The best boat is Steamboat!

After a great time in Vail with my friends Paul and Becca I made my way to Steamboat Springs Colorado. Steamboat was one of my Colorado bucket list locations. Being a Colorado native there are lots of iconic mountain locations that I have not yet seen. In a matter of a couple of weeks IContinue reading “The best boat is Steamboat!”

Vail with Friends!

There is amazing free camping off of the top of Vail Pass. I love this picture of Paul and Becca AKA: Pubecca) on the blanket in the grass. Makes me feel like a hippie.   After my time in Crested Butte I got a call from my friends Paul and Becca to meet them at VailContinue reading “Vail with Friends!”

Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife

So after a month of housesitting in Colorado Springs it  was time to get back on the road! After my tour in the desert I had planned a tour loosely following the Continental Divide from Colorado To Glacier National Park in Montana. Here is my van parked on the crest of the Continental Divide onContinue reading “Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife”

Mountain Biking in Eagle Colorado Videos

Pool and Ice Rink Flow Trail Dirt Drifter Downhill Trail My camp at the top of the Dirt Drifter Trail Head. The road to get up here was a bit rough, steep, narrow, but I made it in my 2wd minivan! Some of the best dirt around. The town of Eagle really takes care ofContinue reading “Mountain Biking in Eagle Colorado Videos”

Capitol Reef National Park

After 10 days I parted ways with the Escalante National Monument area I made a quick stop in in Capitol Reef National Park on my way back to Colorado. I did a quick afternoon hike up to Cassiday Arch and checkd out some petroglyphs.  I don’t feel like captioning all the photos but it wasContinue reading “Capitol Reef National Park”

Backpacking Coyote Gulch – Glen Canyon Recreation Area

After I arrived to the town of Escalante and got resupplied, I picked up a hitchhiker that had just finished hiking the Boulder Mail Trail by the name of Chris. Chris was super cool and we quickly became friends. Chris writes science fiction books and has a turquoise blue converted van. He recommended this backpackingContinue reading “Backpacking Coyote Gulch – Glen Canyon Recreation Area”

Hiking Peekaboo, Spooky, and Brimstone Slot Canyons – Escalante UT

Peekaboo, Spooky, and Brimstone Slot Canyons are some of the narrowest in the Escalante – Grand Staircase National Monument. If you are ever in the area this is a must do hike. This day was one of the best on my spring desert adventure and will be an experience and location that I will  neverContinue reading “Hiking Peekaboo, Spooky, and Brimstone Slot Canyons – Escalante UT”

Backpacking Little Death Hollow/Wolverine Canyon Videos

This video covers the start of the hike and the slot canyon in Little Death Hollow.  Part 2 This video shows off my campsite along the Escalante river, Wolverine Canyon, and the Petrified Forest. 

Desert Backpacking at Little Death Hollow

So for many years I’ve been dreaming about this location that my good friend Nick had told me about. It’s located deep in the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument and finally had a chance to check it out on my road trip. It was the best adventure so far!  I found an amazing car campingContinue reading “Desert Backpacking at Little Death Hollow”