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Five Unique Utah Trails to Try This Summer

August 15, 2021 by Alexa Morgan Leave a Comment

When it comes to hiking, Utah is uniquely qualified to boast about its extraordinary diversity of scenery and terrain, and the best trails are often found along the road less traveled. Here are five hidden Utah adventures worth a visit this summer:  Red Mountain Trail Perhaps no trail showcases the unique beauty of Snow Canyon State Park better than Red Mountain Trail. This … [Read more...]

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Park City woman seeks to ascend Seven Second Summits

March 31, 2021 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

In 2018, Jennifer Drummond had a life-changing accident. While driving from Heber City to her home in Park City, she was hit by a semi. Her car rolled three times and landed upside down in the median. She remembers seeing a man running toward her and asking if she was okay. Her first thought was to ask about anyone else involved in the accident. The man told her that she was … [Read more...]

Why Should You Drive to Provo to Get Your Rock Climbing Equipment?

February 24, 2021 by M. Shane Richins Leave a Comment

Outdoor sports are one of the biggest reasons to live in Utah. People come from all over the world to ski, mountain bike, rock climb, and pursue a plethora of other adrenaline addictions that bring them face-to-face with raw nature.  The geographic wrinkles that rise up all around us in this beautiful state, sculpted and carved by wind and water, offer a view from just about … [Read more...]

Mix safety with scenery while visiting Zion National Park

July 18, 2019 by Mary Beth Skylis Leave a Comment

It's no walk in the park Angel’s Landing is one of Zion National Park’s most noted and popular destinations. The 1,488-foot feature winds through a path of constantly rising slick rock and exposed cliffs. The sights are unlike any other in the world. But the hike is also one of the most dangerous in the world. Even when conditions are perfect, the trail involves an … [Read more...]

10 Signs You are Waaaaaaay too Serious about Climbing

January 29, 2018 by Lewi Lewis Leave a Comment

A few years ago, fresh from a five-month hiatus from climbing in order to write a book of poetry (I know, right?), I had an epiphany that continues to affect me today—and not just any old epiphany, either, but one of those serious, earth-shattering, I-can-still-feel-it-in-my-bones sort of thing. It came on suddenly, so strong I nearly fainted. I was at the climbing gym that … [Read more...]

Best Ogden Ice Climbs

January 23, 2018 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Utah is a hub of outdoor recreation at any time of year. But if you aren’t into skiing, what can you do once all that “greatest snow on earth” starts to fall? With the right gear, climbing season doesn’t need to end. Utah is full of ice climbing routes, and if you’re in Ogden, you have some in your own backyard. This is not a comprehensive guide to these routes. Ice climbing … [Read more...]

Youth Climbing Program—Momentum Indoor Climbing

January 22, 2018 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

Lead climbing, top roping, crack climbing, and bouldering can all be done indoors at Momentum Indoor Climbing gyms (Momentum). “Indoor climbing is an up-and-coming sport,” Katie Thorup, Momentum’s youth program regional manager for Utah, says. “Climbing has made it into the 2020 Olympics, giving kids the opportunity to take this extreme sport to higher levels.” Mo Mini, Base … [Read more...]

Sami Singleton—One of the Nation’s First Climbing Olympians?

January 19, 2018 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

Rock climbing will be making its Olympic debut in 2020, leaving many younger climbers across the nation vying for a spot on the team. Among them is Utah’s own Sami Singleton—an up-and-coming athlete worth watching. Utah’s Rocky Mountains offer some of the best in the world for rock climbers. But oftentimes, the mountainous state often produces its own star climbers. Starting … [Read more...]

A Different Kind of Rock Star—Justin Wood

January 17, 2018 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

When he’s not setting up store openings and trade shows displays as a visual designer for outdoor retail giant Patagonia, you can find Justin Wood hanging by his fingertips at the world’s most renowned bouldering competitions. As a bouldering guru, Justin is a known quantity in the climbing community, especially in Utah. Bouldering is a sport in which climbers scale boulders … [Read more...]

Steve Maisch Climbing Training Tips

January 16, 2018 by Aimee L. Cook Leave a Comment

If hanging by your fingertips from a sheer rock face sounds daunting and completely intimidating, there is a way newbies can safely train from the ground up. Indoor climbing gyms have made it possible for anyone who wants to partake in this type of “outdoor” adventure to gain some valuable and safe experience before heading out for the real thing. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...]

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