The Wasatch Mountains are chock full of amazing trails, many of which are very steep and challenging. If you are looking for a more leisurely hike, or perhaps something the entire family can enjoy, then hiking to Desolation Lake might be the perfect idea. The trail is mellow, shaded in many places, and ends at…
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Save women’s lives at HERA Climb4Life Utah
The 11th Annual HERA Climb4Life ropes up and clips into the Wasatch Mountains as women and men will come together to rock climb and fight against ovarian cancer. This year’s event happens on September 14th through the 16th, and most proceeds collected will be donated to cancer research. For the last 10 years, this fundraising…
Accept the Widow Maker and Hidden Peak Challenge at Snowbird
Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of warm weather events to participate in, like the Hidden Peak Challenge and Widow Maker races at Snowbird. Both events, one a trail running race, the other a mountain biking hill climb, take place on September 15th. If you’re a runner, then take the Hidden…
Hiking Mount Tuscarora
Here in Utah we are living the good life: numerous top-notch ski resorts are just a short drive from northern cities and towns. When the powder flies, just point your car up a canyon and you’ll get to the goods. In the summer, the resorts are also the perfect place to bag a big peak….
Hiking Sugarloaf Peak
Want to get high the easy way? Settle down, Ziggy Marley, I’m talking about elevation. As in, over 11,000′. Sugarloaf Peak is a great way to bag a big peak with minimum effort. Along the way you’ll see vibrant wildflowers, a gorgeous mountain lake, and maybe even some wildlife. Sounds good, right? Well, grab your…
Beer and the outdoors at Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest
There’s nothing greater on this earth then the feeling you get when you combine quality microbrew and fresh mountain air outdoors. There’s no better time or place to do it then at Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest. This year the oompah and prost! begins on August 18th. Snowbird expects more than 50,000 visitors will drive up Little…
Stop and smell the flowers at the 2012 Wasatch Wildflower Festival
Summer in the Wasatch. Where we once were skiing deep powder in the winter, summer lets us mosey through fields of wildflowers that spread across the high alpine. To celebrate this explosion of mountain color, the Wasatch Wildflower Festival is there to take us through our favorite mountains and give us a close-up look at…
Celebrate climbing at Black Diamond’s 3rd Annual SLCA Fundraiser
Are you a rock climber? If you answered yes, then you need to get to the 3rd Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance Fundraiser on Thursday, June 14, hosted by Black Diamond Equipment. Why? Because the SLCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving local climbing access and encourages stewardship of the environment. Basically, they keep…
Save Our Canyons marks 40 years at Lone Peak Celebration
Save Our Canyons, those fearless folks dedicated to protecting the Wasatch canyons, mountains, foothills and watershed from nefarious developers and unsavory recreational uses through grassroots campaigns, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, and you can join them at the 10th Annual Lone Peak Celebration. The Lone Peak Celebration will be held on Saturday, April…
Backcountry skiing Cardiff Pass
Cardiff Pass (also known as Pole Line Pass) is located in the backcountry just above Alta on the north side of town. The pass is sandwiched between Cardiff and Flagstaff Peaks, and is easily one of the most crowded backcountry skiing areas in the Wasatch. There are many reasons for Cardiff Pass to be filled…