Tag: Kaiparowitz Plateau

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VIDEO: Grand Escalante Loop

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New Video Alert!  I changed my mind re: how I wanted to present the content from my big hike earlier this year and finally decided to lead with the “Overview” video. I will follow that up with the more in-depth episodic/vlog content later this fall. I’m pretty happy with how… Continue reading

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Gallery: Zion to Green River

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The collection of photos from my Zion to Green River Hike. I had so many photos that I wanted to share/archive, I decided to split them up into the sections of the hike. Click on any title or photo below to see the gallery for that section. Most are w/o captions,… Continue reading

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Zion to Green River Hike Recap

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In spring 2022 I set out on my Zion to Green River Hike. It was an amazing trek even though I didn’t really start in Zion or end in Green River (cue the “It’s about the journey” cliché!) Now that the Daily VLOG is finally finished I wanted to share a bit… Continue reading

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Bryce to Bears Ears Hike Trip Report

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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

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Gallery: Bryce to Bears Ears

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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

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Zion to Arches Hike Trip Report

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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

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Hayduke: Navajo and Reese Canyons

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Navajo and Reese Canyons are two remote canyons on the Kaiparowits Plateau. Their inclusion in Section 7 of the Hayduke Trail makes the inner portion of a big “W”-looking pattern on the map. At first I thought it might be better just to bypass the seeming circuitous route with its… Continue reading

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Hayduke: Cottonwood Road Solar Well

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Good water is hard to find along many stretches of the Hayduke Trail. This is especially true crossing the Kaiparowits Plateau (Section 7). At Grosvenor Arch one will find pit toilets, but no water or trash. If there aren’t any friendly tourists willing to supply water, then this short diversion… Continue reading

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Hayduke: Monday Canyon

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Monday Canyon is a remote canyon on the Kaiparowits Plateau. The canyon cuts down the western side of Fiftymile Mountain towards Rogers Canyon which soon turns into Croton Canyon which leads to Lake Powell. The canyon has seen increased usage since becoming a part of the Hayduke Trail (Section 7).… Continue reading

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Video: Zion to Capitol Reef

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The video from my 20-day, 320-mile trek from Zion to Capitol Reef from earlier this spring. If you prefer to just see the highlights, there’s also the up-tempo short version with music (7+ minutes). And, If you haven’t already, check out the full trip report.