Don’t wait until the last minute to buy the outdoorsy person in your life that perfect gift. 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 this, Utah Outside’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide, we’ve curated some of our favorite gear…
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Biking the Navajo Rocks Loop trail in Moab
If you are headed to Moab for mountain biking, chances are you’re hoping to roll over some of that legendary slickrock. Or maybe catch an incredible canyon-rim view. Or maybe find some technical rock trails. Or maybe you just want to give your legs a serious workout and forget about everything except what’s over the…
Enjoy Hickman Natural Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park
There are a multitude of adventures awaiting visitors to Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah. Everything from slot canyons to day-long river hikes can be enjoyed. If you’re short on time, or are simply looking for a trail that’s a bit less strenuous than others, the Hickman Natural Bridge hike could be the one…
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…
Book review: “100 Classic Hikes Utah”
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…
Backcountry skiing Point 10420
Point 10420, at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon near Guardsman Pass, is the closest mountain you can backcountry ski from Brighton that isn’t lift assisted. A pleasant ridgeline skin takes you to the summit, where several descent options can be found on all aspects. Thick evergreen forests called Promise Land fall from the northwest…
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…
“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…
Backpacking 101: What to put in your pack
You just purchased a sweet new pack from your local outdoor shop; you have a four day weekend ahead of you, and you know exactly where you want to spend it. But what do you fill your backpack with? Which items are must-haves, and which ones are pure luxury carries? In this edition of Backpacking…