You’ve planned your weekend backcountry getaway, now the only question is the weather. Most adventurers could qualify as junior meteorologists; constantly pouring over weather reports and charts to ensure their well crafted trip won’t be spoiled by Mother Nature’s harsher elements. Study all you want, the weather research done at home often means little when…
Tag: Hiking
Merrell shows off Barefoot Collection at Outdoor Retailer
The big news from Merrell at Outdoor Retailer is the release of their own line of barefoot shoes. It seems barefoot running is continuing to gain traction, with just about every shoe company jumping on the bandwagon. The difference with Merrell is that their barefoot shoes still look like shoes, as opposed to frog feet. Merrell’s Barefoot Collection is comprised…
Wolverine brings custom comfort to Winter Outdoor Retailer
Wolverine is a brand I had never heard of before the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, but after visiting their booth and seeing the quality of their boots and shoes, I think it’s a brand that we’ll be seeing a lot more of. Below is just a small sample of their 2011 selection, and a look at…
Vasque shows off new boots for 2011 at Outdoor Retailer
The name Vasque drums up images of heavy, durable hiking and backpacking boots for the worst weather conditions. The company certainly has those boots in their 2011 lineup, but at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, they’re continuing their focus on trail ready shoes, everything from their traditional hiking/backpacking styles to trail runners. The Vasque…
Easton Mountain Products CTR 70 Trekking Poles review
Easton is a name straight from my childhood when I played baseball from little league through high school. Turns out the company has been making much more than just aluminum bats over the years, and have notably been behind the scenes manufacturing all kinds of products for other outdoor recreation companies, like tent poles (and…
Top 5 Utah outdoor adventures of 2010
As we near the end of 2010, it’s a good time to look back on all the outdoor adventures we took part in over the course of a year. From skiing to mountain biking, hiking and backpacking, the trips listed below have made the Top 5 Utah outdoor adventures because they all share one thing in…
Wasatch Mountain Club a place to find new outdoor buddies
The Wasatch Mountain Club is a sweet way to meet new friends and motivate you to get outside. The Mountain Club has been around forever (since 1920) and has created outdoor communities for generations. From skiing to snowshoeing, hiking to rock climbing, rafting to kayaking, the organization aims to bring people together for some playtime outdoors. If you’re new in Utah, or…
“Utah’s Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide” book review
Guide books are the modern day porn of backcountry adventurers. Where should I go? How do I get there? How much rope do I need to get past the dryfalls? These are all questions that any respectable guide book should address. No doubt many a book has been written about the playground that is Utah,…
Garmont 9.81 Bolt DL review
Trail runners are spoiled for choice when it comes to footwear; believe it or not this might actually be a problem. With a bevy of high end shoes now available for pocket friendly prices, sorting through the mass of kicks can be quite a task. Luckily I only had to focus on the Garmont 9.81…
Four easy hikes in Zion National Park
Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is filled with world-famous hikes like Angel’s Landing, The Subway, and The Narrows. But to hike all of these legendary trails, one needs more than a single day. For those of us who are on a time-crunch, or are just passing through the area, there are many short, quality…