It’s official, Snowbird got the go-ahead from the Salt Lake Planning Commission to build a roller coaster for summer operations. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 16th to approve Snowbird’s proposed new location for a mountain coaster at the base of Peruvian Gulch. While it’s not yet a totally done deal, (the commission’s approval…
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“Pedal-Driven” screening at Brewvies
A new mountain bike documentary, called “Pedal-Driven,” is screening at Brewvies on Sunday, May 20th. “Pedal-Driven” is not your typical mountain bike movie, but is a film about conflict. Outdoor recreation is filled with conflicts – conflicts between user groups, the environment, and the government have long made headlines. In recent years, one of the…
Mountain biking Ann’s Trail in Corner Canyon
Ann’s Trail, located in Corner Canyon in Draper, is a fairly new trail that was cut in 2011. The path traverses Traverse Ridge toward Point of the Mountain, and for mountain bikers, it’s a fast and fun addition to the growing network of singletrack in Draper. The trail was originally going to be named the…
Video: Mountain biker Paul Basagoitia lands a double backflip in Utah
Leave it to Utah’s otherworldly landscape. In this video, professional freeride mountain bike athlete Paul Basagoitia lands a double backflip on natural terrain. In a series of crashes that would make Mickey Mouse beam with pride (think if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again) Basagoitia attempts to backflip on his bike two times…
Camping at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, located just one mile west of Escalante on Utah Highway 12, is the perfect campground to use as home base for outdoor recreation pursuits in Southern Utah. For many people, a good campsite with all the amenities is the key to having a comfortable extended trip, and this place as…
Ride like mad for Cycle Burn Challenge charity event and competition
Charity rides are a dime-a-dozen these days (this is a good thing) but they can be a bit unoriginal. Well, how does a month-long charity mountain bike ride sound? The Cycle Burn Challenge is a competition that will challenge mountain bikers of all skill levels to raise donations for LIVESTRONG in an effort to fight…
Public welcome at Mill Creek Canyon Transportation Study open house
Mill Creek Canyon in Salt Lake City is easily one of the most popular canyons for outdoor recreation in Utah. From hiking to mountain biking, cycling and cross-country skiing, Mill Creek sees its fair share of uses, and is under constant pressure from the huge amounts of people who drive up the canyon. In response…
Protesters rally against SkiLink at Lift Utah Coalition press conference
SkiLink, the proposed gondola that will link the Canyons Resort in Park City to Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is one of the most controversial and divisive developments the Wasatch Mountains have seen in a long time. As a result, a coalition of 20 Utah businesses and community leaders came together at the…
Booby traps new hazard for hikers in Utah
There are a lot of potential hazards for hikers out there. Weather, rough terrain, wild animals – all of these are a threat to the life and safety of anyone who steps foot into the outdoors. But now you can add another danger associated with walking up a forest trail – booby traps. According to…
Anthill Films “Strength in Numbers” to screen at Brewvies
Anthill Films, the action sport storytellers who specialize in mountain bike movies with very high production quality, has a new movie coming out in May called, “Strength in Numbers.” The Wasatch Area Freeride Trails Association, or WAFTA, is hosting the Salt Lake City premiere of “Strength in Numbers,” at Brewvies Cinema Pub in downtown Salt…