The State mine Viewpoint is stunning and offers incredible views toward Mount Edward, but the tailing pile is a bust. Whatever the process used to extract the Scheelite is a crushing process and the tailing pile is nothing but crushed rock with nothing of value for Linda’s projects.
Read MoreDay 08 2018/2019 - Eagle Point Resort - Utah
Eagle Point is only open weekends, which means the 24” inches of powder will be untracked and available to all who are willing to drive to the resort on Friday morning. I packed my FJ and headed for the door.
Read MoreScout Lookout - Zion National Park, UT
I eat lunch and enjoy the quiet solitude of this stunning lookout. Truly one of my favorite places on earth. As I hike back along the trail, the changing sun reflects beautifully off the canyon peaks.
Read MoreMind's Eye - Springdale East - UT quad
This traverse alone around the headwaters of a slot canyon is unique in and of itself, and makes this particular hikes one of my favorites in the area.
Read MoreTwin Pine Arch - Sprindale East - UT quad
Today is my first trip to test my feet on steeper slickrock, I have no goal for today, but wanted to wander in Zion’s backcountry as long as possible
Read MoreGifford Canyon - Springdale East - UT quad
When the foot prints disappear or the sides of the print are not firm that is a good time to prod with the pole to make sure it is stable footing.
Read MoreNorthgate Peak East - The Guardian Angels - UT quad
Kolob is a rugged section of the park and you really have to want and know how to be here.
Read MoreAshdown Gorge via Crystal Springs and Potato Hollow
We cross another trail and continue on towards Potato Hollow. The trail makes a switchback and everyone groans as we realize we need to climb another ridgeline before our final long descent to the head of Ashdown Gorge.
Read MoreWheeler Peak - Wheeler Peak - NV quad
Like walking through molasses. I haven't been on the trail for very long, but I need to stop and take a break. I've come to the conclusion that this is going to be a long day if this is how it is starting out.
Read MorePole Canyon - Wheeler Peak - NV quad
Unfortunately, I am growing bored with simply hiking among the "different forest communities, along the creekbed".
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