Face it – not everyone has Chaco feet. It’s true, but some folks just don’t find Chaco sandals and shoes to be very comfortable due to the shape of their foot. I know this is a fact, because my wife is one of them. But Chaco has heard their cries, so they’ve designed new sandals…
Tag: outdoors
Scosche solBAT II Solar Charger review
There are two types of outdoor people – those who enter the woods to get away from modern technology, and those who can’t live without it. For people who fall in the latter category, being without their smart phones is equivalent to missing a limb, ghost pain and all. But gadgets require power, and there…
Thoughts on running the 2011 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back
I’ve never considered myself a runner – in fact I was downright afraid of pounding pavement with no gear but my own two feet. So when I signed up for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back, my nerves were on high alert from the first day of training until I took off on my first leg…
Mountain biking the Good Water Rim Trail
The San Rafael Swell in central Utah isn’t exactly a mountain biking destination. Old jeep roads winding through abandoned uranium mines is the norm in these parts. But with new mountain-bike specific singletrack being cut like the phenomenal Good Water Rim Trail, the San Rafael’s pedaling potential could be limitless. The ride follows the edge…
Joby GorillaTorch Switchback review
As an outdoor enthusiast, I love good innovation and design when it comes to the gear I carry. Often, I get used to the way things are with the gear I own and simply make due. But sometimes, a new item comes along that just blows everything else out of the water. The Joby GorillaTorch…
Bad weather ruins Ragnar Wasatch Back route
Update: As of June 14th, Ragnar officials have announced that the road over Guardsman Pass has been cleared and should be ready by race day. They hired their own snow removal service to get all that snow off the route, but runners will be going through 6-foot walls of snow on that leg. Fortunately, it will have…
GORUCK Challenge in Salt Lake City
Fancy yourself a military type who loves to test your physical and mental capabilities? Ever have a hankering to train like elite Special Forces soldiers? Then you may want to check out the GORUCK Challenge, which is happening in Salt Lake City on June 4th. The GORUCK Challenge is a team event, where participants complete…
Vasque Transistor FS Trail Running Shoe review
Vasque is a company well known for their superior hiking boots, but they’ve recently amped up their trail running offerings, and the Vasque Transistor FS shows that the quality of their boots shows in their trail shoes as well. Out of the box, the Vasque Transistor FS trail running shoes felt amazingly light weight. In…
Hiking Ding and Dang Canyons
Hikers from all over Utah are drawn to the San Rafael Swell during shoulder season. Spring and fall are the ideal times to explore this huge expanse of canyon country. Adventures range from classic hikes like Little Wild Horse slot canyon to more extreme forays like the Upper and Lower Black Box canyons. If you…
Kelty LumaTech Lantern review
Night in the backcountry is a special time. Whether car camping or backpacking, star gazing can be the highlight of an entire trip. Don’t spoil the moment by being unprepared; a good light source is the key to enjoying the dark hours. Kelty is a company known for their tents and backpacks, but they also…