American Fork Canyon Archive

5January 11, 2010
First Descent on “Exploration Peak” in American Fork Canyon, Utah

For lack of a better term, I’ve dubbed the 8200 ft. peak directly to the East of Tibble Fork Reservoir,...

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1December 25, 2009
Christmas Eve Dawn Patrol in American Fork Canyon

It was Christmas Eve… 6:00 am… The text comes in, “Sorry man. Woke up with a sore throat. Santa can’t...

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1July 24, 2009
My Trail Running Escape from the Metal Mulisha

I love living at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. In fact, that’s the main reason why we purchased our...

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1June 9, 2009
American Fork Canyon Trail Work Day: June 27

With all my griping about motorcycles tearing up the trails in my beloved American Fork Canyon, it’s time to step...

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61June 8, 2009
Are Motorcycles Destroying American Fork Canyon’s Trails?

I’m downright bummed while writing this post. I feel like I’ve lost an old friend as I consider the quick...

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2January 29, 2009
Dawn Patrol: Sunrise Turns in American Fork Canyon

Waking up at the crack of 4:45 am isn’t tops on anyone’s list, but for those wishing to get some...

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1January 19, 2009
Spring Skiing in January: Cornfest in American Fork Canyon

The Wasatch Front Range experiences the inevitable inversion at least once during every winter. For some reason, it seems to...

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0January 5, 2009
A Walk in the Backcountry: American Fork Canyon

Getting out in the backcountry this year has been a slow process. With over a month of sketchy snow conditions...

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1September 14, 2008
Dawn Patrol Mountain Biking in American Fork Canyon

I’ve ridden in American Fork Canyon through October, but that’s pretty rare since the snow comes early and overnight temperatures...

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14June 21, 2008
American Fork Canyon: Mountain Bike Trails are OPEN

After a long ski season (I’m not really complaining), the upper-elevation trails are taking their own sweet time to thaw. ...

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