KEEN makes hiking shoes and closed-toe sandals, right? Well, yea, that and so much more! The company that touts a “Hybrid Life” has exponentially expanded their lineup of footwear to the point that you can wear KEENS for just about any occasion, even to a barefoot wedding. *record scratch* Barefoot wedding? Yes indeedy, so long…
Snowbasin joins the Powder Alliance
First it was Alta and Snowbird with the Mountain Collective, then Canyons on the Epic Pass, and now you can add Snowbasin to the list of Utah ski resorts allying themselves to a co-op as they have joined the Powder Alliance. Like the Mountain Collective, the Powder Alliance is a collection of ski resorts that…
Bergans of Norway Langli Shirt review
When you’re hiking, climbing or backpacking in the mountains, you need a good, quick-drying, comfortable shirt. And even though the moose don’t care what you look like, you still want to look good too. Bergans of Norway has you covered on both fronts with the Langli Mountain Sports Shirt. I got my hands on one…
Utah Mountain Biking Guide: Red Canyon Rim Trail
Start Point: Red Canyon Rim east trailhead, 7400 feet High Point: See above Trail Distance: 9 miles (round trip) Trail Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (allows for beer break at Flaming Gorge Overlook) Skill Level: Intermediate Best Season: Summer/Fall The Red Canyon Rim Trail is a U.S. Forest Service hiking path that has been identified as appropriate for two-wheeled usage. The…
Friday Video: I-Street with Carston Oliver
The I-Street dirt jumps in Salt Lake City have been the source of controversy, and are even being threatened by possible construction of water tanks. But these homemade dirt jumps have caught world-wide attention from professional bike riders and filmmakers. That’s why this week’s Friday Video is “I-Street with Carston Oliver.” The video is a…
Registration still open for Bell Enduro Cup
Enduro mountain bike races have taken center stage in Utah, and the center of it all – the Bell Enduro Cup – is entering its second year with even more events at new locations in addition to the classic at Canyons Resort. Registration is still open, so jump on this opportunity to experience European-style enduro…
July 4th in Alta: America and coreshots
The 4th is glorious, and it is great. But it’s also sweaty and crowded. Sometimes jamming into a public arena with half the valley to swap “oohs and aahs” over exploding ordinances as the temps just drop below 90 is less than attractive. Whiny me. So this year on the 4th, as they often do,…
Trail Running Corner Canyon: miles and miles of options
The Corner Canyon Trails are an expansive biking, running and hiking network out of Draper, and the home of a few low-key races. The 100-mile Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) runs right through the middle of the area and connects many of the trails. Getting there from SLC requires several miles on the 1-15, and dealing…
WRSI Moment fullface kayaking helmet review
Several weeks ago I managed to break my nose while kayaking in Idaho. I flipped over in the middle of a rapid and conveniently placed my face right in the center of a solid piece of basalt. It was fairly minor as far as broken noses are concerned, but it was enough to convince…
Utah Mountain Biking Guide: Jass-Chrome Molly Trail
Start Point: Jass-Chrome Molly trailhead, 5875 feet High Point: Loop high point, 6175 feet Trail Distance: 6.6 miles (round trip) Trail Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Best Season: Spring/Fall The Jass-Chrome Molly Trail (also spelled “Jazz-Chrome Molly,” I couldn’t discern which is correct either way) is a Vernal area original. This 6.6-mile loop is…