We adults recreate in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons all summer, but this month it’s time for the kids to play. There are two kid’s day events happening, the first at Alta and another at Silver Lake between Brighton and Solitude. Both will be fun for children of all ages in the best possible place…
Category: Events
Upcoming events from the Utah Avalanche Center
It’s so hot right now that you’re probably not thinking about ski season. But now is the time to mark your calendars as two events from the Utah Avalanche Center will be here before you know it. Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser One of the biggest UAC fundraising events of the year is the annual Black…
Alta Ski Patrol gives back for Adam Naisbitt Living Memorial
Trails and boulders in Little Cottonwood Canyon look a lot cleaner now after Alta Ski Patrol spent a day this week giving back to the community. With Alta Ski Area under limited operation for the remainder of the season, Alta Ski Patrol took time to gather and remove graffiti from boulders and do maintenance work…
Athena Trail first of many mountain bike trails coming to Green River
Moab, Hurricane, Park City… Green River? Utah has many towns that are known for world-class mountain biking. Green River is not one of them. But that distinction may change in the near future. This small town in Emery County is building a network of trails and the Green River Athena Trail will be the first…
Get warm at the 2018 Moab THAW mountain bike demo
Winter finally arrived in northern Utah, but Moab is in prime mountain biking shape. If you don’t ski and itch for slickrock and dirt trails, then get down to Moab this weekend, March 9-11, for the annual Moab THAW event. What is Moab THAW? Moab Thaw is a mountain biking tradition where riders can escape…
Tour the backcountry at Bonanza Flats
You may have heard about Bonanza Flats, but have you ever backcountry skied there? Well on Saturday, March 10th you’ll have your chance with the Tour Bonanza Flats event. The Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and Utah Open Lands have teamed up to present a celebration of our unique Wasatch Backcountry. Join one of…
Ski and party at Solitude’s Nordic Center Spring Fling
Believe it or not, but spring is almost here in the Wasatch. To celebrate, Solitude is hosting their annual Solitude Nordic Center Spring Fling. It’s a last hurrah for skate skiers who love to use the Nordic Center at Solitude, which is found between Solitude and Brighton Resorts. Solitude Nordic Center Spring Fling The Nordic…
Inaugural Seven Summits Challenge happening at Park City Mountain
A new type of skiing event will make its inaugural debut in Park City. The Seven Summits Challenge will take skiers and snowboarders from one end of Park City Mountain to the other while bagging seven different peaks along the way. What is the Seven Summits Challenge? The Seven Summits Challenge takes place on Saturday,…
Attend tiny concerts inside the Snowbird Tram
What’s your favorite music venue? I’ll bet you’ve never seen a show inside the Snowbird Tram. The Frontside Sessions is a live music series that will be set in one of the smallest, most intimate venues ever. What is the Frontside Sessions? According to a press release, the Frontside Sessions seeks to encourage people to vote…
Freedom of the Forests campaign will support public lands
Colorado-based Weston Snowboards has announced that their Freedom of the Forests campaign will officially launch at the 2018 Outdoor Retailers Winter Market. This initiative is intended to benefit America’s public lands, as well as raise funding for our National Forests. Weston has joined forces with the National Forest Foundation to make it happen, and they…