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I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
I was asked recently “What kind of hiking am I doing?” Here’s an answer. Read More …
In the backcountry, regulations mandating bear canisters are becoming more common. I see more of these mandates in the years ahead. Read More …
Just a term I use to describe a certain mentality and type of hiking. Read More …
Musings on a Roman fresco. Read More …
Having big sales for the outdoors on weekends rather than weekdays and evenings? Because a lifestyle is being sold. Selling outdoor gear is secondary. Read More …
The death of maps are greatly exaggerated. Here’s why. Read More …
I’ve backpacked thousands of miles. But there are times when car camping is preferable. Here’s why I feel that way. Read More …
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
Want to buy outdoor supplies and gear and not a lifestyle? Get an Amazon Prime account. Read More …
We can plan. But Ma Nature often decides what we end up doing for a backpacking trip. Read More …
The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was reinstated. A victory for the outdoors! Read More …
How to plan, have a measure of safety but still have a sense of discovery when outdoors? Read More …
Too many choices? Don’t worry too much about it. Just get out there. Read More …
No matter who you are, or how much you know, there is always more to learn in the outdoors. Read More …
Work is bad for your health? In my case, working in an early 21st century office environment has actually been bad for my health. At least this past month. Read More …
Some thoughts on light pollution and how it affects our perception of wildness. Read More …
Some thoughts on GoFundMe for vacations as opposed to charitable causes. Read More …