Utah Mountains
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Parley’s Trail Is Finally Completed: Celebrations Ensued At Morning Ribbon Cutting
On the morning of September 28th, around 10:00 a.m., crowds gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Parley’s Trail. Many people were chatting and celebrating, saying things like, “We finally…
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Gondola Approved In Little Cottonwood Canyon Despite the Huge Environmental Impact
Putting the longest gondola in the world up Little Cottonwood Canyon would destroy the experience for everyone who doesn’t want to pay the fees for lift tickets, parking, and a…
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Utah’s Worst 5 Winter Date Ideas
The dark days of winter can be an especially challenging time when it comes to dating. We are here to help so your first date doesn’t become your last!
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Delicious Temptations at Utah Resorts
Through the years Utah’s local resorts have really stepped up their culinary games. Here are some of my favorite places.
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Snowmobiling in Utah
Beautiful backcountry scenery, wildlife spotting, untouched snow, clean air, and loads of fun are some of the reasons to head to the mountains with a snowmobile.
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EAT IN, SKI OUT: Five Distinctive Winter Dining Destinations
I’m ready to get back in gear and explore some of the more unique winter dining destinations at our local resorts — options ranging from Mongolian yurt dining to a…
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Eight Great Winter Dates in Utah
Great winter dates Utah: From coffee to cocktails, birds to bitters, and sled dogs to sunsets, there’s a winter activity for everyone.
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The Story of Snowbird Ski Resort
The underlying dream for Snowbird is the creation of a year-round resort, which respects and complements the beauty and inspiration of this natural setting — a place dedicated to increasing…
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Mountains of Money: What Happened to Utah Ski Resorts?
Out-price, out-pace and over-develop our mountains just for the promise of more money, is contrary to what our true Utah ski pioneers envisioned, and runs contrary to the spirit of…
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100-Year-Old Wasatch Mountain Lodge Hidden in Dense Forest of Big Cottonwood Canyon
If you’ve ever skied Brighton Resort, chances are you’ve glided right past the two-story, almost 100-year-old Wasatch Mountain Lodge without even knowing it. Located on the hillside above Brighton Inn,…
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Four Must-Do Weber County Hikes
Here is the list and description of 4 hikes in Weber County that you must attempt to do: Waterfall Canyon, Jump Off Canyon, Cold Water Canyon and Malans Peak.
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The Top Five Lakes in the High Uinta Mountains to Visit
Utah’s Uinta Mountains has 600-plus fishable lakes. Over 55 year I visited most of them. Here are the top 5, that you must visit.
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Neff’s Cave: Utah’s Best-Kept Subterranean Secret
Situated deep under Mt. Olympus, Neff’s Cave descends 1,163 ft. (354 m) into the earth, making it the 15th deepest cave in North America and the second deepest cave in…
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Why Should You Drive to Provo to Get Your Rock Climbing Equipment?
All stores offer gear, but Daren with Mountainworks Outdoor Equipment Store gives you the benefit of a lifetime’s worth of insight along with your receipt.
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Burn Scars – Restoration Work Continues to Revive Land After Bald Mountain and Pole Creek Fires
A year-and-a-half after the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires combined to burn over 120,000 acres in southern Utah County, restoration efforts are well underway, but there are still many…
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Bob Dustman – Over 1,000 Times on Top of Mt. Wire
Bob Dustman climbed to the top of Mt. Wire over 1000 times during his lifetime.