Baker Hot Springs

Located near the town of Delta, Utah are some amazing hot springs that have been well taken care of and developed. Seth Jaramillo and I made a pretty long voyage down to the springs this afternoon. While the springs are located a good distance from what most would consider civilization, not many would credit Delta, Utah with such refinement, they are definitely worth checking out. 

  

Baker Hot Springs 180 Degrees F

Canal That Connects The Springs To The Pools

Seth Relaxing After A Long Drive

Austin George and Seth Jaramillo

Baker Hot Springs With A Beautiful View

Austin George In Short Shorts

Nephi, Utah

Sunday Nate Brun and Tyson Marshal took me down to Nephi, Utah to show me an amazing climbing area. Nate has spent an amazing amount of time in the area putting up new routes and exploring. Unfortunately we didn't have much time to climb due to some pretty heavy storm clouds blowing in. I hurt a few of my fingers pretty bad trying to out run the clouds and get some climbing in, failing to warm up properly. Hopefully I will not be out for to much time. 

The Boulders of Nephi, Utah

The Red Warrior

Nate Brun guiding Tyson and I around Nephi

Tyson Marshal putting down the First Ascent of Hot Pocket Sit-Start 

Exploration of Rock Canyon, Utah

Jon Brun, who once lived an entire year in Rock Canyon, guided Jordan Ashlee and I around the canyon on a beautiful snowy day. Some of the best seen landmarks were amazing Bouldering Lines and Hippie Hangout Spots. 

Jon pulls a crossover move in the Kitchen 

Jordan inside the Hippie Hut

Jon and Jordan on a platform over looking the canyon

Jordan and Jon in the mouth of a cave near the Zoo

Warm Up in the Eliminator Cave

Jon and I on our way down the trail

Jon pulls down snow on Jordan

Little Rock Canyon

The crew consisted of Jordan Ashlee and Jon Brun, Guides and unfortunately both not pictured, Seth and Myself. Little Rock Canyon is a really beautiful small canyon located just to the north of Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah. The area has five or so climbs in the V4/5 range and a few solid problems in the V6/8 range. We had a great day soaking in the rays from the sun and climbing on some much needed real rock, after a winter of plastic.  

Austin George: Unnamed Crack V6/7

Seth Jaramillo

The View Looking Up Into Little Rock Canyon

The evening included another magnificent meal prepared by Chef Jaramillo, Chicken Mac and Cheese, and a trip out to Saratoga Hot Springs to show Travis Cook the new found treasure. 

Saratoga Hot Springs

The Saratoga Hot Springs located on the northwest side of Utah Lake.

Seth Jaramillo checking directions while lost in the wild reeds near Utah Lake

Saratoga Hot Spring

Seth enjoying the view of the Wasatch Mountain Range

Seth Jaramillo making his famous "Jaramillo Stew"

Thursday Tacos on Squaw Peak

Taco Thursday was an event that took place on the 3rd of March, 2011. Master mind/planner behind the adventure was California's own Fernando Martinez (Tyler). I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking on this one, aided of course by a few captions. 

Kenny Seymour and Mr. Martinez join us on the trail on the way to the summit. 

On our way to the top the clouds opened up above Utah Lake and gave us an amazing view of the valley, renewing our spirits for the final push. 

Austin George from the top of Squaw Peak

The beautiful view of Utah County from Squaw Peak

Kenny "The Master Chef" Seymour preps his equipment for the creation of a master piece

Tyler Martinez dons a thick jacket to ward off the coming cool night

Travis "Jesus Lizard" Cook tries to stay warm while sitting in the snow

Tyson "Mewtwo" Marshal enjoys the lights of Utah County and ponders on his existence

Kenny warms his hands over a burner while Travis and Tyson  await the upcoming feast with anticipation

Kenny warms some shells and cheese for the first round of Pork Tacos

Travis for a brief minute finds himself warm as he eats a taco in the dark

The Kitchen on top of Squaw Peak

Adventure in Meadow

An adventurous group braved wind, water, snow and crazy roads while on a journey of exploration into the heart of Central Utah. Meadow, UT is a small town outside of Filmore, known for it's famous hot springs and landmark lava tubes/caves. After more than two weeks of preparation and waiting, the crew awoke Friday morning to a blizzard outside their houses. With dampened spirits among many of the crew, a few thought to call it a weekend, but one P-rizzle rallied the troops and the adventure was once again at full swing. 

Friday evening was spent traveling south to the town of Meadow, searching for the mythic lava tubes, and exploring the tubes for a place to set up camp. The crew found an amazing cave that would protect them from the elements and a flat gulch in which to pitch their tents for the night, away from the strong winds.

Lava Tube Entrance 

Gulch: Site of Tents

View from the mouth of the Tube.

The Crew swapping tells around the fire. 

Ernie/Eddie

Saturday we woke up to heavy snow falls and after breaking camp quickly headed back into the tubes for shelter from the storm.





Meadow Hot Springs were a warm 100 degrees, located just 300 yards from the road.