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Butler Wash & Comb Ridge – Revised Text & Map

Going hiking in southeast Utah? Butler Wash and Comb Ridge are on your agenda? Please download this pdf:

Comb Ridge 2010 (Click to download)

It contains our recently revised text and map for Trips 86 – 90 in our book Hiking From Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country.

Why the revisions? Since the book’s publication, we re-hiked all the Comb Ridge canyons. We found much had changed in Butler Wash—primarily due to flooding, but also because greatly increased visitation has established obvious, primary trails where numerous, sketchy routes previously snaked across the desert. And we did find we’d made a couple errors.

So we’ve updated our Butler Wash / Comb Ridge content, and we want you to have it for your trip.

Posted on June 24th, 2010. 2 comments... »
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YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Hiking and camping in the wilderness can be dangerous. Experience and preparation reduce risk but will never eliminate it.

Information published in a book or on a website—regardless how authoritative—is not a substitute for common sense or sound judgment. Your safety is your responsibility. The unique details of your specific situation and the decisions you make at that time will determine the outcome.

When hiking, threats to your wellbeing are unpredictable; you must always be aware. In the backcountry, risk is subjective; you must gauge it for yourself. Away from civilization, small mistakes can have severe consequences; you must vigilantly prevent injury and avoid becoming disoriented.

Never hike alone. Before setting out, check the weather forecast and current trail conditions; adjust your plans accordingly. Always carry a map and compass, a first-aid kit, extra clothing, a personal locator beacon, plus enough food and water to survive an emergency.

If you doubt your ability to negotiate rough terrain, respond to wild animals, or handle sudden, extreme weather changes, hike only in a group led by a competent, licensed guide.

The authors and the publisher disclaim liability for any loss or injury incurred by anyone using information published on this website or in the books presented on this website.