Guides and Trips
Trips
Short up and back hike to the tallest point in The Guardian Angels quad. The result is instant beautiful views of the Kolob Terrace section of Zion National Park.
"My Best Friend is a person who will give me a canyon I have not done.” ― Abraham Lincoln.Okay, maybe that's not quite how the quote goes, but if Abraham Lincoln had been a canyoneer instead of a Vampire Slayer, I'm sure that's what he would have said, after all I read it on the internet, so it must be true. Gary and Liesl had overnight plans for business on the east side of Zion...
Just a fun backcountry hike with some friends from out of town. We followed the Hepworth - Roof Peak route without climbing the summits. Stunning views from "Lands End Hoodoo" and a perfect day to be in the park.
The dog. I'm stuck with my wife's dog today. She's not a bad dog, I'm just not a dog person. Someone once told me that the trouble with dog lovers is; they think everyone is a dog lover. To make things worse, our dog is a couch potato. I mean laying in the sun couch potato, to her the biggest form of exercise is moving from the sun to lay on the...
It's going to be a beautiful day! I pull into the wide open parking lot just off the 215 on W Cheyenne Ave. Seriously? Only 4 vehicles in the parking lot. Two of which are horse trailers. I expected the lot to be packed, this is the perfect time of year for hiking in the Las Vegas area, with temperatures expected to be 72 degrees today, I can't think of anything else...
Final attempt. At least that's the way it seems, the weather forecast is for nice but windy weather today with the wind blowing 7-15 mph before noon, then rising in the afternoon to 15 - 25. The stronger winds are blowing in a storm which is expected to drop more snow on the mountain side. At 12,000' feet, even the snow from the last storm is hanging in the shadows. It remains...
Just a day of hiking. That's all I was really looking for, a nice stroll along a beautiful backcountry route where the odds of running into anyone are remote. I had reviewed several possible trails, which fit the bill, then I remembered my previous attempt at Burnt Mountain and decided this was the perfect opportunity to try again. My intended route was a long shot at best, even Google Earth, blended and...
Finally, a day of sunshine. This summer has been the wettest on record since 1948, and finally the weather pattern is shifting out bringing cool, clear skies. Delano Peak is the highest point in the Tushar Mountain Range, and the duel county highpoint for Beaver and Piute Counties. To arrive at Delano-Brigham Ridge Peak, follow Hwy-153 east out of Beaver, Utah towards Eagle Point Ski Resort. Just short of Eagle Point is a...
More heavy rain is expected in the area today, this is the wettest summer since 1948. I don't mind the rain, but I was hoping to hike in the Tushar Mountains at 12,000 feet and its the lightening at 12,000 feet that made me think of sticking to lower elevation. Stoddard Mountain is a beautiful peak which stands separate and alone from the Harmony Mountains. A rugged tree covered peak with no known...
This road takes a bit to locate. I've hit and missed it for several weeks now. The road itself is a maintained gravel road to the main station, and could be reached in a regular 2 wheel drive vehicle. If you wish to drive to the summit, a high clearance vehicle would be required and probably a 4x4 would be best. Iron Mountain is a communication mountain and several stations exist on...
This ranked peak has always captured my attention. Every time I drive down West Pinto Road. It's rugged granite façade captures the imagination and one can't help but try to spot ascent routes up its western face. Looking for a little more scramble to test my knee tendon for strength I had planned on a duel summit ascent of Peak 7538 and Stoddard Mountain. Weather is still moving in the area, as I parked...
This is a fun afternoon drive to the summit of a ranked peak in the Silver Peak quad. With a Prominence of 1,040' this summit is the number 1 ranked peak in the quad and can be reached in just over an hour, provided you have a 4x4 high clearance vehicle or an ATV. Just past the high saddle, continue to follow the road for an additional 100 yards, park and hike...
Still struggling with a knee tendon issue, but feeling much better after taking two weeks off, I decided to continue hiking the Silver Peak quad, following the easy class 1 road approach and easy class 2 ridge line to summit scramble. Follow Hwy-56 west of Cedar City, Ut to Desert Mound Road. Several roads exist in this area and a good TOPO map will help you spot the location of the road leading...
Looking to stay a little closer to home this weekend due to rain at the higher elevation peaks and a sore knee tendon, I began to look west toward the high desert plains and valleys. Mining is common west of town and a large iron ore open pit mine exists. I've looked at Silver Peak a few times and decided that this would be a good opportunity to bag a couple peaks in...
What a day this is going to be! First let me explain, I'm not a canyoneer, I love ropes, and hikes, but my true love is peak bagging, summit views. Dropping into canyons with narrow walls, potholes, usually full of stagnate water and dead things is just not my cup of tea (no pun intended, although one such pothole on Behunin is appropriately named the toilet bowl). I had received a call from...
Clear and sunny, that was the weather report as I started the 50 mile drive toward Beaver Utah on I-15. Just east of Beaver on Hwy-153 is the Tushar Mountain Range the third highest mountain range in Utah. I love the elevation, clear skies, and on my last trip I spotted a heard of elk in the high meadows below Shelly Baldy Peak. Turn left off Hwy-153 toward Big John Flat and...
Iron Peak and Peak 8114 are both non-descript peaks residing up the Little Creek Canyon near Paragonah. From the Paragonah interchange of I-15 (exit 82) travel back southeast, toward the town, and turn west on the first dirt road (700 North). Travel the 5.5 miles, once you leave the asphalt, to a jeep trail bearing north. According to the TOPO map, this jeep trail is numbered 585. Leaving the maintained gravel road, turn on...
Ben Nevis - the highest point in the British Isles. I found myself dreaming about the summit of this stunning mountain more than I dreamed about the golf I had come here to play. Dovetailing off a business trip to Edinburgh, I decided to bring a long time friend and avid golfer to the home of Golf here in Scotland. I don't golf. Well at least what I do, most people wouldn't call golf. Jerry and...
Peak 4849 is a non-descript peak, with a 389' rise, on the western edge of I-15. From the Browse interchange of I-15 (exit 30) head west on the dirt road. Leaving the maintained gravel road, turn left at the third opportunity. A high clearance vehicle is required. Four by four optional. This road skirts around trees and rocks in the general direction of Peak 4849. Park anywhere along this road and begin the trek...
