Big Cottonwood Loop | Fall Backpacking in the Wasatch
Fall was showing off in the Wasatch. I spent two nights connecting Lake Desolation, the Wasatch Crest, Millcreek Canyon and Dog Lake on one colorful loop through the mountains.
White Pine Lake | A Windy Overnight in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
A short but steep climb to Utah’s Wasatch Mountains led to a beautiful alpine lake, an exposed campsite and one seriously windy night. Not every night in the backcountry is peaceful, but that’s part of the adventure.
Lake Blanche: Beyond the Crowds | An Overnighter in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
A quick but steep overnighter into one of the Wasatch’s most popular basins, finding a quieter camp beyond Lake Blanche between Florence and Lillian.
Why I Like Backpacking the Same Local Trails
Not every backpacking trip needs to be somewhere new. Sometimes returning to a familiar local trail is exactly what I need. A quick escape, a chance to test some gear and a reminder of why I love backpacking in the first place.
Backpacking Salt Creek Canyon: Canyonlands Needles District
Four days and three nights from Cathedral Butte to the Needles Campground, exploring ancient ruins, rock art, arches, desert springs and some of the quietest country I’ve experienced in Canyonlands.
Backpacking Canyonlands: Elephant Canyon to Devil’s Pocket
Three nights through the Needles District, linking Elephant Canyon, Chesler Park, Joint trail and Devil’s Pocket through some of Canyonlands’ most incredible desert terrain.