Musings – Page 14

Technology, gear and decision making

Posted onFebruary 23, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Some recent thoughts on the recent tragedy in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. And how gear and technology can only go far. Read More …

Grassroots to organized – The changing nature of thru-hikes

Posted onFebruary 11, 2015January 3, 2019AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

The nature of The Triple Crown hiking trails are changing rapidly. Here’s the how, why and what the changes (possibly) mean.
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And now a PSA

Posted onFebruary 5, 2015January 1, 2020AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Critters can be a problem…even at the trail head.

At the temple of gear – The Winter OR show

Posted onJanuary 28, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Three days at the winter OR: Seeing a lot of gear, seeing a lot of friends and pitching in to help a good cause.

Tools of the trade

Posted onJanuary 16, 2015December 8, 2023AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that. Read More …

Backcountry mobile device etiquette

Posted onJanuary 14, 2015January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry. Read More …

TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot

Posted onJanuary 8, 2015November 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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?

Posted onJanuary 6, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

As one internet sage stated “It’s just walking”. So why go on a guided trip? Read More …

Duct tape is magic

Posted onJanuary 2, 2015April 26, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …

2014 – The year in review

Posted onDecember 31, 2014June 27, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.

Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End

Posted onDecember 19, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

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

Posted onDecember 16, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Why Vermont’s Long Trail hikes were important for me. Read More …

Urban Stroll

Posted onDecember 8, 2014December 8, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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?

Posted onDecember 4, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

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

Posted onDecember 3, 2014January 1, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page

Black Friday – Backcountry Style

Posted onNovember 25, 2014November 23, 2016AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

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

Posted onNovember 14, 2014February 4, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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

Posted onNovember 7, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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 …