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Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Backpacking with six — the truth about gear

Let’s not sugar-coat it, backpacking with two adults and four kids is not easy, but if you love it like we do it is certainly worth it. After 10 years of marriage, eight years of kids, and a lifetime of hiking and backpacking, we’ve figured out our system. 

Monday, 16 June 2008

Viewing Bryce Canyon from horseback

If you've visited one of Utah's national parks, chances are you've done some hiking, camping, stepped out onto a lookout point, and maybe even some scenic driving. But on our visit to Bryce Canyon National Park we took a tour of the scenery on horseback.

Thursday, 5 June 2008

Moab mountain biking trails

GEMINI BRIDGES is a very popular trail among bike riders and four-wheelers alike.  Due to this popularity, it is recommended to do this trail on a weekday so as to avoid the traffic created by four-wheelers.  Gemini provides wonderful views and a challenging route. 

Thursday, 3 April 2008

Only difference is the number of wheels

Let’s start by throwing all the stereotypes on the trail.

ATVers are those wild, rowdy environment-hating backcountry ramblers who blow exhaust in the faces of mountain bikers as they pass them on the trail, right? And mountain bikers are yuppie, self-righteous hate-everything-fun trail users always working to get backcountry access closed off to ATVers drivers, right? If you fall into either of these belief categories, I’m sorry to hear that.

Friday, 15 February 2008

A tent in the snow at Devil's Garden

Most people do not see the snow on the ground and think: “Ah, now would be a good time to go camping.”  And yet, now can be a great time to go camping and chances are you won’t have to vie for a spot, there are usually plenty to go around.  

Friday, 15 February 2008

Delicate Arch — The quintessential symbol of Utah

It is more than just a pretty background image on a license plate, Delicate Arch in Arches National Park near Moab is a remarkable monolith waiting at the end of a 1.5-mile hike (one way) over sand, slick-rock, and about a 500-foot net elevation gain.  Our little family of six trekked out

Friday, 15 February 2008

State trail complexes detailed

The following information provides a brief description of each of the nine trail complexes of the state:

* Hardware Ranch/Monte Cristo/Logan Canyon Snowmobile Complex is one of northern Utah's unique recreational treasurers. There are There are 180 miles of groomed snowmobile trails that wind through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. There are six trail heads in the area of Logan to Bear Lake.

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