Soaking Up Winter Magic at Fifth Water Hot Springs
There is something special about earning your soak. Our February Local GOAT adventure took us to Fifth Water Hot Springs, one of Utah’s most iconic winter hikes, and it delivered on every level. With a group of incredible women ready for adventure, we set out from the winter trailhead under crisp blue skies, bundled up […]
Beads, Bridges, and Bingo: Our Mardi Gras Hiking Happy Hour
This month’s Hiking Happy Hour brought a little extra color, laughter, and celebration to the trail as we made our way to the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge for a GOAT style Mardi Gras. From the very start, it felt different. Beads were layered jackets, laughter echoed through the canyon, and there was a shared sense […]
Sunset Miles and Shared Tables at Lower Bell Canyon
There is something special about a trail that invites you to slow down and stay awhile, and our Hiking Happy Hour at Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir did exactly that. We met at the trailhead in that golden window between work and evening, when everyone is still carrying the weight of their day but ready to […]
Local GOAT at Stewart Falls: An MLK Jr. Day Morning on the Trail
Monday morning, January 19th, we gathered to celebrate MLK Jr Day the best way we know how: together, outside, and moving with intention. Our Local GOAT hike to Stewart Falls felt like a fitting way to spend the holiday, trading routines for fresh air and shared experience. The trail to Stewart Falls welcomed us with […]
Local GOAT at Bell Canyon Waterfall: Miles, Mist, and a Trailgate Finish
Sunday morning, January 18th, we met early for another Local GOAT outing, this time heading up Bell Canyon toward the waterfall. The forecast hinted at winter chill, but the mood was high as we gathered at the trailhead, packs loaded and coffee still warm in hand. Bell Canyon has a way of feeling both close […]
Local GOAT at Battle Creek Falls: A Winter Morning Well Spent
Saturday morning, January 17th, we kicked off another Local GOAT adventure with a crisp winter hike to Battle Creek Falls. The air was cold, the trail was quiet, and the energy of the group was exactly what these mornings are all about: easygoing, welcoming, and grounded in community. We gathered early as the sun began […]
Hiking Happy Hour Recap: The Living Room + The Pie Underground
Last night’s Hiking Happy Hour on Tuesday, January 13th took us up The Living Room trail, proving once again that showing up matters, even when conditions are not ideal. It was cold, and the inversion was very much present. The air was heavy and the city felt wrapped in winter smog. Still, a solid group […]
First Local GOAT Hike of the Year: Waterfall Canyon
Our first local GOAT hike of the year kicked off on Saturday, January 10th with blue skies, sunshine, and an incredible group on the trail at Waterfall Canyon in Ogden. After a stretch of cold, windy days, the weather showed up in the best way. The sun made the climb feel lighter, the trail was […]
2026 Hiking Happy Hour Kickoff: Ensign Peak + HandleBar
We kicked off our first Hiking Happy Hour of the year on Thursday, January 8th with a classic Salt Lake City favorite: Ensign Peak. Winter showed up in full force. It was cold, the wind made itself known, and headlamps and crampons came out early. But that did not stop a solid group from showing […]
December Local GOAT: Sunshine, Santa Hats, and Pipeline Trail Miles
December’s Local GOAT hike was the kind of day that reminds us why we get outside year round. Blue skies, winter sunshine, and a whole lot of festive spirit made this one for the books. We logged eight miles along the Pipeline Trail in Millcreek Canyon, moving through crisp air with the sun shining overhead. […]
