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How a Utah-made Shoe is Changing the Trail Running Game Trail running is rapidly gaining traction in the public conscious, but for Utah local and Altra Shoe founder, Golden Harper, it’s been a lifelong hobby. He began running trails at…
Autumn Escapes: Utah Backpacking
Overnight Utah Backpacking Trips Near SLC Fall foliage, fewer crowds, and crisp air are just a few reasons to love hiking and backpacking in autumn. Whether you’re new to backpacking or a seasoned overnighter, these close–to–home destinations are perfect weekend…
Fall Ski Swaps
Get cash for your season pass by unloading your used winter gear at a local, or shop for a new-to-you ski or snowboarding set up! This big list includes swaps in Ogden, Orem, Salt Lake, and Park City. Did we…
Winter Ready with Nike’s Therma-Sphere Max
It’s 95 degrees outside in New York City, but inside a nondescript warehouse, the temperature is a chilly 35 degrees. Nike has transformed the space into a winter testing lab of sorts where journalists are guinea pigs here to test their…
Resort Report – Fall 2015
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…
Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Fest
Visit Moab in the beautiful fall season for bike riding, racing, dirt jumping, partying, and bike movie watching from October 22–25. Advanced riders can compete in the Enduro Race and Dirt Jump Jam, and there’s a Women’s skills camp offered…
Warren Miller Movie Screenings
Get stoked for ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s 66th ski film, Chasing Shadows, at select Utah locations. Catch the world premiere in Salt Lake City at Abravanel Hall on October 16–17 at 7:30 p.m., Ogden at Peery’s…
The Haunted Half
Wear your Halloween best to these costume-encouraged races in Salt Lake City on October 24 and Provo on October 31. Choose from half marathon, 5K, or kids’ run on scenic, fast courses. Salt Lake’s half begins in Emigration Canyon and…
Hoodoo Holdoff (Not) Climbing Ancient Art
(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.…
Strut Your Mutt
Bring your dog to Liberty Park in Salt Lake City for this charity dog walk and timed 5K run with (or without) your dog. Races are followed by a doggie-themed festival that includes pet contests, photos, doggie freebies, fun activities…
Utah’s Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta
Create a vessel out of “mostly pumpkins” and use it to float/race around the Sugar House Park Pond in Salt Lake City at this ridiculous competition on Saturday, October 17. Be creative and bold in your boat design, and know…
From the Editor – Fall 2015
For those of us who love summiting peaks and skiing knee deep pow, venturing into Utah’s backcountry is a worthwhile risk. But when a sketchy situation escalates into a dangerous one, we must make the call: go on or turn…