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Spring Canyon Sessions in the Greater Zion Area As the vibrant desert blossoms begin to fade and the heat of the sun intensifies, we find ourselves looking back at another unforgettable spring in Greater Zion. This past season brought us some of our favorite memories yet—crisp morning air, perfect sandstone traction, and crews of adventurers ready to push their limits. But while the "Spring Canyon Sessions" have officially wrapped up, the adventure doesn't stop when the therm

Spring in Southern Utah offers a unique blend of mild weather, stunning landscapes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. This season is the ideal time to explore the region’s natural wonders, whether you prefer hiking, slot canyon exploration, or riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes. With the right guide or a custom adventure tailored to your interests, you can create memories that will last a lifetime. hiking through some slot canyons Why Spring is the Best Time

Today I arrived at Copper Mtn Colorado for the USASA National Championships. Typically this event is one of the largest snowboard competitions in the world, with 5 consecutive days of competition with 5 disiplines of competion going on each day. Competitors ranging from grooms to aspiring Olympians to 70 year olds? The time I was here a few years ago I won the GS and SL over 40 National Titles, with the first time I attended was back in 1995(?) in Mt Snow with a 3rd place in

Now that the Paralympic Games are over, I've met up with Carrie and we are traveling around sight-seeing for a week before heading back to Utah. I'll probably do a more indepth post about the games later, but while it's still fresh in my mind I figured I'd do a quick write up. Overall the Games was an amazing experience, with many memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. Team USA did an amazing job with the logistics, I cant imagine how frustrating and difficult it is

What an exciting and fantastic way to kick off our Europe trip before heading to Cortina for the year's final races. The team decided to hold a freeride camp at Kitzbühel. If you haven't been to Kitzbühel, you should definitely add it to your list. The terrain is incredible. On a good powder day, you could spend days exploring powder stashes while connecting different ridge lines and even various villages. Plus, Kitzbühel hosts the largest and most prestigious downhill ski ra

The final trip of the season is upon us, as we get ready for the Paralympic Games in Italy. We decided to go over a week before the start of games so that we could get our internal clocks set to the time zone and make give us enough time to prepare for the games. Jon and I flew into Munich on Tuesday so that we could get the van, and go to the team's storage unit to pick up all our staff gear needed for the trip. This includes some excercise equipment, some physical therapy e

Exploring the Canyons South of St. George South of St. George, along the Arizona Strip, lies a collection of obscure canyons. One of these is known as Rock Canyon. This should not be confused with the "other" Rock Canyon located closer to Zion National Park. This region attracts dirt bikers and OHV enthusiasts more than canyoneers. Yet, it can still provide a quality outing under the right conditions. Weather Variations and Experiences Last year, temperatures in the area were

Every month or two the lovely people over at Triple S Canyoneering put on a loosly organized canyoneering practice and skills day out in Leeds. These are typically amazing days to come out meet new canyoneers, refine your own skills and give back by helping some people who may be new to the activity. Best of all it's free and often attended by some true legends and some of the best canyon mentors in the region. Nearly every time I go I alway pick up some new bit of info on a

Observations from the Intermountain West Recently, I've been traveling extensively throughout the intermountain west, from St. George up to British Columbia, down to Steamboat Springs, CO, and back to St. George. One noticeable trend this year has been the lack of snowfall across the mountain regions. However, this week has brought a change in that pattern. Storm Impact on the Region A massive storm rolled through the west, dropping much-needed moisture across the region. Thi

It's been over a decade since I've visited Steamboat Springs for a snowboard event. It was great to be back, see old friends and race in a familiar place. In the lead-up to the event, conditions were predominantly sunny and warm, characteristic of typical spring weather. Fortunately, we had ample opportunity to test our base waxes and overlays under consistent conditions, which allowed us to effectively prepare for the first day. As a result, Jon and I made an accurate wax c

During the weekend, we celebrated the birthday of an exceptional young canyon explorer, Ed Lix. With a large group comes challenges and opportunities. At times we were bottlenecked waiting to get on rope, and other times there were rope set up all over the place and people dropping in from all sides. It was great for us at Sandstone Adventures to get out canyoneering with everyone. Happy Birthday Ed, here's to another year of great adventures. The last Rappel in Bolterguist

Great terrain and scenery in Werner Valley. Quick Stop at Glitter Mtn. Exploring an old mine.