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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 [...]