Father’s day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t yet found a gift for your outdoorsy dad, here are some cool and unusual ideas that we’re sure he will love. Leatherman Tread First up is a Leatherman… but not your grandpa’s old multi tool. This thing is on a whole other level – it’s…
Hike Little Death Hollow and Wolverine Slot Canyons
If it is slot canyons you seek, the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM) has them by the dozens. We all have our favorite features in slots; some folks like the walls so tight that walking through with a pack is almost impossible, while others seek canyons that allow but a sliver of light to…
Hanz waterproof gloves and socks review
When the weather gets wet, or you’re out recreating in cold water, you’re going to need waterproof gear. But the body parts that seem to get the least amount of love when it comes to “waterproofiness” are our hands and feet. Sure, there are boots and winter gloves with waterproof membranes, but what about thin…
Park City Brewery Utah’s first trailhead brewpub
Bikes and beer are two great things that go great together. Nothing is better than a cold brew after a long, hot day on the trail. That’s why I am so excited about the opening of the Park City Brewery, arguably Utah’s first trailhead brewpub. Of course there are breweries somewhat near trailheads, like the…
Contest: become a Mountain Hardwear brand ambassador
Our good friends at Backcountry Skiing Canada have a cool contest running right now. They want to know: do you have what it takes to be a brand ambassador? Well, to find out, they’ve teamed up with Mountain Hardwear to pick three new brand ambassadors to help them test and promote new gear. Here’s how…
Big Agnes Slater UL2+ Tent review
Desert camping has been challenging for me. While I love to set out on multi-night adventures in red-rock country, I’ve always had issues with my tent. The desert is sandy and windy. Most tent have lots of mesh. Sand and mesh do not mix. Nearly every trip into southern Utah, I would end up with…
DirtyBird Mud Run to feature world’s longest Slip ‘n’ Slide
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….
Patagonia presents “Defined by the Line”
A new short film about a Utahn’s mission to save the Bears Ears area of southeastern Utah has recently been released by Patagonia. “Defined by the Line: The Fight to Protect Bears Ears” is about rock climber Josh Ewing, and his passion for protecting his favorite corner of the state from extractive industry. It’s part…
Watson’s Merino Wool Baselayer review
I’ve always thought someone should create a base layer that wicks moisture, retains heat, doesn’t stink and feels great against your skin. Turns out, nature already created it, and the base layer is Merino wool. Jared Hargrave has long extolled the virtues of Merino wool here on this site, and after my girlfriend schooled me…
Utah skier visits drop during 2014/2015 ski season
Go ahead, blame the weather. According to Ski Utah, skier visits to the Beehive State’s ski resorts in 2014/15 dropped 4.9 percent from the previous season. In total, this past winter’s total visits of 3,946,762 is the second worst in the last 10 years – the dubious honor of worst season belonging to 2007-2008. In…