"There isn't any poop fairy." This observation comes from Bekee Hotze, of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. She was referring to the necessity of dog owners to clean up after their pets AND bring the plastic bags back to trailhead trash sites. But it is also part of the larger interactions between humans and forests. Civilizations depend on forests and deforestation … [Read more...]
Exploring Utah’s Mountains and the Recreation Opportunities We Enjoy
Rock Climbing, ultra running, ice climbing are a few of the sports we examine in our second annual mountain issue. But as some urbanites or new residents to Utah might wonder, why bother with these sports, which are dangerous and could easily cause injury? I had the privilege to introduce six students from foreign countries all over the world to Utah eight years ago. My wife … [Read more...]
Making a Fresh Start? Salt Lake City is the Place.
Salt Lake City has made Eyewitness Travel’s top 20 Best Cities For Making a Fresh Start. Coming in at #5, the list cites that Salt Lake City not only offers one of the highest employment rates in the nation, but is also a great place for the young and single, particularly with its close proximity to several world-class ski resorts. Read the story here. … [Read more...]
Catering to Climbers: International Mountain Equipment
Whether someone sought to scale the walls of a local canyon or test their strength and skill on an artificial climbing wall of the nearby climbing gym, or even attempt to summit the world’s highest peaks, if they were in Utah, they likely passed through the doors of International Mountain Equipment (IME). The specialty shop has been catering to the climbing community since … [Read more...]
Utah Stories – Mountain People
Whether for adventure, climbing, powder, gold or greed—The allure of the mountains has brought and still brings millions to Utah. When the area became settled it was called “the end of history.” The epoch period before white settlers arrived and mountains and hills were tamed and traversed with trails, existed for millions of years. Trappers and pioneers settled here when … [Read more...]
Kitty Calhoun: Lessons From a Lifetime of Mountain Climbing
Born and raised far from icy mountain pitches, celebrated climber Kitty Calhoun first roped up at 18 when she participated in a North Carolina Outward Bound course. Kitty subsequently attended the University of Vermont where she continued to pursue her passion for outdoor sport, and, in 1980, climbed for the first time. Determined, her sights set on full-time climbing, Kitty … [Read more...]
An Ethos on Climbing: Shingo Ohkawa
Shingo Ohkawa believes that climbing has been a wonderful sport for him due to the inclusive nature of climbers rather than the exclusive cliques climbing groups produce. When in Salt Lake City, Shingo Ohkawa can be found working at the climbing equipment shop, IME (International Mountain Equipment). There, he finds himself in an interesting and sometimes, conflicting spot … [Read more...]
15 Favorite Utah Winter Date Ideas From Our Readers
At first blush, or in this case, snowflake, winter can pose a challenge to the Utah dating scene. Dinner and the theater is a beloved classic staple, but Utahns like to go above and beyond when it comes to spending time with that special someone, particularly when it involves hot chocolate and a crackling fire to set the mood. Fortunately, Utah has plenty to offer both inside … [Read more...]