There is a new style of mountain bike race coming to Moab this year, and it will bring even more adventure to an already adventurous sport. It is called the Moab Epic. Referred by race organizers as a “mountain bike adventure safari,” the Moab Epic will throw away the typical race course. Instead, it will…
Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah now available to pre-order
2015 is a record-breaking summer so far, with temperatures that have gone over 100 degrees and little respite for those of us who love the cold. Well, if you’re agonizing for winter, one thing you can do to protest summer is pre-order your copy of the brand new guide book, “Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes:…
Voke energy tablet review
Problem: you’re high on a cliff or in the mountains, and you’ve bonked. A fresh cup of coffee is miles away, and you have nothing in your pack to give you a quick caffeine fix. Solution: Voke. Voke is a start-up company based out of Montana, that seems to have gained a following among the…
Hiking Broads Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Broads Fork, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Central Wasatch, is an excellent hike complete with a shady trail that climbs through stands of evergreens, waterfalls and creek crossings that ends at a spectacular view of high-alpine peaks in the upper basin. While the hike shares the same parking area as neighboring Lake Blanche…
Klymit Insulated Static V Lite camping pad review
Let’s face it: the worst part about backpacking is sleeping on the ground. Sure, you can pack a cushy, heavy sleeping pad to keep rocks and roots from digging into your back, but most are too heavy to carry miles into the mountains. But the good folks at Centerville-based Klymit have been offering super light…
“unReal” mountain bike movie review
Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City played host to something totally unreal, literally. Teton Gravity Research, along with Anthill Films, brought their latest mountain bike movie, “unReal” to Salt Lake City and played it before an enthusiastic crowd. Much like the TGR ski movies that screen at Red Butte, “unReal” amped up the crowd…
Video: Rafting Cataract Canyon
Our featured video showcases Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park, which has some of the biggest whitewater rapids in North America. During spring runoff on the Colorado River, the Big Drop rapids can get up to class 5, with the rest of the over 20-mile stretch of rapids hitting class 4. It’s technical, scary, and…
Utah Mountain Biking Guide: Road to WOS Loop
Summit Park, a neighborhood located atop Parley’s Summit near Park City, is home to a little-known, but very fun mountain bike trail network. This collection of maintained singletrack, including the crown jewel “Road to WOS,” features smooth, tacky dirt, berms, and rolling jumps all under the shade of old-growth evergreen trees. The area is also…
Icebreaker Strike Crew and 5-Inch Shorts review
It’s getting damn hot in Utah right now, and that could mean runners are banished to early mornings and late evenings. But if you have the right clothes to keep you cool and dry, you can run all hours of the day. I’ve been testing out the new Icebreaker Strike Short Sleeve Crew and Strike…
Video: Mountain Biking Fisher Creek, Idaho
Fisher Creek, Idaho is one of the most classic mountain bike rides in the United States. Located in the White Cloud Mountains near Stanley, the Fisher Creek Loop is mostly known for a smooth, buff, dive-bomb-worthy descent on perfect single track. The trail takes mountain bikers through hugely scenic terrain, including long-abandoned log cabins, a…