Spring is here in Utah, and with it comes rain. I hate being outside in the rain, but it’s often a necessity. Gotta’ walk the dogs, rain or shine. Ducking from the car through parking lots in a downpour happens often. And if the skies are releasing a light drizzle, then I’ll take a hike…
Author: Callista Pearson
Support the outdoors for Live PC Give PC
The annual push for non-profit fundraising is happening right now, and you can support your favorite outdoor, community organization. Live PC Give PC, organized by the Park City Community Foundation, occurs every November, where residents and visitors gather together for 24 hours of giving. What’s more, every donation you make gives your favorite organization the…
New trails to be built with Utah Waypoint Grants
Say what you will about the Utah State Government and its dubious track record regarding outdoor recreation and land management. At least there’s the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, which isn’t sitting on its hands. This week the office unveiled a new program designed to get new trails and recreation infrastructure built around communities. The…
Mountain Hardwear Women’s Thermostatic Jacket review
If you live in the mountains, you need a jacket for all 4 seasons. Fall, winter and spring are obvious, but summer? Don’t forget how cold it can get when the sun goes down, or you’re up walking the dog before dawn. So I make the case that you need a versatile jacket that isn’t…
Keen Mercer MJ CNX shoe review
When I think of Keen, I imagine burly sandals or hiking boots with those trademark toe-bumpers. While that’s still the company’s bread-and-butter, Keen has also wandered into other realms and dimensions with the CNX collection of styles. The CNX shoes and sandals are lighter weight versions of their classic kicks, like the new Mercer MJ…
Can’t Slow Us Down Marathon Facebook Event
Current and past Salt Lake City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K’ers, Kids Marathon, and Bike Tourers — UNITE! Monday’s tragedy in Boston wasn’t just an attack on America or Boston, it was an attack on runners of all speeds. “Can’t Slow Us Down!”, a Facebook event, has been created by a local SLC’er who plans to…
ISIS Park City Jacket review
In Utah, you must be prepared for any weather. ISIS has the perfect jacket for any mountain town woman. (And if you’re looking for something to buy with money you got for the holidays…here it is.) The Park City Jacket is perfect on its own or layered with a puffy vest underneath. This modern day…
Salomon mobile showroom…Wait for me!
Trail running? Me? Hah! Then there I was wearing two different pairs of Salomons (because I couldn’t decide), standing at the base of Park City Mountain Resort, prepping myself for a trail run. How did I end up in this situation? I’ve always preferred asphalt to dirt. I didn’t tell that to the people at…
Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo 2012 – SUP you’re mine!
When people ask me what I think about the Summer Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo at Jordenelle Reservoir, I can’t help but put a huge smile on my face. I had the opportunity to do so many awesome things for the very first time: stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), geocaching, dunk someone in a dunk tank,…
Merrell Jolene Tri-Therm Jacket review
Merrell is an outdoor gear company best known for their shoes and boots. But in recent years, outerwear has become a big focus for them. Having checked out their impressive selection of high quality jackets at recent Outdoor Retailer shows, Merrell has proven they are in the game. But how does Merrell’s high-end jackets work…