Utah may be known for its world-famous powder, but spring is the best time to backcountry ski big lines in remote ranges. A more stable snowpack and warm, sunny weather are both advantages. But also consider that snow-bound roads melt out, allowing access to far-flung peaks. This time of year, you may be tempted to…
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Vasque thanks Utah at 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Generations of boots… Vasque has been around a long time and has a whole ancestry of boots in their lineup… you could call it a “saga.” Well, at the Outdoor Retailer 2017 Summer Market, Vasque showed off a boot combining their most advanced technologies called, you guessed it, the Saga GTX. The Saga GTX is…
Spring events and 2017 closing dates at Utah ski resorts
Wow, after what has been a so-far record breaking season, it seems premature to be talking about spring and estimated closing dates at Utah ski resorts. Yet here we are. Ski Utah released a list of closing dates for the 2017 season, which of course is always subject to change. In addition, there are several…
Standout new shoes and boots at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Wandering for miles through the halls of the Salt Palace during the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the mind inevitably turns toward one’s sore feet. Good shoes are imperative, so I was interested to see what new shoes and boots are coming out for spring ’17. Here are some highlights from Garmont, Vasque, Oboz, and…
Innovative tents and packs for Spring ’17 from Sierra Designs at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Sierra Designs makes a lot of outdoor gear, but their booth at the 2016 Summer Outdoor Retailer was dominated by tents. They are coming out with a whole new line that will be available Spring, 2017. Summer Moon 2 Sierra Designs claims that the Summer Moon 2 is the lightest, sub $200, fully freestanding dome…
New boots and shoes from Oboz for Spring ’17 at Outdoor Retailer
Oboz has new boots, shoes, and sandals coming out this fall and spring ’17, including the company’s new foray into sandals. It was all in display at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Here’s a look: Men’s Crest Low and Mid BDry The latest offering from Oboz is the Crest Low BDry (MSRP:$150) and Crest…
Park City spring MTB trails report: May 2016
While the riding is primed in the Salt Lake valley, more and more riding in Park City is beginning to open up. While not nearly the 400+ miles of singletrack are open yet, a few key areas are perfect for getting your legs ready for a summer of riding. Mind you, there is still plenty…
Get stoked to climb with Black Diamond Spring Film Tour
Spring is most definitely here in Utah, and if you are a rock climber, chances are you’ve already taken advantage of the warm weather and hit the crags several times already (unless you’re a hardcore skier like me and can’t let winter go just yet.) Still, there’s no better way to get stoked on climbing…
Big spring snowstorm brings winter back to Utah ski resorts
Winter returned to Utah this week as a huge snowstorm pummeled ski resorts across the state. In five out of the last eight days, all 14 Utah ski areas have reported new snow, with Wednesday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 29th being the epic days with new snow totaling from one to almost two feet,…
Try out new skis at Alta in April Demo Day
So you need new skis. Well, there’s no better time to buy skis than in the spring (sales baby). And there’s no better time to demo skis before you buy them than at the Alta in April Demo Day. Of course, this demo day is unlike any other, because it’s your chance to try out…