Utah

A Failed Winter-ish Ascent of Lone Peak, Utah

This is one of the only mountains I’ve attempted and not summited. […]

December 10th, 2011|Comments Off on A Failed Winter-ish Ascent of Lone Peak, Utah

A Quick Jaunt Up Round Mountain Near Moab, Utah

This is a neat, out-of-place mountain that doesn’t get much attention. It should, though. […]

December 5th, 2011|Comments Off on A Quick Jaunt Up Round Mountain Near Moab, Utah

Climbing Elephant Butte, the Highest Point in Arches National Park

I’ve been to Arches probably a dozen times and finally got around to climbing this thing. […]

November 29th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing Elephant Butte, the Highest Point in Arches National Park

Climbing Mexican Hat in Utah – Trip Report, Pics, and Beta

I’ve wanted to climb this thing for a decade. […]

November 26th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing Mexican Hat in Utah – Trip Report, Pics, and Beta

Climbing The Cheesebox in Southern Utah

This is kind of a crappy climb in and of itself, but the whole experience is fun and worth doing. […]

November 24th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing The Cheesebox in Southern Utah

Climbing Little Black Mountain Near Salt Lake City, Utah

It snowed the night before I climbed this one, making it my first summit of the 2011/2012 winter season. […]

November 20th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing Little Black Mountain Near Salt Lake City, Utah

Extreme Hiking: Climbing Parriott Mesa Near Moab

This is “extreme hiking” at its finest. […]

November 12th, 2011|Comments Off on Extreme Hiking: Climbing Parriott Mesa Near Moab

Hiking the Chute of Muddy Creek in the San Rafael Swell

This was one of the most amazing hikes I’ve ever done. […]

November 3rd, 2011|Comments Off on Hiking the Chute of Muddy Creek in the San Rafael Swell

Climbing the North Chimney (III 5.9, 400′) of Castleton Tower, Moab

This is definitely one of the desert southwest’s most iconic rock formations. […]

October 6th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing the North Chimney (III 5.9, 400′) of Castleton Tower, Moab

My 4x Great Grandfather’s Grave, Plus 15 Minutes in Wyoming

I decided to drive to Wyoming today. […]

September 24th, 2011|Comments Off on My 4x Great Grandfather’s Grave, Plus 15 Minutes in Wyoming