The final skier number statistics are out for Utah resorts, and the 2011/2012 season was certainly grim. According to the Utah ski and snowboard industry, Utah’s 14 ski areas saw 3,802,536 million skier day visits last winter season, down 10 percent from the 2010/2011 season’s 4,223,064. That season was Utah’s second best on record, barely…
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Work on a trail for 2012 National Trails Day
The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day every year by organizing thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. There are numerous National Trails Day events here in Utah that outdoor lovers can take part in all over the state. This year, National Trails Day is Saturday,…
Salomon to celebrate grand opening of flagship store in Salt Lake
Utah got another outdoor gear shop when Salomon USA opened its flagship store in the new City Creek Center, located in downtown Salt Lake City. While the store has been open for a few months now in a sort of “soft launch,” the official grand opening happens on June 2nd, and everyone is invited. If…
Park City earns world’s first IMBA Gold Level
Utah claims to be home to the world’s best mountain biking, but most people automatically think of Moab as the reason. Well, if you’d ask the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) they’d tell you the Wasatch is actually the best place to ride as they’ve awarded Park City as the world’s first IMBA Gold Level…
Aron Ralston to share survival story in Utah
Aron Ralston, the hiker who famously cut off his own hand in Utah’s Blue John Canyon (which the film “127 Hours” was based on) will tell his story of survival at the 2012 Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show on June 13 in Ogden. Along with Ralston’s inspirational presentation, a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film “127…
New Parley’s Canyon Trail could connect Salt Lake and Park City while providing commuters with safe alternative to I-80
Across the United States bicycle recreation and commuting is skyrocketing and has become the second most popular outdoor activity in the country based on frequency of participation. Utah is known for hundreds of miles of pristine single track, superb road riding opportunities and a growing percentage of bicycle commuters. According to the Sierra Club, cyclists…
Snowbird gets approval to build roller coaster
It’s official, Snowbird got the go-ahead from the Salt Lake Planning Commission to build a roller coaster for summer operations. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 16th to approve Snowbird’s proposed new location for a mountain coaster at the base of Peruvian Gulch. While it’s not yet a totally done deal, (the commission’s approval…
Effort to save I Street dirt jumps underway
Mountain bikers, freeriders and downhillers have few places to ride in Salt Lake City proper, and the bike jumps at I Street in the Avenues is one of them. The collection of dirt jumps is an unofficial site built by dedicated riders on city property, which means there’s nothing to stop the city from tearing…
Salt Lake City may lose Outdoor Retailer after 2014
Outdoor Retailer, the giant trade show that converges on downtown Salt Lake City twice a year, is looking elsewhere for future shows beyond 2014. In a press release, it was revealed that Outdoor Retailer is teaming up with the Outdoor Industry Association to poll retailers and outdoor companies about where they think the best location…
Public welcome at Mill Creek Canyon Transportation Study open house
Mill Creek Canyon in Salt Lake City is easily one of the most popular canyons for outdoor recreation in Utah. From hiking to mountain biking, cycling and cross-country skiing, Mill Creek sees its fair share of uses, and is under constant pressure from the huge amounts of people who drive up the canyon. In response…