With the summer sun flying high overhead, getting toasted is an all-too-common ailment here in Utah. Salt Lake City sits at roughly 4,200’ above sea level, an altitude which boosts the harmful power of the sun’s rays. Head up into the mountains to beat the heat and the potential for a sunburn only increases. Luckily,…
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Royal Robbins Coast Short review
The days of summer may be dwindling, but there’s still plenty of time to go jump in a mountain lake, climb into a kayak, or simply take a dip at the nearest pool. Hey, this is Utah, and much to the chagrin of snow-lovers, “swimming weather” could last until October in some places. Are you…
Three Products for Happy Summer Feet
Walking around in flip flops or sandals is synonymous with summertime. However, those aren’t realistic pieces of footwear for many outdoor adventures. If you have to wear boots or shoes for your leisure pursuits, ensure that you stay as comfortable as possible with these three products: Sof Sole Insoles Let’s face it: the insoles that…
2017 summer opening dates at Utah ski resorts
As I write this, there is still a 108-inch base at Snowbird. After a deep snow season at Utah’s 14 ski resorts, it’s hard to imagine mountain biking, hiking, disc golf and mountain coasters right now. Yet summer 2017 opening dates have been announced, assuming the snow does indeed melt in time. Below is a…
Deer Valley to build Tsunami, a new expert mountain bike trail
First there was Tidal Wave. Then there was Holy Roller. Next up is a Tsunami. Deer Valley is taking mountain biking up another notch this summer when they construct a new expert-level flow trail. “Tsunami” will be the resort’s biggest and baddest trail yet with huge berms, giant table-tops and over 900 vertical feet of…
Klymit has four new products at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Our friends over at Klymit revealed four new products at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. They’ve taken their inflatable technology and keep innovating every time I stop by their booth. This year is no different. Take, for example, the new Klymit Double V sleeping pad. Double V Sleeping Pad It has everything that makes…
Avalanche Striker Shirt review
When summer gets hot, you need a cool and comfortable shirt while recreating outside. A shirt that breathes, is light weight, and wicks away moisture is key. The Striker shirt from Avalanche claims to have all of those qualities. So I’ve been wearing one for everything from mountain biking to trail running and have a…
Favorite Utah hikes to escape the valley heat
Summer is sweltering in Utah, especially in the valleys. Unless you have a pool, relief from the heat can be hard to find. Thankfully, we have plenty of mountains around us to get up high and cool off. Here are some of the best hikes in Utah for you to do just that. ALEXANDER BASIN…
Utah ski resort summer schedules for 2016
The snow is almost gone, and it’s getting damn warm up in the mountains. It’s time to start thinking about mountain biking, hiking, beer fests, and outdoor concerts. Utah’s ski resorts are ground zero for summer activities and have everything from lift rides to zip lines, mountain coasters, and good food. SkiUtah has compiled a…
Video: Patagonia Ski Tours 2015
Ski season is almost here in Utah, but down in South America, they’ve been skiing powder for the last few months. And Utah-based Patagonia Ski Tours was there guiding clients all over the Patagonian Andes of Argentina. As friend of UtahOutside.com, lead guide Justin Lozier along with guide, Sean Zimmerman-Wall, took us on a “friends…