The Salomon Sense Pro 3 is a fast, smooth, and aggressively lugged trail running shoe that is best for narrow/low-volume feet // More
Guided trips
In 2019 I am offering 3-, 5- and 7-day trips in Colorado, California, Alaska, and West Virginia. View the trip schedule. I will accept applications starting Monday, January 7.
This year I am excited to offer women-only trips, and to have Heather Anderson (“Anish”) and Joe McConaughy (“Stringbean”) join our star-studded guide roster.
Pfiffner Traverse
A 77-mile high route through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with thru- and section-hiking opportunities
In the Shop
In The Blog
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Review: Salomon Sense Pro 3 || Smooth speedster for soft ground -
Long-term review: Salomon Sense Pro 2 || Nimble & capable trail shoeThe original Salomon Sense Pro (long-term review) is still one of my all-time favorite shoes. It fit me perfectly and // More
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Mix it up: How JMT, PCT, and SHR hikers can get on the Yosemite High RouteThru- and section-hikers on the John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Sierra High Route can hop onto the Yosemite // More
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Do you have 2 days or 2 weeks? Yosemite High Route thru- & section-hikesFor the fullest experience, the Yosemite High Route is best completed as an end-to-end thru-hike. For most backpackers, however, it // More
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Long-term review: Suunto 9 Baro || Legit flagship watch, needs firmware fixFor five months I’ve been using the Suunto 9 Baro GPS Sport Watch on a near daily basis, mostly while // More
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Long-term review: Garmin inReach Explorer+ || Sat comm + GPS unit 2-in-1For different trips, I often wear and carry different gear. But some items are so vital that they end up on // More
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Comparison: Nolan’s 14 vs. Pfiffner Traverse || Wilderness, difficulty, and flowAs part of a 650-mile, 39-day self-supported hike along Colorado’s Continental Divide last summer, Sam Chaneles completed both Nolan’s 14 // More
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Backpack hunting: My evolving approachOriginally I thought that hunting would be an extension of the backpacking season. Like in the summer but now with // More
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Assessment: Morapos Trailhead, Colorado GMU 12 || Elk & deer huntingMorapos Creek is a popular and productive hunting area for big game, notably elk and deer. It’s located in northwestern // More
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Hunt report: Almost a successful timber sneakMorapos Creek delivered last year, our first hunt in Colorado’s GMU 12. Steve and I saw elk or fresh elk // More