One of the many fine things about living in Utah is that it’s almost always bike riding season. Minus a few months in the winter, two wheeled transportation is almost always possible. If you are a bicycle commuter or just a casual rider, a good lock is a must-have accessory. I have been using an…
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Last minute gift ideas from GCI, Lander and Alpine Start for the campers in your life
Nine out of ten gear junkies agree: there’s nothing better than finding something under the tree that’s made for your next outdoor adventure. Yes, there’s still time to find the perfect gift for the campers in your life. Whether you need to make a big splash, add another item to the present pile, or simply…
Top Utah Outside Stories of the Year 2016
2016, by many accounts, has been a bad year. From the… unprecedented presidential election, to natural disasters, and the long list of beloved musicians and actors dying, there’s a lot people want to forget and leave 2016 behind. But as far as outdoor recreation in Utah is concerned, there was much to celebrate. Lots of…
Fuel 100 Electro-Bites review
Bars, gels, gummies – there no limit to the different types of food that athletes eat during a long workout. For us outdoorsy types, the small packaging and lack of preperation makes energy food super convenient, usually at the expense of flavor. Well, if you’re tired of sucking down gelatin, there’s a new option on…
Demo Days at Brighton Resort: Smokin, Sims and Never Summer Snowboards
Saturday and Sunday were great days to be at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It wasn’t the fresh dusting of snow (though that helped), but the free snowboard demos that had people stoked. Smokin, Sims, and Never Summer snowboards were all posted up in tents at the bottom of the Crest Lift with stacks…
Editor’s Choice Outdoor Gear of the Year 2013
One of the perks of having an outdoor website, is that a lot of gear comes our way for testing and review. Between myself, and Utah Outside contributors Callista Pearson and Ryan Malavolta, we have dozens and dozens of new stuff that arrives at our doorsteps. We then take it all into the Utah mountains…
Innate Kaze Modular Vacuum Bottle review
The perfect insulated vacuum bottle for backcountry skiing has been difficult to find these days, as some don’t keep my coffee hot long enough, while others have leaked. We’ve been testing out the Innate Kaze Modular Vacuum Bottle ever since we picked one up at Outdoor Retailer in January, and so far it’s been an…
2012 Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again, when Christmas is almost here, and you haven’t found that perfect gift for the outdoor gear lover in your life. Your gnarly friend or family member is surely in need of something awesome, or perhaps you’re shopping for your loved ones and can’t figure out what to buy. In…
Ortovox Momentum 12 Light pack review
Ortovox is a company best known in the United States for their avalanche beacons. But in Europe, this German-based company is known for a whole lot more – like jackets, merino wool base and mid layers, and even a packable mountain bike. Ortovox is making a push into the U.S. and are entering the light…
Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 Slab Set review
The Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 Slab Set is a mouthful of a name for such a minimalist hydration pack. In fact it’s not really a pack at all, but more like a hydration vest. Although the pack sports an endless name that Mary Poppins could likely turn into a song, the title implies one…