I had the chance to sit down with Nikki McGee before she went down to Austin Boulderfest with her non-profit, Elevated Mountain Guides. I first heard Nikki’s name through a manager of mine at Momentum,...

Most people know that there is great mountain biking near Salt Lake City, but few know about the incredible riding spots wedged into the city itself. Just about every Salt Lake mountain bike enthusiast...

At 76 years old, Ben Woolsey plans to hike Mount Timpanogos for the thousandth time this summer. Currently known as “that guy,” Woolsey has 45 more treks to go until he reaches his goal of one thousand....

Nothing beats adventures with lots of people and few limitations, but every once in a while it can be fun to mix up the group members-- or un-mix them. Spending time in the outdoors with those who are...

The trip started off with high hopes. My two best friends and I hopped in my truck and drove up to Yellowstone to start our three-day backpacking adventure through the southern part of the park. When we...

On the early morning of July 15th, 1993, a group of eight started the approach towards Kolob canyon in Zion National Park. The third biggest canyoneering route in the park, Kolob is famous for having water...

45 feet looks more like 4500 feet when you are standing at the top of it. I was halfway down the slot canyon in Lamb’s Knoll. We had already completed one small rappel, and there was no way to turn...

Getting Stoked: Amethyst Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness is a place that you should add to your bucket list.  If you were born in the month of February, then you definitely need to visit Amethyst...

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” - Edward Abbey Imagine placing your life in a single piece of gear, one step, one hold or a...