Utah

The mountains around Salt Lake City are primarily known for hosting eight world-class ski resorts, but what’s good for the ski-bum goose is good for the hiking-booted gander. When the snow melts, the Wasatch Mountains surrounding the valley open up to hundreds of incredible hiking trails. From go...

Lake Powell is one of the most stunning locations in the country and truly offers an adventure option for everyone. You can spend your days hiking, rent kayaks or paddle boards, or head out on a boat tour with one of Lake Powell Resort and Marina's expert guides. Once you wear yourself out with a...

On our last full day camping outside of Zion National Park, I was lucky to score a last minute permit to hike the amazing Subway. I did the non-technical bottom up route. The top down route requires rappelling. The hike is only 9 miles but is definitely challenging as you have to cross back and f...

Lake Powell is an amazing destination for any trip. Whether you have a weekend, a single night, or even a couple of weeks, the only disappointing part about Lake Powell will be when you have to leave. With so many sights to be seen, how do you choose the best ones? Here is a list of my top three ...

With thousands of campgrounds and even more areas that allow free, dispersed camping, Utah’s camping options are endless. Whether you’re making a quick trip from Salt Lake City to camp in Albion Basin and hike up to Cecret Lake, or heading to Southern Utah to spend a night under Zion’s Watchman, ...

In October of 2016, two great friends and I got to head west (all of us being from the east coast) to Springdale, Utah and spend a week enjoying as much of the beauty and wonder of Zion as we could. We spent two days and a night in the backcountry, and the rest of the week explored through a seri...

There aren’t very many things that top getting out on the trail and breathing in the fresh crisp air of autumn. Fewer crowds, cooler temps, fall colors, and all with just enough sunlight to be able to head out after work. It’s like this season was God’s gift to hikers. How lucky are we who live i...

This summer, discover the thrilling whitewater, awe-inspiring scenery, secret swimming holes, and sandy beaches that the lesser-known canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers have to offer. These are the same uncharted and unknown depths that legendary one-armed explorer John Wesley Powell first ...

I feel like I should start this off with a disclaimer. The backcountry in the Wasatch is an incredible place to explore. Throw in “the greatest snow on Earth” and it gets even better. However, with all that snow, things can get a little dicey. Avalanches are a real concern when traveling in the b...

You know how you plan for a big trip and just hope nothing goes wrong? If you've read any of my other stories, you'll know that my trips often turn into little adventures that are pretty much damage control for what happens to us.We got none of that on this trip.Literally perfect. I created an it...

Living in the Pacific Northwest is a luxury in many ways. Ironically, most people don't think of the PNW as a leisurely place to live. But for an outdoors enthusiast such as myself, the most luxurious quality of the PNW is living within driving distance to dozens of the most beautiful places, not...

The Uinta Mountains, an hour east of Park City, are not a household name outside of Utah, but they really should be. When it comes to beautiful scenery, options for outdoor activities and proximity to one of the nation's best mountain towns, the Uintas can't be beat. Other than the Great Salt Lak...

When I was 17, I took a canyoneering trip down to Southern Utah with my high school environmental science class. We spent a few days gathering and analyzing samples, camping, learning about the geology of the region, and canyoneering. The memories from that trip always stand out as a highlight of...

Utah is known for having incredible access to the outdoors. In most cities throughout the state, you can go from eating lunch downtown to setting up camp in the backcountry within an hour. Not bad, eh? A little further afield, Utah is also home to some incredible, incredibly remote areas that are...

If anything, it amplifies it. Whether you want a quick hike close to town, a dawn patrol powder session, or a weekend camping adventure in the snow, we’ve got something that will fit the bill. Take a look at our list and start making your weekend plans before the spring thaw. (Or roll the dice an...

You and your buddies want to go somewhere for a long weekend, but no one has any good ideas. Somebody suggests North Lake Powell, and you see so many options! This is both good and bad. You have a lot to choose from, but how will you select the best adventures? Since you only have 72 hours, it's ...