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5 Ways to Enjoy Utah in the Winter for Free

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Dirtbag.

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With downhill lift tickets getting close to a $100/day, a winter ski trip to Utah is just not feasible for dirtbags these days. Or is it? Check out the following ideas for free winter fun in the mountains all around Salt Lake.

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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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Norris Hot Springs – Soaking to Live Music Near Bozeman, Montana

Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Dirtbag.

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Norris Hot Springs, Water of the Gods is a trippy little commercial hot spring about a half hours drive outside of Bozeman, Montana. The 30 x 40 foot pool was super clean and the perfect temperature for soaking in the winter – 106 degrees F. Wood planks line the pool and the artesian spring bubbles [...]

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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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South Canyon Hot Springs – Hippy Pots Near Glenwood Springs, CO

Posted on 14. Jun, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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South Canyon Springs is a good alternative to the commercial springs in the Glenwood area. South Canyon consists of two hippy pots located up on a hillside with great views of the surrounding mountains and for detailed information about the springs see Touring Colorado Hot Springs. We visited the springs in June of 2009 [...]