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
I’ve updated my Hayduke Trail Reference to include an Interactive Map. Similar to my Master Map, this feature showcases the official Hayduke Route and its major landmarks, points of interest and water resources. It also shows many of the possible alternate routes and diversions. Almost everything is clickable allowing users… Continue reading
The Barracks is a great canyon along the East Virgin River just outside Zion National Park. Sections of the lower end rival the Narrows, but without all the crowds. Though most people just visit the lower canyon, it is possible to hike the entire 22-mile stretch from Mt. Carmel… 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
I’ve been busy planning out my next big hike (more on that soon), but I’ve also been continuing to add content to the Hayduke Trail Reference. Some of this content has been published as blog posts over the last few months (ie the Upper Paria Guide from last month.) But,… Continue reading
Happy to announce that the Across Utah YouTube Channel eclipsed one half million views this week! I know that’s not really *that* much in the online world where a super-cute cat video can rake in millions per day, but… I’m still proud. Seriously, I bet less than half of those… Continue reading
The Upper Paria doesn’t get as much attention as the Lower Paria a little farther south. The Upper Paria (rhymes w/ “Maria”) is located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is a braided river in a much more wide-open canyon than its lower counterpart which is famous for its… Continue reading
This is the second/northern option that I present to Hayduke Hikers looking for an alternate to connect the Burr Trail Switchbacks (HDT Section 6 Start) to Escalante. If you haven’t already, read the pros/cons for skipping this part of official Hayduke and get the detail on the southern option here:… Continue reading
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