On March 25, history was made at Powder Mountain when the very first ski race for TetraSkis and Snow Sleds was held. This was the first organized event for majorly handicapped athletes using revolutionary gear. Skiers paralyzed from the neck down, or those with limited mobility in all four limbs, got to race around gates…
Author: Jared Hargrave
Inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain
Looking for an fun and inspiring spring-skiing event in Utah? You’ll find it at the inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain on March 25, 2022. This is a full day race and celebration that features national and international adaptive ski racers utilizing the innovative Tessier Snow’Kart and the renowned TetraSki, the world’s only…
Ikon Shakes Up Utah Ski Resorts for 2022/23 Season
Heads up Ikon Pass holders in Utah, because the landscape at Wasatch ski resorts is about to shake up. Alterra Mountain Company announced changes to the Ikon Pass that is good news for Full Ikon Pass holders, and very bad news for Ikon Base Pass holders. Snowbasin and Sun Valley Join Ikon The big news…
Snowbird to Install New Aerial Tram Cabins
Big news from Snowbird, as they’ve announced that new cabins are coming to the iconic tram. Not only that, but the new tram will feature the world’s first ever rooftop balcony, and glass-bottomed floors. Snowbird released an image of what the updated tram cabins will look like, and they are definitely more modern and sleek…
Outdoor News Roundup for February 20, 2022
REI, Patagonia, and More Will Boycott Outdoor Retailer if Returned to Utah Outdoor Retailer, the huge, twice-annual trade show that once called Utah home, is considering a move back to Salt Lake City. The show has spent the last four years in Denver after Utah leaders campaigned to reverse the Bears Ears National Monument designation….
Wūru Wool Tech Baselayers Review
Merino wool is the end-all, be-all for cold weather baselayers. Well, that’s my opinion and probably the opinion of most winter sports enthusiasts. After wearing Merino for over a decade now, I didn’t think this natural fabric could be improved upon. Then I was introduced to Wūru Wool. They’re a company based right here in…
Truck Gloves RPG Review
I always have cold fingers when I ski. Chalk it up to poor circulation, or just that I’m too cheap to buy quality gloves. But this season I’ve stepped up and got me a pair of the RPG snow gloves from Truck Gloves. Truck is a local company based right here in the SLC, and…
James & James and Oh Hi CBD Seltzers Review
You may be wondering, why am I writing a review about CBD seltzers on an outdoor recreation website? Well, because a healthy body is the most important gear for being able to recreate outdoors. After recovering from knee surgery, I found that taking CBD supplements helped decrease inflammation and provided pain relief in my joints….
Outdoor News Roundup for January 21, 2022
Alta to Replace Sunnyside Chairlift with High-Speed 6-Pack More new lift infrastructure is coming to Alta, when the Sunnyside lift will be replaced with a detachable, high-speed 6-pack. Sunnyside is a high-speed 3-seater servicing beginner terrain, and is also used as a feeder lift to Supreme and Sugarloaf. Alta Ski Area is planning on replacing…
Ski Walk (Not to be Confused with Cross-Country Skiing)
With a winter full of holidays weekends, and therefore ski-resort season pass blackout dates in effect, the only thing bummed-out skiers can do during those downtimes is head to the backcountry. But what if avalanche conditions are too dangerous, or you can’t find an available partner? Then it’s time to go on a ski walk…