Winter Biking in Canyonlands
After the holidays there comes a moment of relief–not that we don’t enjoy our families and visitors, but relief that a good year has passed and a bright outlook for the coming year. To ring in the New Year, Kim and I always try to start off on the right foot. This year was no …
Trip Report – Thru Hike of Salt Creek – October
Back in October we were fortunate to snag permits for a thru-hike of Salt Creek in Canyonlands. Many years had past since Kim and I had our seminal trip there in the early days of our relationship and it seemed it was time to finally take a trip back and remember what makes this place …
Photo Essay: An Unexpected Night in the South Colony Lakes
The Lilly Lake Trailhead is closed while the Forest Service tries to re-open the road. Well, Plan B didn’t work out. Fine, Plan C. C is for Crestone.
Photo Essay: Sun, Snow, Wind–Ride em’ Like you Stole em’
It’s no secret that New Mexico has some of the most unpredictable weather during the spring months. Despite this common knowledge, people must always test the Gods and establish outdoor events to tempt fate.
Photo Essay – Turning Two Wheels in Moab
Given a federal holiday (national genocide day?), the crew and wife decided to head back to Moab for one last hurrah before the winter weather set in. Aside from a windstorm and shifting temps, the trip was otherwise perfect. The Captain Ahab and Hymasa loop is very legitimate, probably being one of the most fun …
Photo Essay: Winter Solstice in the Needles
Short days. You can love em or hate em. Winter is upon us and the longest of nights settles in over North America. Kim and I try at minimum one ‘freeze your ass off’ trip to SE Utah during the coldest months. Why? Simple: No one is there.
Photo Essay: Enchantments in Panoramic Black & White
Kim and I snuck off to The Enchantments for what she thought was a once in a lifetime backpacking opportunity. Well, she was right: I popped the question, we became engaged, and we thoroughly froze our butts off. One of the great pleasures of the trip was using a borrowed Hassleblad Xpan with the 45mm lens. What …