Thoughts on safety
A horrific event happened on the Appalachian Trail. But it does dissuade how I approach the wilderness. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Thoughts on National Parks Week
Musing on the future of national parks since it is National Parks Week. Read More …
Old school cooking – Lentils and Sausage
Part recipe, part food history. A dish I haven’t had in a long time with roots pre-Roman Empire. All with a 21st-century twist; made with a rice cooker. Read More …
Long Hikes: Romance vs. Reality
“Reality often astonishes theory.” Some thoughts on romance trumping reality and how to make these dreams comes true. Read More …
More thoughts on “Be Prepared”
Some additional thoughts on the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared.” A motto often misinterpreted to be gear focused. Read More …
Better to have it and not need it?
Thoughts on a widely used trope. Read More …
Thoughts on “Bearanoia”
Thoughts on why people are not just “bear aware”, but “bearanoid”. Read More …
You get what you pay for?
Looking a bit closer at this often stated trope. Read More …
Italian-American Sunday Gravy recipe
I made a batch of Neapolitan Ragu this past weekend. Better known as tomato sauce. Or “Sunday Gravy.” Read More …
Bison – The American icon
Bison, to me, is the most American of animals. Read More …
What is a thru-hike?
Some Friday evening musings of when a backpacking trip becomes a thru-hike. Read More …
On this government shutdown
Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More …
2018: A year on the road and a new home
If I had to summarize 2018 succinctly? “One of the best years of my life.” Read More …
The Real Backpackers of YouTube
Thoughts on the popularity of Reality Backpacking TV. Read More …
Gear Review: Let’s look at boxes!
With all these unboxing videos coming out for the Holidays, you know what we need? A review of the boxes. Read More …
A hike in the museum
Try to not to make “museum displays” as those displays can destroy the archeological record. Read More …
Mise en Place and the outdoors
“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. Read More …
Industry Terms, Outdoor Gear, and Marketing Buzz
Some musings on how industry terms for outdoor gear become marketing buzz. And how people use buzzwords to purchase gear without thinking what the terms mean. Read More …