Park City’s newest downhill trail, Cyn City, is a fun new way to ride a loop off Charlie’s 9k. Cyn City, which officially opened with a ribbon cutting in mid-July, is an intermediate, mountain biking flow trail featuring a ton of double jumps, whoop-de-dos, and large berms built within a shady, old-growth evergreen forest. Ever…
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Outdoor News Roundup for January 21, 2022
Alta to Replace Sunnyside Chairlift with High-Speed 6-Pack More new lift infrastructure is coming to Alta, when the Sunnyside lift will be replaced with a detachable, high-speed 6-pack. Sunnyside is a high-speed 3-seater servicing beginner terrain, and is also used as a feeder lift to Supreme and Sugarloaf. Alta Ski Area is planning on replacing…
“Mountain Bike: Park City” Guidebook Features Utah’s Best Singletrack
Mountain bike season is here, and that means it’s time to tune up your bike and start planning summer rides. Be ready with knowledge of where to go with my new guidebook, Mountain Bike: Park City. Published by Mountaineers Books, this guide breaks down the most fun bike rides in Park City’s complex network of…
The 9K Trail is complete, and it’s awesome
The much anticipated 9K Trail in Park City is complete, and it is awesome! As the name suggests, the 9K Trail roughly follows the 9,000-foot elevation contour line from Empire Pass in Deer Valley, west to Shadow Lake in Park City Mountain where it connects to the Blazing Saddle trail. Also of note, the 9K…
Woodward Park City now open
Utah’s newest ski resort just opened to the public, and it’s unlike any ski and snowboard area the state has ever seen. Woodward Park City opened its doors on December 14th to much fanfare. Ski and board celebrities were on hand to test out the terrain features and hang out with young fans. What is…
Mountain biking Park City’s new 9k Trail
Park City’s trail system is one I can’t imagine getting any better. But then Mountain trails Foundation goes and does just that. Such is the case with the new 9k Trail. Much like the famous Mid Mountain Trail following the 8,000-foot contour line from Deer Valley to the far side of Canyons Village, the 9k…
Road to Arcylon not just for expert mountain bikers
Road to Arcylon (No Lycra spelled backwards) is known in mountain biking-circles for being an expert-only downhiller’s domain. Located above Gorgoza Park in the Pineview area of Park City, Road to Arcylon features big jumps, huge drops, giant berms, rock gardens and massive gaps that would be a ticket to the emergency room if you…
Pulp Friction trail an awesome update to Round Valley
Pulp Friction is a new downhill-only mountain bike trail in Park City’s Round Valley, and boy is it awesome. Round Valley has generally been considered a low-level mountain hike destination. Littered with doubletrack and singletrack that is pretty easy on the legs, this area can sometimes be passed over in favor of bigger terrain in…
Beginner mountain bike trails in Park City
Mountain biking can be intimidating for first-timers and beginners. But it doesn’t have to be! Park City has over 400 miles of singletrack trails. That alone can be intimidating. But there are several loops easy enough for newbies to learn and gain experience. Combined with cooler mountain air, sweeping views, and a concentration of restaurants…
Mountain Bike Princess Di Trail
Mountain biking in Park City is a great way to enjoy summers in the Wasatch. But it can also mean dealing with big crowds on the trails. So if you’re looking for some singletrack where you’re likely to not see another soul, then the Princess Di trail fits the bill. Princess Di is located in…