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News of what is going in my life or this website.

Off to the Mountains

Posted onAugust 27, 2015August 27, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Gone for ten days. Can’t wait. Respond when I get back. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, camping, Wyoming

Brand Ambassador no more…

Posted onAugust 25, 2015January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

I was “let go” recently from a well-known gear company’s ambassador program. Here are some thoughts on this event. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbrand ambassador, business

Off to Rhode Island…

Posted onAugust 4, 2015August 4, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Be gone for a family visit. I’ll try to answer any emails and inquiries when I return. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsRhode Island

Trip planning and logistics info

Posted onJuly 4, 2015January 2, 2024AuthorPaul Mags

Here are some links so you can plan out a great hiking vacation! Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsplanning, trip consulting, trips

At the temple of gear – The Winter OR show

Posted onJanuary 28, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Three days at the winter OR: Seeing a lot of gear, seeing a lot of friends and pitching in to help a good cause.

CategoriesGear, Musings, PMags NewsTagsOutdoor Retailer show, The Trail Show, Winter OR

Off to OR…

Posted onJanuary 20, 2015AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

  Off to the Outdoor Retailer trade show. in Salt Lake City. For the next few days, I’ll be with the CDTC as we work a booth and form some partnerships with outdoor retailers to help out the Continental Divide Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsOutdoor Retailer show

2014 – The year in review

Posted onDecember 31, 2014June 27, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTagsbackpacking, hiking, year in review

Off to the San Juans

Posted onJune 29, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

I am starting a new job next week, but plan on taking a week for myself first starting Monday evening. I’ll be in the southern San Juans strolling along the Continental Divide.  After, I hope to get in a quick Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, Chimney Rock, Colorado, san juans

When Bots Attack

Posted onJune 12, 2014AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Sorry for the erratic behavior of the website the past day or two. Bots have been slamming the site causing database connection errors. Doh! I *think* the problem is under control now. We can now get back to discussing life, Read More …

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The Liebster Award

Posted onMay 29, 2014January 1, 2020AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

My contribution to the latest trend making the hiking website circle: The Liebster Award.

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTagsLiebster Award

TrailGroove Magazine

My newest gig….

Posted onFebruary 18, 2014July 21, 2016AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

My newest gig: writing for Trail Groove Magazine

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, hiking, Trail Groove

A look back at 2013

Posted onJanuary 2, 2014December 29, 2014AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Highlights of 2013…and hopes for 2014

CategoriesMusings, PMags NewsTags2013, hiking, outdoors. trips, year in review

Guiding with Skurka 2014

Posted onJanuary 1, 2014May 23, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some trips I’ll be guiding with Andrew Skurka  in 2014.

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsAndrew Skurka, guiding, trips

Some late Summer cleaning – The revised PMags.com

Posted onAugust 19, 2013February 22, 2015AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A few tweaks, a little clean up and a minor overhaul of the website.  

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PMags is not an ammo dealer! :)

Posted onJanuary 19, 2013January 6, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

My domain name and nick name share a name with an ammo magazine. Lucky me! 🙂

CategoriesMusings, PMags News, PressTagsammo, favorite, humor, pmags

Shameless Plug: Guided Trip in Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted onApril 10, 2012December 16, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Interested in backpacking in Colorado and want to explore one of the least visited parts of Rocky Mountain National Park? And learn some new skills in the process?

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsbackpacking, guided trip, Rocky Mountain National Park

Shameless Plug for The Holidays!

Posted onDecember 5, 2011December 5, 2011AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A shameless plug for my photography site at Red Bubble.  A framed photo, a calendar, or even some postcards makes a wonderful gift, stocking stuffer or something to give on one of eight crazy nights.  And the princely sum of  Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsColorado, photos, wildlife

Four years of trip reports…

Posted onDecember 16, 2010November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

For your reading pleasure (?!?!), I imported and tweaked the bulk of my trip reports from late 2006 to the present.   The ones that tend to be missing are local 'shoulder' season hikes that, while nice, don't have many photos Read More …

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      • Colorado Trail
      • Continental Divide Trail
      • Ring The Peak Trail (Pike’s Peak)
      • Benton Mackaye Trail
      • Tahoe Rim Trail
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