WASU Part 4:Northward Bound
The route is taking me north. And into places I fondly recall. Read More …
Tag: utah
WASU Part 3:Midpoint of the journey
The midpoint of my Southern Utah journey has been reached. Read More …
WASU Part 2:Entering red rock canyon country
I now have entered Utah’s red rock canyon country. And it has been phenomenal. Read More …
WASU Part 1: Sage to Pine
My first few days on my Walk Across Southern Utah. Read More …
A Walk Across Southern Utah
The overall plan for my Walk Across Southern Utah starting Oct 10th. Read More …
Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
Backcountry Moratorium in Arches National Park
The backcountry is currently closed effectively in Arches National Park. And camping will soon be, too. At least for a little bit. Some thoughts. Read More …
Natural Bridges National Monument
A full day and a night in the Natural Bridges National Monument of Utah. Read More …
Into the Darkness – Dark Canyon, Utah
A backpacking trip into the upper Dark Canyon of Utah. Read More …
Utah bound…
Off to Utah for a few days. Read More …
Giving thanks in the desert – Capitol Reef
Another Thanksgiving spent outdoors. This time in Capitol Reef National Park.
Black Friday – Backcountry Style
Black Friday? Our Black Friday will be under a night sky in Utah. No deals on big screen TVs, but I am sure the ambiance will be nice.
Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau
Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.
East to West – Uinta Highline Trail
My experience backpacking on the Uinta Highline trail in Utah. With trip planning and logistic info. Read More …
Solo in Utah Pt 2 – Day Hikes and Side Trips
Some day hikes and side trips in Utah over Thanksgiving week. Part two of my Utah trip.
Solo in the Desert Pt 1 – Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch is a classic backpacking trip in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Here is my trip report of an ~28 mile loop I did there over Thanksgiving Weekend.
Four Days on the Colorado Plateau – Canyonlands, Arches and Colorado National Monument
The Thanksgiving Holiday is often a gift of time for myself and many of my friends. A chance to take some extended time in a place for more than just an overnight. As with last year, my friend Markhamm and Read More …
Four Days in Abbey Country
My friend Markhamm proposed a trip to Utah prior to Thanksgiving. A chance to see one of the most gorgeous places in the American West, get in one last backpacking trip of the season and get in some needed outdoor Read More …