Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring is a magical time for skiers. Not only do we get longer days, warmer air, and softer snow, but weekends spent with friends enjoying […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn general, I’ve always had a slight aversion to wearing backpacks while I ski. I didn’t like the way they affected my center of balance, […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe more I ski, the more I realize the saying, “no friends on a powder day” is not a great adage to live by. Few […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesWith Salomon’s Coreframe 360° technology, the S/Pro maintains its lightweight stiffness and integrity, even after the heat molding process has taken place.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the best things about Park City is the convenience of its location. Unlike other popular ski towns that require hours of travel to or from an airport, Park City is a mere 35 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Reading Time: 6 minutesEvery winter I spend in Utah, I seem to ski the resorts less and the backcountry more. It’s to the point that I don’t really ski in-bounds at all, except to get a lift up to a backcountry access gate. After years of touring and tinkering around with my gear, I’ve found that backcountry skiing requires a completely different set of gear and outerwear compared to resort skiing. Skinning uphill creates a lot of heat, so backcountry outerwear needs to be able to breathe while, at the same time, providing enough warmth and protection for powdery descents—a tough task for any waterproof shell.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSo far, the 2019/20 ski season here in Park City is off to a fantastic start. While November was warm and dry, a huge storm during the Thanksgiving holiday completely changed the start of the season.
Reading Time: 5 minutesBecause of skiing’s inherent connection to the natural world, ski brands across the globe are committing themselves to minimizing their ecological footprint and maximizing their efficiency.
Reading Time: 7 minutesTo many people outside of the skiing world, backcountry skiing is an outlandish activity. Why would you hike uphill for hours just to ski one […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesWith terrain ranging from 2,000 feet to 13,500 feet above sea level, Utah is a cyclist’s paradise. Mountain ranges rise dramatically out of desert valleys, […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’ve been around bikes much in the last decade, you’ve probably heard a lot of hubbub about wheel and tire sizes changing.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you are looking to get the best one-day sample of what it is like to ride in Park City, then the PCP2P is a great choice; starting in Round Valley and ending in Kimball Junction, this ride traverses almost all major mountain biking areas in Park City.