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Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Park City trail network is constantly changing and evolving. Every year we get new trails and more miles. Every year an old trail is […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

More Miles. More Singletrack. New Trails in Park City!

by Jans
Published August 31, 2017
Stars come out over a van parked under trees

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are closing in on two months on the road and Tera and I are finally starting to get the hang of van life. From […]

Adventure

Photographing Van Life, Part 2

by Jans
Published August 22, 2017
Angler casts switch rod to trout

Reading Time: 6 minutesLast updated: August 7, 2024 Last fall, my brother asked me to get on the sticks and row he and his friend down the Green […]

Fly Fishing

What is the Difference Between a Switch Rod and a …

by Jans
Published August 8, 2017

Reading Time: 7 minutesLast updated: August 7, 2024 Bike design is an ever-changing art. As a new category of bike is released, with it comes a suite of […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking Road Biking

Bicycle Geometry Explained!

by Jans
Published July 27, 2017
How to Stay Comfortably Cool While Hiking

Reading Time: 2 minutesHiking is a wonderful way to get moving and enjoy the outdoors. But in hot weather, keeping it cool can be a challenge. Here are […]

Mtn Active

How to Stay Comfortably Cool While Hiking

by Jans
Published July 17, 2017
A guide helps young children get ready to fish

Reading Time: 6 minutesSo, you want to teach your obsession, fly fishing, to your son, daughter, grandkid, and/or your friend’s child because he thinks you know something about […]

Fly Fishing

Teaching Kids to Fly Fish

by Jans
Published July 5, 2017
photographing van life

Reading Time: 4 minutesMy wife Tera and I have been on the road, living in our Sprinter van with our two pups, Milly and Patsy, for about 3 […]

Adventure Climbing

Photographing Van Life

by Jans
Published June 26, 2017
How To Clean Your Drivetrain

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen I decided to come to Utah six years ago for mountain biking, skiing, and a little school, my mom made sure that I knew […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

How To Clean Your Drivetrain

by Jans
Published June 19, 2017
What Tippet Should I use: Mono V Flouro

Reading Time: 7 minutesLast updated: July 25, 2023 Back when I was just a wee water-whipper, my Grandpa taught me how to build fly fishing leaders from differing […]

Fly Fishing Fly Shop

What Tippet Should I Use? Mono vs Fluoro

by Jans
Published June 12, 2017
Smith Forefront Bike Helmet and Arena Sunglasses; a Winning Combo

Reading Time: 4 minutesSome things just go together. Like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, salt and pepper, and even Batman and Robin. The Smith Optics Forefront […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

Smith Forefront Bike Helmet and Arena Sunglasses; a Winning Combo

by Jans
Published May 19, 2017
Nice Rack (Springtime Climbing in Utah)

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s springtime in Utah. You know what that means. It is time to get in climbing shape. The smart climbers out there have been at […]

Climbing Mtn Active

Nice Rack (Springtime Climbing in Utah)

by Jans
Published May 11, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesPark City has a lot of singletrack, over 450 miles that vary from smooth velvet trails to aggressive rocks and roots to 40-foot gaps. There […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

Mountain Bike Suspension Setup Guide

by Jans
Published April 25, 2017

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