News about the new Ikon Pass from Alterra Resorts made waves through the ski industry. With Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird as part of the Ikon Pass, Utah skiers are very intrigued at how it may compete with Vail’s Epic Pass. Well, one inventive was revealed this week as the Ikon Pass partners with Protect…
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Inaugural Seven Summits Challenge happening at Park City Mountain
A new type of skiing event will make its inaugural debut in Park City. The Seven Summits Challenge will take skiers and snowboarders from one end of Park City Mountain to the other while bagging seven different peaks along the way. What is the Seven Summits Challenge? The Seven Summits Challenge takes place on Saturday,…
Attend tiny concerts inside the Snowbird Tram
What’s your favorite music venue? I’ll bet you’ve never seen a show inside the Snowbird Tram. The Frontside Sessions is a live music series that will be set in one of the smallest, most intimate venues ever. What is the Frontside Sessions? According to a press release, the Frontside Sessions seeks to encourage people to vote…
Freedom of the Forests campaign will support public lands
Colorado-based Weston Snowboards has announced that their Freedom of the Forests campaign will officially launch at the 2018 Outdoor Retailers Winter Market. This initiative is intended to benefit America’s public lands, as well as raise funding for our National Forests. Weston has joined forces with the National Forest Foundation to make it happen, and they…
Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird join new Ikon Pass
Three Utah ski resorts will join dozens of others under a new season pass called the Ikon Pass. When Deer Valley sold to a new company that is now known as Alterra, many wondered if this huge conglomerate would introduce a season pass to compete with Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass. Well now we have the…
Brian Head to build mountain bike park this summer
Southern Utah mountain bikers have something huge to look forward to when ski season ends. Brian Head Resort announced plans to build a mountain bike park this summer. According to a press release, Brian Head will team with the National Forest Service to heavily invest in the reconstruction of their existing downhill mountain bike trail…
Celebrate the holidays at Solitude Mountain Resort
Christmas and New Years is near and frankly, there’s no better place to get into the spirit than among mountains. The high-country provides a covering of snow, chilly air, and true winter ambiance. I suggest you celebrate the holidays at Solitude Mountain Resort. Celebrate the holidays at Solitude Mountain Resort There are dozens of events…
Two Utah National Monuments are now five after Trump proclamation
Well, he did what he promised. President Trump gutted Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments. Trump decreased both Utah National Monuments by 2-million acres by executive order at the Utah State Capitol. In addition, both monuments have been split into smaller versions. Bears Ears National Monument was reduced by 85% from 1.35 million acres…
How to protest Trump’s Utah national monument reduction
On Monday, December 4th, President Trump travels to Utah to announce massive reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments. Do you support public lands? Do you think the monument’s boundaries should be left alone? Then you can protest Trump’s Utah national monument reduction at the “Rally Against Trump’s Monumental Mistake.” How to protest…
Share your comments about Salt Lake City Open Space Plan
The Salt Lake City foothills are going to get new multi-use trails, and now is the time to look at their maps and comment on the Salt Lake City Open Space Plan. The city is currently seeking public input on these exciting trail development projects. New Salt Lake City Trails The current map from Alta…