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.
Lake Desolation: A Fall Overnighter in the Wasatch
A quick autumn backpacking escape to Lake Desolation, with golden aspens, crisp mountain air and a quiet night in the Wasatch.