The Hadenfeldts have retired – and no, sorry, Vaughn can’t do “just one more” hike. We are grateful for the support and friendship of our clients over the years.
We may be out of the picture but we’re not out of the loop; we offer the following information for you concerning your next visit to Bluff:
The lodging in Bluff is first rate. From the historic to the brand new our business friends in Bluff offer a full range of ways to stay in town from B&Bs to full-service resorts. RVs and tent campers are accommodated in RV parks downtown and BLM Sand Island Campground at the end of town.
Bluff restaurants provide myriad choices – from pizzas to Navajo tacos to steaks on the grill. Check seasonally what is offered and bon appetite.
There are guides in Bluff to take you into the backcountry and down the San Juan. The contact information:
ANCIENT WAYVES: 505-239-8505 (Native American owned)
WILD EXPEDITIONS: Rivers and hiking 435-672-2244
Please go to www.bluffutah.org to find connections to all of the above and more.
Enjoy your stay and thanks again for checking in on Far Out.
Read more about Vaughn’s background on the guide bio page.
Far Out Expeditions is widely respected as the premier source for backcountry expertise in Southeastern Utah. In fact, Far Out was named as one of the “BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANIES ON EARTH” in 2009, by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
Reputation of Expertise (click to open)
Magazines:
- Popular Mechanics
- National Geographic
- National Geographic Adventure
- Trek (France)
- Smithsonian
- Men’s Journal
- Sports Afield
- Backpacker
- Conde Nast Traveler
- Royal Society Geographical
Books:
- In Search of the Old Ones (David Roberts)
- Cowboys and Cave Dwellers (Williamson & Blackburn)
- Four Against the Arctic (David Roberts)
- Sandstone Spine: Seeking the Anasazi on the First Traverse of the Comb Ridge (David Roberts)
- Finding Everett Ruess (David Roberts)
- Cliff Dwellers Speak (Beth & Bill Sagstetter)
- 1,000 Places to See Before You Die
TV/Movies:
- Digging for the Truth (History Channel)
- Secret Worlds with Michael Arbuthnot (Travel Channel)
- Fox/Searchlight trailer for “127 Hours”
- KSL OUTDOORS with Adam Eakle (Watch video now)
Affiliation and employment with archaeology projects and businesses:
- BLM/Earthwatch Rock Art Documentation Project
- Presenter 2005 Society of American Archaeologists Conference
- University of Colorado Archaeological Field School
- Wetherill Grand Gulch Project
- Presenter 2004 Pecos Conference
- Field assistant: Abajo Archaeology
