On Saturday, April 28th, climbers from across the country will spend the day at indoor climbing gyms to raise funds for First Descents, a non-profit organization that offers young adults with cancer a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis and defy their cancer. The Salt…
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Protesters rally against SkiLink at Lift Utah Coalition press conference
SkiLink, the proposed gondola that will link the Canyons Resort in Park City to Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is one of the most controversial and divisive developments the Wasatch Mountains have seen in a long time. As a result, a coalition of 20 Utah businesses and community leaders came together at the…
Anthill Films “Strength in Numbers” to screen at Brewvies
Anthill Films, the action sport storytellers who specialize in mountain bike movies with very high production quality, has a new movie coming out in May called, “Strength in Numbers.” The Wasatch Area Freeride Trails Association, or WAFTA, is hosting the Salt Lake City premiere of “Strength in Numbers,” at Brewvies Cinema Pub in downtown Salt…
Check out the 4th annual Utah Bike Summit in Ogden
Anybody who rides a bike in Utah knows that our state is one of the world’s most awesome destinations for cyclists, as well as the outdoor companies that serve the industry. From Moab, to Hurricane, to Park City, Utah is a freaking mecca of biking, both on-road and mountain bike. So it’s no wonder that…
Snowbird to replace Little Cloud and Gad 2 lifts with high speed quads
The big news coming out of Snowbird for next year’s ski season is that they will be replacing the Little Cloud and Gad 2 chairlifts with detachable high-speed quads. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort officially made the announcement on Friday, April 13, along with the news that a new water pump will be installed that…
Enter Alta’s 75th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all artists, graphic designers, and doodling skiers! Alta’s 75th anniversary is coming up during the 2012/13 ski season, and they’re already making big plans for the occasion. As part of this huge milestone, Alta needs an official 75th Anniversary t-shirt, and they want you to create it. Imagine, becoming a part of Alta history…
Save Our Canyons marks 40 years at Lone Peak Celebration
Save Our Canyons, those fearless folks dedicated to protecting the Wasatch canyons, mountains, foothills and watershed from nefarious developers and unsavory recreational uses through grassroots campaigns, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, and you can join them at the 10th Annual Lone Peak Celebration. The Lone Peak Celebration will be held on Saturday, April…
Furious3 mountain bike stage race coming to Moab
Moab is about to become the third home of the Furious3, a mountain bike stage race that has previously been held in Fernie and Whistler, British Columbia. The Moab version of the Furious3 will be a three-day stage race from September 29, through October 1st. Registration is open right now. According to UtahMountainBiking.com, the race…
BlenderBottle Sport Mixer review
The outdoors is my gym, but it wasn’t always like that. For years I worked out at an actual gym pumping iron with the meatheads, and mindlessly running nowhere on a treadmill. After every workout, I would have a protein shake when I got home, basically some chocolate whey protein powder mixed with milk that…
Beers and Bikes at the 3rd annual Tour de Brewtah
The Tour de Brewtah returns to Salt Lake City, as the third annual event hits the streets on May 5th, 2012. The Tour de Brewtah’s motto is, “Ride Bikes. Drink Beer. Do Good.” The event provides cyclists with a fun ride through Salt Lake City and its environs, while visiting Salt Lake’s excellent craft breweries…