Snowbird is going to get dirty this summer. On July 11th, the inaugural DirtyBird Mud Run goes down and organizers say it will feature the world’s largest Slip ‘n’ Slide. The DirtyBird will be 5.5 miles of downhill terrain, over 15 unique obstacles, 3,000 feet of descent, and a huge party at the finish line….
Category: Running
10th Annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run
What is the proper response when a buffalo charges you? Most people have never thought about it. March 21st 2015 marked the 10th Annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run put on by founder and race director Jim Skaggs. The increasingly popular trail run was held at one of Utah’s many one-off destinations, Antelope Island, a barren…
Wasatch Trail Run Series kicks off in Draper
Trail running season is upon us. For proof, look no further than the Wasatch Trail Run Series, which kicks off at Corner Canyon in Draper. On Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm, join your fellow trail runners for a fun event to get your running legs under you. For just $20, you get to compete…
Salomon’s goats team up with Internet goats at Backcountry.com
There’s a brand new, elite trail running team in the United States, and Utah’s own Salomon and Backcountry.com are instigators. This new partnership of human goats joining forces with Internet goats is a collaboration between Salomon Sports and our favorite outdoor gear purveyor. Athletes on this new team include Aliza Lapierre, Cassie Scallon, Emma Garrard,…
Running Demo Day at White Pine Touring
Spring is here, trails are dry, and it’s time to get running! If you’re an avid runner, chances are you’ll need some new shoes. But like any piece of outdoor footwear, whether it be backpacking boots, climbing shoes and ski boots, choosing the correct trail running shoe is key. The problem is that you can’t…
Patagonia Tsali 3.0 trail shoes review
Patagonia has a cache of trail runners in their stable, from the Everlong to Evermore to Evo. But one shoe shuns the “ever” moniker and laces up for serious trail running – the Tsali 3.0. These extremely loud (in the Folios Green color) comfortable, and traction-heavy runners look to be an eco-minded, trail runner’s dream. But…
New course announced for Park City Half-Marathon
Sick and tired of the same-old scenery on the Park City Half-Marathon’s out-and-back course? Well, the good news is that it’s all going to change this year. The Mountain trail Foundation has announced that the new half-marathon will now be a loop that showcases some of the best trails and scenery in the Park City…
Register now for RAGNAR Trail Zion
It’s time to start training for RAGNAR Relays! If you’re like me, then you’ve run the RAGNAR Wasatch Back a few times already and are looking for something new. Well, how about a trail-running RAGNAR at Zion National Park? The RAGNAR Trail Zion returns this April for a world-class, trail running epic adventure. A trail…
A loopy journey on Mount Timpanogos
At around 10 p.m. I received an invite from my friend Adam Fabrikant for a run the next morning on Mount Timpanogos. Adam is a fierce mountain goat, and while he may hesitate to use those words exactly, he shows no limit to his energy stores. Therefore, I dabbled with some second guessing after I agreed…
Running from Alta to Baldy and back
On a recent, roasting Friday night, I escaped the triple-digit valley life to tag along with trail runners Chris Cawley and Heather Kluk on a challenging loop run beginning in Alta. Beginning just before seven in the relative cool of 8,500 feet, we passed the bottom of Wildcat chair and cut west on the trail…