Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
Food represents the most commonly fantasised about subject that occupies a long distance hiker’s mind. Yep, even more than that other one. That being the case, it stands to reason that no matter whether you are a gourmet, spartan or Read More …
The Southwestern Horseshoe (SWH) is an approximately 1800 mile (2896 km) backcountry route from Arches National Park to Albuquerque. It passes through three states, five national parks and combines lengthy segments of the Hayduke, Arizona and Grand Enchantment Trails. I Read More …
Yesterday marked the US release* of my second book with Gestalten Publications, “The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust off the Beaten Path.” In a nutshell, it’s a 272 page coffee table book that features 29 terrific hikes from around the world. Some of Read More …
I met Ryan “The Tourist” Choi on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. As soon as he introduced himself, I recognized the name. Ryan, along with Ben Deumling, was one of the first people to ever complete the Hayduke Trail Read More …
The Wave is one of the geological highlights of the southwestern United States. Located at Coyote Buttes near the Arizona/Utah border, it is a multi-coloured rock formation that is comprised of interconnected sandstone gullies. Situated amongst sentinel-like conical domes, the swirling strata Read More …
Four months ago I wrote a post about a fellow hiker by the name of Ryan “Dirtmonger” Sylva. We had previously met in August last year on the Continental Divide Trail. In early April, Dirtmonger set out on an approximately Read More …
Distance: 102 miles (164.2 km) Start: Highway 89A, AZ Finish: South Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ Time: 4 days (March 18-21, 2012) Daily Average: 25.5 miles (41 km) Total Distance: 693 miles (1,115 km) Highlights: Nankoweap Trail: Wow. Entering the Read More …
Distance: 107 miles (172.2 km) Start: Tropic, UT Finish: Jacob’s Lake, AZ Time: 4 days (March 14-17, 2012) Daily Average: 26.8 miles (43 km) Total Distance: 591 miles (950.1 km) Highlights: Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre: Road accessible and very often crowded, Read More …
Distance: 98 miles (157.7 km) Start: Escalante, UT Finish: Tropic, UT Time: 5 days (Mar.9-13, 2012……..including a rest day in Escalante) Daily Average: 19.6 miles (31.5 km) Total Distance: 484 miles (778.8 km) Highlights: Round Valley Narrows: An incredible 1.5 mile Read More …
Distance: 188 miles (303 km) approx. Start: Hite Marina, UT Finish: Escalante, UT Time: 7 days ( March 2-8, 2012) Daily Average: 26.9 miles (43.2 km) Total Distance: 386 miles (621.1 km) Highlights: Silver Falls Canyon: We hiked a good Read More …
Distance: 198 miles (318.6 km) Start: Tower Arch, Arches National Park, UT Finish: Hite Marina, UT Time: 7 days (2/24/2012 to 3/1/2012) Daily Average: 28.3 miles (45.5 km) Highlights: Arches National Park: The Hayduke Trail bypasses most of the natural Read More …