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Matthew Durrant


Salt Lake City, UT
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160 Adventures Explored
20 Adventures Published
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208.851.1587

Idaho and Utah hold a special place in my heart. I was born and raised here. In fact I still live here and the mountains, forests, and deserts of these two states keep me very busy exploring all year long. My favorite activity by far is climbing a mountain and earning the view at the top.
I also actively volunteer as a Leave No Trace Master Educator and work as the Outdoor Ethics Adviser for the Great Salt Lake Council, BSA. In these positions I am able to share my passion for environmental stewardship and conservation with the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Published Content

Published Content

Blog Posts

The ART of Sharing Leave No Trace with Others

The ART of Sharing Leave No Trace with Others

by Matthew Durrant

The ART of Sharing Leave No Trace with Others
by Matthew Durrant
Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace

Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace

by Matthew Durrant

Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace
by Matthew Durrant
We Need Leave No Trace Now More Than Ever

We Need Leave No Trace Now More Than Ever

by Matthew Durrant

We Need Leave No Trace Now More Than Ever
by Matthew Durrant

Adventures Published

Cache Peak + Mount Independence
Cache Peak + Mount Independence
Cache Peak + Mount Independence
Albion Mountains + Bear River Area, ID
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Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael
Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael
Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael
Canyonlands + Abajo Mountains, UT
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Borah Peak Climb - Lost River Range
Borah Peak Climb
Borah Peak Climb
Lehmi + Lost River Range, ID
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Antelope Island State Park - Great Salt Lake
Antelope Island State Park
Antelope Island State Park
Great Salt Lake + Desert, UT
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Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Colorado Plateau, UT
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Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
Colorado Plateau, AZ
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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Upper Snake River Valley, ID
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White Mountain
White Mountain
White Mountain
Salmon River + Mountains, ID
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White Pine Grand Slam - Bear River Range
White Pine Grand Slam
White Pine Grand Slam
Northern Wasatch + Bear River Area, UT
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Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
Canyonlands + Abajo Mountains, UT
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Scott Hill Snowshoe
Scott Hill Snowshoe
Scott Hill Snowshoe
Central Wasatch Mountains, UT
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South Twin + North Twin
South Twin + North Twin
South Twin + North Twin
Salmon River + Mountains, ID
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Updates, Tips + Comments

Updates, Tips + Comments

The view of Rialto Beach through a hole in a large driftwood tree.
Looking at the islands at mouth of the river near Rialto Beach
The evening at Rialto Beach
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Rialto Beach

09.21.17

Absolutely and astoundingly gorgeous!

Rialto Beach

The view of Rialto Beach through a hole in a large driftwood tree.- Rialto Beach
The view of Rialto Beach through a hole in a large driftwood tree.- Rialto Beach
Looking at the islands at mouth of the river near Rialto Beach- Rialto Beach
The evening at Rialto Beach- Rialto Beach

09.21.17

Absolutely and astoundingly gorgeous!

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Twilight at Toxaway Lake.
Toxaway Sunrise
Toxaway Alpenglow Panorama.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide

07.16.15

Toxaway lake is gorgeous, especially in the evening and morning!

Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide

Twilight at Toxaway Lake.- Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide
Twilight at Toxaway Lake.- Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide
Toxaway Sunrise- Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide
Toxaway Alpenglow Panorama.- Toxaway Lake, Sand Mountain Pass + Snowyside Divide

07.16.15

Toxaway lake is gorgeous, especially in the evening and morning!

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Sunset over Middle Cramer Lake
The Cramer Divide pinnacles from the trail above the lakes.
Sunset at Upper Cramer Lake
Morning at the waterfall between Upper and Middle Cramer Lakes. It doesn't look like there's a waterfall from this angle but there is.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored Contributor

Cramer Lakes + Divide

07.15.15

Just thought I'd share a few pics from one of the times I've been to Cramer Lakes. What an amazing place!

Cramer Lakes + Divide

Sunset over Middle Cramer Lake- Cramer Lakes + Divide
Sunset over Middle Cramer Lake- Cramer Lakes + Divide
The Cramer Divide pinnacles from the trail above the lakes.- Cramer Lakes + Divide
Sunset at Upper Cramer Lake- Cramer Lakes + Divide
Morning at the waterfall between Upper and Middle Cramer Lakes. It doesn't look like there's a waterfall from this angle but there is.- Cramer Lakes + Divide

07.15.15

Just thought I'd share a few pics from one of the times I've been to Cramer Lakes. What an amazing place!

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Sunset on El Capitan
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Alice + Twin Lakes Hike

07.17.15

Found another great photo of Alice Lake I thought I'd share.

Alice + Twin Lakes Hike

Sunset on El Capitan- Alice + Twin Lakes Hike
Sunset on El Capitan- Alice + Twin Lakes Hike

07.17.15

Found another great photo of Alice Lake I thought I'd share.

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The Spatter Cones
Spatter Cones and Big Cinder Butte
Trees in the Devil's Garden
Hell frozen over in the Devil's Garden
Snowy Lava
Lone Tree on North Crater
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored Contributor

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

01.02.16

Made it out to Craters again earlier this month and got some great shots of the snow.

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

The Spatter Cones- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
The Spatter Cones- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Spatter Cones and Big Cinder Butte- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Trees in the Devil's Garden- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Hell frozen over in the Devil's Garden- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Snowy Lava- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

01.02.16

Made it out to Craters again earlier this month and got some great shots of the snow.

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The color of Utah
Looking into Fairyland Canyon from the rim.
Along the Fairyland Trail
View from Fairyland Trail
Hoodoos close to the Fairly Land Trail.
The Fairyland Trail also wanders through areas like this.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored Contributor

Fairyland Loop

12.30.15

It's hard not to be impressed with this hike! It has the best of everything Bryce has to offer!

