Sports Guide Articles
The 2015-16 season is huge for upgrades and new programs at Utah’s 14 ski resorts! Over $100 million in on-mountain capital improvements are coming to state this year, including the biggies of combining of Canyons and Park City into America’s…
(Not) Climbing Ancient Art We stood in the parking lot at the base of the Fisher Towers early in the morning of our big ascent day and stared at the fecund clouds in the sky. Raindrops peppered the dusty ground.…
SUP Review: 10’6″ Ride SUP, by Red Paddle Co. ($1,300, redpaddleco.com) But first…a story, of course When I was eleven, my family went on its first real vacation. At least that’s what it felt like. As a 5th grader in Jenks, Oklahoma,…
[Note: These reviews are my own observations after having tried each of these items on several trips over a period of anywhere up to 8 months.] Versatility is a virtue, and that’s as true for travelers as it is for the…
(Almost) Bagging Telluride’s Wilson Peak Wilson Peak is a formidable adversary. From afar, climbing the mighty face looks daunting—if not impossible—as the black, snowcapped peak is more akin to Mordor than a hiking trail. As it came into view while…
Utah’s beautiful trails and roadways offer some of the best cycling on Earth, and biking is a great way to explore while being active. Unfortunately, accidents are always a risk when riding on roads and mountain trails and they can…
Anatomy of a Bike Fit with Millcreek Bicycles My bike was trying to kill me. The fun wasn’t worth the pain I experienced every time I rode it. I was ready to swear off road cycling and bury my bike…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Part 3: A Tropical Setting This is the third in a three-part series about Highway 12 in Utah. Click the links above to access the…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Part 2: Enchanting Escalante This is the second in a three-part series about Highway 12 in Utah. Click the links above to access the other…
A Family Journey Through Utah’s Color Country Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 “That bird just pooped in my ice cream!” I lifted my gaze and half muttered, “Huh?” as a tiny shadow flitted up and out of sight. My…