Park City is already an IMBA Gold Level mountain bike destination, and the Wasatch Back is about to get even better as the Mountain Trails Foundation and the Wasatch Trails Alliance are teaming up to build WOW, a new, non-motorized trail in Wasatch Mountain State Park. WOW, which stands for “Wasatch Over Wasatch,” will go…
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Wasatch Backcountry Alliance gives voice to human-powered recreation
When I attended a screening of the new Powderwhore’s movie, “Elevation” at Brewvies, I sauntered by a table covered in stickers that said Wasatch Backcountry Alliance. Intrigued, and always a sucker for free stickers, I ended up talking to the folks and immediately signed up to become a member. So what is it? The Wasatch…
Patagonia Advocate Lace Shoe review
The brand Patagonia is synonymous with hardcore rock climbing and mountaineering, but whenever I get a catalog in the mail, my attention is usually drawn to the relaxed, leisure side of Patagonia. They make hanging out riverside, on the beach, or drinking a beer on the back porch look like an outdoor sport in itself….
Friday Video: “KSL Outdoors: Fly fishing the Weber River”
For years we’ve intended on featuring fly fishing articles on UtahOutside.com, but it’s been a challenge to find writers who not only write, but are avid fly fishermen (or women) in Utah. So it’s with great relish that we bring you this week’s Friday Video, titled “Fly Fishing the Weber River.” This clip comes from…
Klymit warms and floats at Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market
Every year, when we visit the Klymit booth at Outdoor Retailer, they have something new that wows us. The innovations from the boys in Ogden just keep on coming, and that’s true this year as they unveiled the new Insulated Static V camping pad and Litewater Dingy (LWD). First Klymit took the light weight, inflatable…
2012 Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again, when Christmas is almost here, and you haven’t found that perfect gift for the outdoor gear lover in your life. Your gnarly friend or family member is surely in need of something awesome, or perhaps you’re shopping for your loved ones and can’t figure out what to buy. In…
Mountain Khakis Granite Creek shirt review
Mountain Khakis has a reputation of making great casual yet durable pants and shirts for years now, but this company from Jackson, Wyoming has recently made a big push into technical performance wear as well. The new Granite Creek shirt is one such item that should appeal to hikers, backpackers and fly fishermen alike with…
Backpacking 101: Choose Your Bag
It’s a perfect day on the trail: blue skies with warm temperatures, and not a cloud in the sky. You’re hammering out the miles; only three more until you hit camp for the night. Your shoulders feel good, your feet don’t ache and your back is not a sweaty, uncomfortable mess. Everything you need is…
Rock climbing Crossing Over at the Geezer Wall
The Geezer Wall, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is a fairly new area bolted about three years ago. The climbs are custom made for the beginner and intermediate climber. The story goes that a few friends got together after work to bolt all the routes, with the intention of creating a space where the aspiring…
Mountain biking Germania Park in Murray
Think there’s no mountain biking on the Salt Lake Valley floor? Think again. Germania Park in Murray is the only place we know of that offers singletrack in the middle of the city. Okay, so we use the term “mountain biking” loosely here, but if you need a quick fix close to home, then this…