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"So you're scared?", I asked my good friend Dave. "Yep!" Dave was being a honest father. He had never taken his daughter, Maddie, out for a Daddy, Daughter Trip before. I had invited Dave down to the Swell last weekend for a little exploring. He had been there before but not solo, without...

There is a moment on every trip for me where I say, "this is stunning!" I usually say it with a big smile on my face while taking a picture. My most recent trip to Canyonlands was no different! Louise dropping into the depths and beauty of a place known as Canyonlands. I have had a few...

It's time...Each year, starting March 1, I begin to watch the weather forecast for the deserts of Utah. Spring in Utah is definitely a roller coaster. A foot of snow here...60 degrees the following day. So, when I saw a promising forecast last weekend; it was time to go! We started off in...

This year has been quite different from the past few...We have snow! A foot, three feet, and even five feet in one storm. The mountains of Utah have had a good start to their winter snowpack. The family and I have enjoyed 25 plus days of skiing already this winter. And, we have two plus...

I always appreciate Kurt, Crusieroutfitters posting his pictures and narrative on his yearly travels. It makes me look back on what I did, what I experienced, and the friendships that grew over the past year. 2015 will be remembered as a warm one. The winter of 2015 didn't really happen in...

The the deserts of southcentral Utah are a magical place. A place that many pass on their way to more "known" places such as Horseshoe Canyon and the Maze of Canyonlands. Robber's Roost is that place. There is no "in your face" beauty like Canyonlands, Bryce, and the San Rafael Swell. But...

Abbey Country! If you haven't read anything by Edward Abbey--shame on you:) Do it! Your sense of adventure and exploration in the wilds of canyon country will spike. The desert is always a grand place to visit. Fall is prime desert time. Specifically, October...With 4 days to frolic and...

The words, Gone to Moab, describes many of my desert jaunts. However, I rarely visit or even pass through the bustling town in southeastern Utah. It's just easy when someone asks; I respond with a simple reply--headed to Moab. This past weekend, my friend Tyson and I headed to Moab. It was...

Fall is in the air and the leaves are starting to turn in the high country. We decided to head north to our neighboring state of Wyoming to explore the Grey's River area. The area is comprised of mountains, rivers, and endless backcountry possibilities. it's truly a gem of Wyoming! We pulled...

With seven days to play...what to do? Idaho was on the list. But as I looked at my Benchmark Map of Wyoming a few things caught my eye. So, the family and I motored to wilds of Wyoming. We stopped along the Green River to throw a few flies in...Louise and Lilly eyeing the water. Not much...

Yep, my daughter and I both got high for roughly two weeks in Colorado. I know that marijuna is legal in Colorado but the purpose of this trip was to see my family and spend a little quality time with my daughter, Lilly. We were high...we spent roughly 2 weeks at altitudes between 7-13,000...

Hello, I have a 37/50 ARB fridge slide for sale. It is has been used for a few years. It has recently been warrantied by ARB. The problem...The fridge latch has been worn down a little too much, so the fridge slide will not stop from sliding back into the car if parked at a steeper angle...

The desert rains of this Spring had yet to stop as our 12-day June trip approached. Each June, a few friends and I rally to the deserts of Utah. Yes, I know...June is not the best time of year but it's the time I've got! This year the rains made the desert "green" and the roads a little...

Every trip has its moments. Good and bad...For me, there is always one or two instances on every trip that I watch my daughter, Lilly, and marvel at how much of a free-spirited person she is. As I climbed down from the tent, I looked to see that Lilly is running after rabbits in her bathrobe...

We had a week to play...Where to go? I looked at the maps and books. Nothing really popped into my mind. So, we packed and watched the weather. Our travels took us down Highway 6 from Price towards Green River. Ahhhh...we decided to head east and down through Moab to the Needles area of...

It was February 17, 2015 when we won the lottery. The place was Kanab, Utah and specifically the BLM Visitor Center. There was no monetary award but an award that people from all over the world wish for. Our number was drawn for a permit to the Wave! I got excited and jumped ahead a...

Yep, like the title states; when someone offers you a ride--take it! Especially if the ride is in a hot air balloon! The family and I headed down to the southeastern corner of Utah this past weekend. Specifically, the small town of Bluff, Utah. The town is a gateway to Anasazi...

The winter in Park City has started out slowly. Mild temperatures and lack of snow didn't get us excited to ski the Greatest Snow on Earth! Most of the snow was man-made and it just didn't really feel like winter yet. Lilly's mother had to work. It was her busy time of the year. Tourists in...

Every fall season in the desert; comes to an end. When? Well, for us it depends solely on the weather. There is a moment, usually in early November, that one can still feel the warmth of the solar rays on one's back and enjoy canyon country at some very moderate temperatures. However, if one...

Anyone have some experience? Details? Thanks