As a photographer in Utah, the winter can be a challenging time to find wildlife. The mountain regions are largely snow-covered and challenging to access. A lot of wildlife has gone into hibernation or...

My Escape Maple trees flank the small stream, twin to the dusty road that carves its way up the canyon. We pulled over after the two-hour drive from the city and ate oddly delicious peanut butter and...

Perhaps you know the feeling. You are gliding down the slope of a mountain. The groves of quaking aspens and Douglas fir that surround you open up to a majestic view of the canyon below. The wind bites...

Outdoor gear is expensive. For this reason alone, damage and failure are a tragedy. Even if it was free, anyone who has shared a tent with a torn-down jacket or sleeping bag knows that being able to fix...

Utah has been home for millennia. With evidence for over 12,000 years of human habitation, Utah is home to a plethora of archaeological sites. Particularly in southern Utah, where artifacts are better...

Morning means coffee, for me and for so many others. Long days, late nights, and alpine starts leave some of us slightly surly in the morning. Personally, after about 48 hours without a strong cup of coffee,...

Your 1st Lead: Patty’s Ridge 3-4 pitches — 700 feet! — 5.6 My first time ever trad climbing was also my first time ever leading a trad route. This BCC ridgeline is the perfect introduction for...