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WINTER 2018 VOL. 36 NO. 5
PUBLISHER ¦¦¦ Dan Miller ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ¦¦¦ Paula Bell MANAGING EDITOR ¦¦¦ Jenny Willden CIRCULATION MANAGER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ¦¦¦ Cynthia Bell Snow SENIOR EDITOR ¦¦¦ Melissa McGibbon ASSOCIATE EDITOR ¦¦¦ Molly Andersen
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Editor’s Note, Winter Races & Events, FIS World Championships, The Bookshelf
8 Resort Report
Holiday Happenings at Utah Ski Resorts
10 Feature
Ruffled Feathers
By Molly Andersen
Why the Down You Choose Matters
12 5 Overlooked Winter Hikes Sick of Donut Falls? Try these snowy trails instead.
CONTRIBUTORS ¦¦¦ Nick Como, Heather Hamblin, Connie Lewis, Don Macavoy ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER ¦¦¦ Jackie Medina GRAPHIC DESIGN ¦¦¦ Ken Magleby, Katie Steckler, Patrick Witmer REGIONAL ADVERTISING SALES ¦¦¦ 801-467-9419 Paula Bell, Karen Malan, Paul Nicholas, Chad Saunders NATIONAL ADVERTISING SALES ¦¦¦ Brook Gardner, Jeremy Solomon
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By Don Macavoy
14 Gear
Winter Gear & Gifts
By Melissa McGibbon & Jenny Willden
39 Picks for Adventurers
18 Travel
hampagne Powder Wishes & C Hot Springs Dreams Skiing and Snowboarding in Steamboat By Melissa McGibbon
22 Profile
Queen of the Desert
By Connie Lewis
Jax Mariash: Park City’s World-class Ultrarunner
24 Trailsides
Backcountry Yurting
By Heather Hamblin
A Winter Trip Up Millcreek Canyon
26 Utah Made
What We’re Drinking This Winter
By Nick Como
The Best Booze & Brews in the Wasatch
28 Calendar
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STARTING LINE FROM THE EDITOR Utah is home to the Greatest Snow on Earth, but neighboring Steamboat Springs, Colorado has its own snow claim to fame: Champagne Powder. Though it’s just a 5.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, I’d never set my snowboard in this light, fluffy snow before—until we hit a knee-deep, sleeper Steamboat powder day on our first visit last winter. And now that Ski Town U.S.A. is on the Ikon Pass, I have a feeling we'll make the drive from Ski City to visit again! Plan your own skication on page 18. In this issue, we’re also sharing why sustainable down matters (pg. 10), what we’re drinking this winter (pg. 26), and the best winter gear and gifts (pg. 14) for everyone on your list. Find more winter stories online at sportsguidemag.com.
Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag.com or send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
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WASATCH CITIZENS SERIES Break out your Nordic skis for TUNA’s (The Utah Nordic Alliance) popular Nordic race series at major crosscountry ski venues along the Wasatch. Race dates: December 15, January 5 and 26, February 9 and 23. Two classic technique and three free technique races are offered to provide balance for local athletes. Each race has categories for age, gender, and ability level, so all can participate and compete. utahnordic.com
UTAH AVALANCHE CENTER EDUCATION Whether you snowshoe, ski, snowboard, or snowmobile, avalanche education is vital to keeping you safe in the backcountry. And the Utah Avalanche Center offers plenty of classes and clinics all season long to keep you out of harm’s way. From free Know Before You Go presentations to in-depth beacon clinics, UAC’s classes give you the knowledge you need to stay safe when recreating in the snow. Find full class schedule online. utahavalanchecenter.org
NORDIC VALLEY 7K Run 1.2 miles up the snowy slopes of Nordic Valley ski resort to the rolling, wintry hills of Pine Creek Canyon. From here, run two more miles before returning to the resort’s base facility where runners are greeted with hot chocolate. Race is Saturday, December 15 at Nordic Valley in Eden an hour before the ski resort opens, and runners should reach Pine Creek Canyon before skiers start coming down. Microspikes recommended for traction. Email race questions to manners@ trailmanners.com. ultrasignup.com
FROSTY’S FAT BIKE RACE SERIES Biking isn’t just for summer! Whether you’re a new fat biker or super experienced, this race at Utah’s Nordic Valley is a thrilling challenge. Ride snowy cross-country trails and bomb downhill at multiple racing events—all held Saturday, December 29. DH (Downhill) race at 9:00 a.m. followed by XC at 10:00 a.m. New high school category lets youngsters join in too! frostythefatbike.com
SPORTS-AM SNOWSHOE STOMP 5K Race in snowshoes on wooded trails and across streams at Mountain Dell (near Park City) for this winter 5K on Saturday, January 12. Kids can participate in a snowshoe 1K held before the main event. If you don’t own snowshoes, $10 rentals are available at REI, or you can race in running shoes. Race followed by complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and blueberry pancakes. sports-am.com
