Learn the Ropes of This Rising Sport With its own lexicon of jargon, and a plethora of mysterious-looking and sounding equipment like carabineers, Grigris, ATCs, and prusiks, sport climbing can seem daunting to jump into. After all, you’re setting out to conquer slabs of rock that are many, many times larger than you. But don’t let that scare you away. It’s a sport that meets you where you’re at, challenges you, and helps you grow. We’re fortunate along the Wasatch Front—and the whole of Utah—to be in a bed of world-renowned climbing, available all year round. And sending a climb…
Author: Heather Hamblin
Heather Hamblin
Heather was born and raised in northern Utah, and considers the mountains to be her home. She received a bachelor’s degree in English literature and Italian language from the University of Utah, and works for UofU Health. When she has free time, you can find her traveling, cooking, practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the hiking trails and ski runs in her native state.
Volunteer Vacations – Do Good on These 5 Utah Trips Utah’s impressive array of national parks, national forests, state parks, and other public lands means there’s no shortage of outdoor adventure vacation options. But what if you want to be more than a tourist? Use some of your vacation time to better your home state by spending time outdoors volunteering with these five organizations. 1. Southern Utah + Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Sign Up Heading to southern Utah to explore Zion National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, or Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument? While in the area, volunteer at…
What to Know Before You Go The news is abuzz with Bears Ears lately. The Bears Ears National Monument was declared in December 2016, and since then has garnered both applause and criticism. The current boundaries of the monument are massive—they encompass 1.35 million acres of now federal land in Southeast Utah. The monument got its name from a formation near the center of the land area, where two plateaus stand out above their surroundings, looking like the ears of a bear hiding in the brush. The area is incredibly diverse, with varied opportunities for outdoor adventure. Whether you’re looking…