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Introducing The Dirtbag Diner

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Dirtbag.

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Inspired by Backpacker Magainze’s column Dirbag/Gourmet, Dirtbagger Guide is introducing a new category of posts – The Dirtbag Diner. We can’ guarantee that out recipes and tips will be as gourmet as Backpacker but we will say that ours will be CHEAP and PACKED with all the fuel you need for your dirtbaggin’ pursuits.
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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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Soaking in Fifth Water Hot Springs: The Best of Utah Natural Hot Springs

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Dirtbag.

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Fifth Water Hot Springs, also known as Diamond Fork Hot Springs, is a natural hot spring with a series of natural and man-made pools of varying temperatures. The springs are located near Spanish Fork, Utah that is about 10 miles south of Provo or 55 miles south of Salt Lake City. Fifth Water [...]

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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 [...]