Tag: Climbing
Hiking Southern Utah: Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm Traverse
The traverse from the Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm is not a route for the faint of heart. Depending on the route taken, this adventure climbs up and over numerous small peaks en route to the spectacular gap of Awesome Chasm
Hiking Southern Utah: Mt. Belknap
Mt. Belknap, the second-highest of the Tushar peaks, makes for a relatively easy ascent of a mountain of this size. An added bonus is that the road that leads to its base is the highest road in the state.
Hiking Southern Utah: Moapa Peak
The climb up Moapa peak is an unrelentingly steep, exposed, and exhausting endeavor and one that is best suited for those who are in superb shape and are comfortable with massive exposure.
Hiking Southern Utah: Stoddard Mountain
The ascent of the remote and lonely Stoddard Mountain is a largely unknown gem of a hike that whisks one straight up the side of this impressive peak.
DOI showcases climbing opportunities with interactive maps
The BLM has released a series of interactive online maps designed to promote climbing and other recreational opportunities on BLM-managed public lands.
Photo Essay: Experiencing Southern Utah
Photos by Darren M. Edwards
From a distance the hills and brush that rise from the base of Southern Utah into magnificent rusted bluffs look...
The Independent’s Gift Giving Guide: The Desert Rat
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop, and if you're looking for gift ideas along these lines, check out The...