No canyon in Zion National Park is as revered by hikers and photographers quite like The Subway. This natural drain-pipe earns its title from the perfectly carved, rounded tunnel that causes shutterbugs to shudder, and canyoneers to explore these twisting, out-of-this-world waterways with zeal. The Subway is actually the Left Fork of North Creek Canyon,…
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Canyoneering Pine Creek Canyon in Zion National Park
There’s a lot of reasons to visit Zion National Park, but nothing there offers more fun than canyoneering. Pine Creek Canyon is one of the easiest and most fun technical slot canyons in Zion, and is one of many “must do” adventures in Southern Utah. Pine Creek, though technical and dangerous, is one of the easiest…
Fall drive through the Uintas
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 toward…
Hiking Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus. The name just oozes mythology and ancient history. But our Mount Olympus is not the god-inhabited peak of Greek lore. Instead, it’s an annual tradition for some of us to lace up the hiking boots and climb atop the Mount Olympus of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains – that jagged, double-summit hunk of quartzite that…
Hiking Mount Aire in Mill Creek Canyon
Mount Aire is a large peak located between Mill Creek Canyon and Parley’s Canyon in the Central Wasatch. At an elevation of 8,620 feet, the mountain provides good views of Utah’s northern mountains as well as the jagged summits that tower over Mill Creek Canyon to the south. On the Parley’s side, the mountain looms…
Hiking A1 Peak in the Uinta Mountains
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 of…
Hiking the Lake Blanche Trail to Sundial Peak
The Lake Blanche Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon is one of the most popular and crowded hikes in the Wasatch. But there is a good reason for the amount of human traffic on the trail, and that is the view from Lake Blanche is one of the most scenic in the Wasatch Front. The trailhead…
Hiking Sunset Peak from Brighton
Brighton Resort- it’s not just about skiing and snowboarding up there. Well maintained trails, numerous mountain lakes and easily attainable summits make the ski area a prime destination for summer hiking. We told you how to get above 10,000′ in our trail reports for Mount Millicent and Wolverine, and the peaks just keep on coming….
Hike to Packard Lake in the Uinta Mountains
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 destination…
Backpacking to Scudder Lake in the Uinta Mountains
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 in…