The Wasatch Mountains are a peak bagger’s paradise: named and unnamed summits litter the canyons near Salt Lake City, inviting the intrepid to conquer their heights. Mount Olympus presides over valley residents while the mighty Pfeifferhorn lays hidden deep in the Lone Peak Wilderness area. If you’ve hiked, climbed or gazed for any amount of…
Category: Hiking
Explore Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park is one of those places in Utah where the scenery is so colorful and strange that it could be a National Park in its own right. If it were located in any other state, it might be. But in Utah, the fact that it’s designated as a state park is a…
Surfing the Reef Part II: Cohab Canyon
Just a few days among Capitol Reef National Park’s intricate canyons and scenic viewpoints can feel like much longer. High walls, vibrant colors and forgotten coves just a mile off the main road will convince you that civilization has been left far behind. Even a short hike in the Reef can capture that feeling; one…
Lafuma Sky Race OT Trail Running Shoes with OutDry review
The Lafuma Sky Race OT shoes are competent trail runners featuring the OutDry waterproof/breathable membrane. Lafuma is a lesser known outdoor company here in America, but they are huge in Europe and have recently made inroads into the U.S. market. They make everything from footwear, jackets, packs, sleeping bags and even camp chairs. I got…
Surfing the Reef Part I: Navajo Knobs Trail
Capitol Reef National Park is nestled comfortably in the Middle of Nowhere, south central Utah. For hikers and campers seeking a true desert experience, this location couldn’t be more perfect. As with all the National Parks, there are crowds to deal with, but it’s a far cry from the hordes at Zion or Arches. At…
Hike to “The Living Room” in the Salt Lake foothills
The Living Room, located in the foothills above Salt Lake City, is a well known destination for anyone who needs a short, relaxing hike. Thousands of years of erosion in the area has created piles of smooth, flat rocks that people have arranged into stone furniture built on a ledge overlooking the city. Couches, chairs, footrests, and…
Hike Hidden Canyon Trail in Zion National Park
Hidden Canyon in Zion National Park is an other-worldly hike through a literally “hidden” gash in the rock behind the cliffs that tower over Zion Canyon. The hike to Hidden Canyon begins at the Weeping Rock Trailhead, located halfway up Zion Canyon. The trail starts off with several steep switchbacks as it follows the same…
Discovering Lost Canyon
Canyonlands National Park is a vast area in southeastern Utah filled with, you guessed it, canyons. The powerful draw of the desert is overwhelming in this haven of red rocks and sand. Lizards, ravens and a handful of other hearty creatures call this place home, but little else can thrive here except the spirit of…
Hike the Observation Point Trail in Zion National Park
Zion National Park in southwest Utah is famous for its world-class hiking. From The Narrows, to Angel’s Landing, there are trails of many different flavors and scenic attributes. Observation Point Trail, however, is lesser known, yet gives Angel’s Landing a serious run for its money as it’s arguably more scenic, and definitely has fewer people clogging up the trail….
Snowshoeing with dogs in Neffs Canyon
There isn’t much in life that makes me smile more than watching dogs play in the snow. Neffs Canyon, located above the Olympus Cove neighborhood in Salt Lake City, is one of the few canyons on the Wasatch Front where dogs are allowed, making Neffs a great place to take your dog for a winter…