There’s a new trail running series coming to Utah, from a Salt Lake City-based clothing company. The Discrete Peak Series will be different from all the other trail running events in that it will focus on shorter distances with an emphasis on conquering peaks. According to Discrete Clothing, each race will begin at the base…
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Mountain Hardwear WickedCool shirt review
The Mountain Hardwear WickedCool shirt is made for running in hot weather. Summers here in Salt Lake are most definitely scorchers with temperatures that rise into the triple digits. The oppressive heat is enough to make even the most hard core runners hesitate about stepping outside. But new gear is making it easier and more…
Icebreaker Strike Crew and 5-Inch Shorts review
It’s getting damn hot in Utah right now, and that could mean runners are banished to early mornings and late evenings. But if you have the right clothes to keep you cool and dry, you can run all hours of the day. I’ve been testing out the new Icebreaker Strike Short Sleeve Crew and Strike…
DirtyBird Mud Run to feature world’s longest Slip ‘n’ Slide
Snowbird is going to get dirty this summer. On July 11th, the inaugural DirtyBird Mud Run goes down and organizers say it will feature the world’s largest Slip ‘n’ Slide. The DirtyBird will be 5.5 miles of downhill terrain, over 15 unique obstacles, 3,000 feet of descent, and a huge party at the finish line….
10th Annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run
What is the proper response when a buffalo charges you? Most people have never thought about it. March 21st 2015 marked the 10th Annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run put on by founder and race director Jim Skaggs. The increasingly popular trail run was held at one of Utah’s many one-off destinations, Antelope Island, a barren…
Wasatch Trail Run Series kicks off in Draper
Trail running season is upon us. For proof, look no further than the Wasatch Trail Run Series, which kicks off at Corner Canyon in Draper. On Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm, join your fellow trail runners for a fun event to get your running legs under you. For just $20, you get to compete…
See, Learn and Participate at the Inaugural Endurance Sports Show
Do you go to sleep at night dreaming of running, biking, swimming or skiing? Do you wake hours before sunrise to hit the pool for a Masters Swim class or methodically organize gear for a long training day? Utah athletes take note: there’s a new trade show in town and it’s all about endurance! The…
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,…
New Salomon packs and boots for mountain runners at Outdoor Retailer 2014 Summer Market
Salomon is returning to the mountaineering game. Back in the early ’00s, Salomon made mountaineering boots that were crampon compatible, but that soon faded away. Now, the company is unveiling a new line of snow-ready boots and shoes at the Outdoor Retailer 2014 Summer Market. In addition, there’s an innovative pack for long-distance mountain runners…
Running Demo Day at White Pine Touring
Spring is here, trails are dry, and it’s time to get running! If you’re an avid runner, chances are you’ll need some new shoes. But like any piece of outdoor footwear, whether it be backpacking boots, climbing shoes and ski boots, choosing the correct trail running shoe is key. The problem is that you can’t…