When you think of wilderness, the words “product,” “media campaign,” and “branding” generally don’t come to mind. But the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) is taking their message to a whole new level in order to futher their efforts to protect Utah’s landscape. This week, SUWA unveiled a huge media campaign aimed to educate Utah’s…
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Utah screening of “Cheap Ski Movie”
“Cheap Ski Movie” looks unlike any ski porn ever made. Although most ski movies are usually pretty dumb, at least the skiers in them seem to be aware of this, and are able to make fun of themselves. Maybe that’s the point of “Cheap Ski Movie,” which is described by the filmmakers as, “the Wayne’s…
3rd Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop at The Depot
It’s the time of year to start thinking about avalanches again, especially if you spend any time in the backcountry. To help educate the skiing/snowboarding/sledding/snowshoeing public, the Utah Avalanche Center holds a workshop every first Saturday in November. Dubbed, the Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, the event strives to bring avalanche awareness to the masses…
Climb with the ladies at Chicks on Cracks 2010
Women get to go crack climbing in November, and the men have to stay at home. So say organizers of Chicks on Cracks 2010, which is a ladies-only crack climbing event on the red sandstone cliffs around Moab. Presented by Moab Desert Adventures, Chicks on Cracks is a chance to practice and learn new rock…
Utah ski resort 2010 opening dates
Winter is here in Utah, and hopefully for good. Alta is getting slammed with snow and people are already hiking and skinning up for those first season turns. Looking at the Wasatch from the Salt Lake Valley reveals snow, snow, and more snow that has been falling for days straight, and the cold air has…
The Front Ogden grand opening and Dead Point Climbing Comp
The Front climbing gym has recently opened a new location in Ogden, (read my review here) and they’re celebrating with a grand opening party and climbing competition. Every year The Front hosts the Dead Point Climbing Competition at its Salt Lake City location. But the contest will head to Ogden as part of The Front’s…
Brighton offers ski season child care
Brighton Child Care – this may be the saving grace for skiers and snowboarders who are married with children. It’s a sad fact of mountain life, but nothing kills the ability to ski or snowboard whenever you want like having kids. You may think you can swing it, but inevitably one spouse has to watch…
Pedal your way to the 5th annual Moab Ho-Down Bike Fest
Moab gets spooky around Halloween, especially when the bike freaks descend upon the town for the Moab Ho-Down Bike Fest. Brought to you by the Chile Pepper Bike Shop, the Moab Ho-Down is being called, “the greatest mountain bike festival EVER!” Organizers will be able to back up that bold claim during Halloween weekend when…
Ski stars visit Matchstick Productions “The Way I See It” Utah premiere
Another huge ski movie premiere happens in Salt Lake City when the 20th feature-length film from Matchstick Productions, “The Way I See It” screens at The Rail Event Center, located at 235 North, 500 West. It all happens on Saturday, October 9th. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8. Salomon USA, along…
Salt Lake musicians featured in new Telemark ski film
Salt Lake City musicians are featured in the soundtrack of a new ski movie from Telemark Magazine called, “The Freeheel Life 2: Hippies, Punx & Misfits.” The film was made by magazine editor Josh Madsen and is now on a fall, 50-date national tour that will make a stop in Utah on October 14, 15,…