Utah’s ski industry is about to have it’s biggest year ever, at least in terms of infrastructure upgrades. What does this mean for everyday skiers? More of everything – more lifts, more terrain, and more lodges. According to SkiUtah, over $100 million in on-mountain capital improvements will debut at Utah’s 14 resorts. Of course the…
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Support the outdoors for Live PC Give PC
The annual push for non-profit fundraising is happening right now, and you can support your favorite outdoor, community organization. Live PC Give PC, organized by the Park City Community Foundation, occurs every November, where residents and visitors gather together for 24 hours of giving. What’s more, every donation you make gives your favorite organization the…
Ski Utah and Protect Our Winters form partnership
When your entire business model relies on snow, then you better damn well protect that resource. So it makes perfect sense that Ski Utah has formed a partnership with Protect Our Winters, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting climate change in order to save our snow. Because if there is no snow, you can’t ski…
New trails to be built with Utah Waypoint Grants
Say what you will about the Utah State Government and its dubious track record regarding outdoor recreation and land management. At least there’s the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, which isn’t sitting on its hands. This week the office unveiled a new program designed to get new trails and recreation infrastructure built around communities. The…
Outdoor Retailer to stay in Utah through 2018
Another Outdoor Retailer has come and gone this summer, and another will-they-stay-or-will-they-go drama has played out. Outdoor Retailer will remain in Utah through 2018. Before the 2015 Summer Market held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer officials announced that they were looking at moving to other cities. Las…
New packs from Klymit at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Centerville-based Klymit is upping their backpack game with innovative features like inflatable pack frames and back panels. At Outdoor Retailer’s 2015 Summer Market, two new packs were on display including the company’s first fully waterproof pack. SPLASH 25 The Splash 25 is a lightweight, waterproof pack featuring Klymit’s Air Frame technology. It has a full…
New Salomon shoes at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Salomon has a ton of new shoes coming out for Spring ’16, especially in the running department. So let’s get to it and see what you might be running/hiking in next year. Salomon S-Lab Sonic Salomon is well known for their trail running shoes – so much so that’s it’s basically woven into the company’s DNA….
Utah State offers new degree in Outdoor Product Design and Development
If there was any question that Utah is the center of outdoor recreation, then Utah State University in Logan just gave us more proof. This week the Board of regents approved a new Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Product Design and Development program. According to a press release, students will be able to enroll in…
Eric Larsen to speak at Outdoor Retailer Conservation Alliance Breakfast
Outdoor Retailer starts up next week, and downtown Salt Lake City will be full of outdoor people, gear and events. One such event that you’ll want to check out is the annual Conservation Alliance Breakfast. This year, polar explorer Eric Larsen will be presenting “Colder,” a dramatic first-hand account of the Last North expedition, easily…
Mountain Accord plan approved
Monday, July 13 was a historic day for the Central Wasatch as the Mountain Accord was officially approved. The committee, which includes representatives from ski resorts, environmental groups, special interest groups, and city officials, signed off on the final proposal that may dictate the landscape, recreation, and transportation future of the Wasatch canyons. For those…