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

Zion to Arches Hike Trip Report

2020 Update: each section below is now clickable leading to its daily journal, photo gallery, and video! In spring 2018 I hiked 726.5 miles over 44 days from Zion to Arches. It was a great hike and I accomplished most of what I set out to do. Similar to the… Continue reading

Video: Arches to BTR in 360°

Another 360° video capturing the ambiance of my 6-day trek through Arches National Park, Moab, and Behind the Rocks in the spring of 2017. The video is best experienced via VR goggles or a mobile device with auto rotation. PC users with good video cards may control the POV with… Continue reading

Thru Arches and Behind the Rocks

I procrastinated putting together this trip report because the process actually bummed me out somewhat. It’s now been TWO years in a row that my spring trip hasn’t gone as planned. 🙁  That makes me question… Am I getting too old for this? Am I losing the passion? Am I… Continue reading