Archive for 'Utah'
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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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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