I don’t run. I’ve tried and failed to see the pleasure in the monotony of right-foot-then-left-foot pounding on pavement with only the sound of my breath as a companion. If you see me running, it’s because REI is having a 1-hour only 90% off sale on new powder skis, and even then, my run would…
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Drink beer outside at the 2nd Annual Snowbird Brewfest
Snowbird was the last ski resort to close for the 2010 season in Utah, and they saw yet another 600+ inch snowfall year. So what better way is there to celebrate and kick off the summer season than by drinking beer. The 2nd Annual Snowbird Brewfest takes place on Saturday, June 19th and is sort-of…
Get outside in Utah during Great Outdoors Month
Put down that Wii, get outside and experience real life! And what better time to explore your inner nature side than during Great Outdoors Month! Horseback riding, rafting down the Green and Colorado Rivers, swimming, running, boating on Lake Powell, rock climbing, fishing on the Provo River, golfing in the Heber Valley, backpacking and biking…
Get your kids outside at the Deer Valley Summer Adventure Camp
Get ’em young. That’s how to make kids into outdoor lovers for life. However, sometimes it can be hard to get children motivated to play outside. Deer Valley Resort offers a fun option with their Summer Adventure Camp for children ages two months to 12 years. The camp begins Monday, June 7 at Deer Valley….
May is Bike Month in Utah
In case you didn’t know, May is officially “Bike Month” in the state of Utah. That means that almost every day, there is something going on in the state that has to do with what everyone loved to do at some point in their lives… ride bikes. Although we’re almost halfway through the month of…
First Annual Tour de Brewtah rides through Salt Lake City
The Tour de Brewtah combines two of the greatest things in life… beer and bikes. What makes the event even better is that the ride helps support local, non-profit organizations. Essentially, Tour de Brewtah (described as Utah’s finest quaff and pedal push) is a ride that involves exactly what it sounds like. Bike enthusiasts ride around…
“Salt Lake City Trail-Running Newbie” coming to Utah
See this picture? I took it from the highpoint view of one of my favorite runs. I can leave my house in Melrose, MA, run a few streets, hop on a trail on the south side of Wyoming Cemetery and in less than a mile I’m treated to a view of downtown Boston and the…
Ski boot shopping sucks
Trying on ski boots is worse than trying to find a good bra. Seriously. I’ve never been so stressed out while shopping. Buying ski boots isn’t like buying a pair of cheap shoes at the store. They are a hundreds-of-dollars investment that usually should be good for at least 10 years. Okay, maybe not everyone…
Bohemian Viennese Lager now in outdoor-friendly cans
Viennese Lager, from the Bohemian Brewery in Midvale, is now available in outdoor friendly cans. Their previous canned brew, the Czech Pilsner, has become a staple among Utah rafters, mountain bikers, climbers and skiers (who drink), and now the popular lager will join its aluminum encased brethren in coolers across the state. I brought a…
Backcountry.com Semi-Annual Sale a sure sign of winter’s end
It’s that time of year again, when retailers are getting rid of their winter gear to make room for spring and summer product. Luckily for us, now is the best time to get the gear we need (or just want) at huge discounts. Everyone seems to be slashing prices right now, but I mention Backcountry.com…