Books and Media

Introducing the Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

Introducing the first two eBooks in the “Quick and Dirty” Hiking Guides co-authored with Cam Honan of The Hiking Life.

More musings on Whitman

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Some later night woolgathering again on Whitman. The last for a while. 🙂

Thoughts on Song of The Open Road

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

Song of The Open Road is rightfully celebrated as a poem about the joy of the journey. But there are some key lines often overlooked about this poem.

Ten outdoor documentaries to watch

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Paul Mags — 8 Comments ↓

Some documentaries I’ve enjoyed over the years. These are all available for streaming. Some for free!

Thru-Hiker’s Journey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A mash-up of The Oregon Trail game from years past with a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Fun and entertaining!

On The Trail: A History of American Hiking

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A review of On The Trail: A History of American Hiking by Silas Chamberlin.

The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide – 2nd Edition

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A look at the second edition of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka.

Looking back: Thru-Hiker’s Handbook by Dan Bruce

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The guide to carry when hiking the Appalachian Trail throughout the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s by Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce.

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.

Uncertain Path: A search for the future of national parks

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Reviewing “Uncertain Path – A search for the future of national parks.” A timely read in this current political climate.