FRIGID 5K & PENGUIN PLUNGE Dare to freeze your buns off at this winter 5K paired with a penguin plunge into icy water on Saturday, January 26 in Provo. Race the 5K and finish at Utah Lake where a freezing (but safe) dipping spot has been cut into the ice. A safety cage and ladder ensure you won’t float beneath it, and all plungers take home a commemorative medallion and bragging rights. frigid5k.com
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BIGFOOT SNOWSHOE FESTIVAL Participate in the only ultra snowshoe race in the United States (or countless shorter distance events) at the 11th annual Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival in Midway on Saturday, January 26. Choose from six distances: 50K, Marathon, 25K, 15K, 10K, and 5K. Racers snowshoe on groomed courses and singletrack mountain trails in scenic Wasatch Mountain State Park. Thaw out afterward with homemade soup and hot chocolate at the finish. Snowshoes must be worn the entire race to be eligible for awards. Snowshoes available to rent at the visitor’s center for $3. squawpeak50.com SWEATY YETI FAT BIKE RACE Returning to Ogden for the 3rd year, this fat bike race welcomes amateur, pro, and junior riders to test their mettle on a snowy race course at Weber County North Fork Park Saturday, February 2. Race followed by festival with free fat bike demos, kids zone, DJ, sports expo, beer, and food trucks. Snowshoe and fat bike demos will be available for everyone to participate. Leashed pets welcome. Packet pickup held February 1 at Yeti Bash at the Ogden's Union Station. visitogden.com 2019 FIS SNOWBOARD, FREESTYLE, AND FREESKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS More than 1,300 athletes from around the world will convene in Utah this February for the biggest wintersports event in the Beehive State since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Hosted by Deer Valley, Solitude, and Park City Mountain, the championship takes place February 1-10 and wraps with closing ceremonies on Park City Main Street February 10. Come watch competitors challenge each other on ski or snowboardcross at Solitude, dual moguls at Deer Valley, and ski and snowboard halfpipe at Park City Mountain. 2019worldchamps.com RUN SLC RACE SERIES Get a start on spring training and beat the winter blues with this races series by Salt Lake Running Company. Do one race or all: 5K February 2, 10K March 2, 15K April 6. All races start and end at Salt Lake Running’s Sugarhouse store and are open to all ages and abilities. Get a finisher medal after each race; complete them all and join the medals into a mega medal! Stay after for FUN SLC: a finisher zone party with local food, hot beverages, vendors, and prize drawings. runslcseries.com THE BOOKSHELF Best Dog Hikes: Utah By Nicole Tomlin Wondering where you can and can’t take your pup in the Beehive State? Use this local guide to find 45 Utah trails welcoming to four-legged friends—and their humans. From ambling in the aspen groves of American Fork Canyon to summiting Deseret Peak, you’ll find hikes for every type of canine companion. $22.95 falcon.com ¦¦¦
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT UTAH SKI RESORTS
‘Tis the season—for skiing. Celebrate the holidays on the ski slopes with our definitive guide to free Santa skiing, torchlight parades, Saint Nick visits, and New Year’s celebrations at Utah’s ski resorts. Visit sportsguidemag.com for more information on all resort events. ALTA New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade Ring in 2019 at Alta’s annual torchlight parade. To participate you must wear goggles and be an intermediate skier or above. An adult must accompany children, and all my participants must bring their own lights. Be creative, but note that open flames are not allowed in the parade. Lifts load at 5:15 p.m. Parade and fireworks begin at approximately 5:45–6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Entry fee is $10 for skiers; proceeds go to the Utah Food Bank. alta.com BEAVER MOUNTAIN Beaver Mountain is closed Christmas Day, but open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. skithebeav.com
Santa Skis Free Day Dress as Santa and ski for free on Christmas Day. Partial costumes don’t count, so make sure you wear a red suit, beard, and Santa hat to qualify. Arrive early, free skiing limited to first 200 Santas. brightonresort.com DEER VALLEY Santa Claus Visits Deer Valley Ski on Christmas Eve and visit Santa in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9:00–11:00 a.m. and in the Silver Lake Lodge area from noon–1:30 p.m. Bring your camera/smartphone to take pictures with Saint Nick. Torchlight Parade Begins at dusk (around 6:00 p.m.) December 30 on Bald Eagle Mountain’s Big Stick ski run. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies served on the Snow Park Plaza from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Snow Park Restaurant will also be open for dinner. For more information, call 435-649-1000. deervalley.com
BRIAN HEAD New Year’s Eve Bash & Torchlight Parade Ring in the New Year in Southern Utah with night skiing, live music, plenty of food, a torchlight parade on the slopes, and fireworks.
