I rounded up my top 5 favorite books about the desert lands of the Southwest, from the classics to newer … More

My guide to catching the April 2024 total eclipse in the Lower 48

The gift of Bryce is perspective. The park’s signature sandstone spires known as hoodoos are some 60 million years in … More

Welcome to the land of red rock canyons, panoramic views framed by arches, and sandstone spires. Over 75 percent of … More

My kids don’t really care about stars yet, although my almost 5yo is getting there! But I can’t wait until … More

Mud season, shoulder season, desert season—whatever you call it, spring (and sometimes fall) in the mountains is often a great … More

If you’re skiing the resort, you know the crowds have gotten pretty bad, especially at Vail-owned resorts like Park City … More

Since I started working at Backcountry in 2019, I’d wanted to write a story incorporating some of the Tico voices … More

A dirtbag ice climber and a wookie walk into the Ouray Brewery. “What are you drinking?” the bartender asks them. … More