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,…
Utah ski resort opening dates for 2020/21 season
COVID-19 has impacted a lot of ski resort operations, including Utah’s opening dates for the 2020/21 ski season. From required reservations at Park City Mountain, to reserved parking at Snowbird, the landscape certainly has changed. 2020/21 Opening dates have not been spared. Solitude has already pushed back opening day to allow for more terrain and…
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel Review
I’m never satisfied with any one trail food. Sure, there are a lot of brands that make great tasting products, but how many trips can you bring the exact same energy bars on? As for gels, I’ve never been a big fan. Too…gooey? Chews are good but after awhile they all taste the same and…
Featured Video: The WURL
The Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL) is an endurance test for Utah trail-runners. But that’s in the summer. In the winter, The WURL has never been done. The route is 58km of continuous ridgeline running/hiking/scrambling that forms a horseshoe around Little Cottonwood Canyon. Only the best athletes can complete the route in under 24 hours….
Family-friendly hikes: Grandstaff Canyon
One of my favorite family-friendly hikes in Moab is Grandstaff Canyon. The canyon was originally named Negro Bill Canyon after William Grandstaff, who was an African-American prospector and cowboy that lived there in the 1870s. In 2017, the canyon was renamed Grandstaff Canyon, as the original name was considered too offensive for our modern time….
The 9K Trail is complete, and it’s awesome
The much anticipated 9K Trail in Park City is complete, and it is awesome! As the name suggests, the 9K Trail roughly follows the 9,000-foot elevation contour line from Empire Pass in Deer Valley, west to Shadow Lake in Park City Mountain where it connects to the Blazing Saddle trail. Also of note, the 9K…
GO Kinesiology Knee Sleeve review
My knees hurt. At 43-years-old, I’ve spent decades skiing, mountain biking, hiking and trail running. This accumulated activity means my knees are shot. Both are arthritic and recent surgery on my left knee repaired the meniscus, cartilage and inflamed plica bands. Because of this, I’ve desperately needed additional support while recreating outdoors. Thanks goodness I…
Gear review: Mystery Ranch In and Out Pack
Every outdoor activity needs a backpack, right? But a standard pack with tons of features can be serious overkill. Sometimes you just need a pack that’s small and simple for short, quick outings. Mystery Ranch will release just the thing in Spring, 2021 with their new In and Out 19L Pack. The Mystery Ranch In…
Alterra and Solitude Mountain announce COVID-19 plan
Skiing at resorts is going to look and feel a lot different during the 2020-21 season. A few weeks ago, Vail Resorts announced their COVID-19 reopening plan. And now Alterra Mountain Company, which owns Solitude Mountain and Deer Valley here in Utah, also released a plan to keep visitors safe during the pandemic. Alterra’s plan…
How to Raise Funds for Utah Avalanche Center During Covid-19
A chill the morning air, a dusting of snow in the mountains, and excitement for the annual Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser means fall is here. Except during the grotesque deformity that is 2020, the UAC Backcountry Benefit in the Black Diamond parking lot will be virtual this time around. COVID-19 caused cancellations for many non-profit…