We have the Kelty Mantra 7 Tent and love it. It fits our family of four comfortably plus, there is plenty of extra room for our two dogs and all our other junk. The tent holds up great to the wind storms we get here in Utah. When we do leave the state and camp in wetter weather we have not had any problems with leakage. Even though it is a really big tent we can set it up in a matter of minutes. Actually, my husband sets it up by himself while I get all the other camping stuff out of the car and keep the dogs and kiddies rounded up. I can’t think of anything negative about it except a small hole in one of the screens but that was our fault. It had nothing to do with the tents quality. Anyways, the picture is from our last camping trip in the fall. We went down to Moab and had just a killer time. I am sorry but I cannot give out the where abouts of our camping spot as it is pretty sweet and I would be really bummed if we pulled up and someone else had snagged it.
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Yes, I know this ride is not in Utah but being that my family lives in Pennsylvania I wanted to mention an Endurance Ride that my Mom, Patti Pizzo, had in April. Normally, her annual ride is called The Cranberry Endurance Ride because it is near the cranberry bogs in the New Jersey pine barrens but this year she changed the name to The Mary Lutz Memorial Ride. Her friend Mary died while riding her favorite horse Hoagie on her birthday. I have met Mary several times over the years at different equestrian events. I spent a month with her in 2008 at the World Championships in Dubai. She was the Team Leader for the United States Equestrian Team while we were there, my mother was on the U.S.A. East Coast Team and I was there to help her and sight see.
The beautiful picture below is of my Mom on her horse Spot.
Tags: Arabian, Endurance Horse, Patti Pizzo, The Mary Lutz Memorial Ride
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If you are thinking of purchasing a new or your first GPS unit you might want to check out the PN-20 DeLorme Earthmate. Backcountry.com is offering a $100 mail in rebate with all purchases until April 30, 2008.
Tech Specs:
| Material: |
Plastic, rubber |
| Dimensions: |
2.4 x 5.25 x 1.5in (6.1 x 13.3 x 3.8cm) |
| Antenna: |
Internal |
| Routes: |
50 |
| Waypoints: |
1000 |
| Mapping: |
Yes |
| Digital Compass: |
Yes |
| Computer Compatible: |
Yes |
| Waterproof: |
Yes |
| Battery Type: |
2 AA or 1 lithium |
| Battery Life: |
[AA] 14hrs max; [Lithium] 22.5hrs max |
| Expansion Card: |
Yes, 1-GB SD |
| Weight: |
5.1oz (145g) |
| Recommended Use: |
Hiking, geocaching, boating, traveling |
| Manufacturer Warranty: |
1 Year |
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS comes with the US highway, street and topographic map, a world map plus, Topo USA 7.0. It also keeps track of the tides and moon phases. Hook the unit up to your PC via the USB cord and download all kinds of goodies and keep track of your trip.
$100 Rebate on the DeLorme Earthmate GPS at Backcountry.com
Tags: Backcountry rebate, DeLorme Earthmate, GPS
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:00AM
Location: Starts at East Canyon Resorts, over to Lost Creek Reservoir, and back to the resort
Cost: $30, After April 14th, $35 NO ENTRIES TAKEN AFTER APRIL 19th
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT USA CYCLING LICENSE TO ENTER.
If you have any questions e-mail Sports-Am at www.sports@sports-am.com or 801-583-6281
ORDER OF START - First Group Leaves at 10 am, the rest leave in 5 minute intervals
Men CAT. Pro/1/2
Women Cat 1/2/3
Men CAT 3
Masters 35+
Masters 45+&55+
Men CAT 4
Men CAT 5
Women CAT 4 & 35+
Juniors Boys 10-12 go 14 miles 13-18 go 20 miles Juniors Girls 10-12 go 14 miles 13-18 go 20 miles Junior gears required Medals are awarded up to 3rd place in all categories.
