Hard to believe it’s happening, but we’re already talking about ski movies. Films produced for the sole purpose to stoke winter… uh…. stoke will soon be lighting screens up all over Utah. The major ski-movie companies have already booked their Utah dates, and some of the smaller guys have as well. It’s a yearly tradition to torture yourself at the…
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HERA Climb4Life celebrates 10 years in Salt Lake City
The 10th Annual HERA Climb4Life ropes up once again in the Wasatch Mountains as women and men will come together to rock climb and fight against ovarian cancer. This year’s event happens on September 15th through the 18th, and most proceeds collected will be donated to cancer research. Climb4Life isn’t just for women, but everybody who…
Backpacking to Scudder Lake in the Uinta Mountains
Backpacking in the Uintas brings to mind an exploration of the mountain range’s most postcard-esque landscapes, requiring heavily-laden packs chock full of enough supplies to last a month outdoors. But sometimes you just want a quick getaway for the weekend, yet demand an escape from the crowds at established campsites. There are many small, remote lakes in…
Ride at Crest on Cruisers charity event to benefit sick boy
If you’re a mountain biker in Utah, then you’ve probably ridden the Grandaddy of singletrack in Northern Utah – the Wasatch Crest Trail. In fact, you’ve probably ridden it various way dozens and dozens of times. But I’ll bet you’ve never ridden “The Crest” on a cruiser bike. Well, you’ll have your chance at the…
Hiking Mount Wolverine and the Wolverine Cirque
Peaks over 10,000′, ridgeline scrambles and gorgeous views- some hikes have it all. Mount Wolverine and the cirque below it are areas teeming with rugged Wasatch beauty. If you have already explored some of the Brighton Resort area and want more of a challenge, then this hike is for you. This is a true loop…
Easton impresses with Kilo Tents at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Easton Mountain Products has been in the game since 1922, but it’s their recent offerings in lightweight tents that have garnered the most attention. Their booth was crowded with folks looking for a glimpse of the new lineup, and Easton didn’t disappoint. Two new lightweight tents and a redesign of an old favorite ensure there…
Backpacking Naturalist Basin in the Uinta Mountains
Hike, hike, hike. Damn my pack is heavy. Hike, hike, hike. Take a picture. Hike some more. That about describes a backpacking trip to Naturalist Basin in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Oh, and the scenery is ‘effin’ spectacular. So much so, that Naturalist Basin is one of the most popular backpacking areas in the entire range….
Outdoor Retailer 2011 Summer Market preview
It’s that time again! The Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City will soon fill with tens of thousands of outdoorsy people for the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Over 25,000 retailers, exhibitors and media are expected to attend this year’s Summer Market from August 4th through the 7th, generating over $23 million…
Hiking Mount Millicent
The Brighton Resort area is a great place to hike when summer heats up the valley. Wide trails, easy navigation and gorgeous views are the name of the game up here. If you don’t have a full day but want to get over 10,000′ then the answer is easy: Mount Millicent. The peak stands tall…
Tim DeChristopher to serve two years in prison for monkeywrenching
Monkeywrencher, Tim DeChristopher, will serve two years in prison after being found guilty in March of two felony counts of sabatoging a gas and oil lease auction in 2008. DeChristopher disrupted the sale of gas drilling leases by successfully bidding on a dozen parcels (most notably some near Arches National Park) that he never intended to…