Buying new skis is a big decision. Like any expensive item, you want to know if a ski is right for you before pulling the trigger. However, the only way to know for sure is to try a new pair of skis out for yourself. But in order to demo skis, shops usually charge $40…
Author: Jared Hargrave
Stroll art galleries to benefit the Access Fund
Art and outdoor recreation is an unusual combination, but an upcoming event aims to bring the two together and raise money for the Access Fund. The 4th annual Hammers Inc. Art Festival and gallery stroll will bring Utah artists and local rock climbers together to raise awareness and money for conservation. This year the funds…
100 inches of snow falls at Utah resorts before Thanksgiving
Skiers and snowboarders at Utah resorts are enjoying early season snow conditions that haven’t been seen in years. The start of the 2010/2011 ski season will go down in history as over 100 inches of natural snowfall has covered the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon resorts before December, and there’s even more on the way….
Icebreaker Real Fleece Aspiring Zip review
For decades, we of the outdoor persuasion have been wearing fleece jackets for everything. From skiing to going to the movies, the fleece has been ubiquitous to mountain towns and big cities alike. But in the case of our multi-colored, furry jackets, the word “fleece” was only accurate to the look, and not to the…
Vote favorite Ski Utah Snowflake Commercial and win gear
Three new television commercials were unveiled by the Utah Office of Tourism at the State Capitol this week, featuring the Ski Utah snowflakes as part of a media campaign to promote Utah’s awesome skiing to the masses around the country. We all know that Utah has the “greatest snow on earth,” (trademark, copyright, blah blah…
Deadline approaches for The Canyons Ultimate Mountain Gig
Imagine a job that lasts only four months, pays $40,000 a year, allows you to live in a posh hotel, and all you have to do is ski and/or snowboard every day and blog about it. In case you haven’t heard, this job opening actually exists at The Canyons and it’s appropriately called, “The Ultimate…
Cherny Bock from Bohemian Brewery in outdoor friendly cans
The Bohemian Brewery in Midvale has released yet another of their old-world style lagers in a can. The Cherny Bock Schwarzbier is the third offering from the magic makers at Bohemian to come in a can, and its release comes just in time to stock coolers for ski season. Of course, the fact that cans…
Fall is the perfect time to mountain bike Moab
It’s officially off season in Moab as the year transitions from fall to winter. This time of year, there’s always a table available at restaurants, motels have plenty of rooms, and finding that sweet camping spot is so easy it’s scary. The place is almost a ghost town as tourists head to warmer climates and…
Sign up for 2nd annual Freeride Avalanche Summit
It’s time to start thinking about avalanches again. You can read Bruce Tremper’s book, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, practice with your beacon wherever you can find snow, and take a level 1 avalanche course. Even if you do all of these things every year, it never hurts to take a refresher course, and Snowbird, alomng with…
Brighton first Utah ski resort open for 2010/2011 season
A ton of autumn snow and cold temperatures started off ski season right in Utah, allowing ski resorts to open their doors earlier than anticipated. Brighton was the first resort to fire up the lifts this year when they officially opened today at 9am. Skiers and snowboarders at Brighton can enjoy day-one by doing laps…