Birthday Bash – Desert to Mountains
A few days backpacking with friends and then spending the rest of the weekend hiking and camping with Joan. Two different environments but two enjoyable times. Read More …
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Poking around Price
A mellow weekend of camping and hiking north of us in a quiet area. Read More …
Above the desert floor
When the weather warms up we escape the desert floor and backpack among the ponderosas, maples, the occasional Doug fir, and lots of wildflowers. Read More …
Green River Badlands
A packrafting trip to a quiet and more subtle part of the Green River but one we found just as striking. Read More …
Paddling down the Green
An overnight packrafting trip involving a full day’s paddle and two obscure canyon hikes. Read More …
Canyons less traveled
Another weekend spent at the bottom of a canyon. Read More …
Caves and old paths
A weekend in which we explored a cave, saw ancient structures, and again confirmed that what’s on a map does not always exist on the ground. Read More …
Observing a lot by just watching
We returned to a loop we did three years ago and saw familiar, and new, sites. Read More …
Upper Dead Cow Canyon
A backpacking trip in an obscure canyon in an area we want to see more. Read More …
A cold weather camp
A cold and blustery weekend makes a perfect time to enjoy favorite places with fewer people. Read More …
Down and dirty backpacking
A lesser-known route with some excellent scenery, a river, memorable images…and tacos on the way home! Read More …
Four Days in The Needles
Two days of backpacking followed by two days of camping in The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
A classic revisited
We did another winter backpack along a classic route. Read More …
The Alcove
Our first backpacking trip of the year proved as memorable and previous ones. And double special as Joan received the OK from her PT. Read More …
A locals’ walk
Having wilderness in our backyard is a key to life happiness for us. And one place, quite literally, is just out our door. Read More …
Wandering below Cedar Mesa
Continuing to connect the areas with ancients paths. And thinking more of the role of the river “trails.” Read More …
Another winter camp
Enjoying more winter delights on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
A local New Years
Winter continues to be more my favorite time to savor and explore the very local areas around Moab. Read More …