One of my favorite family-friendly hikes in Moab is Grandstaff Canyon. The canyon was originally named Negro Bill Canyon after William Grandstaff, who was an African-American prospector and cowboy that lived there in the 1870s. In 2017, the canyon was renamed Grandstaff Canyon, as the original name was considered too offensive for our modern time….
Author: Jared Hargrave
The 9K Trail is complete, and it’s awesome
The much anticipated 9K Trail in Park City is complete, and it is awesome! As the name suggests, the 9K Trail roughly follows the 9,000-foot elevation contour line from Empire Pass in Deer Valley, west to Shadow Lake in Park City Mountain where it connects to the Blazing Saddle trail. Also of note, the 9K…
GO Kinesiology Knee Sleeve review
My knees hurt. At 43-years-old, I’ve spent decades skiing, mountain biking, hiking and trail running. This accumulated activity means my knees are shot. Both are arthritic and recent surgery on my left knee repaired the meniscus, cartilage and inflamed plica bands. Because of this, I’ve desperately needed additional support while recreating outdoors. Thanks goodness I…
Gear review: Mystery Ranch In and Out Pack
Every outdoor activity needs a backpack, right? But a standard pack with tons of features can be serious overkill. Sometimes you just need a pack that’s small and simple for short, quick outings. Mystery Ranch will release just the thing in Spring, 2021 with their new In and Out 19L Pack. The Mystery Ranch In…
Alterra and Solitude Mountain announce COVID-19 plan
Skiing at resorts is going to look and feel a lot different during the 2020-21 season. A few weeks ago, Vail Resorts announced their COVID-19 reopening plan. And now Alterra Mountain Company, which owns Solitude Mountain and Deer Valley here in Utah, also released a plan to keep visitors safe during the pandemic. Alterra’s plan…
How to Raise Funds for Utah Avalanche Center During Covid-19
A chill the morning air, a dusting of snow in the mountains, and excitement for the annual Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser means fall is here. Except during the grotesque deformity that is 2020, the UAC Backcountry Benefit in the Black Diamond parking lot will be virtual this time around. COVID-19 caused cancellations for many non-profit…
Moenkopi Yurts at Deadhorse Point stunning for mountain-biking kids
I am a proud father, and my soul beams. Standing aside a desert singletrack-trail, I watch my son, Ridge, pedal his small mountain bike past me. I snap a few photos of him and his best friend, Pimm, as they race through sage and juniper with a sweeping vista of Southwestern Utah’s red rock desert…
New Gear for Spring 2021 at Virtual Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Retailer is the year’s biggest gathering of gearheads, outdoor companies, media, and retail buyers. But thanks to Covid-19, this summer’s event in Denver was, of course, cancelled. But like all human interaction during quarantine, Outdoor Retailer went virtual. Hence, “Virtual Outdoor Retailer.” And there is plenty of new gear to be excited about coming…
Family-friendly hikes: Limber Pine in Logan Canyon
The Limber Pine trail, located at the top of Logan Canyon in northern Utah, is a 1.3-mile loop that is a good hike for families with kids. If you’re in the area to visit Bear Lake, then this trail is a short diversion for something to do when you’re not on the water. The Hike…
Camp Chef Rainier 2X Combo camping stove review
When it comes to camping and food, I’ve always been a minimalist. Just give me a way to boil water to make a freeze-dried dinner come alive, and I’m happy. Lately though, I’m on a kick to eat better outside than I do at home. And that mission has brought me to the Camp Chef…