Category Archives: Adventure Runs

Grand Canyon Solo Double-Crossing

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Mike

With abundant free time while on holiday break, I decided to head south to the Grand Canyon to enjoy a classic route across the canyon in the cool autumn temperatures.
I took great pleasure in the beautiful drive through central Utah, taking my time and noting several locations which may be good for exploring in the future. Soon, the [...]

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Photo of the Day — May 20th, 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mike

A cloud curls over the south ridge of Big Cottonwood Canyon
 
If you don’t get up and run Mill B into Maxfield Basin this week, you are missing some truly special. Anybody who needs directions, let me know.

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Mount Nebo adventure

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mike

After completing a King’s Peak adventure run on Saturday, my thoughts turned to the upcoming Labor Day holiday.
I had very much enjoyed the challenge of running at high elevation while summiting King’s Peak and I began to wonder what options might exist for high-elevation running in the Wasatch range. I knew that Mount Nebo (11,928′) [...]

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King’s Peak Adventure Run

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mike

After waiting several weeks for the weather to clear, I was excited to find that the forecast for the western Uinta mountains looked perfect for a King’s Peak summit attempt over Labor Day weekend.
King's Peak (via Wikipedia)
I’ve only summited King’s Peak once before, many years ago as a Boy Scout. On that trip, my father [...]

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