HOT Pyramid Trail in the AZ Sun
What to do when the only time to squeeze in a run on some nostalgic desert trails mid-day in a million degree heat… Previous Next
Frosty Chuckanut Hike, Hometown Nostalgia
Frosty hike with the Mrs. up to Pine and Cedar Lakes in my hometown Chuckanut Mountains. Absolutely gorgeous. Previous Next
North Timpanogos & Main Summit Loop
I have been eyeballing the Timpanogos ridgeline for years, but have only ever done the main summit. After years of plans falling through, I finally did some of the north ridgeline today. Starting at the Timpooneke Trailhead, I went up the Timpooneke-Chris Flat trail until just before the Julie Andrews Meadow, then veering off the trail and up towards the NE ridge of North Timp. There was a “trail” that was fairly easy to follow, but wildly steep. Moving through…
Timpanogos Loop
I did this loop a few years ago and was excited to try it again. I did it solo this time and chopped about an hour off my elapsed time. I began at first light at the Aspen Grove trailhead and headed up. I didn’t see another person until just before Emerald Lake-about 90 minutes and 5 miles into the route. It was a beautiful morning. Perfect weather. Cool with a little breeze. There was still some snow on the…
Battle-Grove and Grove-Battle Loops
Two recent trips up my favorite loop – once in each direction. Water infrastructure work at the top of Battle has turned some of the trail into a dirt road. Bummer.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Masks on and armed with gallons of hand sanitizer, we met some old family friends and their kids to explore a bit of Rocky Mountain National Park.
#RePeak Provo with the Mrs.
This was my wife’s true first “summit” hike. It was longer than she thought, steep, hard.
Goblin Valley with the Kids
Work took me down to the Swell, so I kidnapped the kids and brought them along for an afternoon at Goblin Valley State Park.
Big Baldy Loop
Up the SW ridge, down Dry Canyon. Big Baldy is still as steep and gorgeous as ever. I think the downhill hurts more than the climb though.
Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon
Some book talks took me to Texas, so I took myself to Palo Duro Canyon. Wonderful chilly morning out to the Lighthouse and back. Previous Next