Tools of the trade
Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Backcountry mobile device etiquette
Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry. Read More …
TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot
GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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Why guided trips?
As one internet sage stated “It’s just walking”. So why go on a guided trip? Read More …
Duct tape is magic
The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …
2014 – The year in review
An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
Vermont’s Long Trail – My most important long hike
Why Vermont’s Long Trail hikes were important for me. Read More …
Urban Stroll
Snow is not quite what I need it to be in the high country. I am getting over a cold. Time to take an urban stroll.
Why support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition?
In this time of giving, helping to support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is a worthy cause.
Website of the week: DAVE’S NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PAGE
Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page
Black Friday – Backcountry Style
Black Friday? Our Black Friday will be under a night sky in Utah. No deals on big screen TVs, but I am sure the ambiance will be nice.
Five day B&W photo challenge
A collection of photos from the five day B&W challenge. Black and white photography[1] has always been something I loved. I am not a professional photographer by any means, but I do love photography to capture certain scenes in the Read More …
Outdoor Quotes and Musings
The following is a collection of outdoor quotes from a Yahoo group I helped to maintain: the Colorado Hiking and Outdoor Society “back in the day”. The group is now on Meetup. Most of the quotes were chosen by me. Read More …
Wilderness Ethics – Preserving the Spirit of Wildness
Looking at a minor classic in wilderness writing that may be more pertinent now than when it was written. Read More …
Lightweight backpacking – Evolution not revolution
Sometimes it is bemoaned how lightweight gear is not used more. But it is. The longer view just has to be taken. Read More …
The gray days of November
November is the real in-between time. Time for gear repair, maintenance and sorting. And reflecting on the time ahead.
Website of the week: The History of Gear Project
With GoLite going off into history, here’s a look at other famous brands that while influential are no longer around and/or different in form.