EAGLE POINT The resort opens for the season on December 21 and remains open daily until January 6, 2019 before switching to a Friday–Monday schedule. eaglepointresort.com
New Year’s Rail Jam Win swag and show your skills with this afternoon rail jam on Saturday, January 5. Register to participate and have a chance to win swag from Brian Head and contributing vendors. Followed by live music at Last Chair Saloon. brianhead.com
NORDIC VALLEY Resort opens for the season on December 8. Family Fun New Year’s Eve Celebration Ring in the New Year with a family ski day followed by a torchlight parade and fireworks display. nordicvalley.com
BRIGHTON RESORT Quad Wednesdays Ski or ride for just $20 on December 5, 12, and 19 with your donations to local charities. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Utah Foster Care Foundation (Dec. 5), new winter clothing (hats, socks, gloves, etc.) for the Road Home (Dec. 12), and a bag of nonperishable canned food for the Utah Food Bank (Dec. 19) to get your discounted lift ticket.
PARK CITY MOUNTAIN Santa Comes Down Town Lift Welcome Santa to Park City on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m. on the Town Lift Plaza. The evening features live jazz music and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies while you wait for Santa to ride in on the Town Lift in his lit-up sleigh. Photos with Santa courtesy of EpicMix Photo.
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Snowfest Visit Park City from December 22–January 6, 2019 for a 16-day winter festival featuring live musical acts, Santa sightings, fireworks, s’more roasting, ice sculptures, and winter fun. 55th Annual Torchlight Parade and Christmas Eve Celebration Get in the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve at this long-running torchlight parade. Listen to festive music while enjoying free hot cocoa and cookies beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Park City Mountain Village. As the light fades, ski and snowboard instructors lead Santa down the PayDay Trail in a traditional torchlight parade. New Year’s Eve Celebration Kick off the New Year early with a family-friendly celebration on New Year’s Eve at Canyons Village. Expect live music beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 7:30 p.m. (Early enough for the kiddos to celebrate without staying up all night.) parkcitymountain.com SNOWBASIN Christmas Eve Celebration Ski with Santa during the day, then enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner at Earl’s Lodge from 4:30–8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24. No reservations are accepted so come early to get your spot. Hot cocoa and other refreshments will also be available at the lodge. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. for photographs with the kids. Torchlight parade, fireworks, and viewing festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and are FREE to attend. snowbasin.com
SNOWBIRD Hanukkah Candle Lighting Hanukkah candles will be lit in a traditional ceremony every evening at sundown from December 2–9 at the Cliff Lodge. Guests are welcome to bring their menorahs. Santa Skis Free Join the ‘Santa Squad’ on Christmas Eve at the Bird. The first 75 people dressed in a complete Santa Claus or Elf suit ski/ride free at Snowbird on Christmas Eve. Register at the Activity Center from 9:00–10:00 a.m. and meet outside the Activity Center at 10:00 a.m. to be escorted to a special Santa Express Tram. Arrive early! Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks On Christmas Eve, stay after skiing for bonfires on the Plaza Deck followed by the Torchlight Parade, fireworks, and Santa rappelling from the Tram at approximately 6:00 p.m. Candelight Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Snowbird Center. Catch Santa and Mrs. Claus on the slopes from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with fire pits and hot cocoa from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the Plaza Deck. Torchlight Parade begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. followed by fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. Stay after for a DJ and New Year’s Eve party in the Wildflower Lounge. snowbird.com
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RUFFLED FEATHERS
Why the Down You Choose Matters By Molly Andersen
On a snowy slope or at the end of a long day on the trail, there’s no cozier feeling than snuggling into a jacket or sleeping bag filled with down. Warm, lightweight, and packable, down has stood the test of time for centuries; its use in quilts and mattresses dates back to the 1400s. But with the development of inexpensive synthetic down alternatives in the last few decades, does down still deserve its place in your outdoor gear? First, a quick definition: Down and feathers are not the same thing. Both are harvested from ducks and geese and are used as insulating filler in cushions and comforters. However, feathers are both more abundant—they make up the outer covering of the bird and are regularly shed—and too stiff and slick for many applications. Down, the inner layer of fluffy feathers that lines the bird’s breast and belly, is soft, highly insulating, and bounces back to its original shape after being crushed. It’s also breathable, wicking moisture away from the body to evaporate.
the ubiquity of microplastics in the oceans, they are being found wherever researchers look for them, including in fish, shellfish, and even sea salt. Their potential health effects in humans are now being studied, but are still unknown and deeply concerning. Down, on the other hand, is fundamentally a more environmentally friendly product. Rather than consuming fossil fuels and toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process, it’s a natural byproduct of the food industry. But animal lovers may still have some concern about the source of the fluffy filling: A 2016 expose by PETA revealed that much of the world’s down is “live-plucked,” or ripped out of a birds’ skin while it’s still alive. Additionally, there is a wide range of potentially harmful chemicals used to clean, process, and waterproof down.
