Review – Backcountry Navigator
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
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 …
Rhody Rambles
A whirlwind visit to see the family and see a little bit of wildness on the New England coast. Read More …
Wednesday stroll – Chasm Lake
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 …
Champagne Gate – Scott Jurek’s AT FKT
Some thoughts on Scott Jurek’s recent FKT on the Appalachian Trail and the fall out from his champagne toast. Read More …
Simplicity
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
An empty can makes the most noise. A wise saying to remind myself about from time to time. Read More …
On an electronic leash…
No outdoor fun for me this weekend. I’m on an electronic leash. Read More …
Smart Phone Camera Photography
Some thoughts on smart phone camera photography. Read More …
Filthy Lucre
The phenomenon of people criticizing others from profiting on the outdoors. Read More …
Another Wednesday Reset
A blissful after work hike Read More …
Outdoor Failures – What we learn from not meeting goals
Thoughts on not meeting personal goals in the outdoors. Read More …
Senate Amendment 838 – Our lands for sale
A newly passed, if symbolic, amendment could affect how our public lands are administered. Read More …
The Perfect Campsite
The perfect campsite is more that just a list of bullet points to check off. The perfect campsite is something less tangible. Read More …
East to the Wildness
To the east, on the The Great Plains, may just be where wildness is located. Read More …
April Showers
Snow in April means it is spring. Read More …
To the happy place
In order to get the time off I need next month, I had to juggle my on-call schedule. I am on now call for two out of three weeks this month. (Normally it is one out of six weeks) And Read More …