First there was Tidal Wave. Then there was Holy Roller. Next up is a Tsunami. Deer Valley is taking mountain biking up another notch this summer when they construct a new expert-level flow trail. “Tsunami” will be the resort’s biggest and baddest trail yet with huge berms, giant table-tops and over 900 vertical feet of…
Category: Mountain Biking
New Wood Hill mountain bike trail opening in Price
Price, Utah has a lot of good mountain bike trails, but for some reason the town has not gained much attention as a MTB destination. That may change next month as the new Wood Hill trail will have its grand opening on Saturday, May 6th. Wood Hill is located just north of town, and the…
Mountain biking Wire Mesa Trail
The good folks at Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA) have developed a new trail that circumnavigates the Wire Mesa and is now open to the riding public. This trail is not far from the Gooseberry/Grafton Mesa complex and offers up an intermediate slick rock and single track experience. The 7.5 mile loop can be…
Still time to sign up for 6 Hours in Frog Hollow
Last fall, the UtahOutside.com team raced in 25 Hours in Frog Hollow – the longest “24 hours race in the world.” But did you know there’s a shorter version in the spring? 6 Hours in Frog Hollow in like a mini-endurance race and organizers say it’s a great introduction to racing, or a fun way…
Tinker Juarez Announces Inaugural “Tinker Classic” Bike Race
It may not be in Utah, but St. George-based GRO Races announced a new mountain bike race called the “Tinker Classic” which will be held in Beatty, Nevada, just 90 north of Las Vegas. GRO Productions puts on the 25 Hours in Frog Hollow and True Grit Epic in Hurricane and they are excited to…
Get sweaty at the 2nd Annual Wasatch Yeti Bash
Yetis return to Ogden this winter for the second annual Wasatch Yeti Bash. Party hard at the Ogden City Amphitheater on February 3rd, 2017. According to a press release from Visit Ogden, the Yeti Bash will happen from 4-8 p.m. and includes a Winter Arts Market, Community Bike Ride, Fat Bike Demos, Yeti Yoga, Live…
Mountain Biking Draper’s Vertigo Trail
There’s a new downhill trail in Draper’s Corner Canyon network, and it’s called Vertigo. Officially open on November 12, 2016, Vertigo has become one of the most lauded and talked about downhills in the trail system. Built by Gravity Logic, this trail has tons of huge berms, jumps, and small table tops. Vertigo is a…
Mountain biking in circles at 25 Hours in Frog Hollow
Endurance mountain biking… this is not something I normally do, opting instead for casual day rides around the Wasatch Front where I can have a post-ride beer at the trailhead and sleep in my own bed at a reasonable hour. So why the hell did I coerce my friends into joining me for the sufferfest known…
Mountain Biking Coyote Canyon Loop in Heber City
The Coyote Canyon Loop is one of the premiere mountain bike trails in Heber City. Its proximity to the Park City trails means this loop sees little love from Salt Lake riders. But if you’re willing to drive past Park City’s world-class trails to discover something different and new, then the Coyote Canyon Loop is…
Platypus Duthie A.M. Hydration Pack Review
Utah was made for mountain biking. Whether it’s the slickrock of Moab, the packed dirt of Park City, or anywhere in between, Beehive State bikers have it good. If you want to ride all day without worrying about having enough water, food and other gear, you will likely be slinging a pack over your shoulders….