Utah adrenaline junkies get their high-altitude fix mountaineering towering limestone and granite peaks, throughout the state. I’ve watched plenty on belay over sharp outcroppings in various canyons, often anxious to jump in myself. While no one who knows me would ever mistake me for a mountaineer, I’ve managed to traverse my way up several domestic … Read more
The snow will soon melt from mountain peaks and fill rivers with spring runoff on its way to the ocean, except in the case of the Colorado River, which dries up well before that. Politics and conservation aside, one of the best things about living in the West is the snow we recreate on in … Read more
Another Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is in the books, with all of the ups and downs you would expect from one of the country’s top three cycling events. The week long Tour of Utah features some of the world’s best professional bike riders and teams competing on Utah’s most challenging terrain, with many … Read more
Garden City, UT, the gateway town to Bear Lake’s emerald blue water spanning the Idaho/Utah border is known for its world-famous raspberry shakes and…well, not much else. It’s simply the town you drive through on your way to access the lake or your accommodations, but that’s about to change. The newly opened Conestoga Ranch has … Read more
I grew up in New York City, listening to punk rock and hip hop, spending most of my time at record stores and tattoo shops. It was as urban of an upbringing as you might imagine. With the exception of one or two trips a year “up to the country,” I rarely laid eyes on … Read more
If the Super Bowl isn’t your thing, and the Puppy Bowl on the Animal Planet doesn’t have enough cats, look no further than the Kitten Bowl. The Humane Society of Utah is one of the 20 shelters across the country that will be taking part in this year’s Hallmark Channel USA‘s KITTEN BOWL hosted by North Shore Animal … Read more
The annual Winter Outdoor Retailer (OR) show kicks off Tuesday at Solitude Mountain Resort with an on-snow demo, but a mixed group of magazine writers, representatives from 14 apparel brands, and tagalongs like me, were gathering at Solitude several days in advance. The event the 50 or so of us are here for, hosted by … Read more
Whovians, get ready. (Insert TARDIS sound here) Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanX is bringing the Bad Wolf, The Girl Who Waited and the 11th Doctor to Salt Lake City on Friday, January 30, 2015 (insert jokes about the TARDIS becoming crowded). This special panel at FanX is $15 for General Admission, $40 for Deluxe Admission and … Read more
Shopping local took on a whole new meaning on Merco Local’s Party Bus. The tour started with breakfast at Eggs in the City, a Sugarhouse favorite offering breakfast and lunch. After a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs and potatoes with many cups of coffee, our tour group was loaded onto the limo. Club music was playing … Read more
Living 2,000 miles from family can be tough around the holidays: who will you argue with over proper cooking temperature of a turkey or enjoy awkward drama with? The silver lining however, is a four-day weekend road trip to southern Utah that would still include all the trimmings. Over 30 of them to be exact. … Read more