A good, waterproof shell is essential when exploring the alpine. You can set your watch to afternoon summer thunderstorms in the mountains, and hikers need to be prepared. But the key is finding a waterproof layer that also breathes, or else you’ll get wet from sweat instead of rain. The answer to this conundrum may…
Snowbird reveals 2015/16 season upgrades
On the heels of closing day, Snowbird unveiled their planned upgrades for the 2015-2016 ski season. The resort says they are investing more than $30 million into new capital projects. These new projects include The Summit at Snowbird, increased snow making capabilities, a new RFID ticket system that no longer uses the traditional printed lift…
Utah now 5th place in 2015 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking
The cycling community in Utah is getting bigger and stronger, and for evidence, one has to look no further than our new Bicycle Friendly State ranking. According to the League of Bicyclists, Utah jumped up to #5 in 2015, an increase from #8 last year. Even more impressive, is that Utah is #2 in the…
May is Mountain Madness for Mountain Trails Foundation
May is Mountain Madness for the Mountain Trails Foundation. And what is that you may ask? The MTF is a Park City-based nonprofit organization that advocates for non-motorized trails along the Wasatch Back. They help conserve open space, build trails and keep users informed about volunteer events and trail conditions. So if you hike or…
Kelty Discovery 4 Tent review
No one wants to go camping. That was my life before making the move to Utah. For starters, camping was not as readily available back east. Also, the gear which my friends and family owned was a step above pathetic. The whole idea of going camping sounded fun but setting up camp drove me away…
Hike the Wild Horse Narrows and Wild Horse Window
Utah’s San Rafael Swell is filled with canyons both wide and narrow, technical and non-technical. Each has its own unique beauty and individual features. Wild Horse Canyon is just one of the many options for day hiking in the Goblin Valley State Park area, and is well worth an exploration because of the two sets…
Deer Valley officially gets the key to Solitude
The papers are signed and the key to the front door has been delivered. On Friday, May 1st, Deer Valley Resorts officially took possession of Solitude Mountain Resort. It’s been known since last fall that Deer Valley struck the deal with Solitude, and Deer Valley personnel have been working alongside Solitude employees all throughout the…
Update – First Look: Atomic Backland Carbon Boots
The word is out: Atomic is going big in regards to backcountry ski gear, and the proof is in their new Backland line of touring skis, skins, packs, and poles. But the big story for the 2015/16 ski season is the release of the Backland Boots – light weight, two-buckle touring kicks in the vein of…
Deer Valley to upgrade mountain bike trails
The mountain bike trails at Deer Valley are going to look (and ride) a whole lot different starting this summer, as the Park City ski resort has big plans for trail upgrades. Mountain biking has become a big draw for ski areas looking to cash in on summer operations, and massive bike parks like the…
Spring skiing at closed Solitude
Last Sunday, I skied at Alta’s “first last day” with the full intention of it being the final day of the season. But a late-April shot of snow in the Wasatch gave us another foot or so of powder, and my skis in the basement started calling out to me through the heater vents. So…