Musings – Page 15

GoLite – Recent stumbles

Posted onOctober 21, 2014April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Some thoughts about the recent GoLite Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Fall Hikes on the Continental Divide Trail

Posted onOctober 8, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A little article I wrote to help promoted the CDTC on Gregory Mountain Product’s website.

This post will soon be worth $1500

Posted onSeptember 25, 2014October 9, 2019AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Some thoughts on the proposed photo permit fee from the USFS

CORSAR card confusion

Posted onSeptember 24, 2014November 19, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Despite what people write on forums, the CORSAR card is *not* insurance. Read More …

Two years celebrated in Taos

Posted onSeptember 23, 2014April 6, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our two-year wedding anniversary celebrated in Taos, NM.

Vocation vs Avocation

Posted onSeptember 10, 2014February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A vocation vs an avocation…and trying to do both.

FKTs, records and other shenanigans

Posted onAugust 20, 2014May 30, 2017AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

Interest, attempts and coverage of record-breaking on America’s long trails is increasing. Here’s my own nickel’s thoughts on why… Read More …

Embrace the Brutality – the origins

Posted onAugust 12, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.

Trail Magic – Sodas, water caches and trash. Oh my!

Posted onAugust 6, 2014November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A look at the concept known as trail magic and the controversy around it. Trail Magic is the term used to describe the wonderful, unexpected things that happen to thru-hikers during their hike. – The Thru-Hiker’s Hand Book, 1998 edition. Read More …