desert hiking
My Favorite Places to Hike in Utah: From Alpine Lakes to Red Rock Canyons
Recently, I had the opportunity to take a groups of youth from Salt Lake City into the mountains for hiking day trips. Watching them experience alpine lakes, towering peaks, and peaceful forests reminded me why I fell in love with hiking in Utah in the first place. Sharing the outdoors with people who are seeing […]
Petra, Jordan: The Hike to the Monastery and the Wildest Donkey Ride of My Life
In February 2018, I visited Petra, Jordan, a destination that had been on my bucket list for years since watching “Indiana Jones” as a kid. What I expected was incredible history, breathtaking scenery, and a memorable hike to the famous Monastery. What I didn’t expect was a day filled with ancient wonders, unexpected friendships, and […]
Cactus to the Clouds: One of the Most Challenging Day Hikes in the World
If you’re searching for one of the hardest day hikes in the U.S, or maybe even the world, look no further than the Cactus to Clouds Trail in Palm Springs. This legendary route climbs from the desert floor at roughly 500 feet to the 10,834-foot summit of Mt. San Jacinto, gaining more than 10,000 feet of […]