Sunday, April 24th was Alta’s last day of the ’09/’10 season. As always, the end of another ski season and the beginning of spring was marked by the High Boy party at the top of High Rustler. This year, there were two High Boy parties, one the weekend before on the 18th, mostly initiated by…
Author: Jared Hargrave
CGear Sand Free Multimat review
Camping in the desert of southern Utah means there will always be one thing to contend with on every trip. Sand. Not only is sand everywhere, it gets everywhere. Sand fills your shoes, gums up zippers, dirties backpacks and pockets, and always gets tracked into the tent. Although there will never be a way to totally…
Climbing film “Core” to screen at Brewvies
The new rock climbing film “Core” will screen at Brewvies on Thursday, April 22. It’s the latest from filmmaker Chuck Fryberger who says it, “exposes the contrast in landscape and lifestyle that defines the sport. A close examination of each character offers perspective beyond just their achievements on the stone.” That’s pretty deep. I suspect…
Snowbird 2010 spring skiing schedule
As is the case every year, Snowbird will once again have the longest ski season in Utah. After the weekend of April 24th and 25th, the ‘Bird will be the only ski resort in operation. That, however, does not mean that the mountain will be fully open. Restaurant, lift and ski run closures will take…
Ski the backcountry at Thomas Fork in Neffs Canyon
Backcountry skiing on the Wasatch Front can sometimes feel like you’re competing for turns during a powder day at a resort. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons have become so popular that it’s a miracle to go on a tour and not see another ski party. But if solitude is what you seek, then there are…
Solitude scales back Silver Fork proposal
Fireworks have already been shot back and forth between Solitude Mountain Resort, backcountry skiers, the US Forest Service and watershed protectors over Solitude’s proposal to expand the ski resort boundaries into Silver Fork Canyon. Now Solitude is backing off their original desire to occupy the entire drainage. The new expansion has been cut back to…
Ski the backcountry at Powder Park
Powder Park is one of those Utah places with a name that just rings with images of tall pines, wide valleys and deep powder. All of the above is true, but it takes a lot of work (or money) to get there. The work part means it’s a fairly long skin to get there, especially…
Mountain bike the trails in Price at TrailFest 2010
Mountain bike season in Utah is starting to gear up, which means festivals are right around the corner. TrailFest is one such gathering on the singletrack in Price. Although Price, Utah isn’t really known as a mountain bike destination like Moab, there have, over the years, been many new trails cut and maintained by the…
Mountain bike film “Follow Me” to screen at Brewvies
The new mountain bike film, “Follow Me” will screen at Brewvies on April 29th at 7 and 9 pm. Brought to Utah by the Wasatch Area Freeride Trail Association (WAFTA), “Follow Me” is the first movie from Anthill Films, a new company founded by the guys who are also responsible for “The Collective,” “Roam,” and…
National Parks waive entrance fees for National Parks Week
All 392 U.S. National Parks will be waiving entrance fees during National Parks Week. From April 17th through the 25th, you can explore one of Utah’s 17 National Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites and Recreation Areas for free. Hike the vertigo inducing trail of Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, stand beneath Delicate Arch in Arches…