You’re near the end of a beautiful trail in the evening twilight, with the clouds slowly turning pink on the horizon and the mountains casting reflections onto a glassy lake just ahead. The only thing that might make the moment…
What motivates big risk? My nerves are surging as we approach the middle of the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho. My heart is beating fast. I take a few deep breaths and run through my mental checklist. I’m suited-up…
Wonderful Wintry Ways to Spend Your Holiday Break Let’s face it, around the time Santa is loading up his sleigh, not much gets done at the office. That’s why it’s the most wonderful time of the year to take advantage…
How Utah-based Goal Zero is Innovating, and Dominating, the Solar Industry In Utah, getting away from it all doesn’t take long. Reaching our canyons is quicker than a typical daily commute, and you can hit five national parks in less…
A Look Back (and Forward) In the summer of 1982, a few friends who loved skiing, climbing, and everything else about the great outdoors decided to take a chance. They knew Utah’s Wasatch Range was hitting its stride as a…
During my first flight lesson a number of thoughts swirled through my mind, such as, “Heyyy, look at me! I’m flying all by myself,” “Oh crap, I’m flying all by myself,” and “Gee, it’s only 8:00 am. I bet no…
Keeping your Dollars in the Community Matters. Here’s why (and how). By Molly Newman For time-crunched athletes, shopping at a big-box store is just so convenient. You can get your canned tomatoes, your toilet paper, and your garden supplies all…
Utah’s Push for Outdoor Industry Dominance Photo Credits: courtesy of 4FRNT Skis By Sean Zimmerman-Wall In 2002, Salt Lake City held the world captive by hosting the Olympic Winter Games. The rapid injection of billions of dollars for infrastructure and…
Why Getting Outside Changes Everything Nearly 15 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Although shuffling in a hospital gown [with drip-line in-tow] replaced my trail running; hanging out in the shallow-end of the pool replaced open water swims; and…
When you hear the word “yoga,” your first thought may be of a roomful of blissed-out, chanting devotees. But as a growing number of serious athletes are discovering, this ancient practice can help strengthen muscles and build skills valuable for…