Sardines!

There's nothing like a cold sardine during a lunch break while backpacking in the Smokies. I think I'll stick to beef jerky! … [Read more...]

Zombie Apocalypse

This is it - the famed tunnel on the "Road To Nowhere".  It looks more like the zombie apocalypse than a backpacking trip. … [Read more...]

New IMAX movie on the National Parks out in February 2016

New IMAX movie on the National Parks out in February 2016: … [Read more...]

Floor Of The Valley Road

A view of the Floor Of The Valley Road and Virgin River from the Hidden Canyon Trail. … [Read more...]

Chains Required

The chain section of the Hidden Canyon Trail - hold on 'cause it's a long way down. … [Read more...]

Back On The Chain Gang

Ice and steep cliffs make for some challenging hiking on the Hidden Canyon Trail at Zion National Park. Now it's my turn! … [Read more...]

Zion Canyon From The Watchman Trail

A view of Zion Canyon to the north from a viewpoint near the end of the Watchman Trail. … [Read more...]

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble

Man this is making me hungry, let's go get some lunch. Wild Turkey at Zion National Park. … [Read more...]

Leaving Las Vegas ….

There is nothing better than escaping a trade show in Las Vegas for the backcountry and fresh air of Zion National Park. After a 3 hour drive Fuller and I arrive in Springdale, UT and stay a short distance from the park. Our first mission is to hike the Hidden Canyon Trail. We climb 850 feet and link up with a steel chain that guides us around a cliff with an insanely sharp drop off.  It is at this point that I remember that I might have a slight fear of heights. And to make … [Read more...]

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