Jammer
05-01-2007, 02:40 AM
Hey All--
I thought I'd go ahead and say an official "hello" since I have been lurking for a while. Love the site-- you guys really know your Utah! I'm a California guy myself. Well, technically I'm from Missouri and my parents live in SLC so I guess I'm somewhat a mix. But-- even though I live in Cali I try to vacation in UT a couple of times a year-- I love it. In fact...
Later this week I'm heading out on my second-annual crazy long hike in UT. Last year I hiked from near Kanab all the way over to Capitol Reef. This year I'm going from Green River through Canyonlands all the way down to near Blanding. It's a personal project of mine to explore the longest stretches of land w/o pavement. I'm starting with Utah because it's my favorite! I'm taking a SAT phone and doing a blog from the trail-- so I invite you to check in if you wish at:
www.curbpavement.com
(you can also see my trip report from last year if you want.)
Anyway... glad to officially say hello. Wish I coulda been up there for the happy hour earlier tonight-- looked fun.
One question before I go:
I'll be going by the High Spur area on my hike. Can I get very far w/o ropes (and return)? Is it worth it if I just have an hour to kill-- or are the goodies farther down canyon?
I promise to quit lurking and post a trip report when I get back!
Thanks--
-Jamal
I thought I'd go ahead and say an official "hello" since I have been lurking for a while. Love the site-- you guys really know your Utah! I'm a California guy myself. Well, technically I'm from Missouri and my parents live in SLC so I guess I'm somewhat a mix. But-- even though I live in Cali I try to vacation in UT a couple of times a year-- I love it. In fact...
Later this week I'm heading out on my second-annual crazy long hike in UT. Last year I hiked from near Kanab all the way over to Capitol Reef. This year I'm going from Green River through Canyonlands all the way down to near Blanding. It's a personal project of mine to explore the longest stretches of land w/o pavement. I'm starting with Utah because it's my favorite! I'm taking a SAT phone and doing a blog from the trail-- so I invite you to check in if you wish at:
www.curbpavement.com
(you can also see my trip report from last year if you want.)
Anyway... glad to officially say hello. Wish I coulda been up there for the happy hour earlier tonight-- looked fun.
One question before I go:
I'll be going by the High Spur area on my hike. Can I get very far w/o ropes (and return)? Is it worth it if I just have an hour to kill-- or are the goodies farther down canyon?
I promise to quit lurking and post a trip report when I get back!
Thanks--
-Jamal