I’m going to sound like a broken record here, but I can’t stop proclaiming my love for outdoor gear made from merino wool. I’ve stocked my closets full of merino base layers for winter activities, but now that summer is drawing near, all those wool pieces will be stored away. That’s a huge bummer....
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Tags: contest, Icebreaker, merino, shirt, Tech T Lite, wool
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Alite Designs, a small company based in San Francisco, makes all kinds of unique and cool goodies. You may remember the Mayfly and Mantis camp chairs and Twig Pod Kits that we featured at the last Summer Outdoor Retailer (refresh your memory here.) So we’re pleased to be able to give their Clover Cook...
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Tags: Alite Designs, Camping, Clover Cook Set, Kickstarter, utensils
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You guys love to read about new and upcoming gear. That’s a fact when looking at the most popular articles of 2012. It’s always surprising to see what articles posted on this website get the most page views. Some are unusual, while others are pretty obvious as to why they make it to the...
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Tags: 2012, Atomic, countdown, Gear, Osprey, review, Salomon, Suunto, top 5 articles, Utah Outside
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Choosing the top outdoor adventures of the year is a difficult task to do here in Utah. Our state is so full of amazing scenery and recreation opportunities that it’s near impossible to whittle all the trips you took in a 12-month period down to 5. But myself and Ryan Malavolta went back into...
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Tags: 2012. mountain biking, backcountry skiing, Backpacking, Hiking, top 10 adventures, trip report, Utah
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To all of our readers, we wish you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and happy holiday season! Here’s to hoping you get everything on your list!
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Tags: Christmas, Christmas 2012, dogs, Happy Holidays, Utah, Utah Outside
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Remember Vanessa Aadland, the pro skier with a penchant for disrobing atop gnarly Wasatch Peaks and skiing down totally nude? She first performed this bare-skinned maneuver in 2011 when she skied Mount Superior wearing nothing but a pack and avalanche beacon. The photos from that day caused quite a stir among the male ski-community,...
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Tags: Alta, Mount Superior, naked, Suicide Chute, Vanessa Aadland
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Happy 4th of July from all of us here at UtahOutside.com! Here’s to hoping you’re not even reading this post right now because you’re off camping in Utah’s mountains somewhere far from civilization this Independence Day setting up a tent instead of setting off fireworks!
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Tags: 4th of July, Camping, Utah
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Father’s Day will be upon us soon, and to honor dads who take their children outdoors and teach them the value of recreation in the mountains and deserts of Utah, we’ve teamed up with PROBAR to give away a boatload of their healthy, plant based foods. So on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 17th) we’re...
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Tags: energy bars, giveaway, gluten free, meal replacement, ProBar, UtahOutside.com
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and moms across the country will be getting flowers, cards and a ton of chocolates. But active moms probably would rather go on a hike than eat a giant brunch and snarf fudge. So for your outdoorsy mom, why not give her a box of chocolates, CLIF Bar style?...
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Tags: Clif Bar, contest, giveaway, Mother's Day, mothers, outdoors, recreation
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It’s desert time in Utah! If you haven’t already made a trip to the eye popping amusement park that is Utah’s red rock canyon country, then chances are you’ve got one planned. However, if you can’t decide where to take your next trip, or just need some inspiration, we’ve got your back. If you...
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Tags: Buckhorn Wash, Green River, Hiking, Little Grand Canyon, Mountain Biking, San Rafael Swell, Utah, Wedge Overlook
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