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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Avalanche awareness has gotten high tech thanks to the Utah Avalanche Center, which just released a new app for iPhone and iPad. The app has everything you’d expect to see and contains information you’ll want to know before heading into the backcountry. According to the UAC, the app includes: UAC advisories Avalanche observations NOAA...
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Utah has the best ski terrain and snow quality in the country, but when it comes to backcountry huts, we’re sorely behind other states. Sure, we have a spattering of yurts in our mountains, but when compared to the 10th Mountain Division hut system in Colorado, Utah’s backcountry shelters might as well be plywood...
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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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A new United States Forest Service proposal to regulate non-motorized recreation in the La Sal Mountains near Moab is creating a stir among the outdoor community, pitting mountain bikers against hikers and equestrians. The proposed new rules will make certain trails off-limits to cyclists and also prohibit commercial shuttle buses to La Sal Pass....
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The Mountain Collective, a collection of ski resorts around the western U.S. and Canada, has added several new resorts to the mix including Whistler/Blackcomb, Mammoth Mountain and Utah’s own Snowbird. This is big news because buying the Mountain Collective pass lets you ski a ton of resorts for half the price. With the Mountain...
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