Dating – The Interview
Some Friday humor that is non-outdoors related. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Buying gear is a ticket to adventure???
An email had the subject line of: Buying gear is like buying a ticket to adventure. Huh??? Read More …
What is spiritual?
Some cold medicine induced wool-gathering. Read More …
Outdoor Tattoos
My outdoor tattoos. Of sorts. Read More …
Backcountry beverages : Adult libations
A few ideas for bringing a particular type of libation into the backcountry. Read More …
Minimalist backpacking via Clint Eastwood
Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …
The numbers game
Why adding up the mileage a person hiked is not a useful metric for gauging outdoor “expertise.” Read More …
Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll
Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …
Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
Nature’s sleep deficit remedy
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 …
Be a gear hobbyist!
Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …
Local map store closes : Some thoughts
A local map store closed. Some thoughts on what I think it reflects among current outdoor trends and skill sets. Read More …
Website of the week: Wayback Machine
A very useful resource for finding, reading, and making use of legacy information that is no longer readily available. Read More …
Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?
Solitude on outdoor trips is not lonely or sad. Quite the opposite. Read More …
2016: The theme was “Change”
A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …
Embrace the weather
Just get outside. Read More …
Artifacts of our civilization: Random thoughts
Some miscellaneous thoughts on what we seem to value in our culture. Read More …
Planning and Packing: Pre-trip delight
Getting ready for the trip is as almost exciting as the trip itself. Read More …