Musings – Page 15

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 …

Wilderness Ethics – Preserving the Spirit of Wildness

Posted onNovember 5, 2014November 4, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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

Posted onNovember 4, 2014April 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

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

Posted onNovember 3, 2014January 26, 2020AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

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

Posted onOctober 28, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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.

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 …