Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 24th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Apr 24th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 17th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Apr 16th, 2008
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
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Posted in Utah Outdoors on Apr 16th, 2008
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
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Apr 8th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Apr 8th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Apr 2nd, 2008
Resort
Base
24 Hrs
48 Hrs
Runs
Lifts
156 “
4 “
12 “
115/116
7/7
Comments: We passed 600 inches!! 613 inches season to date. Make your spring skiing plans now! www.alta.com Snow Report Last Updated On 4/2/2008 5:35 AM
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0/30
0/5
Comments: Beaver Mountain is now closed for the season. Snow Report Last Updated On 4/2/2008 5:59 AM
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