Because Flat Shoes are for Quitters

An East Coast transplant to this mountainous desert, I am not what you would call a hiker. Until now, my idea of a hike was from the West Village to the upper Upper West Side, in heels of course. Flat and concrete has been my ideal trek.

However, having grown up in the wooded suburbs, I remember long walks through natural landscapes with fondness. Therefore, I invite you on this journey with me, to conquer the desert scape, to see amazing horizon views, and to do so with the inexperienced hiker in mind.

The goal ... to hike all known trails in UT, starting with Salt Lake Valley.

Insane, I know. But so is hiking in heels.

The Rating System:

1 Heel -- Hiking shoes requried
2 Heels -- Tennis Shoes or flats
3 Heels -- 1 inch heel or wedges
4 Heels -- 2 inch heel or wedges
5 Heels -- 3 inch or higher

Just to be clear ... the general terrain is not necessarily suitable for heels. This dry dessert scape lacks the friction for their sleek bottoms, so I don't imagine having a lot of 4-5 heel hikes, but where such exist, you can bet I will be wearing mine.