Race held under USA Cycling permit # Pending UCA POINTS RACE
The course begins at East Canyon Resorts, goes out to Lost Creek Reservoir turn around and back to East Canyon Resorts, an out and back course with rolling terrain, a few good climbs and finish at the closed gate on the north side of Big Mountain about 1 miles south of East Canyon Resorts. The course is 60 miles long. Women Category 4 will vote on either 30 or 60 mile race.
ROAD IN DISREPAIR IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS
THIS IS A SELF SUPPORTING RACE NO SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Tags: cycling, east canyon road race, utah
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Alta: 4/13 + 4/18-20
Brian Head: closed
Beaver Mountain: closed
Brighton: 4/20
Canyons: closed
Deer Valley: closed
Park City Mountain Resort: closed
Powder Mountain: closed
Snowbasin 4/27
Snowbird: 5/26 (Open Fri.-Sun. only after May 11)
Solitude: closed
Sundance: closed
Wolf Mountain: closed
Tags: utah ski resort closing dates
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I typically do not read the newspaper but gather information via internet, talk radio and television. But I am caring for my neighbors two dogs while they are away and they get the Salt Lake Tribune. I read today that Moab is getting a Wal-Mart Super Center. I am not sure how I feel about this. In one way the tax revenues produced by the discount giant will have a good effect on a small town like Moab but in the other hand will it ruin the unique feel you get when and the reason why you visit.
What do you think?
Tags: Walmart in Moab
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First a little history: The Mormon Pioneer Trail begins in Nauvoo, Illinois and crosses five states before reaching the Great Salt Lake valley. You can trace some of these historical final steps that 70,000 Mormon pioneers made between 1846 - 1869.
The hike: The trail is dirt and follows along a seasonal stream through the woods. Then it heads into the canyon and begins your climb to the pass. Beavers have dammed the stream in places and the canyon attracts quite a bit of wildlife. (moose, mule deer, turkeys and plenty of ground animals) There is about five miles of hiking along this section of the Mormon Pioneer Trail before it concludes in East Canyon. The trail is well worn making it easy to follow and dogs are allowed off leash.
To Get There: Take I-80 east into Parleys Canyon from SLC. Exit at Jeremy Ranch and at the bottom of the ramp turn left. Go left again at the four way stop sign. Take your first right into the Jeremy Ranch Golf Course and follow the road into the neighborhood. Where the road makes a 90 degree right turn continue straight onto the dirt road. Follow this a few miles to the parking lot for the Mormon Pioneer Trail on your left. There is a restroom facility and a group camping area.
Tags: dog friendly hike, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Salt Lake City
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The Neffs Canyon trailhead is hidden in the foothills of an Olympus Cove neighborhood in White Park. When the trails in nearby Millcreek Canyon are crowded, hikers will find this a diverting alternative.
Your destination in Neffs canyon is an overlook into Big Cottonwood Canyon. This Route Covers 3.5 miles as it gains 3,190 feet to the overlook. At the split in the trail go left into the canyon, heading east; a right turn leads to extensive bouldering. During early spring a seasonal spring that flows down the main trail can make some sections nearly impassable.
You are permitted to bring dogs off leash while hiking through Neffs Canyon. Just remember that you are an ambassador for all dog owners while out hiking so please try to be respectful to those who do not care for dogs (otherwise known as crazy people).
Located in the Neffs Canyon meadow at 8,000 feet is one of the deepest caves in America. Only nine caves, and four of the non-lava variety, penetrate deeper into the earth. It is 1,165 feet deep and a designated National Natural Landmark. The cave is extremely dangerous with no know horizontal passages. Written permission is necessary to access the cave and the entrance is gated.
To get to Neffs Canyon Trailhead: Exit I-215 at the 3900-3300 South exit. Head south on Wasatch Boulevard and make a left onto Oak View Road. Go through the stop sign and turn left onto Parkview Drive. Turn right onto Park Terrace and follow around to White Way, which is a dead end street, and turn right. Follow White Way to White Park and the Neffs Canyon Trailhead.
Tags: dog friendly hike salt lake city utah, neffs canyon
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