Near the Arizona-Utah border is a remarkable sandstone formation known as the Wave. Located in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, access is extremely limited; you can win one of only 20 daily permits either through an online lottery or just showing up early in the morning. “Then it’s a 12-mile return hike without a trail or a map. Fifty percent of those attempting usually get lost without getting to the Wave,” says Rus. Get your permit, find your way, and prepare for an Epic. Photo. Op.