I enjoyed one of the most memorable experiences of my life this past week. My entire family backpacked to Havasupai falls for Thanksgiving. If you have never been to Havasupai, add it to your bucket list. I remember the first time I saw a picture of the waterfalls at Havasupai. I believed they were photo shopped. …
The southern half of Utah is one of the most unique places on earth. Most eyes see the desert as empty and barron. However, those who brave the sun and heat discover the majesty of the desert is unmatched. You look accross a seemingly flat landscape, hidden less than a mile from your view cracks …
Canyon walls wind and ascend with every footstep. Look up, a glimmer of light seeps through the crack in the sky. Few eyes get the chance to scan these walls. A special aura flows through these small slots. Pink swirling dust floats by filling our souls and beckoning us to return again and again. If you …
Last week I drove up the canyon seeking to scratch an itch. The warm weather has been making me want to get out and fish. The river was rather productive last week. Pristine pools glittered with the sunlight. I stepped into the river sending waves rolling across the pools. Hoping I didn't scare the fish I cast my …
Crisp air licks my skin. Smells of melting snow and wet dirt permeates fill my lungs. It's so nice to be able to get out and enjoy early spring weather. I have been anxiously waiting spring. The warm weather gets me excited. I don't know about you but when winter is particularly long or cold I …
Hey friends! I know I haven't posted in a long while. I have been busy with the holidays and other adventures. The frigid weather hasn't kept me down. After losing all my insulation this year, I am always cold. Last January I wore a 3XL shirt and a 54" waist. For christmas I purchased 8 new L T-shirts, …
Each journey starts with the first step. Yesterday I spontaneously decided to go for a hike. Sometimes we can be overzealous in our endeavors biting off more than we can chew. While sometimes this can turn bad, often these experiences are the most memorable they teach us through experience. I didn’t plan my hike yesterday All I knew …
I awoke early to a cool, gray, and drizzly morning. I looked at my calendar. I stated “Kelsey peak”. Last week I wrote this down determined I was going to do it rain or shine. Kelsey Peak is the 2nd tallest peak in the Oquirrh Mountains. I feel the Oquirrh Mountains often get overlooked. So …
As life continues I continue to better myself by getting healthier and setting goals and accomplishing them. In my first post I weighed in at 335 lbs. Before hiking the AT I weighed 315 lbs. Upon returning I stood on the scale. I measured under 300 lbs. I have not weighed below 300 lbs my adult …
So.. after Coyote Gulch, the prep trips continued. The first one was a just an over nighter up a local canyon called temple fork. On a Saturday afternoon I just started hiking. I didn't really have a plan, I just figured i'd go till I got tired. The main gate to the canyon is still …
Walk to Victory 