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A Seasoned Thru-Hiker Got Trapped in Quicksand in Arches National Park. It Took Hours to Free Him.
Austin Dirks was on a 20-mile section hike of the Hayduke Trail when he stepped in what looked like normal desert sand. A few minutes later, he says, he was stuck up to his knees and struggling to get out.
Festival Headliners Announced for Third Annual ‘Outside Days’ Presented by Capital One and REI Co-op
Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026