A feature film that examines the healing power of nature and the renewed bonds formed between five friends as they hike one of America’s most remote and scenic trails will make its world premiere Jan. 24, 2020, at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. “Highline” was produced and directed by outdoor filmmaker Chris Smead of…
Author: Jared Hargrave
A decade of Utah Outside 2009-2019
As we close out the “teens” as a decade and enter the ’20s, it’s time to not only take a look back at the past year, but the entire decade. A lot has happened in Utah since ’09. Outdoor Retailer left Utah. Bears Ears National Monument was created, then taken away. Utah ski resorts have…
Woodward Park City now open
Utah’s newest ski resort just opened to the public, and it’s unlike any ski and snowboard area the state has ever seen. Woodward Park City opened its doors on December 14th to much fanfare. Ski and board celebrities were on hand to test out the terrain features and hang out with young fans. What is…
First week of Utah’s 2019/20 ski season one to remember
I can’t think of a bigger, better opening weekend than the one we had over Thanksgiving Weekend. The first week of Utah’s 2019/20 ski season was definitely one to remember. According to Ski Utah, the Thanksgiving storm dumped up to 70 inches on Northern Utah’s resorts. The Thanksgiving Storm My memory may be shot, but…
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for outdoorsy folks
It’s that time of year to start Christmas shopping for friends and family who love to recreate in the outdoors (really we are the easiest to shop for.) From boots, to jackets, tech pants and even coffee, you can’t go wrong with the 2019 holiday gift guide featured below. KLYMIT DRIFT CAMPING PILLOW New from…
Kuju Coffee Single-Serve Pour Over Review
If you’re like me, then you need to have your morning coffee before setting out on an outdoor adventure. But making the perfect, delicious, roasted cup is a bit difficult when outdoors or on-the-go. Enter the Kuju Coffee single-serve pour over packs. When out backpacking or even car camping, I defaulted to instant coffee packs,…
Cohab Canyon a kid-friendly hike in Capitol Reef National Park
Hiking with kids is a challenge. But you can ease that challenge by choosing a hike that will keep kids interested the entire way. That’s why Cohab Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park is a great hike for the little ones. Cohab Canyon Cohab Canyon is one of the easier places to hike in Capitol…
Tecnica Plasma GTX review
Custom molding is a term most associated with ski boots. But Tecnica is taking that same concept and applying it to hiking boots. They call it C.A.S. Technology, and they’ve applied it to their Plasma GTX low hikers. I got to test out a pair this fall after getting them custom molded to my feet….
Utah ski resort opening dates for 2019/20 season
Temperatures are dropping and we’ve already seen some snow in the mountains. Time to bring on winter! To plan ahead and get giddy with anticipation, Utah ski resorts are ramping up operations. Some have already announced their Utah resort opening dates for the 2019/20 season according to SkiUtah.com Utah resort opening 2019/20 Alta: November 29…
Ever doubt why you live in Salt Lake? Watch this Dash Longe shredfest for a reminder
For skiers, residing in Salt Lake City offers the best of both worlds. You can have have a good career in the big city while still living the ski life among mountains. Some of the best skiing in the world is right here in our back yard. In the latest episode from DPS Cinematic and…