Quick and Dirty Guides – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:05:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg Quick and Dirty Guides – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide https://pmags.com/colorado-trail-end-to-end-guide-2 https://pmags.com/colorado-trail-end-to-end-guide-2#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:22 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=2425 The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide

A guide for planning long hikes on The Colorado Trail. Town info, resupply, alt routes, logistics, and general info. Revised regularly and updated Nov 2025. Read More ...

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Here's a quick reference to articles that will be useful for anyone starting out with camping, hiking, or backpacking in all four seasons. Updated Aug 2023. Read More ...

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A quick and dirty overview of activities, supplies, and amenities available in the Moab, UT area. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-moab/feed 2 23651 A Quick and Dirty Guide to the GDT https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-the-gdt https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-the-gdt#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:08:39 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=21664 A Quick and Dirty Guide to the GDT

A quick and dirty overview of Canada's Great Divide Trail. Read More ...

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A thru-hike of the Benton Mackaye Trail is an excellent way to see the beauty of the southern Appalachians without the crowds of the Appalachian Trail. Here's some quick and dirty information about this 300-mile long gem. Read More ...

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A sample hike from the Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides: 12 Classic Hikes in Colorado. This sample hike for downloading details the Devil's Thumb Loop. Read More ...

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Introducing the first two eBooks in the "Quick and Dirty" Hiking Guides co-authored with Cam Honan of The Hiking Life. Read More ...

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A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated regularly. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-cdt-guide/feed 38 515 A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-the-appalachian-trail https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-the-appalachian-trail#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:32:25 +0000 http://pmags2.jzapin.com/?p=504 A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail

A planning guide and overview for planning a thru-hike or long backpack on the Appalachian Trail.
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A Pacific Crest Trail planning guide. A way to get an overview of this wonderful trail without being bogged down with lots of info! Updated regularly. Read More ...

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