Sometimes the urge to go skiing becomes so overwhelming, that you’re willing to do just about anything to carve a few turns – including hike over 3,000 feet just to get to a sliver of snow. Well, our crew of Justin Lozier, Sean Zimmerman-Wall, Ben Napolitano, and myself did just that when we skied the…
Tag: Hiking
Hiking Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park in central Utah affords hikers a huge variety of adventures. Slot canyons, slickrock trails, and ancient rock art are just a few of the highlights awaiting those who seek them. There is also the amazing Sulphur Creek hike, and while not officially a park trail, this one is a must-see. Sulphur…
Ski season to “Pre-season” (AKA blister season)
As we close out another amazing season on the snow, saying goodbye to our beloved ski gear takes time… I still have mine sitting by my door, you know just in case. So here is a quick check list to make sure your gear will be ready for action when the snow flies: – Take…
Hiking Cottonwood Wash Slot Canyon
Slot canyons are some of the most intriguing places to enjoy in the Colorado Plateau. There’s just something special about exploring these narrow ditches whose walls sometimes rise hundreds of feet above your head. Capitol Reef National Park isn’t the place that might come to mind when searching out new slots to hike, but along…
Work on a trail for 2012 National Trails Day
The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day every year by organizing thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. There are numerous National Trails Day events here in Utah that outdoor lovers can take part in all over the state. This year, National Trails Day is Saturday,…
Booby traps new hazard for hikers in Utah
There are a lot of potential hazards for hikers out there. Weather, rough terrain, wild animals – all of these are a threat to the life and safety of anyone who steps foot into the outdoors. But now you can add another danger associated with walking up a forest trail – booby traps. According to…
Salomon Synapse Hiking Shoes review
Don’t call the new Salomon Synapse a hiking boot. Hell, don’t even call it a hiking shoe. For all the comfort I felt the first time I put these guys on my feet, I’d rate them something more akin to a hiking slipper. But that was at home. Judging by the light weight, ultra cushy…
Top Utah Outdoor Adventures of 2011
Top Utah Outdoor Adventures of 2011 – Jared Hargrave’s picks: Skiing on the 4th of July at Snowbird Skiing at Snowbird is such a common occurance, that it takes a huge event to make it into a “best of the year” list. Something like… skiing on the 4th of July. 2011 saw a July with…
Hiking Mount Van Cott
Mount Van Cott is an unassuming mountain with a summit elevation of 6,348 feet that looms over the University of Utah, directly behind University Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. While Mount Van Cott is small in stature, it’s still a worthy hike for a morning or late afternoon and can be accomplished in less…
Ahnu Elkridge WP hiking boot review
Hiking shoes, as a rule, can be very stiff and clunky, which doesn’t bode well for any uses other than hoofing it up uneven terrain on rocky peaks. More and more though, people are looking for one pair of good shoes that have multiple purposes. In these tough economic times, having one pair of boots…