Outdoorsy Holiday Gifts : Non-Gear Edition!
Some gift ideas for the outdoors person that are NOT gear related. Updated for 2015.
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Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Anticipation
Getting ready for a trip is satisfying. Read More …
We are opting to be outside again this year…
Another Thanksgiving spent in the backcountry. And for that I am thankful. Read More …
What the heck is an adventure?
Adventure is a word used a lot. What the heck is it? Or is it simply being outside? Read More …
Meh…REI’s #optoutside campaign
Is it cynical to think REI’s #optoutside campaign is nothing really special other than excellent marketing? Read More …
National Geographic, Bread and Circuses
Ranting with a purpose… Read More …
Recreational Trails Program in trouble
The Recreational Trails Program in trouble. Write your Congress critter to save it. Read More …
My Epic Journey of Self
A not-so-serious attempt at writing in the style that is really popular today. Expect a GoFundMe campaign soon. 😀 Read More …
where water comes together with other water
Just a favorite poem of mine by Raymond Carver. Read More …
The cycle of the seasons
It is that time of the year: I go to the foothills. Read More …
Bread Crumbs – How much information is enough?
Striking a balance between giving information about a place and making the information too detailed is interesting. Read More …
Musings on macaroni and Sunday gravy
A rainy and drizzly fall day is good for making some slow cooked food. And ruminating on cultural identity. Read More …
Sunset on the Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has expired. The latest in an ongoing trend. But it is not too late. Read More …
ALDHA West Gathering 2015
A trip to the ALDHA West Gathering near the base of Mt. Hood. Read More …
Day hiking feast – Peppers and Eggs
An old classic that is easy to make and works well for pre- day hike breakfast and during the hike for lunch. Read More …
Review – Backcountry Navigator
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
Backpackers and The Giving Tree
The trail community as it relates to a classic story by Shel Silvertstein. Read More …
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…
Thoughts on the new wildfire norm in the American West. Read More …