I haven’t had much luck with outdoor pants. Seems like no matter which brand or style I try, I can’t find the combination of rugged, stylish and good fit that I want. Too loose but plenty durable; super-stylee but worthless on a wet day…I’m sure I am not alone in my desire to find a…
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Gearlope changes how we rent outdoor gear
So you want to take an outdoor trip, but don’t have the right gear? You can either spend tons of money to buy it, or you can rent it. Well, a Utah company called Gearlope, is rethinking how we rent outdoor gear – you rent it from other people. There are thousands of garages and…
Mountain Khakis Camber 105 pant review
When you think you Mountain Khakis, do you picture stiff, burly, canvas pants? Sure, MK has those, but they also offer uber-comfortable, stretchy, outdoor pants as well. Their latest offering is the Camber 105 and 107 pants. I’ve been wearing the 105 version a lot lately, both indoors and out. So how do they function…
Video: Whitewater Rafting Westwater Canyon
Say the words “class 4 rapids” and you’ll make my palms sweat. Of all the outdoor adventures in Utah, rafting is one I’m most afraid of. So rafting through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River near Moab was a brave moment for me. I’m notoriously a “fish-out-of-water” when I’m in the water, and the thought…
Dublin Dog Nomad Travel Bowl review
When you bring your best friend along on outdoor adventures, you gotta let ’em eat and drink. The Nomad Travel Bowls from Dublin Dog are pretty much essential for any backpacking, hiking, trail running or travel excursion with your dog. I’ve been bringing the Nomad along for my dogs since last winter, and tested it…
Salomon’s goats team up with Internet goats at Backcountry.com
There’s a brand new, elite trail running team in the United States, and Utah’s own Salomon and Backcountry.com are instigators. This new partnership of human goats joining forces with Internet goats is a collaboration between Salomon Sports and our favorite outdoor gear purveyor. Athletes on this new team include Aliza Lapierre, Cassie Scallon, Emma Garrard,…
Video: Snowbird Big Mountain Trail and Moab Singletrack
There’s never been a better time to be a mountain biker in Utah. New trails are being cut every year from north to south, east to west and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. The explosion of new mountain bike-specific trails is so unprecedented that the TV show, KSL Outdoors, went to…
Alta Radio “on the air” in Little Cottonwood Canyon
A new radio station is “on the air,” well, more like on the Internet, and for you Alta skiers around the world, this is good news. Alta Radio fired up the microphones and song playlists this season, spinning tunes and serving the Little Cottonwood Canyon community with news, weather reports, and road conditions, 24/7. It’s…
Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide 2013
The holidays are a magical time for outdoor enthusiasts, because it’s a time to score some new gear! From store and online sales, to gifts from family and friends, or even the $5 bill grandma sent in your Christmas card, this time of year is the best time to upgrade your stuff, or get into…
Mountain Khakis Quilted Reversible Jacket review
The Mountain Khakis Quilted Reversible Jacket is exactly what it says it is. It’s a jacket, it’s quilted, and it’s reversible; one side is a solid color and the other is plaid. Gotta love outdoor gear with a name that makes sense. I’ve been wearing this coat nearly every day this fall, and seriously put…