For a very long time I have argued that wearing so-called waterproof footwear is an ineffective solution when backpacking in // More
Guided trips
In 2018 I am offering 3- and 5-day trips. Learn about critical gear and supplies, master advanced skills, and enjoy the wonders of the Colorado Rockies and High Sierra.
Pfiffner Traverse
A 77-mile high route through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with thru- and section-hiking opportunities
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In The Blog
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Done! Pfiffner Traverse GuideThis morning I put the final touches on the First Edition of the Pfiffner Traverse Guide. It was a monstrous // More
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Preview: SPOT X || 2-way messenger with physical keyboardSPOT revolutionized backcountry communication in the late-2000’s with its original device, the SPOT Personal Tracker (my review), which retailed for // More
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Book review: Pursuit of Endurance, by Jennifer Pharr-DavisI assumed The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience, by Jennifer Pharr Davis, would be about // More
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FAQ for female backpackers: Menstruation, #1 & #2, group dynamics, and clothing & gearJessica Winters and Mary Cochenour, who will be helping Alan Dixon and me guide trips next month in Rocky Mountain // More
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Tutorial: How to predict backcountry weather conditions || Methods & sources for short & long tripsI have said this before, and continue stand by it: there is a right way to backpack: equip yourself with // More
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Race report: BolderBoulder 10K || 33:47, 27th placeQuick links BolderBoulder Official results My data: official splits, Movescount, Strava Intro Being a professional runner sounds dreamy, but one // More
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Five spots (and $200 travel offsets) available for learning-intensive trips in ColoradoIn late-June and July we are running ten 3- and 5-day guided backpacking trips in Colorado. These are learning-intensive experiences, // More
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Saturday night lights: First track race in 10 yearsIf there is such a thing, last year I may have run too much: 4,029 miles and 456,000 vertical feet // More
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Review: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 & UL3 || A “couples trip” tentThe Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL is new for spring 2018. REI has been the exclusive distributor so far, but // More