With two SBT GTVL Blue Course finishes (2019 and 2021) under my belt, I thought I’d share some tips and tricks on setup and general guidance…
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Detailed trip reports on backcountry skiing, mountain biking, trail running and outdoor adventures in Utah and the surrounding states.
As a brand new gravel event, SBT GRVL already had a lot going for it. For starters, Steamboat Springs is home to some of the best…
It all started with a casual email invitation. Isn’t that how these things always start? Well, after 7.1 miles and 2500+ ft of elevation gain, I…
In spite of being the tallest peak in the Utah’s Wasatch Mountains at 11,928 ft, Mt Nebo remains less popular than other peaks. Why that is,…
It’s not easy to grow up nowadays. While it’s true that teens today don’t have to walk uphill in the snow both ways to school, teens…
After selecting the Park City Mid-mountain as my first marathon, you’d think would have learned my lesson and eased into my first century ride. Well, it…
When heading out on vacation, it’s always a challenge staying on top of your workout routine. While I don’t every count on keeping up the same…
A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine, Rich Lambert, said it was time for a fellas trip to the Tetons. In spite of my…
The South ridge of Utah’s Lone Peak is my canvas. Day-in and day-out, I stare and stare and stare–painting ski descents down its expansive face. With…
While the snowpack along Utah’s Wasatch Front has finally settled down, for many it has come as too little too late. Golf clubs are swinging and…
For lack of a better term, I’ve dubbed the 8200 ft. peak directly to the East of Tibble Fork Reservoir, “Exploration Peak.” Why? Well, as far…
It was Christmas Eve… 6:00 am… The text comes in, “Sorry man. Woke up with a sore throat. Santa can’t be sick today. Gonna pass.” So,…
With perfect weather for this time of year, I shirked the amassing family for an hour so I could slip out and enjoy some Turkey Day…
Utah is well-known for both its skiing and its beautiful redrock. While I most often take part of the former, I merely dabble in the latter.…
For those of us lucky enough to live here in Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Crest Trail is one of the “must ride” trails in the…
Looking to mix things up, I decided to actually walk up and down a mountain (yeah, hard to believe). I give my friend a hard time…
I love living at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. In fact, that’s the main reason why we purchased our home in the location we did–quick…
Like just about everyone else in the Wasatch and across the country for that matter, the 70 degree temps we had last week melted away nearly…
One of the beauties of Utah Ski Resorts is the lift-serviced backcountry options. With access gates galore, it’s easy to get into areas that would otherwise…
As several powerful storms slammed the Wasatch, I was stuck in downtown Salt Lake City at Omniture Summit 2009 (excellent event by the way). While there,…