Fairyland Loop

The color of Utah- Fairyland Loop
The color of Utah- Fairyland Loop
Looking into Fairyland Canyon from the rim.- Fairyland Loop
Along the Fairyland Trail- Fairyland Loop
View from Fairyland Trail- Fairyland Loop
Hoodoos close to the Fairly Land Trail.- Fairyland Loop

12.30.15

It's hard not to be impressed with this hike! It has the best of everything Bryce has to offer!

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The outlet of Goat Lake with Standhope Peak behind.
Ice breaking up in Goat Lake with Standhope Peak behind.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide

12.30.15

This part of the Pioneer Mountains is my favorite place in Idaho. I was lucky enough to be able to see the ice breaking up at Goat Lake. I was also able to summit Standhope Peak. Will definitely be heading back for 11,887.

Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide

The outlet of Goat Lake with Standhope Peak behind.- Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide
The outlet of Goat Lake with Standhope Peak behind.- Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide
Ice breaking up in Goat Lake with Standhope Peak behind.- Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide

12.30.15

This part of the Pioneer Mountains is my favorite place in Idaho.

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Sawtooth Lake still frozen in late June.
Sawtooth Lake -Summer 2015.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

12.30.15

Sawtooth Lake has always been one of my favorite places. I've been there several times but the most memorable were the two times I was there in late June/early July when the lake was still frozen over.

Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

Sawtooth Lake still frozen in late June.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
Sawtooth Lake still frozen in late June.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
Sawtooth Lake -Summer 2015.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

12.30.15

Sawtooth Lake has always been one of my favorite places.

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Room with a view- a mountain goat napping on Bald Mountain with Hayden Peak in the background.
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Bald Mountain via Bald Mountain Pass

06.23.12

Bald Mountain is one of my favorites, especially because of all the mountain goats. Here's a pic of one I caught napping on the East face of Bald Mountain.

Bald Mountain via Bald Mountain Pass

Room with a view- a mountain goat napping on Bald Mountain with Hayden Peak in the background.- Bald Mountain via Bald Mountain Pass
Room with a view- a mountain goat napping on Bald Mountain with Hayden Peak in the background.- Bald Mountain via Bald Mountain Pass

06.23.12

Bald Mountain is one of my favorites, especially because of all the mountain goats.

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Looking west from Frary Peak
Bison
Bighorn Sheep on Frary Peak
Sunset from White Rock Bay Campground
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
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Antelope Island State Park

12.23.15

Love Antelope Island!

Antelope Island State Park

Looking west from Frary Peak- Antelope Island State Park
Looking west from Frary Peak- Antelope Island State Park
Bison- Antelope Island State Park
Bighorn Sheep on Frary Peak- Antelope Island State Park
Sunset from White Rock Bay Campground- Antelope Island State Park

12.23.15

Love Antelope Island!

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Morning at the City of Rocks
Window Arch
View through Window Arch
The area near Window Arch
City of Rocks valley
The Bread Loaves
A Pinyon Pine at the City of Rocks
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored Contributor

City of Rocks National Reserve

12.21.15

Thought you might like these photos. I can never get enough of the City of Rocks. It's such and amazing place!

City of Rocks National Reserve

Morning at the City of Rocks- City of Rocks National Reserve
Morning at the City of Rocks- City of Rocks National Reserve
Window Arch- City of Rocks National Reserve
View through Window Arch- City of Rocks National Reserve
The area near Window Arch- City of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks valley- City of Rocks National Reserve

12.21.15

Thought you might like these photos. I can never get enough of the City of Rocks. It's such and amazing place!

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Owachomo Bridge Panorama
Matthew Durrant | Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored Contributor

Owachomo Bridge

10.12.15

I love Natural Bridges and Owachomo especially!

Owachomo Bridge

Owachomo Bridge Panorama- Owachomo Bridge
Owachomo Bridge Panorama- Owachomo Bridge

10.12.15

I love Natural Bridges and Owachomo especially!

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Adventures Explored

Adventures Explored

Buckhorn Wash - San Rafael Swell
Buckhorn Wash
Buckhorn Wash
Canyonlands + Abajo Mountains, UT
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Borah Peak Climb - Lost River Range
Borah Peak Climb
Borah Peak Climb
Lehmi + Lost River Range, ID
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Boise River Float
Boise River Float
Boise River Float
Boise Metro Area, ID
Timpooneke Campground - Uinta National Forest
Timpooneke Campground
Timpooneke Campground
Southern Wasatch + Sevier Valley, UT
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Mount Olympus via Wasatch Boulevard Trailhead
Mount Olympus via Wasatch Boulevard Trailhead
Mount Olympus via Wasatch Boulevard Trailhead
Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT
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Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Uinta Basin + Book Cliffs, UT
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Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide - Pioneer Mountains
Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide
Broad Canyon: Betty, Goat + Baptie Lakes and the Surprise Valley Divide
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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Heceta Head Lighthouse - Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Central Oregon Coast, OR
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Middle Fork of the Boise River, Powerplant Trailhead to Mattingly Junction - Sawtooth Wilderenss
Middle Fork of the Boise River, Powerplant Trailhead to Mattingly Junction
Middle Fork of the Boise River, Powerplant Trailhead to Mattingly Junction
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Northern Oregon Coast, OR
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Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace
Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace
Minimize Your Impact with Leave No Trace
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The Needles - Canyonlands National Park
The Needles
The Needles
Canyonlands + Abajo Mountains, UT
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