Category Archives: Backpacking

I’ve been asked all year if we are planning another trip to Goblin Valley this summer.  Remembering last year’s experience, my answers were always vague and uncertain as I was contemplating the possibility of another option.  I really liked having more time to experience those San Rafael slot canyons with the added night to our stay, but not so fond of being responsible for our troop’s safety while we exerted ourselves in those kind of temperatures. What I really wanted was to find an alternative that was just as interesting as Goblin Valley but with access to water, anything from … Continue reading →