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…
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Summit West Grandaddy Mountain in the High Uintas
Grandaddy Basin is a gorgeous area on the southern slope of Utah’s High Uintas Wilderness. There are enough streams, lakes, and trails to keep you busy for a week, but if you only have time for one hike, I highly recommend a summit of West Grandaddy Mountain. The route is not difficult, the views are…
Rock climbing the Red Rock Wall in BCC
As rock climbing becomes ever more popular, crags in the cottonwood canyons are getting more crowded. Approach a spot like Challenge Buttress or School Room on a weekend, and be prepared to wait for your turn on the rock. But if you don’t mind going off the beaten path a bit, you can find quality…
Hike Fairyland Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park
The crumbling sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon may seem ethereal, perhaps even magical. The aptly named Fairyland Trail plunges hikers into this fantasy world of multicolored hoodoos over an eight-mile loop. If you want to see a piece of almost everything Bryce Canyon offers visitors, then this is the trail for you! Fairyland Loop Trail…
Mountain biking Wire Mesa Trail
The good folks at Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA) have developed a new trail that circumnavigates the Wire Mesa and is now open to the riding public. This trail is not far from the Gooseberry/Grafton Mesa complex and offers up an intermediate slick rock and single track experience. The 7.5 mile loop can be…
Backcountry skiing Butler Basin in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Spring is the time to backcountry ski or snowboard those big, steep lines you’ve been eyeballing all season. With a more stable snowpack, and melt/freeze cycles creating supportable corn snow, there’s no better time to tick off a steep objective. Butler Basin on Gobbler’s Knob is one such place. Butler Basin is a huge cirque…
Mountain biking Jenni’s to CMG Loop at Park City
The network of trails in Park City is immense. With over 400 miles of singletrack interwoven on the mountainsides above town, it can be difficult to figure out a good loop for a quick ride. One of my go-to rides is the 12-mile-long, Jenni’s to Crescent Mine Grade (CMG) loop. This ride features an easy,…
Ice climbing the Willard Canyon Waterfall
Willard Canyon is a remarkably rugged canyon that’s home to a beautiful cascading waterfall that usually ices over in late December or early January, offering an easy yet adventurous climb. I am a total rookie when it comes to ice, but I live in Willard and have always had this route on my adventure bucket list….
Hike A1 Peak via Kletting Peak in the Uinta Mountains
A1 Peak is one of the major summits that stack up along the Mirror Lake Highway in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. UtahOutside.com contributor, Ryan Malavolta, has summited A1 from Hell Hole Basin by way of two different routes. You can read his excellent writeup here. But if you’re looking for a shorter, yet more difficult/adventurous route,…