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Utah ski resort improvements for 2010-11 season

September 2, 2010
Photo courtesy Park City Mountain Resort. www.parkcityresort.com

Worker’s hands have not been idle at Utah ski resorts during the off season as on-mountain improvements are nearing completion in time for winter. Every year, visitors expect something new at their favorite mountain, and in general, every resort delivers. Below is a list of what’s shiny and new in Utah’s mountains according to Ski Utah. Alta: Greenery is what’s new at Alta, as they planted 1,500 trees, 500 shrubs and spread 500 pounds of indigenous mountain flower and grass seeds. Alta’s wind-blown, open spaces may see a little forest green this winter, although we won’t benefit from the grass and wildflowers until...
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2010 Reel Rock Film Tour screens in Utah

September 2, 2010
Image courtesy Reel Rock Film Tour 2010.

Set aside some time on your calendar to watch the latest rock climbing movies at the 2010 Reel Rock Film Tour. The show comes to Salt Lake City on September 29th and Ogden on October 1st. The Reel Rock Film Tour is celebrating its 5th anniversary this time...
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Photos from the 2010 Mount Ogden 100k

September 1, 2010
Boom! The blast of a gun marked the start of the Mount Ogden 100k.

Mud. The 2010 version of the Mount Ogden 100k/50k at Snowbasin will be remembered for the mud and the havoc it caused on the trail. Heavy rain pounded the course the night before, leaving the singletrack a mucky swamp (it also caused a sleepless...
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Hike Mount Agassiz

August 30, 2010
Mount Agassiz view from the summit.

Summer is almost over, and we all want to send it out on a high note. One last big banger to put an exclamation point on the season. Maybe you’ve already done Kings Peak, or maybe you just want something with less crowds. Either...
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Backpacking, beer and peeing in the woods

August 29, 2010
The author on her first backpacking trip ever.

There’s nothing like pulling your pants down to take a quick pee in the woods. It’s liberating, yet at the same time I’m constantly checking to make sure no woodland creature comes and takes a nip at my bum. Or my husband isn’t around...
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Park City Point 2 Point – go for the party

August 28, 2010
Park City Point 2 Point

The Park City Point 2 Point mountain bike race almost sold out within five hours of open registration way back in February. With such a small field of competitors, chances are you are not one of them. If that’s the case, you can still...
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Petzl ATTACHE 3D carabiner review

August 27, 2010
The Petzl ATTACHE 3D in action

The Petzl ATTACHE 3D locking carabiner is one of those pieces of climbing gear that deserves an exclamation point every time you write it. It looks something like this: Petzl ATTACHE 3D! This is because when one initially looks at it, then handles it,...
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Hike the Honeycomb Cliffs

August 26, 2010
Jeff Rawson makes his way to the top.

The Honeycombs Cliffs are a popular spot for backcountry skiers to find fresh lines when the resorts are tracked out. The cliffs tower over the boundary line between Solitude and Brighton ski resorts, and make a great summer destination as well. The high altitude...
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Park City Mountain Resort unveils lowest season pass price in Utah

August 25, 2010
A skier at Park City. Image courtesy Park City Mountain Resort.

Park City Mountain Resort has fired the first shot in what may become Utah’s long-awaited season pass price war. The resort unveiled a new adult season pass price of only $699, by far the lowest price among the major ski resorts in the Cottonwood...
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Go West Young Burners: Surviving Burning Man

August 24, 2010
Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Site of the annual Burning Man. Photo: courtesy www.solarnavigator.net

In about one week, thousands of people will drive across I-80 through Utah and Nevada to reach the Black Rock Desert in Washoe and Pershing Counties . You know it’s almost time for Burning Man when you see campy looking, overstuffed RVs struggling down...
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White Rim Trail washout closes Mineral Bottom switchbacks

August 23, 2010
A huge washout destroyed the switchbacks at Mineral Bottom, closing the White Rim Trail for several weeks.

Mountain bikers and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts with permits to ride the White Rim Trail will have to change their plans after a huge storm caused severe damage to the switchbacks at Mineral Bottom. The storm hit Canyonlands National Park on Friday, August 20, dropping enough...
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The Wildest Dream pack o’ goodies giveaway

August 23, 2010
The North Face backpack filled with outdoor goodies to be given away to one lucky winner who submits a short paragraph detailing their "Wildest Dream."

Enter to win a North Face backpack filled with goodies! “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest” is playing on the IMAX screen at the Clark Planetarium, and we here at UtahOutside.com want you to have the chance to go see it for free. In...
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Petzl headlamp reviews: Tikka Plus 2 & e+LITE

August 21, 2010
Petzl Tikka Plus 2

Headlamps are one of those pieces of gear that often gets overlooked among more sexy products like tents or breathable, waterproof jackets. But being able to see at night is not only convenient, but sometimes vital for survival. Therefore, choosing the right headlamp for...
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