Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort wants to grow, and owner Dick Bass is thinking big. The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Snowbird President Bob Bonar has submitted a proposed master plan amendment to the U.S. Forest Service, seeking approval of a huge resort expansion and ski lift upgrades. Here is Snowbird’s wishlist: New tram:…
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Free entrance days this summer at Utah’s National Parks
C’mon admit it. You’ve driven by a few parks this year and thought you’d like to go, but didn’t want to pay an entrance fee. Guess what? You’re in luck. The National Park Service is holding free entrance days June 5-6, August 14-15, September 25 (Public Lands Day) and November 11 at all of its…
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….
NUMB Fest Memorial Day Weekend in Vernal
Vernal, Utah is rising in the ranks of mountain biking towns, and there’s no better way to show off the local singletrack than by having a free festival. The Northeastern Utah Mountain Bike Association, or NUMB (also a great acronym for what happens to your ass during a long ride) will be holding the annual…
Apa Sherpa summits Everest a record 20th time
Apa Sherpa, the world record holder for most Mount Everest summits, broke his own record over the weekend when he stood atop the world’s highest peak for the 20th time. On Saturday, May 20th at 8:40 a.m. the Draper, Utah resident reached his goal of mounting the peak once again to help organizations raise awareness…
Snowbird extends ski season through June 20
A ridiculous amount of snow has fallen in the Wasatch Mountains this May, and to make good use of nature’s late gift, Snowbird has decided to keep the 2010 ski season going a little longer. The Tram will keep skiers shuttling on the mountain until June 20th, making Snowbird’s longest season in Utah even longer. The…
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…
Spring is the time to “Bike the Swell”
Mountain biking is everywhere in Utah in the spring, especially in the desert regions. The San Rafael Swell may not be well known around the world like Moab, but “The Swell” has a lot to offer the fat-tire crowd as well. The annual San Rafael Swell Spring Mountain Bike Festival is one way locals are…
Sign up to volunteer for National Trails Day
Every year, The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day by helping to organize thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. This year, on Saturday, June 5, we mark the 18th annual National Trails Day. There are several events here in Utah that outdoor lovers can take…
Black Diamond and Gregory Mountain Products join forces
Huge changes are underway at Black Diamond Equipment headquarters in Salt Lake City as CEO, Peter Metcalf, announced the sale of the outdoor company to Clarus Corporation, which will merge BD’s operations with Gregory Mountain Products out of Sacramento, California. Gregory is well known for making quality outdoor backpacks, which will add to Black Diamond’s…