Ski resorts in Utah don’t go dormant in the summer months. Every area offers something for summer fun, from mountain biking and hiking, festivals, and family activities. SkiUtah.com has compiled a list of all the things Utah resorts have planned until the snow flies again. There’s plenty to keep you busy in the mountains until…
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Snowbasin to re-open for summer skiing
Wow, it’s been one hell of a ski season here in Utah! For evidence, look no further than the fact that for the first time in history, Snowbasin will be re-opening for skiing and snowboarding on June 11th. Due to an outcry from Snowbasin skiers and riders, along with a 100 inch base, the resort…
Vanessa Aadland skis Superior butt naked
Have you heard the tale about a girl who skied Mount Superior butt naked? The story has been all over the Internet the past few days as a picture of pro skier, Vanessa Aadland, has been making the rounds. The image shows her standing atop Superior, arms spread, with no clothes (save an avalanche beacon – safety first.) Many questioned whether she…
Bad weather ruins Ragnar Wasatch Back route
Update: As of June 14th, Ragnar officials have announced that the road over Guardsman Pass has been cleared and should be ready by race day. They hired their own snow removal service to get all that snow off the route, but runners will be going through 6-foot walls of snow on that leg. Fortunately, it will have…
GORUCK Challenge in Salt Lake City
Fancy yourself a military type who loves to test your physical and mental capabilities? Ever have a hankering to train like elite Special Forces soldiers? Then you may want to check out the GORUCK Challenge, which is happening in Salt Lake City on June 4th. The GORUCK Challenge is a team event, where participants complete…
Snowbird to stay open until Fourth of July
As if the 2010/11 ski season wasn’t record breaking and awesome already, but Snowbird has made it even more incredible by announcing that they will probably be able to stay open through the Fourth of July. If you haven’t heard already, Snowbird (and all of Utah) is enjoying a record breaking snowfall year, which will…
Volunteer for National Trails Day 2011
The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day every year by organizing thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. This year, National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4 and the theme is “Made with all natural ingredients.” The idea is to get outside, get healthy, and, “find…
Tucker Taffe Memorial Fund to benefit Utah Avalanche Center
Tucker Taffe, the Alta resident who died on Mt. Rainier on May 10, is being remembered by his family and friends with a memorial fund to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. 33-year-old Taffe passed away after summiting Mt.Rainier. He was skiing down the Upper Nisqually Glacier when he fell into a 100-foot deep crevasse. He…
Highlights from the Get Outdoors Expo
The Get Outdoors Expo made its debut over the weekend at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, and it was full of outdoor businesses, vendors, demonstrations, presentations, workshops, and new product launches all under one roof. There was a ton of cool stuff to look at and do, so here are some highlights from…
Time running out to win the FindTheGO Contest
There’s a pretty sweet contest going on right now, and one lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $15,000 worth of gear. The SylvanSport FindTheGO Contest started in April, but it’s not too late to get in on the treasure hunt to find a cache of hidden outdoor stuff that has been secreted away…