The Liebster Award
My contribution to the latest trend making the hiking website circle: The Liebster Award.
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Thoughts on Colin Fletcher
Some musings on a favorite quote from a favorite book by Colin Fletcher Read More …
Thru-Hikers: Specialized outdoors knowledge
Thru-hikers have extensive experience in the outdoors. But it is a very specialized experience.
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The Joy of the short stroll
Enjoy the outdoor time any chance you get. Even if it just a short stroll.
If I did it again – The Big Three Trails
What if I did the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails again? Here’s what I’d do A fairly common question on the hiking forums from people new to thru-hiking is asking “What would you do differently on your Read More …
Why Solo Wilderness Adventures?
Why solo wilderness adventures? What is it about being alone in the wilderness that may be appealing to certain people? Here’s my own personal perspective. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 14
The latest issue of Trail Groove is out. In this issue are two articles I wrote. Trail Groove Issue 14 is out and I am again fortunate to write some articles for this magazine I am a big fan Read More …
Phew!
Life has been busy…and I am catching up!
Real World vs Chaos
The Real World vs Chaos. Or free time vs work time.
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Post-Trip Gear List
A few luxury items for after the trip makes the drive home a little more pleasant. Makes a nice transition between the outdoors and home time, too. Read More …
Backpacking weight mania!
Lightweight backpacking is a good thing. Getting obsessed over the labels? Not so much.
Don’t get stuck – Winter trailhead driving
More people seem to get stuck on the way to or from the winter trail head. Here’s some advice on how not to get stuck…or what to do if you do. Read More …
A look back at 2013
Highlights of 2013…and hopes for 2014
The Thermos – Best Winter Gear Ever?
A look at why I take a thermos on winter outings Read More …
Website of the week – Winter Trekking
With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …
The Gift of Time – My dream adventure
Most of us (all?) have played the game: What if money and time was no object? What would I do? Well among outdoor enthusiasts, the conversation invariably is: What is my dream adventure? Well, here’s mine. If I was gifted Read More …
Gear as lifestyle – Why is gear discussion so popular?
Gear as lifestyle. Or why discussion of the minutiae of gear is so popular. Read More …
Cowboy Camping – My blanket is the stars above
There are many shelters to use when backpacking from simple tarps to hammocks to palatial 4-season tents big and stout enough to weather out a blizzard. But my favorite way of sleeping outside is the simplest: Under the stars, Read More …