Utah is chock full of sweet mountain biking areas, yet some are totally overlooked. Sure you can go to obvious places like Moab or Hurricane for some spring riding, but why not visit one of the hidden gems of Utah in the San Rafael Swell? That’s exactly the reason locals have organized the San...
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Looking for the ultimate outdoor adventure with several activities rolled into one single relay race? Well look no further than the Uinta Mountain Adventure Relay. UMAR is the ultimate in adventure races as it combines running with mountain biking, cycling, and even paddling in a canoe. The UMAR is a 180-220 mile loop course...
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Current and past Salt Lake City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K’ers, Kids Marathon, and Bike Tourers — UNITE! Monday’s tragedy in Boston wasn’t just an attack on America or Boston, it was an attack on runners of all speeds. “Can’t Slow Us Down!”, a Facebook event, has been created by a local SLC’er who plans...
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Snow, wind, and low visibility plagued world-class skiers and spectators alike at the final stop of the Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird. But despite the conditions, skiers stepped up and shredded the North Baldy area at the event’s final stop and championship round, where Ian Borgeson and Sasha Dingle were awarded as champions. If...
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Back in January, Ragnar, along with Salomon, announced the big news that the Ragnar Relay would take to the trails for the first time and Utah would be the first place to host a trail event. That race is happening at the Zion Ponderosa Ranch in April. Today a new stop in the Ragnar...
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Mountain bike enduro is seriously gaining traction here in Utah. Last year saw a huge success with the Bell Wasatch Enduro at the Canyons, and the action will be heading to Moab this summer for the new Enduro Cup at Magnificent 7. So, what is European-style enduro racing anyway? Basically it’s a mountain biking...
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So you’ve been backcountry skiing since October, and you’re legs are in damn good touring shape. So why not show off your redwood thighs and enter to race in the 2013 Wasatch Powder Keg. This year is special because it’s the first time the Wasatch’s premiere ski mountaineering event will be a 3-race format....
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Cross-country ski and “Hawk Watch” (ok, owl watch) at the same time? Count me in! Hawk Watch International will be leading a field trip on show shoes and cross-country skis to clean up and prepare their Flammulated Owl nest boxes for the upcoming nesting season, and you’re invited to help. Hawk Watch International is...
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There are all kinds of fundraisers aimed at fighting cancer, and most of them seem to be of the “fun run” variety. Well, if you’re into rock climbing and want to help, then Team First Descents will be inviting climbers across the country to participate in the 4th Annual Climb-a-thon on March 2, 2013....
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Utah’s public waters are at risk once again. The 2010 Utah State legislative session saw the passage of HB141, a bill that reversed a Utah Supreme Court decision that stated all water is owned by the public and is therefore public property. That meant people had the right to touch the stream beds, even if it was...
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