The news dominating Utah ski resorts this fall is the addition of Solitude and Brighton to the Ikon Pass. While that’s huge, there’s more happening at Utah’s other ski resorts, including massive upgrades. From new high-speed quads, additional snowmaking, and expanded lodging, there’s always improvements every year for skiers and snowboarders to get excited for….
Solitude offers unlimited ski days on Ikon Pass
Alterra Mountain Company bought Solitude Mountain Resort in early August. Since then, the big question was, would Solitude offer unlimited ski days on the Ikon Pass? Well the answer came on Monday, that indeed, Solitude will have unlimited skiing – the only Utah resort that does on the Ikon Pass. The other surprising news is…
Video: Hiking Kings Peak with prosthetic legs
Have you ever hiked King’s Peak before? Now imagine hiking all 30 miles and 4-thousand feet of elevation gain to Utah’s highest point on prosthetic legs. It’s a damn impressive feat and Sid Smith accomplished it. The trip is documented in a new film titled, “3 Sons & a King.” When Sid was a child,…
Why you must buy your Utah ski season pass so early (whether you like it or not)
There was a time, not so long ago, that Labor Day was the unofficial reminder for me to buy my season pass for the upcoming winter. I’d set aside some cash throughout summer with this goal in mind. Slowly, the dates to “lock in the best price” crept up earlier and earlier, until we arrived…
25th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Fundraising Party
What’s the first sign that winter is coming? Why, the Utah Avalanche Center Fundraising Party of course! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 13th from 6-10 p.m. This year is the 25th anniversary of the party, and boy what a party it is. If you’ve never been and are a backcountry skier in Utah, then…
Sweet Protection Dissenter MTB helmet review
If you’re gonna go fast, you better protect that melon on top of your neck. It’s not rocket science. Mountain biking in Utah can often mean steep and fast descents with plenty of technical sections; exactly the type of riding where having a top-notch helmet could save your bacon. Sweet Protection knows a thing or…
Explore Amethyst Basin in the High Uintas Wilderness
High peaks, lush basins, oodles of wildlife and breathtaking views are just a few of the joys awaiting hikers in the High Uintas Wilderness of Utah. It’s hard to pick a bad spot, in fact, it’s more of a game of which basin is the most beautiful. I’m not going to take a stab at…
HydroBlu Jerry Can review
Camping water containers have gone high-tech. For years I’ve lugged the ubiquitous Aquatainer around while car camping and never thought much beyond their utility. But then the HydroBlu Jerry Can crossed my radar and it changed everything. The Jerry Can is more than a way to store and transport water. This jug can be pressurized…
Kid’s Day Events in the Cottonwood Canyons
We adults recreate in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons all summer, but this month it’s time for the kids to play. There are two kid’s day events happening, the first at Alta and another at Silver Lake between Brighton and Solitude. Both will be fun for children of all ages in the best possible place…
Craghoppers trail apparel review
My first experience with Craghoppers outdoor clothing was a winter gear review for their CompressLite II jacket. I was impressed, and wondered if their summer apparel would hit the mark as well. After three months of hot hiking and plenty of sweaty, dirty miles, I can report that their pants and shirts are also up…