Posts Tagged: backpacking utah

There are a variety of types of backpacking trips that all require different gear, but in general you are going to want a set of basic things: Backpack You will of course want a backpacking backpack. It is important when buying a pack to know how much stuff you plan to bring with you regularly, […]

Heights. If you don’t like heights, you might be one of the many who will turn back on this trail. From the main drag, the Scenic Drive, the trailhead for Angel’s landing is on both sides of the road. It is easily found on a park map. This hike is only 2.5 miles to destination, […]

Backpacking in Zion’s National Park is one of the most amazing things I have done so far in my life. One of the greatest things that I have learned about our national park system here in America is that the best places are the ones where nobody else goes. I feel like it is a […]

I am not really sure why, but Mount Timpanogos has a bit of a reputation in Utah. It is like, “the” mountain to climb. Maybe it’s because I am not a local, but it seemed pretty regular to me. I mean it was a beautiful hike and an amazing mountain, but so are all of […]

If you live in Salt Lake City, you will easily recognize Mount Olympus as memorable landmark and peak in the area. Is dramatic face stares directly into the heart of the city. From the first day I moved to SLC I felt compelled to climb this mountain. In April of 2012, I finally did. It […]

Let’s just start off this post by saying, this hike was sweet! Bells canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Salt Lake area. There are two crystal lakes up this steep canyon. Granite peaks rise above you one both sides of this canyon and snow melt turns into a fast paced stream […]

The hike on Henry Fork’s trail to Kings Peak was a great backpacking and mountaineering experience for me. I think this was because of a few different reasons: This hike took a few days to complete. I know it can be done in one day, but I enjoy hikes more if you are able to […]