Exploring the outdoors one adventure at a time. Author of the outdoor mystery series—Lost Gorge. Love #skiing, #hiking, #camping, and the occasional #triathlon.

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This is a picture of me on Grandeur Peak, which is a trail @SenMikeLee will sell. I'm a 7th-gen Salt Lake resident. I was born here and thought I would die here. If this legislation passes, it would destroy everything our ancestors built. Call your legislature. #FuckMikeLee
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Bill Gates is the largest private farmland owner in the United States. - One of Mike Lee’s biggest donors is Microsoft. Harlan Crow is a billionaire real estate developer. - Harlan Crow is one of Mike Lee’s biggest donors Blackstone Group is a private equity firm that invests in real estate. Blackstone is one of Mike Lee’s biggest donors Mike Lee wants to sign into law the biggest sale of federal land in modern history for peanuts on the dollar. Probably nothing.
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Eagerly waiting to hear from you, who claim to represent Utah's interests on why we should sell off our most precious assets to the highest bidder. I'm 7th-gen Utahn and Lee doesn't get to destroy what our ancestors preserved. @CelesteMaloyUT @BurgessOwens @GovCox @SenJohnCurtis
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I am holding my next tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 24th at 12:00pm MT. I look forward to discussing the One Big, Beautiful Bill and taking your questions. Dial in at (833) 305-1678!
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"Tim Walz is a Radical Communist who is coming after your guns," they nervously shout... How many 24-year army veteran, football coach, hunters, who are 'radical communists,' do you guys know? MAGA would use the same buzzwords on anyone because they don't have actual talking points. Meanwhile they support the convicted felon running with the guy, who thinks women without children should have less a say in our Republic.
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A Few things to know about Tim Walz, the possible future Vice President of the United States: - Born in Nebraska. - Married with 2 children. - Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard for 24 years. - High School Teacher and Football coach. - 6-Term US Representative. - 2-Term Governor of Minnesota (Re-elected in 2022) - Moderate Democrat Known for his ability to work across the aisle, Walz has a reputation for bipartisan collaboration. - Pro Business, Pro-balanced budget, Pro-farmer. He's the candidate that Trump feared the most because of his moderate policies and appeal to Independent voters in the Midwest.
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Let’s get 500 retweets on this new video highlighting who Tim Walz is

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Stay out of the slots.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Flash flood potential increases for your Friday & into your weekend. #utwx gets soggier with some decent storm/rain chances. #TheMighty5 & region have the possibility of a flash flood @archesNP @canyonlandsNP @ZionNP @brycecanyonNPS @capitolreefnps @abc4utah
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4 people have died this spring in Buckskin Gulch in 2 separate incidents. Please take precautions before going into the Southwest's slots. These men were all from out of state and I wonder if they understood the danger.
Another tragedy in Buckskin Gulch. Seems storm cell stalled over Coyote Wash, which rose about 5 ft by sunset, then Wire Pass flashed to ≈40 ft around 10 PM. It was probably deeper in Buckskin. The only safety is to not be there when it happens. #utahhiking #arizonahiking
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Imagine my shock when I walked into a burger place in Buenos Aires Argentina last night and saw Salsa Utah Fry on their “American” Burger. Our single culinary claim to fame is now internationally recognized 😊 #Utah
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WATCH: 🚁 Aerial view of a mudslide in Little Cottonwood Canyon this afternoon. You can see a fast-moving debris flow hit SR-210 and run across the roadway. 🎥 via @UtahDPS Aero Bureau @KUTV2News
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Last week … Today!
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This showcases how dangerous the last storm still is. This avalanche crossed the highway onto an open green ski run by the lodge. Hoping with the canyon closure, the slope was empty.
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Cousin @ Snowbird reports Search & Rescue on Chickadee
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Aerials from @KSL5TV show where the slide crossed SR 210 into the area of Chickadee. Ski patrol, avy dogs searching that area.
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When the powder forecasters cry uncle, you know it's time for spring. Last night was the most terrifying snow drive I've ever made in twenty years—on April 4.
Heads Up: BCC (SR190) will NOT open today. LCC (SR210) is closed with no ETO currently. The storm, and the season, have defeated us.
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Thread on Little Cottonwoood avalanches. Little Cottonwood is a very dangerous place if Mother Nature is left to her own devices. Below is a photo of a highly damaged Town of Alta taken by CR Savage on July 3, 1885 (from Utah State Historical Society) 1/9
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I just fell prey to a scam that I now know is making the rounds (apparently someone shared ~exact same experience on TikTok). Got a call from my sister’s legit phone #, heard muffled crying in the background and a guy threatening to kill her if I didn’t send him $$$ immediately.
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Trying to get to @Snowbird for the first time ever. Waiting for LCC to open. Any tips? Where do people go the bathroom? Is anyone cooking breakfast? Is this worth it? #skiutah #parkutah
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Watch out if you're traveling.
A MAJOR WINTER STORM will move into Utah late Sunday night with valley and mountain snow Monday morning through Tuesday morning. This could be in our top 3 snow storms of the season. It's April by the way... #utwx
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Watch this. If this skier hadn't randomly fallen where he had, no one may have spotted this buried snowboarder.
This video is worth watching! Wow! youtu.be/wQ8Kgb_XUkk
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