Hayduke: Through the Needles

  For thru-hikers traveling through the southern portion of Canyonlands there are many options for traversing the Needles District. I get a few emails every year from those doing the Hayduke Trail asking which is the BEST route. IMHO there really is not a “bad” way through the Needles, but it’s hard… Continue reading

Hayduke: Heart of the Needles

If doing the official Hayduke Route through Canyonlands (ie no Outpost Resupply or Salt Creek Alternate), I implore you to consider this alternate through the heart of the Needles. I understand the official route is likely the quickest way through the area and could probably be done fast enough to… Continue reading

Video: Across Canyonlands (part 1 of 2)

HD footage from my 16-day, 176-mile hike across Canyonlands National Park and through the Abajo Mountains. Part 1 includes Horseshoe Canyon, Moqui Canyon, North Canyon, The Maze, The Dollhouse, Spanish Bottom, The Needles and more. Continue reading

Across Canyonlands: Part 2

Day 7: Got up and tried to pump some water from the Colorado which I had let settle overnight. It was a tough job and took 10+ minutes just to get a liter. Packed up my gear and met up with the river runners (Tex’s Riverways of Moab, a great… Continue reading