They say less is more, especially these days as minimalist footwear is all the rage. I’ve also fallen under the barefoot spell from both a trail running and hiking standpoint, but overall found that minimalist or no, it all depends on your preference and situation. The key is finding balance, and I think I found…
Video: Adventure is Calling
A stunning video was posted on Vimeo recently. It’s one of those timelapse deals with scenic landscapes and an impossibly brilliant night sky. We’ve all seen them, but Shane Black has upped the ante with his video “Adventure is Calling.” There’s a lot of scenes from around the country, but of course most are of…
Pray for snow at Voilé Ullr Ball
Praying for snow is an annual tradition around these parts. You see, skiers are a superstitious bunch, and the Pray for Snow ritual is our most cherished ceremony. Our entire culture of mountain life is dependent on something that comes from the sky and will ensure a successful ski season, and we know the only…
Video: Dub Roots from Dubsatch Collective
Nothing gets skiers jazzed up for ski season more than over-the-head powder footage. In this week’s featured video, the new short film “Dub Roots” by the Dubsatch Collective, there’s plenty of it, and they even keep it mellow with one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs. The video is shot entirely at Alta. It’s basically…
Helly Hansen Odin Guiding Light Jacket review
Shoulder season in the Intermountain West is a wet and unpredictable time of year. You can chant “Rain rain, go away!” all you want, but it’s probably better to come prepared for what mother nature is slinging at you. A good weatherproof shell is a key ingredient for staying dry and happy during the transition…
New WOW trail to be built in Wasatch Mountain State Park
Park City is already an IMBA Gold Level mountain bike destination, and the Wasatch Back is about to get even better as the Mountain Trails Foundation and the Wasatch Trails Alliance are teaming up to build WOW, a new, non-motorized trail in Wasatch Mountain State Park. WOW, which stands for “Wasatch Over Wasatch,” will go…
Kyle Strait wins the 2013 Red Bull Rampage
The Red Bull Rampage once again descended on the red-rock cliffs outside Virgin, Utah, and history was made as Kyle Strait became the first ever, two-time champion. The Rampage is one of the biggest mountain bike events of the year and riders call it their “Super Bowl.” It’s a downhill competition that requires intense skill…
Sweetgrass Productions “Valhalla” review
Sweetgrass Productions has done it again. The ski movie company known for creating the most art-house flicks in the ski world drove their famous school bus through Salt Lake City where I caught their latest offering, “Valhalla.” If you’ve seen a Sweetgrass movie before, like “Signatures” and “Solitaire,” then you have an expectation of beautiful…
Goal Zero Switch 8 solar kit review
It’s a fact. These days we are tethered to our electronic devices, so much so that being without them feels like losing a limb. They keep us connected and entertained sure, but they can also keep us safe when recreating outdoors. If you’re injured miles from the trailhead, you’ll be damn glad to have a…
Wasatch Backcountry Alliance gives voice to human-powered recreation
When I attended a screening of the new Powderwhore’s movie, “Elevation” at Brewvies, I sauntered by a table covered in stickers that said Wasatch Backcountry Alliance. Intrigued, and always a sucker for free stickers, I ended up talking to the folks and immediately signed up to become a member. So what is it? The Wasatch…