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
With my Spring 2020 trip indefinitely postponed, I’ve been going back through some content from previous years to add to my site. First up was to finally finish the FULL report for my 2018 Zion to Arches Hike. I finished the videos and written summary back then, but never followed-up with… Continue reading
UPDATE: The Salt Lake Tribune ran an article with my findings. 🙂 UPDATED UPDATE: We know now the reality — read at end of page. ~~~ If you follow Utah hiking posts on social media, chances are you recently saw the story about about “Eco-Terrorism in Utah“. I don’t want to… Continue reading
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
After a long delay, I’m finally ready to share my video content from this spring’s Zion to Arches Hike. Once I began wading through all my stuff I realized it was going to be a big task. With nearly 8hrs of raw footage and thousands of photos and 360-degree shots,… Continue reading
I’m happy to announce that last Thursday I wrapped up my Zion to Arches Hike. 🙂 As usual, not everything went exactly according to plan, but… after last year’s abbreviated hike I’m elated (and relieved) that I was able to go the distance. It took a bit longer and more… Continue reading
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
The video of my abbreviated 2017 trek through Arches National Park and Behind the Rocks. Highlights include Klondike Bluffs, Ring Arch, Courthouse Wash, Moab Rim Trail, Behind the Rocks, the Solstice Snake, Pritchett Canyon, and Hunters Canyon. see the Full Report for more detail including maps and photo gallery. Continue reading
Here’s a sample of some of the 360-degree pics from my Through Arches and Behind the Rocks Hike back in May. For better quality and the complete gallery check out the Across Utah page on Facebook: 360-degree Galley on Facebook Click the [] icon in bottom right of any image… Continue reading
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
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