The mountain bike trails at Deer Valley are going to look (and ride) a whole lot different starting this summer, as the Park City ski resort has big plans for trail upgrades. Mountain biking has become a big draw for ski areas looking to cash in on summer operations, and massive bike parks like the…
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McCoy Flats mountain bike trails threatened by proposed highway
One of Utah’s premiere mountain bike trails, and the centerpiece of Vernal’s trail network, is being threatened by a proposed 5-lane highway. The road, dubbed the Ashley Valley Energy Route, will be 12.3 miles long by 250 feet wide. According to the BLM, approximately 3.16 miles of the road would be located on BLM land….
Boards and Bikes: Backcountry skiing Haystack Mountain in Moab
Moab is the world’s mountain biking mecca, so it’s no surprise that we draw stares from people when rolling down Main Street with skis on the rack. Well, spring is the season to both mountain bike and ski in red rock country, so the full suspensions are on the rack as well. On this trip,…
New WOW trail to be built in Wasatch Mountain State Park
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…
Work on a trail for 2012 National Trails Day
The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day every year by organizing thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. There are numerous National Trails Day events here in Utah that outdoor lovers can take part in all over the state. This year, National Trails Day is Saturday,…
Volunteer for National Trails Day 2011
The American Hiking Society celebrates National Trails Day every year by organizing thousands of events around the country such as trail maintenance, hiking, biking, and trail running. This year, National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4 and the theme is “Made with all natural ingredients.” The idea is to get outside, get healthy, and, “find…