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Skier enjoys open groomer during ski trip

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere’s a lot to consider when planning a ski trip. Make sure your trip goes off without a hitch with these ski season travel hacks.

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop

Essential Ski Travel Hacks

by Jans
Published October 29, 2019

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, […]

Adventure Mountain Biking Road Biking

A Guide to Three of Utah’s Biggest Endurance Races

by Jans
Published September 23, 2019
Jans Expert Jeff Walker mountain biking in Deer Valley, UT.

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.

Bike Shop Fat Biking Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Shifting Trends V: What’s Up With Wheel Sizes?

by Jans
Published September 3, 2019
Mountain biker riding on a trail in Park City, Utah

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.

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

The Park City Point to Point: What it is and …

by Jans
Published August 19, 2019
Jans Experts Mountain Biking in Salt Lake City

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs linkage systems continued to evolve, designers were left with the difficult task of designing a bike that absorbed the bumps of a rough trail, but without absorbing the momentum of the rider’s pedal stroke.

Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Shifting Trends IV: Mountain Bike Suspension Linkage Systems

by Jans
Published August 2, 2019
A mountain biker riding singletrack in Round Valley, Park City, UT

Reading Time: 3 minutesTubeless bike tires have been a mainstay for mountain bikers for years, but they have also been adopted across other categories too, like road and […]

Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Benefits of Tubeless Mountain Bike Tires

by Jans
Published July 19, 2019
Jeff Walker mountain biking in Salt Lake City

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe performance of a bike varies dramatically, based on what its made out of⁠, and over the course of history they’ve been built out of just about everything.

Bike Shop Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Shifting Trends III: What Bikes are Made Of

by Jans
Published June 27, 2019
3 hikers hiking through stormy weather in Round Valley, Utah

Reading Time: 3 minutesLove to play in the mountains? Be familiar with the risks, including unpredictable weather, and read on for our favorite forecast tools and safety tips...

Conditions Mtn Active

Summer Weather Basics & Tools for Planning

by Jans
Published June 13, 2019
Woman riding a Specialized Turbo Vedo bike

Reading Time: 5 minutesOne of the developments that looms large in the bike world today is the way electronics are becoming integrated into the modern bicycle...

Bike Shop Technology Explained

Shifting Trends II: The Integration of Electronics in Bicycles

by Jans
Published May 22, 2019
Spring Wade Fly Fishing in Northern Utah

Reading Time: 4 minutesSpring can be a tricky season to fish, which makes it all the more rewarding. Check out our tips for fly fishing this time of year...

Conditions Fly Fishing Fly Shop River

Spring Water Levels & Tips For Fishing ‘Em

by Jans
Published May 10, 2019
Jans Expert mountain biking in Park City, Utah

Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom biking and hiking, to concerts and farmer's markets, there's no shortage of things to do in Park City during the summertime, so we've narrowed it down to our favorites...

Adventure Bike Shop Fly Shop Guided Trips Mtn Active

Park City: A Summer Guide to On-Trail, Off-Trail Adventures

by Jans
Published May 3, 2019
Jans expert Mike Caldwell riding the Bow Hunter trail.

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs riders and designers have pushed forward in search of the fabled one-bike quiver, we’ve seen more bikes that have slack headtube angles, more reach, lower bottom brackets, and longer wheelbases.

Bike Shop Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Shifting Trends: The Evolution of Mountain Bike Geometry

by Jans
Published April 22, 2019

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