Capitol Reef National Park is nestled comfortably in the Middle of Nowhere, south central Utah. For hikers and campers seeking a true desert experience, this location couldn’t be more perfect. As with all the National Parks, there are crowds to deal with, but it’s a far cry from the hordes at Zion or Arches. At…
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“Transformer” a moderate climb on the difficult Static Wall
Transformer is a lesser-known sport climb in the otherwise overcrowded Storm Mountain Area in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Located at the Static Wall, Transformer is a good chance to get away from the crowds lining up to climb the easier routes. There are only three climbs on Static Wall, and unless you are an expert 5.13 climber, then…
Free entrance days this summer at Utah’s National Parks
C’mon admit it. You’ve driven by a few parks this year and thought you’d like to go, but didn’t want to pay an entrance fee. Guess what? You’re in luck. The National Park Service is holding free entrance days June 5-6, August 14-15, September 25 (Public Lands Day) and November 11 at all of its…
Get your kids outside at the Deer Valley Summer Adventure Camp
Get ’em young. That’s how to make kids into outdoor lovers for life. However, sometimes it can be hard to get children motivated to play outside. Deer Valley Resort offers a fun option with their Summer Adventure Camp for children ages two months to 12 years. The camp begins Monday, June 7 at Deer Valley….
Mountain bike the Little Mountain to Killyon Canyon Loop
The Little Mountain/Killyon Canyon loop is the trail less traveled in the world of Utah mountain biking… the way less traveled. This barely ridden trail is located in Emigration Canyon, and is a fairly straightforward singletrack ride that begins atop Little Mountain Pass, across Emigration Canyon Road from the parking lot. The ride starts with a…
Rock climbing in the Wasatch Mountains
Rock climbing in the Wasatch Mountains has a deep history thanks to generations of climbers who pioneered routes on the granite and quartzite in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Every canyon that spills down from the Wasatch into our backyards along the Salt Lake Valley is filled with world-class crags and climbing routes. Pick up…
Hike to “The Living Room” in the Salt Lake foothills
The Living Room, located in the foothills above Salt Lake City, is a well known destination for anyone who needs a short, relaxing hike. Thousands of years of erosion in the area has created piles of smooth, flat rocks that people have arranged into stone furniture built on a ledge overlooking the city. Couches, chairs, footrests, and…
NUMB Fest Memorial Day Weekend in Vernal
Vernal, Utah is rising in the ranks of mountain biking towns, and there’s no better way to show off the local singletrack than by having a free festival. The Northeastern Utah Mountain Bike Association, or NUMB (also a great acronym for what happens to your ass during a long ride) will be holding the annual…
Hike Hidden Canyon Trail in Zion National Park
Hidden Canyon in Zion National Park is an other-worldly hike through a literally “hidden” gash in the rock behind the cliffs that tower over Zion Canyon. The hike to Hidden Canyon begins at the Weeping Rock Trailhead, located halfway up Zion Canyon. The trail starts off with several steep switchbacks as it follows the same…
Snowbird extends ski season through June 20
A ridiculous amount of snow has fallen in the Wasatch Mountains this May, and to make good use of nature’s late gift, Snowbird has decided to keep the 2010 ski season going a little longer. The Tram will keep skiers shuttling on the mountain until June 20th, making Snowbird’s longest season in Utah even longer. The…