Other Outdoor Jaunts – Page 31

After Work Wednesdays

Posted onOctober 3, 2012August 30, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

This past summer, it was a series of hikes after work. Why? Because the days are long, the weather is warm and life is to short to not explore! 🙂

Bachelor Party on Foot – Bear Lake to Grand Lake and Back

Posted onSeptember 18, 2012April 17, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A classic lollipop hike from Bear Lake to Grand Lake and back one fine Fall weekend.

St. Vrain’s Ridge Walk

Posted onSeptember 5, 2012September 6, 2012AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A walk on the ridge that connects St. Vrain Mountain to the Continental Divide.

Backpacking in the Basin – Andrew Skurka’s RMNP Trip

Posted onAugust 23, 2012January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Three days and two nights assisting Andrew Skurka with his backpacking trip in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park.

High and Lonesome Redux

Posted onAugust 14, 2012July 15, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A classic Colorado backpacking loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness with d-low.

Wind River Dreams

Posted onAugust 9, 2012April 29, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Some backpacking in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Read More …

Skyscraper Peak

Posted onAugust 4, 2012August 6, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quick day hike on July 21st to Skyscraper Reservoir and Peak.

On The Great Divide

Posted onJuly 19, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend near Guanella Pass on or near the Continental Divide. A mixture of single track, cross country and jeep track. Great trip!

Ptarmigan Wilderness Figure 8

Posted onJuly 3, 2012September 3, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Wanting a quicker overnighter away from the heat I went backpacking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness outside of Silverthorne, CO

Backpacking – The Next Generation

Posted onJune 30, 2012June 22, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A Father’s Day weekend trip where my buddy Josh and I took Avery for his first backpacking trip.

Taking my climbing gear for a walk – Notch Top Mountain

Posted onJune 18, 2012May 2, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A quick overnight (attempted) alpine climb to Notch Top. We were going to do the Spiral Route, but the 60+ MPH gusts on Sunday morning made us bag the trip. Still, a nice overnighter if anything else….

Hike n’ Brew – St. Vrain Mountain

Posted onJune 5, 2012August 6, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

When a good friend you've known since you met on the PCT is about to become a dad, how do you celebrate? Why with a hike, a beer and a burger after. It is a Hike n' Brew!

Return to the Pecos : The Land of Enchanment

Posted onMay 30, 2012August 14, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another backpacking trip in the gorgeous Pecos wilderness of northern New Mexico. Read More …

Spring in the Foothills

Posted onMay 24, 2012September 10, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

In between the ski season and when the high country opens up is one of my favorite times of the year. Early season wildflowers bloom. The local brooks and streams are rushing with fresh snow melt. And the views of Read More …

Teton Valley – Winter Becoming Spring

Posted onApril 16, 2012April 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

someone and I had planned a ski trip to the Teton Valley and nearby areas in later March. Some Nordic backcountry in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding area was the idea.. An early spring altered our Read More …

Skiing in Feb and March

Posted onMarch 25, 2012November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Not the best or most photogenic year for skiing. Not to say we did not do any skiing….it just wasn’t as good as past years. We made the best of the ski season though.