There’s certainly no shortage of picturesque lakes to visit in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. With literally thousands of choices, it can be tough to select any one body of water for a destination. Ibantik Lake, nestled below the mighty Notch Peak ridgeline is definitely the hike. Choose this trek and you’ll enjoy a pristeen lake in…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Hike Little Death Hollow and Wolverine Slot Canyons
If it is slot canyons you seek, the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM) has them by the dozens. We all have our favorite features in slots; some folks like the walls so tight that walking through with a pack is almost impossible, while others seek canyons that allow but a sliver of light to…
Watson’s Merino Wool Baselayer review
I’ve always thought someone should create a base layer that wicks moisture, retains heat, doesn’t stink and feels great against your skin. Turns out, nature already created it, and the base layer is Merino wool. Jared Hargrave has long extolled the virtues of Merino wool here on this site, and after my girlfriend schooled me…
Hike the Wild Horse Narrows and Wild Horse Window
Utah’s San Rafael Swell is filled with canyons both wide and narrow, technical and non-technical. Each has its own unique beauty and individual features. Wild Horse Canyon is just one of the many options for day hiking in the Goblin Valley State Park area, and is well worth an exploration because of the two sets…
Dakine Pro II Snowboard Backpack review
The lifts at most Utah resorts have stopped turning, but that doesn’t mean snowboarding is over for the season. If you are planning on doing any backcountry touring, there are several pieces of essential gear that you will need. Certainly, a backpack worthy of your adventures is on the list. I have been using the…
Audio-Technica SonicFuel Earbuds Review and Giveaway
Music goes with the outdoors like vanilla ice cream goes with bourbon. Seems these things were just made for each other. I’d bet that very few of you don’t enjoy cranking the tunes in nature when the time is right; but, that’s the catch- it’s not always the perfect time to rock the park out….
Explore White Pocket in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
An ancient Chinese proverb states that “the journey is the destination.” If you’re the sort of adventurer that likes to combine a rugged off road ride with a big payoff at the end, then read on and keep that proverb in mind. White Pocket in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument is neither easy to get…
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Sleeping Bag review
Do you know why you don’t always sleep so great in the outdoors? No, it’s not the constant threat of bear attacks, it’s because you can’t bring your bed with you. Mummy bags can cramp your style, and larger, box-shape bags will weigh you down. But rest easy, little camper, because I’m here to tell…
Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58 Pack Review
A great backpack is worth as much as the gear it’s carrying. But is there such a thing as the perfect pack? Perhaps…I’ve been using the Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58 all summer long, and it seems to be the ideal combination of size, comfort, and performance. From single nights of solitude to multi-day excursions…
Vasque St. Elias GTX Hiking Boot review
It’s not exactly breaking news that Vasque makes killer outdoor footwear. The real news came at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, where I was informed that one of their more popular hiking boots, the Wasatch, was to be discontinued. I was crestfallen; no, I never owned a pair, but I wanted to. Numerous friends…