Runners don’t need much in the way of gear. Shoes, shorts, shirt. That’s about it. But if you’re trail running long distances, then water comes in to play. But how to carry it? Nobody likes water sloshing in a heavy reservoir on their back. However, Salomon has an ingenious solution – the Park Hydro Handset….
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Run Alta at the Cotopaxi 5k/10k
Looking for a trail-running race to end your summer? Alta is hosting the Cotopaxi 5k and 10k race on Saturday, September 19th. It’s a run that takes participants through some of Alta’s most stunning terrain and scenery. It begins at the Albion Lodge and winds up into Albion Basin where views of Devil’s Castle await….
Salomon Sense Pro trail running shoes review
I’m a casual runner. On a good week, I’ll lace up my shoes and move my legs faster than a saunter maybe three times. I run both trail and street, so I need a pair of shoes that do it all: urban and wilderness in one package. Salomon has been making shoes that can take you from…
Conquer mountains with the Discrete Peak Series
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…
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….
Video: Goblin Valley’s Mountain Bike Trail System
New mountain bike trails are being cut all the time these days, especially here in Utah. So many new trails are opening that it’s hard to keep track of them all! One trail that just caught our attention is in a place where no mountain biking has ever been before – Goblin Valley. Emery County,…
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…
Grayl Quest water filtration cup review
Water filtration comes in all forms: from gravity filters, to hand pump and even old-school iodine pills, you can make questionable water safe in a number of ways. But there’s a new and unique system for water filtration from Grayl. Their Quest water filtration cup is the first to filter water like a French Press,…
Hiking Sunset Peak at Alta
Sunset Peak is one of several high points that surround Alta at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Sunset is unique, however, in that it is tucked away in the back, so to speak, making it less visible to the hordes at the ski area. It’s not until you crest Catherine Pass that the mountain…