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Category: Musings

My views on life, the universe, and everything.

Outdoor Tattoos

Posted onApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My outdoor tattoos. Of sorts. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagstattoo

Backcountry beverages : Adult libations

Posted onMarch 29, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags15 Comments

A few ideas for bringing a particular type of libation into the backcountry. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsfood

Minimalist backpacking via Clint Eastwood

Posted onMarch 17, 2017April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagslight gear, minimalism

The numbers game

Posted onMarch 15, 2017July 10, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Why adding up the mileage a person hiked is not a useful metric for gauging outdoor “expertise.” Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsmetrics, thru hiking

Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll

Posted onMarch 13, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, foothills, High Plains, time bank

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Appalachian Trail, camping, campsites, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Colorado Trail, High Plains, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, utah, winter, Wyoming

Nature’s sleep deficit remedy

Posted onFebruary 7, 2017August 3, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagstime bank, winter, work life balance

Be a gear hobbyist!

Posted onFebruary 6, 2017January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagsgear, lifestyle

Local map store closes : Some thoughts

Posted onFebruary 1, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A local map store closed. Some thoughts on what I think it reflects among current outdoor trends and skill sets. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsmaps, skills

Website of the week: Wayback Machine

Posted onJanuary 27, 2017November 14, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A very useful resource for finding, reading, and making use of legacy information that is no longer readily available. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsInternet Archive, Wayback Machine, Website of the week

Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?

Posted onJanuary 11, 2017January 12, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Solitude on outdoor trips is not lonely or sad. Quite the opposite. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagssolitude, solo, Wildness

2016: The theme was “Change”

Posted onDecember 29, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTagsbackpacking, hiking, time bank, work life balance, year in review

Embrace the weather

Posted onDecember 19, 2016July 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Just get outside. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, winter

Artifacts of our civilization: Random thoughts

Posted onDecember 14, 2016July 13, 2017AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Some miscellaneous thoughts on what we seem to value in our culture. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsculture, garbage, history, silly

Planning and Packing: Pre-trip delight

Posted onNovember 30, 2016AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Getting ready for the trip is as almost exciting as the trip itself. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagspacking, planning

Giving Thanks

Posted onNovember 23, 2016December 31, 2016AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A more personal entry. I am thankful for what is in my life. The outdoors is part of it. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsfood, Italian-American, Thanksgiving

Simply Walking

Posted onNovember 18, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsexercise, simplicity, time bank, walking

Mad Libs – Gear review edition

Posted onNovember 16, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagsfavorite, gear review

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We spent a weekend camping, seeing post-Pueblo Revolt structures, and images in the "Land of Enchantment" with @hollywoulddream and @danielgarey
@ramblinghemlock and I changed our plans because our usual March haunts were already pushing 90°F. We headed higher to places we usually visit in May. The blooming paintbrush, greening plants, and the lack of snow on the 11,000+ foot peaks in the distance made me wonder what the coming fire season might bring.
@ramblinghemlock and I have had to do some adulting lately. A career transition and a 1956-era house will do that. It sometimes means skipping overnight trips.
We did some volunteer work for an organization we are active with on Saturday and Sunday, and made it into a local camping trip in between the assignments.
Some local hiking this weekend. I scouted a route for a possible packrafting trip later this month, and on Sunday, @ramblinghemlock and I meandered through a canyon we’ve been curious about for a while.
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