Spring skiing, with its warm weather, blue skies and corn snow, is the perfect reason to get into the mountains while the rest of the masses break out golf clubs and mountain bikes. Skiers instead choose to revel in the high country while wearing t-shirts and sunglasses as they seek out that short window...
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Viennese Lager, from the Bohemian Brewery in Midvale, is now available in outdoor friendly cans. Their previous canned brew, the Czech Pilsner, has become a staple among Utah rafters, mountain bikers, climbers and skiers (who drink), and now the popular lager will join its aluminum encased brethren in coolers across the state. I brought...
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Scotties Bowl is a classic descent in Little Cottonwood Canyon, just on the west side of Snowbird’s resort boundary. Access to Scotties is very easy from the ‘Bird when backcountry gates along the Tiger Tail run are open. On those days, Scotties is best avoided if you’re looking for solitude as it gets tracked...
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This year I’m going to run in the 2010 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back. Next year I want my husband to throw my running shoes at me. All of them. The old pairs, the new pairs, the ones he has in his closet. ALL OF THEM. Just to remind me what I dislike about running....
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Spring is a time of variable snow conditions, and skiers are forced off the beaten path to find any soft snow. The Argenta slide path on the north side of Kessler Peak is a good place for the search, as it’s north facing and hides many nooks and crannies. Argenta is easy to see...
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The Tour of Utah, dubbed “America’s Toughest Stage Race,” will snake through the Wasatch Mountains on August 17-22. Over 130 cyclists will ride a prologue and five stages on grueling roadways, and all you can do is stand there and watch… unless you’re a masochist and want to feel the pain of elite cyclists. If that’s...
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Spring can be the highlight of the ski season with its monster wet storms, corn cycle and, of course, the parties. One of the biggest celebrations in Utah is Spring Grüv at The Canyons Resort in Park City. For over a week, from March 26th through April 4th, The Canyons transforms into Grand Central...
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The North Fork of Mill D in Big Cottonwood Canyon is a very popular backcountry skiing area. Dozens of groups skin up this side canyon to get to places like Reynolds Peak, Big and Little Water and Powder Park. But a good place to avoid the crowds is an unnamed peak near Desolation Lake...
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Salt Lake City is home to some of the best skiing on the planet. As a result, Utah is also home to some of the best ski photographers in the industry. So it’s obvious for Ski Salt Lake to combine the two into a crazy, photography shootout over the course of seven days. As...
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White Pine, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just down the highway from Snowbird, is a massive valley surrounded by huge bowls, dramatic cliff-covered peaks, and lower elevation slopes filled with pine and aspen trees. There are several options when skiing White Pine. You can skin all the way to the top where couloirs await...
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