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“Helluva place to lose a cow.” That is what homesteader Ebenezer Bryce said when he brought his wife to run cattle in Utah’s Paria Valley in the 1870s where the canyon limestone had eroded into thousands of spires and sculpted hoodoos and window arches. These days Utah’s Canyon Country caters more to awestruck adventurers than…
By any reckoning the three greatest inventions of mankind are fire, the wheel and duct tape – not necessarily in that order. Duct tape when backpacking will certainly be the most versatile tool you drop into your backpack. Let’s explore some of its uses. 1. First-Aid. A piece of duct tape can do duty as…
Feel your toes wiggle. That is when you know you have discovered the hiking boot for you. A comfortable hiking shoe should feel snug and supportive around the heel but up front there should be room for your toes to stretch out a bit. When shopping for hiking boots go prepared with the socks…
Planning a backpacking vacation to escape the ‘real world’ for a few days? Sounds like a fantastic idea! Getting away from it all and losing yourself in the wilderness (not literally, of course) is a fabulous way to reenergize, reduce stress, and get some well-deserved exercise. You can simplify your life and disappear for a while with just the…
The world is a beautiful and awe-inspiring place. However, many people do not get to see much of it during their lifetime. Lacing up a pair of boots, strapping on a backpack, and leaving vehicles behind allows those willing to rough it a little bit the perfect opportunity to explore these places. It may seem a little…
By S. Smith There is no better way to experience the incredible outdoor destinations of the world than with a backpacking adventure. Exploring Mother Nature’s most beautiful places with all the essentials you need strapped on your back, is what it’s all about. That is, if all the essentials for the trip are remembered. Although each destination may…
Contributed by Samantha Jones Utah’s backcountry is known for its beautiful arches, incredible waterfalls, majestic canyons and caves, and breathtaking views. The only problem with all this beauty, is knowing where to start. But one of the best parts of backpacking in Utah is the ability to see so many different landscapes by simply spending…
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…” ― John Muir We live in a time of innumerable distractions: text messages, emails, status updates, TV, pop-up ads, Tweets, Likes, shared content, etc. More and more, we look around and…
The canyon country of the southwestern United States has attracted the awe and wonder of many generations of explorers, adventurers, and hikers…anyone, really, who revels in the thrill of wide-open spaces and the largely untrammeled wild areas where one might wander alone, in peace and perfect solitude. And the vast slickrock wilderness wonderland of southern…
