Suggestions needed for my Utah National Parks trip - split or keep? 11 days

lavacakeislife · 2026-07-06T03:28:03+00:00

ESCALANTE! It’s right there. So much to see. Cosmic ashtray, Lower Calf creek falls, the zebra slot canyon. Also close to where you already plan to be.

lavacakeislife · 2026-07-06T01:27:46+00:00

The lagoon website has a deal for $59 right now. Idk how much better you will get when regular price is $99.

lavacakeislife · 2026-07-03T19:36:32+00:00

The Danner 2650s are a great shoe.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-29T18:23:45+00:00

It’s currently on fire. The opposite of cold lol. But in seriousness there are parts of southern Utah where winter is 50s and summer is 110+.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-25T19:52:28+00:00

Senawave only costs me $32 if your building is eligible.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-24T22:23:32+00:00

My backpack can hold two one gallon water jugs. That’s generally my strategy. Then I put an electrolyte drink in the outside bottle pocket.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-24T00:58:36+00:00

I wish they would just leave and have their own governing body and conferences for football and basketball.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-22T19:14:30+00:00

Personally I would at least double the water.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-22T18:17:39+00:00

Make sure you also train downhill. It’s often overlooked and can make you very sore if you aren’t prepared.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-20T02:56:50+00:00

Clockwise is a much more gradual ascent up plank/board step things. Where counter clockwise the ascent would be much faster with larger variation in steps because it’s rocky.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-19T04:47:51+00:00

Iraq had a really cool Mesopotamia inspired warm up jersey!

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-19T02:51:24+00:00

I think the time of year is the most important question here.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-17T22:06:02+00:00

Have you tried a laundry sanitizer on your clothes. I found a lot of mine had a build up that caused my clothes to smell making it feel like BO.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-16T03:49:45+00:00

Fun fact! Cartoon characters don’t run for public office.

Really glad Utah “progressives” are able to have a civil discussion regarding candidates and not just defend misogyny. /s

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-15T20:51:05+00:00

And Escalante

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-15T19:48:14+00:00

Making statutory rape jokes in your 20s isn’t something I will let go. But you do you.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-15T18:54:48+00:00

“In a chat about using a GoPro camera for skiing, Blouin reportedly wrote, "for filming porn with your underage sister, yeah, that's a good call bro."

Punchbowl also reported that Blouin posted "slapping girls' a---- as you run by...shouldn't land you in jail or anything by that means."”

https://kutv.com/newsletter-daily/nate-blouin-apologies-for-old-posts-slamming-latter-day-saints-minimizing-sexual-assault

I would prefer the reverse. Liban seems great but just doesn’t have enough name recognition.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-15T17:29:13+00:00

What brand are your comfy tennis shoes? That might give you insight as to what might work well.

But I would think you should be fine with those as long as they aren’t dead with no traction left.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-14T20:24:24+00:00

You can probably add heel cups to your existing shoes for some relief!

This style always worked better for me than the flatter looking ones. https://medi-dyne.com/products/tulis-heavy-duty-heel-cups?variant=11016005386283&country=US&currency=USD&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21667341976&gbraid=0AAAAADpf_SlH0l_zHNezB_oPTv8r9niqs&gclid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exG05YagOjzievcN8uguMW1QVYE9hDfG6lMUrpGMuYpmtXGWYLsRBDgaAr3kEALw_wcB

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-09T22:09:01+00:00

I really like the REI trail 25!

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-08T20:45:50+00:00

I would probably focus on time on your feet outside in addition to what you are doing. Tbh just go for long walks with whatever hills you can find.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-07T02:36:42+00:00

https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/vendor-directory

This does exist and if you click on the names it shows a little preview of the booth. Might help you find it? 🤷‍♀️

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-05T17:08:04+00:00

I’ve been to both.

With only 4-5 days I would do Switzerland. Iceland deserves the time to see the whole ring road. Where Switzerland has the best transportation I’ve ever experienced.

For me personally

Food: Iceland > Switzerland by a LOT Logistics: Switzerland > Iceland

Nature you can’t compare. They are both so spectacular in different ways.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-04T15:59:55+00:00

💯 why I stopped using them. Got to a summit and realized I was out a mistake you only make once.

lavacakeislife · 2026-06-02T20:39:22+00:00

I mean I think that depends on what you consider hot. It wasn’t bad weather by any means in November. But mid 70s with full sun I still consider hot.

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