Category Archives: Outdoor

A Close Call

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mark Egge

We hiked in under perfect blue skies. South Six Shooter stands like a pillar atop a shrouded altarpiece, rising up from the desert to the heavens, towering above the surrounding landscape. We’re to climb the tower as a party of … Continue reading →

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Out There, Down There (A Solo Self-Supported Trip Through the Grand Canyon)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Mark Egge

Day Seven: Phantom Ranch, Arizona. I wake to rain. It’s January 29th, cold, and wet. Phantom is deserted save for a few staff and adventuresome hikers from the Grand Canyon’s snowy southern rim. Me, I didn’t come from the canyon’s … Continue reading →

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Climbing Desktop Background

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Mark Egge

Climbed Lover’s Leap this morning with Chad and Sagar–a classic 5.7 multipitch trad climb near Red Rocks. Led the second pitch (180′, 5.7), and found I rather enjoyed it–even almost wished it was a touch more challenging. I’m finally to … Continue reading →

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Blind Dogs and Bullet Holes

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Mark Egge

If there’s a dog on my mind, it would have to be Izzy. She’s a six-year-old, blind Weimaraner, who is currently (and constantly) trying to climb into my lap. Kendra and I (okay, mostly Kendra) are providing a foster home … Continue reading →

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The Four Peaks

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Mark Egge

A insolent disregard for mountains is one thing the Four Peaks will cure you of. Me of, anyway. Showed up at the Lone Pine trailhead around 9:00 am on Sunday, feeling rather hung over. Didn’t know much about the Four … Continue reading →

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Sunrise on the Supes

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Mark Egge

5:41 am. Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. Awaiting sunrise atop the Superstition Mounatins. Four million people, spread out in the valley below me. Yet not a soul for miles. Ed Abbey writes, Exultemus! Gloria in excelsis nihilo! In the east, the … Continue reading →

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Rivers

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Mark Egge

Having seen the San Rafael Swell from the top (i.e. from the Wedge Overlook), I decided it was time to see it from the bottom. I rented an inflatable kayak from the Carbon County Rec Center, waited for some rain … Continue reading →

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ugly duckling

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Mark Egge

I’m kayaking down the Price river, running the section between the Scofield Reservoir and the UT 6. I’m cold–a logjam a few miles upriver dumped me. The sun’s out, but the day is cool–especially when wet. The sun reflects off … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ in the Wind Rivers

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Mark Egge

Little known fact about me: I play a mean air guitar. My burgeoning talent generally goes unrecognized–I only play for the most choosiest of audiences. On Thursday, the spirit came upon me. And I played–like a man possessed. Played with … Continue reading →

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