
Backpacking for Beginners – YouTube interview
I recently did a fun YouTube interview about a book I wrote in 2019. Read More …
Reviews and discussions of books, movies, magazines, and other outdoor related media.
I recently did a fun YouTube interview about a book I wrote in 2019. Read More …
A recent forum thread asked about books the influenced views or experiences in the outdoors; here are some of my perennial favorites. Read More …
A look at a forgotten gem from 1951 that still holds up as well. Think of it as “A Walk in the Woods” for the road trip set. Read More …
A look over a documentary about a historical trail that goes through many places where we’ve traveled. And apparently our living room! Read More …
A look at a fascinating, interesting, and ultimately sobering website. Read More …
One of the earlier videos about the CDT is now available on YouTube for free. Read More …
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
I love NOAA for weather information. I love useful apps. And I really love useful free apps. This NOAA app checks off all these boxes. Read More …
I’ll be giving away two copies of this book. Tell me about a beginner backpacker in your life and why they might like this book. Read More …
The winners of the Wanderlust USA giveaway. Read More …
Some of my thoughts on “Brave New West” by Jim Stiles. If you are interested in the future trajectory of “The West”, I suggest giving this a book a read. Read More …
I’ll be giving away two copies of the latest book by Cam Honan: Wanderlust USA by Gestalten. Tell me your best outdoor volunteering story for 2019. Read More …
Another free app that I find very useful. Read More …
I’ve looked at TrailGroove Magazine before. Here are some benefits of getting a premium subscription. Read More …
The NPS Junior Ranger books are an excellent way to learn the biology, geology, and history of a national park unit quickly, accurately, and in a fun manner. Read More …
My book focused on beginner backpackers will be available on Sept 3rd. And pre-order copies are available for a discount. Read More …
I wrote an article looking over Ray Jardine’s classic PCT Hiker’s Handbook (1996 edition) almost twenty-five years after the initial publication. Read More …
The “Seek” app is essentially Shazam for the natural world. Free, powerful, simple to use, and immensely useful – an app well worth getting. Read More …