Winter is here in Utah, and hopefully for good. Alta is getting slammed with snow and people are already hiking and skinning up for those first season turns. Looking at the Wasatch from the Salt Lake Valley reveals snow, snow, and more snow that has been falling for days straight, and the cold air has…
Author: Jared Hargrave
The Front Ogden grand opening and Dead Point Climbing Comp
The Front climbing gym has recently opened a new location in Ogden, (read my review here) and they’re celebrating with a grand opening party and climbing competition. Every year The Front hosts the Dead Point Climbing Competition at its Salt Lake City location. But the contest will head to Ogden as part of The Front’s…
Tram Bars organic outdoor food review
Energy bar companies can claim to be natural and organic, but can they claim to be homemade? Tram Bars can, because they actually are. Tram Bar is an energy bar in the tradition of Cliff Bars (they even look the same) but don’t be fooled. These blocks of outdoor food are soft and tasty, without the nasty…
Rock climb Ascent of a Man at Above and Beyond Wall
The Above and Beyond Wall is your typical quartzite Big Cottonwood Canyon climbing area, found just past the S-Curves about 4.5 miles up the canyon. It’s a south-facing series of cliffs that get hot like an oven in the summer, but is best for climbing in the spring or fall on sunny days. The climbing…
Hiking in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
If you’re staying in the Escalante area, or just passing through, a visit to the hiking trails in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are worth a look. The Petrified Forest offers short strolls in the hills above the town of Escalante. Sweeping views of the valley and red rock cliffs in the distance are nice,…
Mountain biking the Mormon Trail in Little Emigration Canyon
The Mormon Trail, aka Original Trail, is a pleasant bike ride on the original pioneer trail used by many famous wagon trains, including the Donner Party and of course, the Mormons, who came to Utah in search of their promised land. This portion of the trail, just east of Emigration Canyon where Brigham Young declared the Salt Lake Valley as…
Brighton offers ski season child care
Brighton Child Care – this may be the saving grace for skiers and snowboarders who are married with children. It’s a sad fact of mountain life, but nothing kills the ability to ski or snowboard whenever you want like having kids. You may think you can swing it, but inevitably one spouse has to watch…
Pedal your way to the 5th annual Moab Ho-Down Bike Fest
Moab gets spooky around Halloween, especially when the bike freaks descend upon the town for the Moab Ho-Down Bike Fest. Brought to you by the Chile Pepper Bike Shop, the Moab Ho-Down is being called, “the greatest mountain bike festival EVER!” Organizers will be able to back up that bold claim during Halloween weekend when…
Camelbak Octane LR hydration pack review
Camelbak, an industry leader in backpack hydration systems, is changing the game again in 2011 with new product releases, including the very cool Camelbak Octane LR. The Octane LR is a unique, light weight pack that was designed around the new lumbar Antidote reservoir. Essentially, water is placed on the bottom of the pack (instead…
Mountain biking the JEM Trail
The JEM Trail is a… ahem… gem of a trail found between the tiny town of Virgin, Utah and Gooseberry Mesa. The trail is known for its fast, twisty singletrack, a technical switchback section, and an edge-of-your-saddle ride along a cliff edge where an endo could end very badly. In all, the JEM Trail is…