How to get ultralight?
Going ultralight with your gear is a Holy Grail of sorts for many new to backpacking. Here are some thoughts on achieving that goal. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
On being an amateur professional
What is a professional outdoors person? Who knows for sure. But I am an avowed amateur. Read More …
RIP Kia Sorento, 2005 – 2020
The Kia Sorento died this past Sunday. Long live the Kia Sorento. Read More …
How did I get Joan into backpacking ???
Another “Tales from the trail” as I answer the odd question of how I convinced Joan to backpack. 😉 Read More …
The Onion, 2014
A classic of sorts written six years ago. Read More …
Thoughts on the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace
Some thoughts about the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace: “Be Considerate of Other Visitors.” Read More …
Outdoor pursuits and the greater community
The priority of self vs. the community in outdoor pursuits. And when thinking of the community, you help yourself in the long run. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Why you should stay local for outdoors
Hey folks, please don’t go to small tourist towns for outdoor recreation. It is irresponsible. Read More …
Outdoor participation down – Some thoughts
Less than half of all Americans recreate outdoors, with only one-third recreation ten days or more a year, including day-use activities — some thoughts. Read More …
Thoughts on hiking solo
Joan shares some thoughts on her solo hiking experience. Read More …
Musings on backpacking consumerism
Just some thoughts on gear and clothing as the outdoor equivalent of a fashion item. Read More …
A Decade of Hiking
I am looking over ten years of outdoor activities that defined a part of my outdoor experience. Read More …
Looking back at 2019
2019 proved to be an excellent year in continuing to make Moab my home. Read More …
LNT, cyber-shaming, and slacktivism: Public Lands Hate You
Musings on a popular Instagram account, the recent Outside Magazine article about it, and thoughts around click-button activism. Read More …
Gifts for yourself: A practical gift guide
Here are some gift ideas that an outdoors person can get for themselves. And they can be used in all seasons and in the coming years ahead. Read More …
Wilderness First Responder course – Overall impressions
Some thoughts and impressions on my experience of taking the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course through NOLS. Read More …
Website of the Week – TrailGroove Magazine Premium
I’ve looked at TrailGroove Magazine before. Here are some benefits of getting a premium subscription. Read More …
My three rules for guiding
The three rules I try to adhere to for guiding. Read More …
Thoughts on being wealthy
Our wealth is our free time. Read More …
A sorta history of modern ultralight backpacking
Lightweight or even “ultra-lightweight” backpacking is nothing new of course. But when did the term as we now know it come about? Read More …
Thoughts on safety
A horrific event happened on the Appalachian Trail. But it does dissuade how I approach the wilderness. Read More …