first time. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Nordic touring
The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. Read More …
Chrismukkah in the mountains : Sangree Hut
A holiday weekend spent at the Sangree M. Froelicher Hut outside of Leadville. Read More …
TBT Gear: Bunny Boots
Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …
Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter
Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack. Read More …
Embrace the weather
Just get outside. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pre-packaged winter meals
A quick way to make a meal for winter backpacking. Read More …
High Plains in the winter – The Badlands
A jaunt to Badlands National Park one fine winter weekend. Read More …
Winter Backpacking – A fourth season delight
An introductory overview to winter backpacking. Read More …
Long term review: My favorite fleece hat
Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
TBT Gear: Lands’ End ragg wool socks
Another Throwback Thursday look at gear. This time a simple pair of ragg wool socks I’ve used for many ski tour days. Read More …
Some strolls on winter evenings
On nights with freshly fallen snow, even the everyday walk is memorable. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 26 – The Winter issue
Trail Groove Issue 26. One with a winter focus, including an article I wrote about winter backpacking. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield for winter camping
A simple trick for sleeping warmer at night. Read More …
Mt Evans Wilderness Winter Overnighter
Not quite the overnight backpack I wanted (snow a bit melted out, rocky even up high), but still a wonderful night to be out. Very warm and beautiful days! Read More …
Puffies 101
A general overlook at puffy jackets. Which type is best for three-season use, general winter use or more extreme environments. Read More …
Gear Review: C9 (Target) running pants
Some effective pants for ski touring when constantly on the move and above 10 or so in temperature. Read More …