Imagine deep water soloing, and the mind conjures visuals of rock climbers scaling massive stone fins in the oceans of Thailand. This climbing style is unique as there are no ropes, quickdraws, harnesses or protection of any kind. Deep water soloing is climbing in its purest form, but can only be done where there are…
Mountain Khakis Equatorial shirt review
Long sleeve outdoor shirts have long looked boring – khaki, tan, and ranger green were the only color choices. Leave it up to Mountain Khakis (a company with khaki in its name no less) to liven things up a bit with their unusually patterned plaid Equatorial long sleeve shirt. I’ve spent a good chunk of…
On skiing’s end in the Uinta Mountains
I have a love/hate relationship with spring. Scratch that. I hate spring. I love mountains, but only with snow on them. Spring takes the snow away. I hate that. As such, I try to eek out as much skiing as possible as the snow melts to prolong the season. But there comes a time when…
Utah outdoor ideas for Great Outdoors Month
Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? It is, by Presidential proclamation no less. So if you need any excuse to go enjoy the outdoors, then I’d say that’s reason enough. As part of Great Outdoors Month, June 1st is National Trails Day, the 1st through 9th is National Fishing and Boating Week,…
Friday Video: Weak in the Knees
Maybe it’s withdrawals from skiing, but this week’s Friday Video is, yes, a ski video. With June on our doorstep, and Memorial Day come and gone, it’s pretty much summer here in Utah and I should just let go and get over it. But nay, there still be snow in them hills. One merely has…
Epic Pass comes to Utah as Vail Resorts leases Canyons operations
In what may be a game-changing event for skiing in Utah, it was announced that Vail Resorts has purchased the operations of Canyons in Park City. They will enter into a 50-year lease agreement with Talisker to take over all resort operations. Talisker, meanwhile, will continue to own and operate all real estate around the…
Race to play at the Midweek MTB Race Series
Mountain biking is more than just an activity you can do in your off time. Here in Utah, it’s a damn community. And there no better way to get to know your fellow mountain bikers than by signing up for a race. The Midweek MTB Race Series is by far the race where you can…
Drink under the mountain sun at Snowbird Brewfest
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as enjoying a cold beer under the mountain sun. That beer is especially rewarding if consumed after strenuous outdoor activity like hiking or mountain biking, and it tastes even better with live music filling the air. If this all sounds most excellent, then get thee to the 5th annual Snowbird…
Utah Mountain Biking Guide: Pipeline Trail
Start Point: Mill Creek Canyon winter gate, 6100 feet End Point: Pipeline Trail viewpoint, 5960feet Trail Distance: 13.6 miles (round trip) Trail Time: 2 hours Skill Level: Beginner Best Season: Spring/Fall The Pipeline Trail is one of Salt Lake’s premiere, beginner, mountain-bike trails. It’s relatively flat, has few technical rocky sections, and there are several…
Osprey Raptor 10 mountain biking pack review
A major key to enjoying a comfortable mountain bike ride is owning a good hydration pack. It needs to be balanced, snug, and have a plethora of pockets to carry all kinds of gear from bike tubes to energy bars to water reservoirs. Unfortunately, most hydration packs are made for a variety of activities –…