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 …
Tag: utah
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 …
Vagabonds for Beauty
A few days ago I rode into the red rocks and sandy desert and it was like coming home again. –Everett Ruess, VAGABOND FOR BEAUTY There are certain places that always call to me. Places that are never far from Read More …