The apocalypse unfolding in Japan after a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami has companies around the world coming together to help with the relief effort. Outdoor gear companies are no different, as Utah’s own Black Diamond will be lending a hand to those in need across the Pacific. From now through April 5, 100% of…
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Ski Utah hosts Media Day at Snowbasin
The media is the vehicle in which skiers and snowboarders get all the information they need to plan ahead for their vacations to resorts in Utah. Ski Utah realizes the importance of the media, and as a result, they honor the local news outlets at the annual Ski Utah Media Day. This year the event was held…
Show your fortitude at the True GRIT mountain bike race
Amazing to think that mountain bike race season has already started. Coming up on March 26th, is the True GRIT mountain bike race in St. George, Utah. Thisis the first year for True GRIT, and it’s described as an epic race that requires “fortitude, determination, guts, moxie, backbone, gumption, and strength of mind that enables…
MFD Alltime Ski Bindings may revolutionize the backcountry
I’m embarrassed to say this, but I’m just now in the loop about the MFD Alltime Ski Bindings. I’m especially red-faced since MFD is a Utah company. If you haven’t heard of them yet either, then that’s okay, because they’re not available to the public quite yet. But when they do hit the market, there’s…
Salomon BBR tour to wrap up with party at Alta
Salomon has been showing off their new-and-unusual BBR ski on a cross-country road trip this season called the “Shape Your Adventure Tour.” As a grand finale, the BBR trailer will roll into Alta for the last day. Of course, skiers will do what skiers do, and that means find any excuse to throw a bitchin’…
Aron Ralston to speak at University of Utah
If you enjoyed the Academy Award nominated film, 127 Hours then Monday, March 14th is your chance to see the real Aron Ralston in the flesh. The Associated Students of the University of Utah have invited Ralston to speak at the Union Ballroom at 7pm, and it’s free with your U of U student ID….
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Brian Head Resort
Get out your mask and beads along with your skis, because Mardi Gras is coming to Brian Head Resort. Spring skiing will take on New Orleans style in southern Utah, and it looks like it’s going to be a party. Here are a few things going on throughout the day: Ski/Board Poker Run: 9:30 a.m….
Women break into the backcountry with SheJumps
Women often get overlooked by the aggro, manly nature of outdoor recreation, especially in backcountry skiing. Times are changing however, and more and more ladies are finding solitude and pow in the mountains without their testosterone-fueled counterparts. But breaking into the backcountry can be intimidating, what with avalanches threatening to kill you and all. That’s…
Utah ski resort closing dates for 2011
It’s March, and the days are already getting longer and warmer. It won’t be long before we’re greasing up our mountain bike chains and organizing the rock climbing gear racks. That means ski season is on the death walk toward summer, and now’s the time to plan ahead for corn skiing and barbecues in the…
Tim DeChristopher found guilty
Tim DeChristopher has been found guilty of two felony counts for sabatoging a gas and oil lease auction in 2008. DeChristopher successfully bid on a dozen parcels that he never intended to pay for, in order to disrupt the process in protest of climate change. After the verdict was read, DeChristopher’s supporters cried and broke…