It seems everyone at UtahOutside is getting in on the yurt action this season. Jared Hargrave has already laid out some great skinning/skiing adventures, so it’s high time we showcased something for all the snowshoers out there. Thanks to some pre-season planning by a good friend, I had a chance to shoe to the...
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The start of December welcomed a much needed snowstorm in Utah’s mountains, with high winds and 8 inches of snow falling on the western Uintas. The day before, Adam and I drove to Wolf Creek Pass on State Route 35 to explore a bit of Uinta goodness, and hopefully score some powder shots in...
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One of the the great natural treasures of Utah is the Uinta Mountains. Hundreds of miles of trails deliver unmatched high alpine scenery; towering peaks, picturesque lakes and thriving forests are just a few examples of what awaits hikers in the Uintas. Backpacking is a very popular activity in these mountains, and if you’re...
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One of the last and final rights of passage into the winter season is to take one last drive through the Uintas on the Mirror Lake Highway before it closes. We had that opportunity this last weekend, even though most of the fall colors were gone. It was still amazing. Heading east from Park City...
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Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still time to collect one last snow-free summit. A1 Peak in the Uinta Mountains checks in at 12,377′; certainly a worthy elevation to top off your season with. The easiest summit route is from Hell Hole Basin, an oft-forgotten area that is usually devoid...
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Hiking in the Uinta Mountains is like a craps game where you win on every roll. It seems that no matter where you decide to go, you will be rewarded with eye popping views of amazing Utah scenery. Packard Lake is just a short hike off of the Highline Trail and makes a worthy...
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Backpacking in the Uintas brings to mind an exploration of the mountain range’s most postcard-esque landscapes, requiring heavily-laden packs chock full of enough supplies to last a month outdoors. But sometimes you just want a quick getaway for the weekend, yet demand an escape from the crowds at established campsites. There are many small, remote lakes...
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Hike, hike, hike. Damn my pack is heavy. Hike, hike, hike. Take a picture. Hike some more. That about describes a backpacking trip to Naturalist Basin in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Oh, and the scenery is ‘effin’ spectacular. So much so, that Naturalist Basin is one of the most popular backpacking areas in the entire...
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It’s not your typical hiking season here in Utah. While the desert is scorching hot, the high peaks are still covered by over one hundred inches of snow in places. Now is the time for exploring areas you may have overlooked. Chances are you’ve driven by Shingle Creek on the Mirror Lake Highway but...
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The morning began with butterflies in my stomach. It was an adventure, and opportunity of a lifetime. I had a chance to go into the backcountry with a group from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and find a black bear den with a momma and cubs. It’s amazing how brave I can be...
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