Have a couple of hours to kill in North Wash Done all the classics Looking for a casual evening route Want something new Death is for you! A short approach, leads to a short entrada slot canyon, with a 10 m rappel Although not a destination, it is a fun little canyon The short approach and ease make this one that I have done a number of times as an "on-the-way-home" type adventure It is also one of my "intro-to-canyoneering" type outings, and I know several of my friends have done the same

Mossy Cave and the waterfall near the cave makes an excellent roadside attraction on the east side of Bryce Canyon National Park It is popular A short hike leads to a photographer's paradise The ease and length of this outing make it a good family friendly stop to stretch legs while passing near Bryce History from the NPS Sign: "Bringing Water to the Desert By 1874 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints had begun to settle in the Paria Valley east of Bryce Canyon Arid conditions gave rise to a p...

The South fork of Ticaboo Canyon is a beautiful haven with an interesting history The hike described descends an old cattle trail, still in use as of 2010, that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC The CCC was a government sponsored program in the 1930's as part of the New Deal to provide jobs and vocational training: "The propose for me to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil eros...

If there is a better stretch of class I river in northern Nevada, I have yet to find it! The Salmon Falls Creek offers beginners, families, and those that like calm rivers an amazing float through a surprisingly deep cliff lined canyon It is easy enough for beginners, yet meanders back and forth enough to keep the paddler engaged and interested If your new to canoeing, this is a trip that is guaranteed to improve your turning skills and ability to read currents The meanders can be a little frustrating until you get...

Monoxide, or Dragon as we called it when we did it Thanksgiving 2003, reminds me that a 2-star canyon can still leave a lasting impression A couple of new friends of mine at the time Kent Beverly and Penny Martens invited me to join up with them for Thanksgiving weekend in Hanksville to do canyons This canyon was the first project of the weekend We spent a very cold, blustery day in both forks of the canyon, rim walking each side before finally dropping in When I re-visited the canyon recently, I was surprised at h...

Happy Canyon has thwarted more of my canyoneering buddies' efforts to visit it than probably any other canyon There are two common options to visit The first, via Burr Point, is long and always underestimated Many groups try that route, but have to turn back before Happy or return in the dark Reaching the trailhead for Burr Point is easy and is generally accessible to all vehicles This route, via Poison Spring, is the preferred route and makes a very casual day hike What is the catch The road requires a high cleara...

Overview Via Ferrata routes are quite common in Europe They began in World War I as a means to move troops and equipment over difficult mountainous terrain Via Ferrata is Italian for Iron Way, and refers to installing iron steps and other aids up difficult rock sections of peaks in the mountains There are a few Via's in the US, but they are not nearly as common as in Europe In modern times, Via's has become a popular recreational outing in Europe, with different routes offering different difficulties from easy and ...

Tucked in the Stansbury Mountains, not an hour away from Salt Lake, Deseret Peak is the Tooele County highpoint Unlike most areas directly along the Wasatch Front, the Stansbury Mountains are much less crowded and have a more open and remote feel If I'm hiking near Salt Lake for a quick day trip, the Stansbury Mountains are at the top of my list You're likely to see people, but not the hordes you'll find in Big Cottonwood or Little Cottonwood Canyons There are a couple of small springs/stream en route, but bring al...

Trail is one of those canyons I have done quite a few times and would still be eager to do it again Relatively short, easy access, and a touch physical, it has many redeeming qualities This is, however, not a good choice for beginners, or those new to narrow slots A short tight slot section near the end will required either diminutive stature, or the willingness to climb over the spot at an intermediate level The climb over is not particularly hard, but is exposed and not suitable for beginners For reference, at 6'...

Hyde Draw has captivated my interest for awhile, but doubly so after the Emperor proclaimed it PDH Pretty Darn Hard, bolt kit and pothole skills required! Unfortunately, a couple of my early attempts to check it out had been thwarted by weather, but finally in the spring of 2014 we got down to take a look at it Loaded for bear 250' of rope, 300' pull-cord, bolt kit, potshots, etc my partner new to canyoneering wondered what she was getting herself into Would we find a lion or pussy cat in this one Seems pretty shor...