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Those look siiiiiiiiick. Consider this my order for 100 :D

Awesome! Nice to see snippets of a different world. Thanks for sharing! Funny though...you list everything as being "great" except for the camping, which falls under the category of just "good". Pretty chilly nights to blame? :)

Looking north along the Green River, from one of the finest campsites in the Roost:

Hi Mike, do you have a smartphone? If so, there are several really good GPS apps on the market that all run under $10 that would suit your needs. Backcountry Navigator, Trimble, and Gaia are all good ones. The only drawback to using a phone for GPS use is the battery drain. But if you're only...

"Hmmmm. I really hope that water down there isn't a mirage..."

Thanks, everyone. It really is a magical place. Nick, we both 'shoed it. Skins would be nice, especially if you were going higher. The challenge with skis in this drainage is the last mile-plus coming back down towards the trailhead is pretty steep and thickly forested terrain. Would make for...

I've owned both a Six Moon Designs "Europa" and (currently) a Tarptent "Squall 2". Both have performed marvelously in poor weather, especially with the side guylines staked out. When properly employed, they will not collapse on you (can't speak for tornadoes). In my opinion, despite the...

What has become something of a winter tradition of mine, drclef and I set off for Broads Fork last weekend. Mixed terrain, diverse geology, open vistas, and grand views of one of the Wasatch's most spectacular cirques makes this destination one of Northern Utah's best. Approximately 1.5...

The day after Nick, langutah, neiloro and I scraped through the mesmerizing depths of Larry Canyon, we set our sights on one of Larry's neighbors: the north fork of Lost Spring Canyon, a lesser traveled and more mysterious slot in Robbers Roost. What we hoped would be the perfect "Sunday canyon"...

The roads are definitely doable by bike, but only if you are up for a 40 mile or so ride back to your car :eek: Be sure to visit the Lost Palms Oasis in the southeast corner of the Park and definitely try to get a sunrise in at Keys View, especially if you have your camera gear :thumbsup:

Great shots, Laura! I agree, Yosemite in winter is quite the enchanting experience. Had the pleasure of arriving there once on the tail end of a major storm that left over a foot of snow on the valley floor, and it was a mesmerizing spectacle. Can't imagine another more inspiring winter...

If you end up with two vehicles for a shuttle, the California Riding and Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a gem. It runs for a total of 35 miles through the park, but you have a few options to shorten it. Many moons ago, I did the 22 mile version, starting from Lower Covington Flat...

Insanity. Can't wait to catch the full-length.

In terms of Buckskin, it really depends on the year. Last year I went down Buckskin and back up the Paria to White House during the first weekend of April--a week after the OP is planning on--and it was just fine. Buckskin was a bit muddy, but only had knee deep water. The Paria was very chilly...

New Trail Guide up for Potter Lake in the Uintas. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread. View Potter Lake Trail Guide http://backcountrypost.com/forum/data/attachments/7/7847-f2efc26708affa166ee4d88007d4d5b0.jpgPotter Lake is forest-lined aquatic gem high up in the...

New Trail Guide up for Jean and Dean Lakes in the Uintas. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread. View Jean and Dean Lakes Trail Guide. http://backcountrypost.com/forum/data/attachments/7/7823-907206f9ab6f334a0924c686cd93f677.jpgJean and Dean Lakes are a popular...

New Trail Guide up for Scudder Lake in the Uintas. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread. View Scudder Lake Trail Guide http://backcountrypost.com/forum/data/attachments/7/7819-b9ade8a173dc8589e37b5478d6a3ecfc.jpgScudder Lake is a pleasant destination easily accessed...

New Trail Guide up for Ryder Lake in the Uintas. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread. View Ryder Lake Trail Guide http://backcountrypost.com/forum/data/attachments/7/7745-b55317caaea2701edd7fe87c555b8347.jpg The headwaters of Stillwater Fork begin their long...

New Trail Guide up for Clear Lake in the Wind River Range. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread. View Clear Lake Trail Guide http://backcountrypost.com/forum/data/attachments/7/7741-c740ce1d4cd1daff45cc7729d1df4c6c.jpg One of the southern Winds' more accessible high...

Not sure if you're dead set on a WM bag, but backcountry.com is still having a 40% off sale on all Marmot bags. I just picked up the Pinnacle (15*) for $215. 800-fill, 2.5 lbs, 7x7 compressed. Not quite the same bag as a WM, but pretty nice for the price. (sorry, I'd give ya a link but I'm on...