The Revenant, fur trade and Colorado history
If you enjoyed the movie The Revenant, and live in Colorado, much of the fur trade history took place very close to where we live. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Some strolls on winter evenings
On nights with freshly fallen snow, even the everyday walk is memorable. Read More …
Presentation gremlins : How to avoid them
Volunteering to give an outdoor based presentation? Great! Here’s how to be prepared and avoid the gremlins that seem to crop up. Read More …
Giving back
More and more work is done by volunteer groups for protecting our wild lands. These groups need our help. Here’s some ways you can give this help. Read More …
Looking over 2015…
The semi-mandatory review of the previous year. Read More …
Outdoor coats for everyday use
Some outdoor clothing that works for everyday use. Read More …
Website of the week: Gambler’s House
A very well-written and informative website on Ancestral Pueblo culture with an emphasis on Chacoan culture in particular. Read More …
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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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 …