VIDEO: Coyote Buttes South | Paria Plateau Loop Part 4

And now for the final episode in my Paria Plateau Loop Hike series. This installment features a continuation of my trek across the sandy plateau from White Pocket to more crazy and scenic sandstone formations at Coyote Buttes South and others parts of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Highlights include desolate… Continue reading

VIDEO: White Pocket | Paria Plateau Loop Part 3

And now for Part 3 of my Paria Plateau Loop Hike. It features trekking across the sandy plateau and seeing some interesting geology and other sites along the way such as Button Pocket, Middle and Lower Reservoirs, The Cowboy Hat, Hole in the Rock, Pottery Butte, and more. The highlight… Continue reading

VIDEO: Paria Canyon | Paria Plateau Loop Part 2

Here’s the second video from my Paria Plateau Loop Hike. It features hiking down the narrows of Paria Canyon and visiting a few diversions along the way. It’s the second time I’ve hiked this section and I enjoyed it as much as the first. This time I didn’t continue to… Continue reading

VIDEO: Buckskin Gulch | Paria Plateau Loop Part 1

Here’s the initial video from my Paria Plateau Loop Hike. It features hiking through the entire Buckskin Gulch aka “the longest slot canyon in the world!” It’s the third time I’ve hiked the full Buckskin, but the first time actually making a video about my hike. It was an exceptionally… Continue reading

Zion to Green River Hike Complete!

My Zion to Green River Hike is complete! Last week I finished trekking 613 miles over 37 days winding my way across southern Utah. It took a bit longer than expected, but it was an amazing time with numerous new-to-me remote locations and unique experiences. I’m just beginning to sort through… Continue reading

Hayduke: Permits Overview

As if the Haydake Route wasn’t hard enough to just hike, there are some logistical red-tape hurdles for those making the full adventure. The following is some general guidance for the necessary permit process. Be aware that similar to how conditions/obstacles frequently change along the route, the permit process also… Continue reading

Bryce to Bears Ears Hike Trip Report

In spring of 2021 I hiked nearly 500 miles from Bryce Canyon to Bears Ears*! It was a really great hike and I was happy that I accomplished most of what I set out to do including going through several “new-to-me” spots. It felt awesome to be back backpacking in Utah… Continue reading

Gallery: Bryce to Bears Ears

In case you haven’t seen… my Bryce to Bears Ears Hike videos are continuing to roll out (albeit a little slower than expected.) I’ve been announcing each new episode on my Instagram Account along with some images from each portion of the hike. I realize not everyone follows me there,… Continue reading