I went down to Austin…
I went to Austin, had some BBQ, and talked trail. Read More …
Category: PMags News
News of what is going in my life or this website.
2024 in review
The 2015 version of a 1995 holiday newsletter (as I am too old/lazy to do a 2025 TikTok video) .
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2023 in review
A look over 2023 with some photos and a few thoughts. Read More …
Sunblesa looking for product testers
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
A look back at 2022
A look at 2022. Some sentiment, some snark, and lots of photos. Read More …
Joan and I did a thing
…and we’ll be in a Moab for a while. Read More …
2021 : The steady state
The annual waxing of the poetic and looking at the past year. Or skip the prose and see the photos! Read More …
The Trek – Backcountry Campfires : A relic of the past
The Trek published my thoughts on backcountry campfires. Happy to have a larger and different audience discuss this important issue. Read More …
2020: COVID, disappointment, and giving fewer f****
My year in review. A year I found disappointment but also much happiness. Read More …
A virtual tip jar: My version of shareware
Borrowing an idea from well-known outdoor writer Chris Townsend, I am instituting a tip jar of sorts. If you like what you read, tip me a cup of coffee. Read More …
Guiding – Deep Desert Expeditions
A different Moab guiding gig in 2020 – Deep Desert Expeditions. Mike Coronella, the owner, is one of the co-creators of the Hayduke Trail. Read More …
Looking back at 2019
2019 proved to be an excellent year in continuing to make Moab my home. Read More …
Another Contest: Backpacking for Beginners Giveaway
I’ll be giving away two copies of this book. Tell me about a beginner backpacker in your life and why they might like this book. Read More …
Giveaway Winners: Wanderlust USA by Cam Honan
The winners of the Wanderlust USA giveaway. Read More …
Giveaway: Wanderlust USA by Cam Honan
I’ll be giving away two copies of the latest book by Cam Honan: Wanderlust USA by Gestalten. Tell me your best outdoor volunteering story for 2019. Read More …
PMags Schwag from Cafe Press
Want to buy some stickers, t-shirts, magnets, or even pint glasses? Check out the Cafe Press store. Read More …
Introducing something new: guest posts from Joan
I am pleased to announce that Joan plans to contribute some articles on a regular basis. Read More …
How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
My book focused on beginner backpackers will be available on Sept 3rd. And pre-order copies are available for a discount. Read More …