In all of my experiences backpacking with other people, there has only ever been one piece of gear I have ever truly envied. Among all of the bougie ultralight tents and backpacks that one would expect...
I had been working most weekends, hiking only when I could find time and otherwise living a torturous existence of indoor entrapment. Here is where my story starts: I had a couple days during fall break...
Into the dark, brisk, High Uintas night we shot. Practically racing with our heavy packs teaming with sleep systems, Patagonia chili, and of course, multiple rolls of Kodak Ultramax. As we hiked along...
Introduction:
Picture yourself hiking up a trail towards the summit of a mountain, a place once etched in your memory. The invigorating scent of pine trees and blooming wildflowers envelops your senses,...
The Wasatch are somewhat of a climatic anomaly. Rising thousands of feet off the desert floor and intercepting incoming moisture, the climate created in the Wasatch is home to some of the best skiing in...
You might think that spending every day of my childhood staring at the base of Mount Olympus would numb me to its grandeur—— that after seeing it so often I would forget to notice it entirely and walk...
From the time I moved to Salt Lake two years ago, the most prominent feature of the Wasatch from my window was always the rocky face of Mount Olympus. I’ve easily stared at the mountain hundreds of times,...
To truly experience the wonder and comprehend the beauty of our planet, we need to explore the great outdoors. Going out for a walk or engaging in outdoor activities can rejuvenate us and make us feel...
Late July 2021.
“Be honest. What are the chances that we actually finish this thing?” I ask into the dark. It’s around our bedtime — 8:30 or 9 — and we’re both huddled tightly into our...
