Salomon X Ultra 3 Low GTX Hiking Shoes Salomon makes some top-notch footwear, and the GTX Hiking shoes are no exception. The outsole pattern on these light trekkers uses two types of rubber to help grip terrain more aggressively, and they have increased flex to keep your feet happy for more miles. And you can…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Explore Yant Flat and the Candy Cliffs in Southwestern Utah
If you find yourself in the Zion NP/Saint George area of Utah and need an outstanding half day adventure, I highly recommend checking out the Yant Flat area. Nestled in the foothills of the Pine Valley Mountains, Yant Flat trail leads to a scenic overlook of Utah’s Candy Cliffs. The Candy Cliffs are a mix…
Kahtoola EXOspikes Review
I’m going to tell you something crazy right now: I have never used crampons or spikes for winter/spring trail hiking. Yes, I have taken some falls. No, I never learned my lesson. Until this year, that is! As I am now trending towards the “old and frail” stage of my hiking career I figured it…
Tifosi Optics Sledge Sunglasses review
Spring and summer in Utah mean mountain biking for many of us. And if I’m going biking you’re damn right I want to do it in style. I needed what my wife has deemed “robotron” glasses. The kind of glasses that make you look like you’re here from the future, Terminator style. You know what…
Burton Genesis Snowboard Binding Review
Burton bindings are often at the top of the pile when it comes to performance and durability. I’ve had several iterations of the Cartel series and they’ve never done me wrong. This season it was time to upgrade and I decided to give the more high-end Burton Genesis bindings a go. After putting a good…
Academy Propacamba Snowboard Review
Born on the slopes of Tahoe in 2002, Academy Snowboards have been making a nice name for themselves lately. I have seen more of their decks in the past few years than ever before, and I finally got the chance to ride one for myself. Academy claims that the Propacamba is a “priced right ollie…
The Utah Traction Law Explained
You may have heard it at the park and ride or seen it on the Canyon Alert messages: the Utah Traction Law is on everyone’s mind this ski season. What does that mean for you? Well, depending on what kind of vehicle you have, it could mean the difference between riding powder or scrambling for…
Bushka’s Kitchen Freeze Dried Meal review
Eating good in the backcountry can present a bit of a challenge. Prepping meals at home gaurantees that they will be delicious, but dehydrating and prepping can take a lot of time. Plus, those meals are always a bit more difficult to prepare in camp. Freeze dried meals are my go-to choice for camping dinners,…
Mission Workshop Magnus Kangaroo hoodie review
When it comes to clothing it’s tough to beat a hoodie for anytime wearability. Well, except maybe out on the trail. The problem with hooded sweatshirts as performance gear is the fact that many are made out of cotton; a no-no fabric when it comes to regulating your body temp and keeping moisture at bay….
Floyd’s of Leadville CBD Hydration Fuel review
CBD- it’s so hot right now! Everywhere you turn, some company is touting the magical healing powers of CBD. Oils, vapes, pills, and jellies are just some of the forms that you can get some of this potion into your body. And once it’s in there, it promises to heal your muscles, ease your pain,…