where water comes together with other water
Just a favorite poem of mine by Raymond Carver. Read More …
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Just a favorite poem of mine by Raymond Carver. Read More …
It is that time of the year: I go to the foothills. Read More …
Striking a balance between giving information about a place and making the information too detailed is interesting. Read More …
A rainy and drizzly fall day is good for making some slow cooked food. And ruminating on cultural identity. Read More …
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has expired. The latest in an ongoing trend. But it is not too late. Read More …
A trip to the ALDHA West Gathering near the base of Mt. Hood. Read More …
An old classic that is easy to make and works well for pre- day hike breakfast and during the hike for lunch. Read More …
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
The trail community as it relates to a classic story by Shel Silvertstein. Read More …
Thoughts on the new wildfire norm in the American West. Read More …
A whirlwind visit to see the family and see a little bit of wildness on the New England coast. Read More …
We celebrate not the trail, but the wild places it passes through. – Ray Jardine, PACIFIC CREST TRAIL HIKER’S HANDBOOK, 1996 Read More …
A Wednesday stroll in the mountains is a way to avoid the crowds, congestion and traffic that is now part of the Colorado mountain experience. Read More …
Some thoughts on Scott Jurek’s recent FKT on the Appalachian Trail and the fall out from his champagne toast. Read More …
Above all else, I think the concept of simplicity is what I find most appealing in the outdoors. Read More …
An empty can makes the most noise. A wise saying to remind myself about from time to time. Read More …
No outdoor fun for me this weekend. I’m on an electronic leash. Read More …
Some thoughts on smart phone camera photography. Read More …