Almost all Hayduke Hikers end up in the town of Escalante for a re-supply (or do an inconvenient cache pre-hike.) Getting to this small town from the route usually means a long and sometimes difficult hitch along the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. However, many great canyons in this region provide possible alternates… Continue reading
Another alternate to consider for those hiking the Hayduke Trail — an exciting route through The Maze and Happy Canyon. I don’t expect many to opt for this alternate, but it is actually my preferred route for a trek across Utah. Approximate Mileage Comparison: Official Hayduke: 85.7 miles Happy Maze… Continue reading
It’s somewhat difficult for me to remember a time when I’d set out on a hike with just a text-only guidebook or merely vague directions from an acquaintance. Now, before heading out into even remote locations, it’s possible to scout routes using Google Earth and peruse photos, videos and detailed… Continue reading
Big Horn Canyon is a scenic canyon which runs from the Spencer Flat Road (aka Old Sheffield Road) down to Upper Harris Wash. The canyon includes short slot sections as it cuts down through the colorful slickrock in the area. Though still great, it’s not as amazing as other canyons… Continue reading
I took a short trip to Zion last week to experiment with a new camera that captures the surroundings in 360-degrees. The weather didn’t fully cooperate, but I still managed to day-hike The Narrows and capture a few other cool sights. (BTW: a 360-degree video is also available. ) Click… Continue reading
On my recent Burr Trail Loop Hike, I tried to save time by taking a shortcut to bypass a portion of the creek just below the Boulder Creek Narrows. If you watched the trip video, you know that I got frustrated when I got near the end of the route… Continue reading
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
Poverty Wash is a tributary of the East Fork of the Virgin River just east of Zion National Park. The lower end includes a scenic section of narrows and is strongly suggested as a diversion for anybody hiking The Barracks. It only takes 30-45 minutes roundtrip to hike up through… Continue reading
Asay Slot (pronounced as in AC/DC) is a cool side canyon in the Upper Paria drainage. The lower portion is easily accessible and just off the Paria. Backpackers visiting the area can drop their packs and explore the short and shallow slot and then be back to the river within… Continue reading
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