The Top Rock Climbing Destinations in Arizona

For avid climbers, Arizona is akin to heaven. Famous for its desert landscaping and striking routes, this place is quite a haven for rock climbers worldwide. The varied topography caters to the diverse interests of a climber by ease level and type—from rock to boulder, trad to sport; Arizona surely has a spot for you….

Colorado Trail Guidebook: Your Ultimate Hiking Companion

Fancy a beautiful, serene trail with plenty of flora and fauna, passing through dense forests… With stunning views of the mountains, wildflowers, and pretty skies above, the Colorado Trail is every adventurer’s dream come true. The Colorado Trail is a haven for hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists or mountain bikers. It is a non-motorized area,…

Climber’s Guide to American Fork Canyon, Rock Canyon

Introduction American Fork Canyon is a canyon named after the American Fork River. Located in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah of the United States, this American Fork Canyon is famous for the Timpanogos Cave National Monument that resides on its south side. In the Hell’s Cave area in the American Fork Canyon, there is a climb…

Choosing Best Running Shoes For Adventure: A Complete Guide

Introduction Running shoes are an indispensable part of several outdoor activities and adventure running is one of them. As adventure running is a comparatively intense sport, choose running shoes that have a heavy cushioning for the heel and the toe. They are generally prepared from mesh to allow air circulation and impart breathability to the…

Texas Trails: Top Hiking and Camping Spots with Recommended Guides

Introduction Relishing the scenic outdoors and nature is an experience you will remember for life. Hiking in Texas is a one-of-a-kind experience that covers miles in its region. Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the adventures waiting for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a camping novice, the ‘Lone Star…

Planning and Prepping for the Sky Islands Traverse

Planning and Prepping for the Sky Islands Traverse Those of us who dwell in southern Arizona are familiar with Sky Islands – the forested archipelago at the tops of the mountains, isolated from one another by a surrounding sea of desert. The Rincons, Catalinas, and Santa Ritas are known to Tucsonans, but there are actually…

Havasupai On My Mind

Summit Hut Gearhead & Contributing Blogger- Summit Hut Oro Valley Store Manager, Jeremy Asher. February 1st is coming up fast, and you know what that means… This is your opportunity to secure some much sought after Havasupai Permits! I had the chance to go and visit Havasupai for the first time several years ago and…

Kathy Simko’s Arizona Trail Trek – Entry 7 – The Last Leg

The last leg of my AZT adventure – Flagstaff to Utah- was both eventful and spectacular. On the morning of May 13th (Day 53), my two travelling companions and I, met up at the corner of Ponderosa Pkwy and Route 66 in Flagstaff and headed northward, stocked to the gills as our provisions needed to…