suu outdoors Archives

BOLT Concludes With Three-day Backpacking Trip in Death Valley

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

Up-and-coming trip leaders for SUU Outdoors learned technical and educational skills during SUU Outdoors’ final BOLT training session: a backpacking trip in Death Valley National Park.

Outdoors

Largest Class of Trip Leaders to Date Selected by SUU Outdoors

November 10, 2019November 12, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

A group of 12 SUU students will become trip leaders for SUU Outdoors after undergoing outdoor and leadership training through the BOLT program.

Outdoors

Gear Up, Get Outside!

November 5, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

SUU is the “Outdoorsiest School in the Nation,” but where does one go to obtain the right gear for outdoor adventures? These local outfitters have you covered.

Outdoors

National Park Service Withdraws Previous Guidance on Street-Legal OHVs in Utah

October 28, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

The Sept. 24, 2019 memo issued to Utah’s national park superintendents to comply with Utah OHV law regarding usage on public roads was rescinded on Oct. 25.

Outdoors

Fall Colors on Full Display at Calf Creek

October 27, 2019October 28, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

Calf Creek Falls near Escalante, UT provides visitors with full exposure to spectacular fall colors on a moderate, 6 mile round-trip hike.

Outdoors

Spooky Season, Spooky Slots

October 23, 2019 - by Reyce Knutson

The spooky season can be enjoyed in the outdoors, as weather conditions make hiking Spooky and Peek-A-Boo slot canyons near Escalante a perfect autumn activity.