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A Scenic Journey to Monument Valley from Salt Lake City

A Scenic Journey to Monument Valley from Salt Lake City

Fall, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Backpacking, Red Rocks, Summer, Uncategorized

A road trip to Monument Valley from Salt Lake City is an unforgettable journey through some of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest. Famous for its towering sandstone buttes and its starring roles in countless movies, this destination offers more than...
Exploring the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata

Exploring the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata

Canyoneering, Fall, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Backpacking, Summer, Uintah Basin

If you’ve ever wanted to mix hiking, climbing, and a bit of exposure but didn’t want to commit to full-on trad climbing, Utah’s new Via Ferrata (Via Ferrata = “iron path” in Italian) at Ashley Gorge is your ticket to a wild adventure made accessible. Located just...
Visiting Parowan Gap: Utah’s Ancient Petroglyph Site

Visiting Parowan Gap: Utah’s Ancient Petroglyph Site

Fall, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Backpacking, Summer

Parowan Gap is one of Utah’s most fascinating historical and cultural landmarks. Known for its extensive collection of Native American petroglyphs, this narrow canyon offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past. Located just outside Parowan, Utah, it’s an easy day...
Saddle Up: Horseback Riding the Wasatch Back

Saddle Up: Horseback Riding the Wasatch Back

Fall, Horseback Riding, Spring, Summer, Wasatch Back, Winter

There’s something timeless and grounding about exploring Utah’s mountains on horseback. The clip-clop of hooves on dusty trails, the scent of pine and sage in the air, and the wide-open views of the Heber Valley remind you to slow down and soak it all in. Horseback...
Paddle boarding at Deer Creek: Wallsburg Day Use 

Paddle boarding at Deer Creek: Wallsburg Day Use 

Summer, Wasatch Back, Water Sports & Boating

Deer Creek Reservoir, located in the picturesque Heber Valley, is a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports lovers. While the entire reservoir offers stunning vistas and ample recreation, the Wallsburg Day Use Area on the southeast end is a hidden gem for...
Scaling Heights in Ferguson Canyon: A Climber’s Journey

Scaling Heights in Ferguson Canyon: A Climber’s Journey

Hiking the Wasatch Front, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Backpacking, Summer, Wasatch Front

If you’re a climber craving quartz-monzonite granite, shaded walls, and a friendly local vibe, Ferguson Canyon and especially The Watchtowers should top your bucket list. Just a 15–20 minute hike from the Timberline trailhead, you’ll find a world-class trad and sport...
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