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...]

Protected: They Must Have Gotten “Deliveranced”

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Relying Too Much On Technology On The Trail

Here's an interesting article about over reliance on technology on the Trail.  From Glacier National Park and reported by the Magic City Morning Star:  "I don't know what to do," she said several times. And that, of course, was the problem. They were strangers in this strange land of "no cell service." No texts. No calls. No contact. And while the manager offered her options, the girl's reaction got me thinking. This almost teenager wasn't prepared to handle … [Read more...]