Western Wildlands Section Ride Part 3: Northern Arizona
To wrap up our Western Wildlands section ride we spent a week in northern Arizona taking in the vast Navajo Nation, peaceful pine forests, and of course the Grand Canyon.
Desert
Backpacking in the Desert: Essential Skills and Gear
Backpacking in the desert can be exciting, peaceful, and also challenging. Here’s how to deal with scarce water, spikey foliage, challenging weather, and more.
New Mexico: Bikepacking The Great Divide #1 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Desert, wide-open plains, and a surprising amount of rugged forest in the New Mexico section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
The Big Lonely 2021: High Desert Bikepacking with a Snowy Twist
350 miles of high desert, pine forest, gravel and dirt, camaraderie, and cold weather at The Big Lonely 2021 bikepacking race.
Driving Seven Mile Rim Jeep Trail in Moab – What to Expect
Seven Mile Rim is a scenic OHV route near Moab, Utah, and you don’t even need to be an off-road expert to drive it. Here’s how we fared in our rental Jeep.
Bikepacking Grand Staircase Loop in Southern Utah
The Grand Staircase Loop is 160 miles of dirt and gravel, fascinating geology, and wide open desert in southern Utah. Here’s a bikepacking trip report and planning notes from our 4 day ride.
How to Hike Cathedral Wash, A Fun Canyon Scramble in Northern Arizona
Cathedral Wash is a short, scenic, easily accessible slot canyon hike in northern Arizona leading to the Colorado River.
Bighorn Gorge Hiking Guide | Death Valley National Park
Bighorn Gorge is a fun and unusual hike in Death Valley. Cross open desert, scramble up dry waterfalls, and explore winding canyons on this challenging 20 mile route.
Bikepacking Boise to Elko: Big Skies and Endless Gravel in Idaho and Nevada
If you love wide open spaces and gravel roads, this bikepacking / gravel touring route through southern Idaho and northern Nevada might be your kind of ride.
Bikepacking Central Oregon: High Desert and Volcanic Geology from K Falls to Bend
200 miles of gravel, singletrack, and quiet pavement through central Oregon’s national forests and geologic landmarks, ending in the bike paradise of Bend.
Best of Joshua Tree National Park for Outdoor Adventure Lovers
Joshua Tree National Park for active outdoor adventure lovers: hiking, biking, camping, and climbing highlights.
Cycling Boise to Klamath Falls: Quiet Highways + Oregon Outback Bikepacking Route
Here’s 614 miles of lightly trafficked, wide-open eastern and central Oregon bicycle route. The only catch: it’s half pavement and half dirt. This mixed terrain adventure has a bit of everything.
Cactus to Clouds Hiking Guide (+ Must-Know Safety Info)
Thinking about taking on the notorious Cactus to Clouds hiking route? Here’s what you must know before attempting this epic and potentially dangerous day hike from Palm Springs.
Cycling Sudan: Route, Map, and Tips
In early 2020 I rode my bicycle through northern Sudan. Here are route notes, tips, and pictures from a challenging and rewarding journey.
How NOT to Bikepack the New Mexico Off-Road Runner
Lessons learned from catastrophic mechanicals, snow and death mud, and spending Thanksgiving night in the back of a U-Haul truck.
6 SoCal Desert Destinations Perfect for Outdoor Adventures
Looking for some wide open space therapy? Look no further than these six California desert destinations, full of amazing camping, hiking, biking, climbing, and more.
Death Valley in Winter: A Hiking and Biking Multisport Desert Adventure
Death Valley National Park is a perfect place for winter hiking, backpacking, biking, and camping, all usually snow-free. Check out these tried and tested ideas for a few days of desert adventure.
