If you mountain bike in Park City, then you know the name Charlie Sturgis. Think about who is considered the godfather of mountain biking and singletrack trails in Summit County, then Sturgis undoubtedly comes to mind. But as with all things, chapters must end, and so it is with Sturgis, as he has announced his…
Eight Feet of Snow Falls on Utah Resorts
For Utah’s 2020/21 ski season, there’s either been not enough snow, or there’s been too much. Some parts of Utah are in the “too much” column and have to dig out after 8 feet of snow has fallen at Alta, with more storms on the way. Alta wasn’t the only ski area to get buried….
Pandemic Skiing: Up Your Tailgating Game
COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we can enjoy ski resorts this winter. From mask requirements to social distancing in lift lines, the ski season not only looks different, but it feels off as well. One of the biggest changes is the lack of indoor seating at some resorts, which has forced skiers to tailgate…
Popular Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail Restored
COVID-19 has created a tsunami of people seeking respite in the outdoors away from the pandemic. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, along with Mill Creek Canyon, have all seen a huge upticks in visitation, with many popular trails being trampled beyond capacity. The damage done meant that a busy Big Cottonwood Canyon trail needed to…
Shred Dog Elevated Kids Hardshell Review
If a kid is serious about recreating outdoors, then he or she deserves some serious gear. But the conundrum for parents is how to outfit a child who outgrows everything within a year (that and finding ski gear that doesn’t cost too much money.) That’s where Shred Dog comes in and why my son, Ridge,…
2020 Outdoor Gear of the Year
Global pandemic? Yea, it sucked. But what didn’t suck about 2020 is that we still got to go outdoors and test new outdoor products. From camping stoves to CBD oil, there was really no limit to what we would review. As long as the product could benefit outdoor adventures, it was worth checking out in…
Top 5 Articles of 2020
2020 was undoubtedly one hell of a year. But despite the massive effects COVID-19 had on the earth’s population, the outdoors saw record-breaking visitors. Simply put, y’all have been getting outside. Here at UtahOutside.com, recreation interest was reflected in our page views, and articles published this past year were some of the most read. So…
Donate Food at Solitude, Win an Ugly Sweater
Do you need an ugly sweater for an upcoming holiday party on Zoom or social-distanced gathering? How about a classic design from a favorite ski resort? Solitude Mountain Resort has designed and printed (woven? knitted?) up a limited edition Solitude ugly sweater for Christmas. All you need to do for a chance to win one,…
Utah Outside’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their homes and into the outdoors. In fact, the backcountry is seeing record numbers of recreationists. All of those folks need gear, so you can be sure that outdoor products will be in high demand as holiday gifts. So this year for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide…
Skiing this season? You’re gonna need a mask.
Mask Reviews from Outdoor Brands Pretty much everyone in the world is wearing masks right now. Thanks to COVID-19 spreading across the globe on waves of aerosol mist, businesses are requiring patrons to wear a face covering. This winter, ski resorts will be no different. When Vail Resorts and Alterra announced their COVID-19 reopening plans,…