Musings – Page 10

The AliExpress wormhole

Posted onSeptember 27, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

AliExpress is becoming more and more of a choice for outdoor gear. Some observations. Read More …

FKT meets Jerry Springer

Posted onSeptember 23, 2016September 24, 2016AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

Another FKT record. And then another controversy. So it goes. And will probably be how it will go again next year. Read More …

Happy 100th birthday to the NPS!

Posted onAugust 25, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Today is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. And that also means the lesser known National Monuments are part of this celebration, too Read More …

Mountain bikes in the wilderness

Posted onAugust 15, 2016December 20, 2017AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Thoughts on mountain bikes in designated wilderness areas. Read More …

Who are you?

Posted onAugust 12, 2016November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …

Bears and food storage: Looking ahead

Posted onAugust 10, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

In the backcountry, regulations mandating bear canisters are becoming more common. I see more of these mandates in the years ahead. Read More …

Alphabet Soup Hiking

Posted onAugust 3, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Just a term I use to describe a certain mentality and type of hiking. Read More …

Memento mori

Posted onJune 16, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Musings on a Roman fresco. Read More …

REI’s #optinside campaign

Posted onJune 10, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Having big sales for the outdoors on weekends rather than weekdays and evenings? Because a lifestyle is being sold. Selling outdoor gear is secondary. Read More …