It’s May and summer was creeping through the grass. The air was heating up and the ground was beginning to crack. The last of spring showers were drizzling overhead and …
Canyonlands: The Maze to the Dollhouse
Now before I get into the nitty-gritty, and I truly mean nitty-gritty, I must preface that I have been 4-wheel driving my whole life. I remember hanging onto the “Oh-shit” …
More Moab biking: Gemini Bridges and Amasa Back
Nothing like an impromptu Moab biking trip! And the best (worst) part about the whole trip is it all started with Instagram. I saw a picture of my buddy Spencer …
Classic Moab: Mag 7 and the Enchilada
Why not call all your friends from all periods of your life to meet in the one and only Moab? Especially when they are all rippers and are some of …
Down the road: Sunset Arch and Willow Creek, Escalante
The Escalante region doesn’t get as much attention as say, Arches or Zion, but it is certainly just as beautiful! A couple weekends back I decided to check out Sunset …
The High Uintas: Rain, fog and Amethyst Lake
I drove from Ogden to the Christmas Meadows trailhead Saturday, arriving at roughly midnight and set my tent up under stars. I awoke two hours later to continuous rain drops. …
Eight days of wilderness: Rafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead
I’ve always wanted to float one of the Flathead Rivers and this year my dream came true. I was invited on an eight day trip down the Middle Fork of …
Smith River: Rain and then some
In May, I was invited on a trip down the iconic Smith River. People warned me about the rain. They said, be sure to bring your rain gear. I listened, …