Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Reviews, Utah Outdoors on Feb 16th, 2008
Based in Utah, Backcountry.com carries high quality outdoor gear and equipment. During February 15 - 29, 2008 they are having their semi annual sale. If you need any outdoor gear or equipment or even think you might, this is one sale that you do not want to miss. I was checking it out earlier [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 15th, 2008
At Park City Mountain Resort on March 8, 2008 they will hold the World Superpipe Championships. If you missed this contest last year you are going to want to catch it this year. The 6th annual contest is in the same pipe that the 2002 Olympics were held, the Eagle Super Pipe. The pipe is [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 14th, 2008
The storm yesterday was “supposed” to be fast moving. Well, it wasnt. A low settled in and it hung around in the mountains until late morning the next day. Here is a picture looking east towards the Wasatch before the storm. It looks pretty there but once it started highways were closed, kids could not [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 14th, 2008
On Saturday, February 23. Brighton will host its 2nd annual Moon Lit Snow Shoe and Fondue. The evening includes a guided snow shoe tour around Silver Lake, elegant dining and fine wine. The evening begins at 6:30 P.M. and will be at the Brighton Village Store. Cost is $100 per person.
All Proceeds go to the [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 14th, 2008
The Snowed Inn Sleigh Company in Park City offers old fashioned horse drawn sleign rides. The 30 minute rides are every day at 5:00p.m. and 6:00p.m from the Park City Mountain Resort and take you up into Park City Mountains. Reservations are required, call (866) 647-3310.
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 14th, 2008
My good friend Marla Bailey came over yesterday for a visit. We had a great time catching up on everything. Winter is a busy time in Utah especially, on powder days. She was telling me of a recent ski day with Bob Athey from www.wowasatch and some other friends. Here is a picture of her [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 6th, 2008
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Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 6th, 2008
It is time to register for the Triple Trail Challenge. All three races are on the trails around Park City and a jacket will be given to all participants.
The first event is the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase on August 9th. This is a gut buster climbing 3000 feet in 16 miles.
The second event is the [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Feb 6th, 2008
Saturday, February 9 at the Solitude Race Course all kids ages 13 and under can compete in the annual Kids’ Mini Downhill. Registration is at the Moonbeam Lodge from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10:00 a.m. This year there will also be a special parent child combined race.
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Jan 28th, 2008
The Samak Smoke House is located along the Mirror Lake Highway in Kamas. They are a local hometown general store that has all the sundry items you might need plus, some specialty items. Their home made smoked jerky is our families favorite. They use only high quality beef, turkey and trout when they make their [...]
