Hiking the Black Hole in Southern Utah by Lake Powell

A trip down the Black Hole in White Canyon, a famous slot canyon in Southern Utah by Lake Powell. We took a group of friends on a day hike through the canyon known for its famous views and deep slot canyons. But beware, this can be a VERY DANGEROUS HIKE! CHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AS YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET CAUGHT IN A FLASH FLOOD. With that said, this was one of the best hike I have recently done. The day was around 104 degrees, but the water was still around the 50's. This footage was also used in a Discovery Channel special feature.

Happy New Year

Well, we all made it! Well I am assuming you did as well if you are reading this post. 2006 was quite the year. As I reflect back on the successes and failure of this year, I look ofrward to 2007 with a fresh start.

I did not get out hunting as much as I would have liked this year, but the time I did get to go out, I learned some valuable lesson for the upcoming seasons. My passion is mule deer hunting. Being raised out here in Utah gave me a lvoe for these beautiful animals from a very young age. I have made a life long quest to persue and protect these incredible creatures. I have been luck enough to harvest two true trophies which are proudly hanging in my front room, with a muzzle loader and look forward to many more opportunities to get out and hunt them.

In 2000, I picked up my first bow and put the old 54 caliber Great Plains Rifle in the cabinet and it has pretty much stayed there ever since. Bow hunting has now become my prefered weapon of choice, and although the learning curve is great, I have found new enjoyment in getting out and truly enjoying the hunt again. It has opened up a year long challenge now to tune, refine, perfect and improve my equipment and skill level. It has been a blast!

If you are interested, here is my equipment list:

• Bow - Whisper Creek Innovator Pro, left handed with a 32 1/2" draw, set at 65 lbs
• Sights - Trueglo 5 pin set up
• Quiver - Truglo Detachable
• Arrows - Carbon Express, Teminator Hunters
• Broadheads - Steelforce 125 Gr
• Arrow Rest - Whisper Bisket QS
• Release - Scott Archery

These are in testing now and under review. I hunted this set up last fall and only got one shot off at a buck.. and missed at about 35 yards. Tougyh shot. The buck entered my tree stand area on a trott and never slowed down. I got one breif opportunity, took the chance... and missed, arrowing slightly over his shoulders and burying the arrow in the snow behind him.

I am also reading many great books on the topic of tuning the equipment and honing in my skills and will be sharing more information on them this year.

Thanks for tuning in and bookmark this page now for more great adventures in the back country with the Trail Master!

Wakeboarding Stunts and Tricks at Lake Powell Utah

Wake boarding at Lake Powell with the Pro's. These guys know what they are doing so do not attempt this without training. The narrow canyons of Lake Powell offers some great opportunities for wakeboarders to get AIR! This awesome footage shows just how incredible this sport has become.