Trip Planning

More off-season backpacking ideas in Colorado

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

Additional ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.

Tahoe Rim Trail and The Collegiate Loop

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A look at two similar “vacation” thru-hike length routes in terms of logistics, planning, red-tape, and ease of access.

Ghost Trails

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

Find an old trail on a map or even stumble upon it? That’s a Ghost Trail. And it is an interesting way to walk a little bit of forgotten outdoor history.

Collegiate Loop 2017: How the Walk Went

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Paul Mags — 19 Comments ↓

Some highlights, planning information, photos, and logistic info for The Colorado Trail’s 165 mile Collegiate Loop.

Colorado outdoor issues and concerns

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Paul Mags — 15 Comments ↓

Some issues and concerns for Colorado backpacking, hiking, and camping that may not be readily apparent.

Trip planning with Google Maps

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

The Google Maps satellite view is a very useful tool for trip planning. At least it has been for me.

The Colorado RV & Boat Show

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 13 Comments ↓

A phenomenon that is becoming more common in Colorado.

Snotel Snow Water Equivalent maps

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A quick and easy way to eyeball Colorado snowpack conditions for your trip planning.

Website of the week: InciWeb

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

InciWeb is a useful website for knowing how current wildfires may impact a planned trip.

Five more Colorado backpacking loops

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

Some more backpacking loop ideas for Colorado in the Denver and Boulder area.