The athletic energy food market just got a whole lot sweeter. UnTapped is made from Slopeside Syrup, a New England-based maple syrup company with a belief that maple syrup is nature’s ultimate energy supplement. Rather than being an energy gel concocted in a lab, maple syrup is all natural as it’s made by boiling maple…
Ski movies and last year’s terrible winter
The western United States had a horrible, terrible, no-good winter. Ask any skier, especially from California, Oregon, and Washington, and they’ll likely just shake their heads and cry. One problem with having a lack of snow (aside from ski resorts shutting down early and our ski bases looking more pock-marked than Manuel Noriega’s face) is…
Columbia reinvents the rain jacket at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
The big buzz at Outdoor Retailer this summer was all about Columbia’s reinvention of the rain jacket. The OutDry Extreme looks like an old-school rubber coat, stiff and without a hint of breathability. But according to the company, that’s not the case at all, and they claim that this is a game changer. So how…
Salomon Sense Pro trail running shoes review
I’m a casual runner. On a good week, I’ll lace up my shoes and move my legs faster than a saunter maybe three times. I run both trail and street, so I need a pair of shoes that do it all: urban and wilderness in one package. Salomon has been making shoes that can take you from…
Hiking Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City
There aren’t many cities in the U.S. where you can hike a mountain right in downtown, but Salt Lake has several trails that originate on the urban periphery. One of the most historic, notable, and perfect-for-a-short-getaway is Ensign Peak. At an elevation of 5,416 feet, Ensign Peak is a molehill compared to the surrounding Wasatch….
Outdoor Retailer to stay in Utah through 2018
Another Outdoor Retailer has come and gone this summer, and another will-they-stay-or-will-they-go drama has played out. Outdoor Retailer will remain in Utah through 2018. Before the 2015 Summer Market held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer officials announced that they were looking at moving to other cities. Las…
Mystery Ranch goes to the masses at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Mystery Ranch, a backpack brand synonymous with hunting, military, and fire fighting, is launching a whole new collection of packs for outdoor recreation. While you could get ski and climbing packs online direct from the company before, starting spring ’16, four new collections in the Mountain Line will be available at outdoor stores in the…
New gear from Black Diamond at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Black Diamond had a full booth at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market, chock full of new gear for climbing, camping, hiking and apparel. There is a ton to show off – too much to show everything. So here’s some highlights that caught my attention: CAMALOT ULTRALIGHT New cams are coming our way as Black Diamond…
New packs from Klymit at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Centerville-based Klymit is upping their backpack game with innovative features like inflatable pack frames and back panels. At Outdoor Retailer’s 2015 Summer Market, two new packs were on display including the company’s first fully waterproof pack. SPLASH 25 The Splash 25 is a lightweight, waterproof pack featuring Klymit’s Air Frame technology. It has a full…
Bruce Tremper retiring: say goodbye at the Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser Party
Utah’s backcountry-ski tribe is entering a new era, as Bruce Tremper, the longtime director of the Utah Avalanche Center, is retiring. Tremper has been the Director of the UAC since 1986, and will hang up his avalanche center logo wear for good at the end of August. This week, Tremper’s replacement was announced. Mark Staples…