Mill Creek Canyon in Salt Lake City is easily one of the most popular canyons for outdoor recreation in Utah. From hiking to mountain biking, cycling and cross-country skiing, Mill Creek sees its fair share of uses, and is under constant pressure from the huge amounts of people who drive up the canyon. In response…
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Climbing for Cancer with First Descents at Rockreation
On Saturday, April 28th, climbers from across the country will spend the day at indoor climbing gyms to raise funds for First Descents, a non-profit organization that offers young adults with cancer a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis and defy their cancer. The Salt…
Protesters rally against SkiLink at Lift Utah Coalition press conference
SkiLink, the proposed gondola that will link the Canyons Resort in Park City to Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is one of the most controversial and divisive developments the Wasatch Mountains have seen in a long time. As a result, a coalition of 20 Utah businesses and community leaders came together at the…
Booby traps new hazard for hikers in Utah
There are a lot of potential hazards for hikers out there. Weather, rough terrain, wild animals – all of these are a threat to the life and safety of anyone who steps foot into the outdoors. But now you can add another danger associated with walking up a forest trail – booby traps. According to…
Anthill Films “Strength in Numbers” to screen at Brewvies
Anthill Films, the action sport storytellers who specialize in mountain bike movies with very high production quality, has a new movie coming out in May called, “Strength in Numbers.” The Wasatch Area Freeride Trails Association, or WAFTA, is hosting the Salt Lake City premiere of “Strength in Numbers,” at Brewvies Cinema Pub in downtown Salt…
Check out the 4th annual Utah Bike Summit in Ogden
Anybody who rides a bike in Utah knows that our state is one of the world’s most awesome destinations for cyclists, as well as the outdoor companies that serve the industry. From Moab, to Hurricane, to Park City, Utah is a freaking mecca of biking, both on-road and mountain bike. So it’s no wonder that…
A look at the Whole Enchilada Enduro mountain bike race
Enduro mountain bike racing, the format of combined cross-country and downhill, has been gaining in popularity as of late, and the biggest, baddest ride in Moab is about to play host to one of these test-of-fitness events. The Whole Enchilada Enduro mountain bike race will test competitor’s technical bike-handling skills and heart rates in a…
Snowbird to replace Little Cloud and Gad 2 lifts with high speed quads
The big news coming out of Snowbird for next year’s ski season is that they will be replacing the Little Cloud and Gad 2 chairlifts with detachable high-speed quads. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort officially made the announcement on Friday, April 13, along with the news that a new water pump will be installed that…
Enter Alta’s 75th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all artists, graphic designers, and doodling skiers! Alta’s 75th anniversary is coming up during the 2012/13 ski season, and they’re already making big plans for the occasion. As part of this huge milestone, Alta needs an official 75th Anniversary t-shirt, and they want you to create it. Imagine, becoming a part of Alta history…
Governor Herbert designates skiing and snowboarding as Utah’s official winter sports
In a bit of a “well obviously” and “it’s about time” moment, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a ceremonious bill which designates skiing and snowboarding as the official winter sports of the state. The signing of this bill is about the equivalent of signing a bill that says the sky is blue, because everybody already…