You know fall is near when ski movie trailers are being released left and right. Well this week, our Friday Video is a preview of the new backcountry ski film, “Elevation,” from Utah’s own Powderwhore Productions. A ton of locals appear in the film, despite the fact that the crew went far beyond the confines…
Climbing Tokewanna Peak
There are nineteen “13’ers” in Utah, and every one of these beasts can be found somewhere in the Uinta Mountain Range. One of the things that make Utah’s 13,000′ mountains unique is their distance from roads. Climbing these summits often means a multi-day backpacking trip, or at least a 15+ mile single day epic hike….
Hi-Tec Bergamo Waterproof Boot review
When you think of Italian designs and footwear, hiking boots might not come to mind. However, the Italians have a proud history of mountaineering and trekking, and a good old fashioned pair of full grain leather boots is something my brothers from across the Pond do very well. Hi-Tec is a company that specializes in…
Friday Video: Colorado Trail Race 2013
The video, “Colorado Trail Race 2013,” is an inspiring look at what it might be like to ride your mountain bike from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. I’m talking 70,000 feet of climbing over 550 miles and it’s all self supported. A very good friend of UtahOutside.com, Mike DeBernardo, participated in this year’s…
Hiking to Alexander Basin
Alexander Basin, located in Mill Creek Canyon, is a beautiful hike to glacier-carved bowls on the north side of Gobbler’s Knob, but has a notorious reputation of being very steep. But steep doesn’t mean long, so if you’re in the mood for a leg workout, but don’t have a lot of time to hike, then…
Ski more resorts with Alta, Snowbird, PCMR, and Deer Valley season passes
It’s a good time to be a skier in the Wasatch! Skiers and snowboarders will have more season pass options than ever before this winter with new season pass offerings that seem to be falling from the sky like snow. A great example is that Alta, Snowbird, PCMR, and Deer Valley recently announced if you…
Elemental Herbs review
There aren’t many downsides to recreating outdoors in Utah. One caveat is the heavy toll that the western sun and air takes on our skin. Dry and hot do not a happy human make. Whether you are exploring a new canyon or slicing up a foot of fresh, you better have a plan to protect…
Make plans for the Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser
Finally! I get so excited in August for ski season, because all the teases start. The first issue of Power Magazine comes in the mail, ski movie trailers hit the Internet, and the annual Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser Party is announced. This season marks the 20th year of the fundraiser at the Black Diamond…
Hiking to the Cardiff Mine in Big Cottonwood Canyon
The Wasatch Mountains are chock full of hiking trails, but not many of them are as full of history as Cardiff Fork. These mountains were used for mining in the 1800s instead of outdoor recreation, and the relics of those times still remain. If you know where to look in Cardiff Fork, you can see…
Sweetgrass evokes the ’70s in new Valhalla trailer
I’m going to come out and just say it – Sweetgrass Productions is making the most creative and different, no, wildly different ski movies ever. I know some people think they’re too artsy and slow, but at least Sweetgrass isn’t afraid to tear open the box that most ski movie companies confine themselves to. And…