Spring 2016 definitely didn’t turn out like I imagined. After months of planning, I scrapped my “Bryce to Canyonlands” itinerary due to a lingering ankle injury as well as schedule complications. Then more logistical conflicts doomed plan B as well. After Plan C seemed less than ideal, I ended up… Continue reading
The video of my 9-day, 153-mile loop hike around the Burr Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. The windy/cold May 2016 trek through the land of slot canyons and wide-open vistas features Big Horn Canyon, Zebra Slot, Harris Wash, Choprock Canyon, Lower Muley Twist, Upper… Continue reading
Behind the Rocks is a great region of fins, arches, spires and canyons just south of Moab. The area provides several options for day-hikes, short backpacking trips or even an alternate route for Hayduke Trail hikers looking to escape the official route along the paved road. This guide describes a… Continue reading
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | PART 4 NOTE: also see the Interactive Map for this hike or the Video Trip Report. Day 13: In the morning there was some time to kill before the boat arrived. I took the time to get organized and then actually… Continue reading
Part 1 | Part 2 | PART 3 | Part 4 NOTE: also see the Interactive Map for this hike or the Video Trip Report. Day 9: Woke up to sunshine and promptly got out all my wet gear to get it dry before going back into my pack. The shortcut… Continue reading
 | matt huston on Stevens Canyon and the Baker Route |
 | Frederick Sramek on VIDEO: Death Hollow Eclipse |
 | Frederick Sramek on VIDEO: Death Hollow Eclipse |
 | Jamal on MAP: Grand Escalante Loop Hike |
| Jamal on About Me |
