Vimeo user, Sunn Kim, with help from Backcountry.com, just unleashed a video with a unique perspective on mountain biking the Good Water Rim Trail that is downright beautiful. It shows off the amazing scenery of the area (as seen by bike) and includes an impressive, single, jaw-dropping shot that makes one wonder, “how did they…
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Moab’s greatest hits featured in video, “Being Here”
We all know how rad Moab is as a favorite getaway from urban life. The red rock desert filled with opportunities like mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping are among the best in the world. I try to make the pilgrimage there at least once a year, but after watching the video “Being Here”…
Video: Backpacking the Zion Narrows
The Narrows in Zion National Park is perhaps the most scenic and dramatic canyon in all of Utah, and backpacking is the best way to see it. I featured this segment on KSL Outdoors, and it shows off the beauty of the canyon, as well as tips on how to make the hike, and the…
Video: backcountry skiing at the Puffer Lake Yurt, Tushar Mountains
Back in February, we took a backcountry ski trip to the Puffer Lake Yurt in the Tushar Mountains. It was an awesome weekend as we experienced a mini corn-cycle in the middle of winter. Warm temperatures and frozen nights secured the snowpack and allowed for soft, sunny turns on big lines off City Creek Peak….
Skier George shares his Powder Philosophy at Alta
In this nasty and divisive political season, with vitriolic messages bombarding us from all media sources, this video right here contains one message I can actually get behind. And it comes from 98-year-old George Jedenoff, aka “Skier George.” He has been a mainstay at Alta and Snowbird for 56 years, and plans to keep skiing past…
Bluehouse Skis giving away entire company for free
Ever dream of owning your own ski company? Now is your chance. Salt Lake City’s own Bluehouse Skis has closed up shop, but instead of selling the business, they want to give it away, for free, to anyone who’s willing to pick up the torch and bring Bluehouse into the future. According to Bluehouse founders,…
Video: Zion 8K
America’s National Parks celebrate 100 years in 2016, so many people and organizations have been marking the occasion with beautiful videos. One such film comes from More Than Just Parks, a team of brothers with a passion for national parks. Their latest is Zion 8K, which they describe as “a dazzling 4-minute short that takes…
Edit your ski footage for the 2nd Annual Alta Peruvian Video Challenge
For the second year, the Alta Peruvian Lodge is hosting a ski video contest. The Alta Peruvian Video Challenge is now accepting entries from all skiers across the country, amateur pro and otherwise. Forget Sundance, because the P-Dog is like a ski film festival on steroids. Every other Thursday starting on January 21st, the best…
Alta and Snowbird open for 2015/16 ski season (video)
Alta opened for the 2015/16 ski season on Friday, November 20, and conditions were much better than anyone anticipated. Ski Utah blogger, Matt Baydala, noted that he didn’t expect much, so didn’t bother to bring his good cameras. He was wrong to doubt the power of Alta. But at least he was able to put…
Video: Brighton Resort first to open for 2015/16 season
It’s official! Ski and snowboard season has begun in Utah, and Brighton Resort is the first to open. The lifts started spinning on the morning of Wednesday, November 18th. Utah is having a good start to the snow year, as Brighton opened with a 22 inch base. Three lifts are running including Crest Express, Explorer,…