This weekend marks the inaugural event of the Camelbak Pursuit Series at Snowbasin Resort. On Friday through Sunday, August 11-13, this Northern Utah ski resort and the surrounding area will become an outdoor recreation playground and learning center for three days. Think of it as an “epic outdoor gathering.” Activities at the Camelbak Pursuit Series…
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Ogden Climbing Festival this weekend
Check your rope and harness and chalk up those hands, because the tenth annual Ogden Climbing Festival is this weekend, April 7th and 8th. Presented by Black Diamond, the festival is an opportunity to take your climbing skills to the next level with multiple clinics taught by pro rock climbers. You can learn everything from the…
Get sweaty at the 2nd Annual Wasatch Yeti Bash
Yetis return to Ogden this winter for the second annual Wasatch Yeti Bash. Party hard at the Ogden City Amphitheater on February 3rd, 2017. According to a press release from Visit Ogden, the Yeti Bash will happen from 4-8 p.m. and includes a Winter Arts Market, Community Bike Ride, Fat Bike Demos, Yeti Yoga, Live…
A winter attempt of Ben Lomond Peak
Winter is often the best time of year to bag a peak, as snow covers rocks and uneven terrain, making a simple walk on skis to the top of a mountain very easy. At the same time, winter can also be the worst time to bag a peak as snow and avalanche conditions can make…
Runner’s review of 2012 Hurt in the Dirt
If you are looking for a “fun” mud run this is not for you. Hurt in the Dirt lives up to its name. It’s the real deal. So real, Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong dominated the duathlon course as a solo participant. He finished the trail run and mountain bike race more than a minute…
Snowbasin dramatically cuts season pass rates
Snowbasin has announced the pricing of their season passes for the 2012/13 ski season, and skiers and snowboarders in Utah are now talking about making this resort east of Ogden their home mountain. Why? Because the cost to buy a season pass there has nearly been cut in half. There are a few options for…
Get Out and Live at 2012 Hurt in the Dirt Duathalon
Ogden’s muddiest, most brutal duathalon, Hurt in the Dirt, returns for 2012. The last two events were so successful that race organizers are bringing it back even bigger and better than ever by adding an a new ladies-only trail running race called “Skirt in the Dirt.” In addition, there will be the the nighttime trail…
Check out the 4th annual Utah Bike Summit in Ogden
Anybody who rides a bike in Utah knows that our state is one of the world’s most awesome destinations for cyclists, as well as the outdoor companies that serve the industry. From Moab, to Hurricane, to Park City, Utah is a freaking mecca of biking, both on-road and mountain bike. So it’s no wonder that…
Time for the 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival
The 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival is just around the corner, so you’d better break out the chalk bags and get some workouts in on the hang board. The festival is happening April 25-29, and promises tons of events, competitions, clinics and more including a gear demo, red point comp, Red Bull BBQ, free climbing…
Trifecta of Shred comes to Ogden
The name just oozes with, uh, shrediness. The Trifecta of Shred is coming to Ogden and will feature top snowboarders from Utah and around the world competing in skate, surf, and snowboard events. Each participant will battle it out for the title of “Chairman of the Boards.” The Trifecta of Shred will happen on March…