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Extreme Nordic Skiing Takes Over the West

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Dirtbag.

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Well not really… but if you had enough of ridiculously high lift ticket prices, traffic jams in the canyon, or uber high avalanche danger in the backcountry – Nordic Skiing may just be the next best thing. The skis are easy to come across or relatively inexpensive for a new set-up compared to alpine [...]

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Matador Network Publishes Dirtbag Guide to the West

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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Dirtbagger Guide writer, Amiee Maxwell, profiles five of the best dirtbag towns in the West in her A Dirtbagger’s Guide to the American West. For those of you that are not familiar with the Matador Network, it is the ultimate site dedicated to travel and community.

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Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park – The Needles’ Chesler Park

Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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Feel the spirit of Edward Abbey, the American author and environmental advocate, in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park as you trek three miles over red and white slickrock, through sandy washes, prickly pear cactus and yucca groves to the best camp spot in Utah – Chesler Park.
The Colorado and Green Rivers divide Canyonlands [...]

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Maple Canyon: Rock Climbing in Central Utah

Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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The rock in Maple Canyon is exceptionally unique. The canyon looks like it jumped right out of the pages of a Dr. Seuss book and literally looks like vertical cobblestone streets. Maple Canyon offers great climbing for beginners (well-protected 5.8-9s) as well as experts (plenty of overhanging 12 and 13s).
With excellent climbing and cheap and [...]

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The High Uinta Mountains: Escape the Summer Heat in Northeastern Utah

Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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The Uinta Mountains, located in northeastern Utah, is a great weekend destination for escaping those hot summer temps. The Uinta Mountains are Utah’s highest mountain range with many peaks exceeding 13,000 feet. The forested scenery, high elevation, and thousands of alpine lakes make this an ideal summer destination. The Uintas offer tons of [...]

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The Sun Tunnels: A Solstice Celebration in the Utah West Desert

Posted on 18. Jul, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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Somewhere in the middle of absolute nowhere Western Utah, in the most remote and desolate landscape the artist could find, is a unique earthwork installation called the Sun Tunnels.Completed in 1976 by American artist Nancy Holt, the Sun Tunnels consist of four gigantic concrete tunnels arranged in an “X” that are positioned in a precise configuration [...]

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The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Marathon (BSTM) – An End to Community Trail Races?

Posted on 07. May, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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In a world of increasing trail entry fees, registrations filling up way too fast, and too many race day rules – community, “free” races are a refreshing alternative to lotteries, high fees, and all those rules. The 10th annual Bonneville Shoreline Trail Marathon (BSTM) took place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 – but this year may [...]

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Lamoille Canyon: Rock Climbing in Northern Nevada

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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Lamoille Canyon is a newly developed climbing area in northeast Nevada located just off of I-80 near Elko, Nevada. Lamoille Canyon is about 2 1/2 hours from Salt Lake City and about 3 1/2 hours east of Reno – making it a great stopping point for those traveling between the Rockies and the Sierras. The [...]

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Top 5 Reasons Nevada is a Dirtbag’s Paradise

Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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My love affair for Nevada began in the spring of 2007. I was young to the road and Nevada made all my dreams of surviving off of $15 a day a reality. Nevada holds a very special place in its heart for the well-worn and adventure-seeking traveler – the kind of traveler that finds Las [...]