I rounded up my top 5 favorite books about the desert lands of the Southwest, from the classics to newer…
Solar Eclipse 2024: How to Plan Your Totality Trip
My guide to catching the April 2024 total eclipse in the Lower 48
A Guide to Bryce NP – CN Traveler
The gift of Bryce is perspective. The park’s signature sandstone spires known as hoodoos are some 60 million years in…
A Guide to the Best Utah National Parks – CN Traveler
Welcome to the land of red rock canyons, panoramic views framed by arches, and sandstone spires. Over 75 percent of…
6 Amazing Dark Sky Destinations for Stargazing With Your Kids
My kids don’t really care about stars yet, although my almost 5yo is getting there! But I can’t wait until…
Why Spring is the Moment to Embrace Desert Season
Mud season, shoulder season, desert season—whatever you call it, spring (and sometimes fall) in the mountains is often a great…
The Pro’s Guide to a Crowd-Free Ski Getaway
If you’re skiing the resort, you know the crowds have gotten pretty bad, especially at Vail-owned resorts like Park City…
How to Be Pura Vida
Since I started working at Backcountry in 2019, I’d wanted to write a story incorporating some of the Tico voices…
Ice climbing and the climate crisis
A dirtbag ice climber and a wookie walk into the Ouray Brewery. “What are you drinking?” the bartender asks them.…
Sense of Dry Humor
As part of the Thrive 125 project celebrating Utah’s statehood, I was invited to contribute a piece of writing. I…