The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their homes and into the outdoors. In fact, the backcountry is seeing record numbers of recreationists. All of those folks need gear, so you can be sure that outdoor products will be in high demand as holiday gifts. So this year for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide…
Tag: Christmas
Help the homeless at Black Diamond’s grand re-opening
The Black Diamond Store in Salt Lake City has been closed for some time due to a major remodel and upgrade. But for those of you with Black Diamond gear on your naughty and nice list, the good news is that they re-open this weekend. The best part is that you can get your holiday…
Utah ski conditions update: 12-27-17
What a difference a few snowstorms make! Over the holiday weekend, Utah got a Christmas miracle when two storms gave us what we’ve all wanted from Santa – powder. So here’s a Utah ski conditions update as of December 27th, 2017. Solitude Mountain Resort Solitude reported 14 inches in 72 hours, which did wonders to…
Snow arrives in Utah just in time for Christmas
After a dismal start to the 2017/18 ski season, we can celebrate because snow arrives in Utah just in time for Christmas. This week a small storm system swept through the state, bringing 6 inches of snow to the Cottonwood Canyons, and 9 inches down south at Brian Head. Over the weekend, another wave of…
Last minute gift ideas from GCI, Lander and Alpine Start for the campers in your life
Nine out of ten gear junkies agree: there’s nothing better than finding something under the tree that’s made for your next outdoor adventure. Yes, there’s still time to find the perfect gift for the campers in your life. Whether you need to make a big splash, add another item to the present pile, or simply…
Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Once again it’s the holiday shopping season and you don’t know what gift to give the outdoorsy person in your life. Whether they be a skier, snowboarder, hiker, mountain biker, rock climber, or just a casual get outsider, there’s a perfect gift for everyone. In Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, hopefully you’ll find just…
White Christmas a deep gift for Utah ski resorts
Thanks to Bing Crosby, everybody dreams of a white Christmas. But for the 2016 holiday season, skiers saw nothing but white as Santa left the best present of all under Utah’s trees – several feet of powder. According to Ski Utah, the state’s 14 resorts got hammered with a holiday storm. The snow fell all across…
UtahOutside.com 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us! If you’re like me, you’re freaking out wondering what to get your loved ones, who, let’s be honest, are the hardest to shop for, amirite? Well, if you’re a member of an outdoorsy household, or know killer people who are, here are a few gift ideas for the 2016 Christmas…
Utah hit with biggest snowstorm in five years
It’s the storm that Utah skiers and snowboarders have been dreaming about… for years. After several below-average seasons, the biggest snowstorm to hit Utah in five years arrived Christmas week, 2015. According to Ski Utah, some ski areas reported snow totals of over five feet, and even more is on the way. The event was…
All we want for Christmas 2014
The holiday season is finally here, and we at Utah Outside can’t wait for it to end so we can get back to skiing instead of Christmas shopping. That being said, we still love getting gifts. Despite already owning everything we need for outdoor adventure, there’s always the “wants” – shiny new items that catch…