It’s no secret that ski patrols work hard at ungodly hours to make resorts safe for us to enjoy deep powder. But there are few ski areas as challenging as Alta. The folks at Sweetgrass Productions released a spellbinding video all about Alta Ski Patrol called, “Patrol – Early Mornings.” “Patrol – Early Mornings” is…
Burton Genesis Snowboard Binding Review
Burton bindings are often at the top of the pile when it comes to performance and durability. I’ve had several iterations of the Cartel series and they’ve never done me wrong. This season it was time to upgrade and I decided to give the more high-end Burton Genesis bindings a go. After putting a good…
43 Solutions CBD review
CBD is all the rage at the moment and it’s now legal in all 50 states, even Utah. Proponents of CBD tout numerous health benefits including pain relief, reduced anxiety, and therapeutic effects on the body’s nervous system. CBD may also be a powerful anti-inflammatory. But with newfound popularity, seemingly thousands of CBD companies have…
BLM to allow energy development in Utah’s National Monuments
Ever since President Trump scaled back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments, many have wondered what comes next. Well, the U.S. Interior Department finalized plans to allow energy companies to use these public lands for extraction. The Trump administration will allow drilling, mining, and grazing where it was previously not allowed under the National…
How to ski Highway to Heaven at Solitude
“In-bounds backcountry experience.” It’s a term used a lot at Solitude because much of the terrain there feels wild. Honeycomb Canyon and Evergreen Peak are two such zones. But I think Highway to Heaven comes the closest to a true backcountry… er sidecountry… experience. Highway to Heaven location Highway to Heaven is a gated area…
Academy Propacamba Snowboard Review
Born on the slopes of Tahoe in 2002, Academy Snowboards have been making a nice name for themselves lately. I have seen more of their decks in the past few years than ever before, and I finally got the chance to ride one for myself. Academy claims that the Propacamba is a “priced right ollie…
The Utah Traction Law Explained
You may have heard it at the park and ride or seen it on the Canyon Alert messages: the Utah Traction Law is on everyone’s mind this ski season. What does that mean for you? Well, depending on what kind of vehicle you have, it could mean the difference between riding powder or scrambling for…
Vernal to host world premiere of “Highline”
A feature film that examines the healing power of nature and the renewed bonds formed between five friends as they hike one of America’s most remote and scenic trails will make its world premiere Jan. 24, 2020, at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. “Highline” was produced and directed by outdoor filmmaker Chris Smead of…
A decade of Utah Outside 2009-2019
As we close out the “teens” as a decade and enter the ’20s, it’s time to not only take a look back at the past year, but the entire decade. A lot has happened in Utah since ’09. Outdoor Retailer left Utah. Bears Ears National Monument was created, then taken away. Utah ski resorts have…
Woodward Park City now open
Utah’s newest ski resort just opened to the public, and it’s unlike any ski and snowboard area the state has ever seen. Woodward Park City opened its doors on December 14th to much fanfare. Ski and board celebrities were on hand to test out the terrain features and hang out with young fans. What is…