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5 Ways to Enjoy Utah in the Winter for Free
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Dirtbag.
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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Norris Hot Springs – Soaking to Live Music Near Bozeman, Montana
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Dirtbag.
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.
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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Maple Canyon: Rock Climbing in Central Utah
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Dirtbag.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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Lamoille Canyon: Rock Climbing in Northern Nevada
Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by Dirtbag.
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.
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 [...]








