Human Skeleton Found by Hiker in Popular Hiking Area Near Salt Lake City, UT You’re walking along a hike you always take, right on the edge of the valley; it’s popular and there are lots of other people on the trail—mountain bikers, other hikers, children. You come through a particularly thick, wooded section of the trail when something catches your eye. ‘Hmmm, what’s that over there? What junk did someone leave this time? Wait…’ […] Martin Kuprianowicz | July 20, 2022 0 Comments
The Best Hike-To Terrain For Big Laps & Deep Powder at Alpine Meadows, CA. Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA If you’re into skiing and riding, you’ve likely heard about the legendary terrain of Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, California. Known for showcasing the best talent in North America on steep, deep, and big lines generally located directly under the chairlifts for the entire resort […] Featured Article Alex K | March 2, 2021 3 Comments
Alyeska, AK Report: Pristine Powder on the High Traverse Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Report from February 5, 2021 I got to use my powder skis today. Today was day four in a row at Alyeska Resort and it was easily the best day since I got here on Monday. A funky inversion-layer hovered halfway up the mountain today and it was much warmer and sunnier at […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | February 5, 2021 0 Comments
5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […] Climbing Emily Crofton | September 21, 2020 2 Comments
Trip Report: 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT is the most beautiful place I’ve been in the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday, September 16th, 2020, I hiked to the top of Mt. Timpanogos from the Aspen Grove trailhead near Sundance Ski Area. The bottom is lush and inviting. The top is moonlike and intimidating. Mt. Timpanogos, UT Details: Summit: 11,749′ Car: 6,900′ Vertical From Car: 4,849′ […] Trip Report Miles Clark | September 18, 2020 2 Comments
The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S. When it comes to thru-hikes, names like the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles), Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles), and Continental Divide (3,100 miles) typically come to mind. Together, these three behemoths comprise what is known as the Triple Crown- the completion of which is the holy grail for avid thru-hikers. But what about the American Perimeter Trail? If you haven’t heard […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020 0 Comments
National Parks Celebrate 104th Birthday Tomorrow By Waiving Entrance Fees Tomorrow, National Parks across the United States will celebrate 104 years of providing access to gorgeous and protected public lands. As such, to commemorate the National Park’s birthday, all parks will be waiving entrance fees for visitors. Related: Bipartisan Conservationism – The Great American Outdoor Act In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation into law that created the National Park […] Industry News Spencer Cox | August 24, 2020 0 Comments
Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail Getting paid to drink beer and hike the Appalachian Trail may sound too good to be true, but the Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company is hiring someone to do just that as a Chief Hiking Officer. The duties of this dream job include hiking the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, sleeping under the stars, creating social media […] Lynn Barlow | June 5, 2020 0 Comments