The Utah ski industry has seen a lot of shakeups this year. From Vail’s purchase of Park City Mountain resort, to Solitude being sold to Deer Valley, and the Cummings buying Snowbird – the face of Utah skiing is forever altered. But for the 2014/15 ski season, there won’t be a whole lot of physical…
Merrell Verterra Sport hiking shoes review
When hiking boots and trail runners merge, you have a cross-breed of rugged soles and stability combined with feather weights and comfort. A plethora of these Frankenstein hikers have been unleased onto the feet of mountain denizens, such as the new Merrell Verterra. I’ve been testing the Sport Verterra version (not waterproof) in the Central…
Wasatch National Monument?
The Central Wasatch has never been under as much land-use pressure as it is today. The ski industry hungers for expansion and the implementation of the One Wasatch Interconnect. Conservation groups oppose all new development and seek additional protection for the mountain range’s dwindling backcountry. With wilderness proposals and Ski Link all but dead, it…
Sierra Designs Silicon Trail Pant review
I haven’t had much luck with outdoor pants. Seems like no matter which brand or style I try, I can’t find the combination of rugged, stylish and good fit that I want. Too loose but plenty durable; super-stylee but worthless on a wet day…I’m sure I am not alone in my desire to find a…
Video: DPS Cinematic presents “Sanctuary”
Last week we introduced you to Salt Lake City’s own DPS Cinematic, and their upcoming release of 4 short ski films. Well, the first short was released today. “Sanctuary” tells the story of skiing among the desert landscapes of South America. The place is special for DPS founder Stephan Drake, since that’s where the idea…
Hiking Sunset Peak at Alta
Sunset Peak is one of several high points that surround Alta at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Sunset is unique, however, in that it is tucked away in the back, so to speak, making it less visible to the hordes at the ski area. It’s not until you crest Catherine Pass that the mountain…
DPS introduces The Shadow Campaign
Ski movies are undergoing a major evolution lately – they’re getting shorter. Maybe it’s due to the success of Salomon Freeski TV, but the short ski film is gaining traction. Sweetgrass Productions is in on the game with their short, “Afterglow,” and now Salt Lake City’s own DPS Skis has introduced The Shadow Campaign. The…
Powder Magazine Editor, Porter Fox to speak at Westminster College
One of the top ski writers of our time is coming to Salt Lake City. Porter Fox, Editor of Powder Magazine, and author of the new book “Deep: The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow,” will speak at Westminster College about skiing, snow, and climate change. The lecture, titled, “The End of Snow,”…
Explore White Pocket in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
An ancient Chinese proverb states that “the journey is the destination.” If you’re the sort of adventurer that likes to combine a rugged off road ride with a big payoff at the end, then read on and keep that proverb in mind. White Pocket in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument is neither easy to get…
Gearlope changes how we rent outdoor gear
So you want to take an outdoor trip, but don’t have the right gear? You can either spend tons of money to buy it, or you can rent it. Well, a Utah company called Gearlope, is rethinking how we rent outdoor gear – you rent it from other people. There are thousands of garages and…