Faces: Paul “Mags” Magnanti

Great article about my favorite blogger. I suggest everyone go to Mags site and subscribe to his blog.

I enjoy Paul M’s “simple and what works” approach to backpacking. His blog is always insightful. It was shocking however, to read in TrailGroove that he had given out the location of my secret backpacking spot in the Oglala Grasslands!!  I will now be forced to share stock tank water with another hiker, maybe even two hikers!

I’ve been wondering why the crowds at Lost Creek suddenly appeared since I moved to the region in 2009.  I took my daughter to Goose Creek last Memorial Day and not only was the little parkplatz full but  cars were lined up for 100 meters along the access road.  (It also happened to be the first beautiful weekend that year.)  So I guess I can blame Mags..

:)

More seriously- the western trailheads remain half-empty almost all year.

Mags always has great insights and photos.  In addition to his blog, BPL, and Trail Groove contributions he also co-hosts “The Trail Show” podcast!

Tom

Mags is great.  I finally got a sub to his blog imstead of checking it weekly

Mags is a legend! Thanks for your awesome blog and all of your contributions to backpacking folks everywhere. Please keep it up!