Utah is loaded with classic hiking trails. From the deserts to the south and the mountains of the north, there are so many hikes to choose from it’s tough to narrow them all down for a weekend trip. But a new guide book, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah, narrows down the thousands of hikes in the…
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“Tracking the Wild Coomba” events coming to Utah
Doug Coombs has become a legend for the skiing tribe. Hell, he’s always been legend. But ever since his death while attempting to rescue a fellow skier in the Alps in 2006, the Coombs persona has grown to the point that, looking back at his life and accomplishments, he’s arguably the greatest skier of a…
“Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico” book review
As I write this review, autumn is fast approaching us here in Utah. Fall is among the best times to go backpacking in the southwestern states, with cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and less crowds. So while looking for some new ideas about backpacking trips I’ve never done before, I received a copy of the new…
Book review: Hiking Utah’s High Uintas
Utah’s Uinta Mountains are one of the most popular ranges in the state for hiking. But the Uintas are a very large, and sometimes remote, place. Countless trails, lakes, and summits are scattered through a vast area in northeastern Utah, which makes choosing just one hike a daunting and intimidating task. But a new book…
New Utah backcountry skiing guide book now available
It’s November, which means we will be skinning and skiing in just a few weeks (hopefully). Start making backcountry plans with your friends right now with my new guide book, Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Utah. Inside you’ll find 99 backcountry touring routes all over Utah from the Abajos and La Sals, to the Tushars, Oquirrhs, Wasatch, Uinta,…
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:…
Powder Magazine Editor, Porter Fox to speak at Westminster College
One of the top ski writers of our time is coming to Salt Lake City. Porter Fox, Editor of Powder Magazine, and author of the new book “Deep: The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow,” will speak at Westminster College about skiing, snow, and climate change. The lecture, titled, “The End of Snow,”…