Sanpete County, Utah

Throughout the past few years Black Diamond has been making a push towards the climbing shoe market. Black Diamond has pretty much dominated the US climbing market when it came to quickdraws, cams, and ice tools. Previously named Chouinard Equipment, Black Diamond has been at the forefront of the...

There's no better way to find out what you're made of than by spending a few nights deep in the high desert backcountry, traversing from cool, water-filled slot canyons to the ultimate exposure of sandstone trails baking under the sun. If you can push yourself through these adventures, you'll be ...

My last final of the semester was completed, it was time to pack up my car up and head back home to Kansas to begin further packing for the most epic trip I have ever done...solo.  Sometime during my summer internship, I realized I only have a very limited amount of free time left before I get a ...

One of our favorite kinds of hikes to do in the spring and summer are those that end in a beautiful waterfall. If you agree and live in Utah or have plans to visit, you've got to check out our list of some of Utah's most impressive waterfalls. Some of these are way out in the desert in Southern U...

First off, this is the start of a series of stories and guides from my 5 month road trip around the United States, Canada & Alaska! If you're thinking about exploring Utah’s national parks and stunning scenery, then you’ve come to the right place! This story starts off in Salt Lake City. Now...

Ahh, the Utah desert. Giant walls of red rock, ancient sandstone formations, the open road, and lots of sunshine. If you’ve ever visited Southern Utah in the summer, you know that that sunshine can be a little over enthusiastic, i.e. it’s friggin’ hot! Well, a wise man once said, “Explore Souther...

When deciding to go on a road trip, it can be a daunting thing to plan. You have so many options of places to see and so many new roads to take. When traveling down to Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, it is no different. With all the national parks, hikes, and landmarks, it can become overwhel...

While this road trip started in California and looped through parts of Nevada, it was really all about visiting Utah and Arizona. My girlfriend Taylor and I had dreamed, plotted and planned a route that would enable us to visit Utah’s Mighty Five and Monument Valley over the week of Thanksgiving....

The first time I only spent maybe half a day to hike Zebra slot canyon in Escalante. Since then I fell in love with this magic land so only a month later I decided to spend my whole 3 days weekend in this area. Coyote Gulch is a must-do, even though you have to drive 43 miles and almost 2 hours o...

The weekend is here and I can't just sit at home and watch TV or play on the computer or go out and party, that's not my lifestyle. I'm always driving on the road or hiking on the trail, that's how I usually spend my weekends. This weekend I went to Zebra Slot Canyon in Escalante. Six hours over ...

Are you a rugged modern-day Thoreau seeking solitude (and/or tax evasion?) in the backcountry? Are you a Conventional Utah Family seeking weekend adventures in the frontcountry — or outings, rather than adventures, really, and preferably ones that pose little-to-no risk to your 2.3 kids? No?! Wha...

Here's just about everything you need to know about getting to Kanarra Falls and photographing it! If you don't feel like reading or navigating, I also offer workshops and guided tours throughout the Southwest - find my info below!  Getting there Kanarra Falls is just off the I-15. If you are com...

Recently for my day off, my Dad and I went chasing waterfalls. Early that Tuesday morning we grabbed our daypacks along with our camera gear and set out for Kanarraville, Utah to complete the popular Kanarraville Falls hike for the first time. Our goal was, of course, to complete the renowned hik...

A vast array of hot springs can be found tucked in various corners of this beautifully diverse state. Growing up in New England I had no idea how much the southwestern United States had to offer. Since first experiencing the magic of Zion National Park I made it my mission to explore as much of t...

We all know that Utah has the Mighty 5. But they're always super crowded all year round, especially in the Summer, and you can hardly find a parking spot in these popular parks.And many of you know the greatest snow on earth is in Wasatch National forest. And in the summer, all the trails are bus...

The cherry on top is that many are within a minutes drive from Salt Lake and Utah counties and are quite easy to get to. Others are hours away, but well worth the drive! Below is my list of the best family-friendly waterfall hikes in Utah. This is by no means a complete list, so comment below wit...