I’m on a hunt to shoot a mountain lion… of course not with a gun, but with my camera. I’m on assignment for KSL Outdoors to get video of these elusive predator cats, when I get the call one morning to head to the Uinta Mountains where local houndsmen spotted fresh tracks in the snow….
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Romantic Alta: 5 reasons to go skiing on Valentines Day
Valentines Day is a winter holiday. That’s lucky for us skiers, because it leaves little question about where to take our loved ones on Valentines Day. But no ski resort is alike, and there’s a reason why people say Alta is for lovers – because it’s the most romantic mountain in all of Utah. Here’s…
Top Ten Articles of 2013
Every December, we take a look back at the most popular articles of the year, and are always surprised to see what readers are most interested in. Year after year, you guys love to read about gear, and 2013 is no different. Whether it’s news about upcoming gear from Outdoor Retailer, or reviews that we…
Top Utah Outdoor Adventures of 2013
Those of us who live in Utah sure are lucky. We reside in the absolute best place in the country for outdoor recreation. Our state is so full of amazing scenery and outdoor opportunities that it’s near impossible to whittle down all the trips one took in a 12-month period to just 5. But taking…
Happiest of Holidays from all of us at UtahOutside!
Wishing all of our readers a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from UtahOutside.com! As we and the dogs head to Colorado’s front range for the holidays, we’re sad to leave behind all this fresh snow that is dumping on the Wasatch right now, especially after that dry spell. Ah well, those of you sticking around…
Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide 2013
The holidays are a magical time for outdoor enthusiasts, because it’s a time to score some new gear! From store and online sales, to gifts from family and friends, or even the $5 bill grandma sent in your Christmas card, this time of year is the best time to upgrade your stuff, or get into…
Only in Utah: Herding Bison on Antelope Island
The Antelope Island Bison Roundup is as real as it gets. Every October, just as the fall air begins to really settle into the Great Salt Lake Valley, Antelope Island plays home to one of the greatest adrenaline fixes the old west ever knew. Sure, the island also has good mountain biking and even skiing,…
The First Annual (?) Utah Bikes n’ Beers Tour
Two things we do pretty well here in Utah are bikes and beers. Leave it to Mike D (who does insane bike rides while eating junk food) to find a way to combine the two into one hell of a day. A few years back, Mike got to thinking: why not ride to every single…
Utah outdoor ideas for Great Outdoors Month
Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? It is, by Presidential proclamation no less. So if you need any excuse to go enjoy the outdoors, then I’d say that’s reason enough. As part of Great Outdoors Month, June 1st is National Trails Day, the 1st through 9th is National Fishing and Boating Week,…
Drink under the mountain sun at Snowbird Brewfest
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as enjoying a cold beer under the mountain sun. That beer is especially rewarding if consumed after strenuous outdoor activity like hiking or mountain biking, and it tastes even better with live music filling the air. If this all sounds most excellent, then get thee to the 5th annual Snowbird…