Ski and snowboard season is near, which means the lifts will soon be running. After a record-breaking snow year for 2022/23, Utah snow sliders of every persuasion are chomping at the bit for more. But a relatively dry autumn has made Utah ski resort opening dates a bit fluid while we wait for epic early-season…
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Elevating Utah’s Ski Scene: The Latest Resort Upgrades for the 2023/24 Season
As winter chill sets in, anticipation for Utah’s ski season reaches a fever pitch. Ski enthusiasts, both local and from afar, eagerly await the unveiling of the latest enhancements and upgrades at the Utah’s 15 ski resorts. From Snowbird to Sundance, here’s a rundown of the thrilling developments taking shape for the 2023/24 ski season….
Outdoor News Roundup for February 20, 2022
REI, Patagonia, and More Will Boycott Outdoor Retailer if Returned to Utah Outdoor Retailer, the huge, twice-annual trade show that once called Utah home, is considering a move back to Salt Lake City. The show has spent the last four years in Denver after Utah leaders campaigned to reverse the Bears Ears National Monument designation….
Ski Walk (Not to be Confused with Cross-Country Skiing)
With a winter full of holidays weekends, and therefore ski-resort season pass blackout dates in effect, the only thing bummed-out skiers can do during those downtimes is head to the backcountry. But what if avalanche conditions are too dangerous, or you can’t find an available partner? Then it’s time to go on a ski walk…
Explore Yant Flat and the Candy Cliffs in Southwestern Utah
If you find yourself in the Zion NP/Saint George area of Utah and need an outstanding half day adventure, I highly recommend checking out the Yant Flat area. Nestled in the foothills of the Pine Valley Mountains, Yant Flat trail leads to a scenic overlook of Utah’s Candy Cliffs. The Candy Cliffs are a mix…
Utah Ski Resort 2021/22 Opening Dates
A wet autumn and early-season snowfall has got skiers and ski resorts excited for the 2021/22 season! Backcountry skiers and riders have already been making tracks at Brighton and Alta before they open, which means there should be plenty of snow for opening day. 2021/22 Ski Season Opening Dates Typically, late November and early December…
San Rafael Swell a Spellbinding Place to Explore
The San Rafael Swell, located in Central Utah, is an often overlooked recreation gem. The Swell is a geologic maze of rock formations, canyons, plateaus and sagebrush flats. Through it all lies a network of dirt roads, 4×4 tracks, and singletrack trails that cater to every recreational discipline. In addition to outdoor fun, the San…
Little Valley trails ideal for teaching kids to mountain bike
Parents want to raise their kids right. As a father of a 5-year-old-boy, I think “raising them right” means teaching them how to mountain bike. However, it can be difficult to find trails easy enough for little legs to pedal a singlespeed bike with no shocks. But there is one such place on the Wasatch…
BLM to allow energy development in Utah’s National Monuments
Ever since President Trump scaled back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments, many have wondered what comes next. Well, the U.S. Interior Department finalized plans to allow energy companies to use these public lands for extraction. The Trump administration will allow drilling, mining, and grazing where it was previously not allowed under the National…
The Utah Traction Law Explained
You may have heard it at the park and ride or seen it on the Canyon Alert messages: the Utah Traction Law is on everyone’s mind this ski season. What does that mean for you? Well, depending on what kind of vehicle you have, it could mean the difference between riding powder or scrambling for…