Wilderness & Wildlife
Naturalist Lecture Series in Mammoth Lakes
Don’t miss the last of SNARL’S lecture series this Friday, June 3rd, in Mammoth Lakes. Professor Mark Chappell of UC Riverside presents Combining Science and Art: A Biologist’s Images of the Natural World. Show starts at 7 pm sharp. See you there!
Ski Resorts and Roller Coasters
Come on now, are these guys serious? Snowbird Resort, arguably one of the best ski resorts in North America, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, wants to build a roller coaster on the mountain. Stating that they need to do something to bring in more revenue during summer months, the bid to build was – ...read more
Ridgecrest Wildflower Festival
I’ll tell you where I’m going to be tomorrow – at the Ridgecrest Wildflower Festival: Best wildflower viewing this side of the Eastern Sierra’s. After spending a winter in Mammoth Lakes with it’s off-the-charts snowfall this year, I need some Spring!
John Muir Climbed the Mountains
Scottish explorer John Muir said, “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.” Spending a winter training in the Eastern Sierra’s has been an epic opportunity to experience the earth and elements at their best. This year marks the most snowfall in recorded human history at Mammoth Mountain, with over 500 inches so far – ...read more
Leave No Trace – Litter
One of the partners in our outdoor fitness trips to Utah and California is Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Part 1. Trash in the Outdoors Pack it in and pack it out. We all know this outdoor code, but what can be more disappointing when you’re climbing a wall than to find some ...read more
Utah Ranch for Sale
Trees Ranch, a privately owned 2,066 acre property near Zion National Park, is for sale. Why do I care? In my former life as a wildlife biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, I spent several beautiful weeks studying the toads and looking for the endangered (and controversial) Kanab Ambersnail on the East Fork ...read more
Oprah’s Camping Trip to Yosemite National Park, California
Did you see Oprah’s camping trip to Yosemite episode? She and BFF Gayle went camping in Yosemite National Park and learned the basics of campfire cooking, how to bear-proof camp, shmooze camp neighbors, and even fly fish. Oprah’s website received many comments from outdoor enthusiasts around North America. Some comments criticized that RV camping didn’t ...read more
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
I hope all of you outdoor lovers have been watching The National Parks: America’s Best Idea on PBS this week. I know, I know, it’s the second week of Dancing with the Stars (I’m a closet fan), but come on now, where are your priorities? Ken Burns has created a beautiful film documenting the development ...read more
Drilling the Redrock Country
As a general practice I haven’t wanted to use Sol Fitness Adventure as a venue to air my political viewpoints. However, when it comes to land issues in my home state of Utah, where two of our trips take place, I don’t mind bending my own rule. Sol’s mission is to share wilderness with others, ...read more
Fallen Arches
So long, Wall Arch. Don’t worry if you never saw this one. There are 1,999 more of these natural wonders in Arches National Park, Utah.