ETHICAL DOWN
In response to consumers’ environmental and health concerns, a coalition of down manufacturers has adopted stringent policies to make sure that down is produced, manufactured, and marketed
These qualities of down, though, come with a corresponding high price tag.
SYNTHETIC VERSUS DOWN
Synthetic alternatives are mostly made of polyester filaments arranged in clusters to mimic down’s insulating properties. Including familiar brand names such as Thinsulate and PrimaLoft, these products offer warmth and loft at a budget-friendly price. But, as new research continues to demonstrate, these products carry a high price tag of their own. Whenever synthetic fibers are washed, they shed tiny microfiber particles. Thinner than a strand of silk and invisible to the naked eye, these microfibers flow down our drains, out through streams, and into the water supply. At under a millimeter in length, they’re too small to be trapped by filtration systems, and so they enter rivers, lakes, and oceans by the billions. It’s estimated that over its lifetime, a single fleece jacket can shed 250,000 plastic fibers. With 10«
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with respect for animal welfare, the natural environment, and consumers’ health. In 2014, the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) launched in partnership with Textile Exchange, a nonprofit devoted to helping the textile industry adopt more sustainable standards. RDS-certified down is supervised throughout the supply chain to make sure the birds are not force-fed or live-plucked, and that they are raised humanely from hatching to slaughter (that means free access to the outdoors, food, water, and open living space). ALLIED Feather & Down, the world’s largest supplier of down to the outdoor industry, spearheaded the creation of these guidelines and their widespread adoption by other manufacturers. Additionally, ALLIED and other responsible down suppliers are taking steps to minimize the environmental impact of down production. They clean feathers and down with biodegradable detergents and recycle the water used in the process. Another bonus to this lower-temperature, slower-drying process: It preserves more of down’s natural oils, making it more durable and resilient. And, in down treated for water resistance, these suppliers use PFCfree finishes. That’s great news as these organofluorine chemicals have been linked to health problems, including reduced response to vaccines and increased risk of cancer.
SHOPPING RESPONSIBLY
So where can you find environmentally friendly down products? Start by looking for an RDS certification label on the products you buy, or check out a comprehensive list of RDS-certified apparel and gear manufacturers at responsibledown.org. It includes both big names like Columbia and The North Face and smaller boutique companies like Indygena and Norrøna. Supplier ALLIED Feather & Down takes transparency one step further with the Track My Down (trackmydown.com) tool, allowing consumers to learn exactly where the down in their jacket or sleeping bag comes from.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT TAKING CARE OF NATURAL DOWN Down’s lightweight and super-insulating properties are tough to beat. But neglect or improper care can flatten those feathers and ruin your investment. Keep down products as light and fluffy as the day you bought them with these tips: KEEP IT DRY. Down loses its insulating power when wet and dries very slowly. Inspect seams to make sure they’re snug, and apply waterproofing products regularly to keep water out. Turn sleeping bags inside out and allow them to air-dry daily (or at least at the end of a multi-day trip). NEVER DRY-CLEAN. The solvents used in the process strip away down’s natural oils and allow it to compact. Drycleaning sleeping bags or down-filled garments will void many manufacturers’ warranties. WASH IT RIGHT. Wash down-filled products with a gentle, purpose-built detergent like Nikwax Down Wash Direct ($10.95). It restores down’s breathability and enhances waterrepellent finishes. TUMBLE-DRY. For down products, use medium heat, stopping the dryer every 15-20 minutes to remove the garment or bag and manually break up any clumps in the down. Make sure all items are completely dry before storing.
Molly Andersen writes about health, fitness, and nutrition from her home in Portland, Oregon. An Outdoor Sports Guide contributor since 2009, her favorite hike is anything with a steep climb and a waterfall at the end.
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During my first winter in Utah, I drove to the Brighton ski resort to hike to Lake Mary—without realizing that early season snow had fallen the night before. I almost decided to turn around, but instead took my first steps toward falling in love with winter hiking. The trail cut across empty ski slopes and into the trees as I stripped off layers of clothing, forgetting to always start cold lest you sweat through your baselayers.
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Sick of Donut Falls? Try these snowy hikes instead. The 1.25-mile Lake Mary hike took at least an hour in deep snow, but the complete solitude and breathtaking view made me forget that in an instant. The fresh powder surrounded the banks and capped the large rock in the center of the water. I lost myself in a landscape I’d seen before, transformed and made new by the snow. My mind raced at the possibilities for my other favorite hikes, and how magical they might be in the Utah winter. If you typically save your hiking for summer, try these winter trails to see familiar landscapes in a snowy new light.
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Grandeur Peak Millcreek Canyon
Distance: 6.5 miles roundtrip Grandeur Peak is well known, but less traveled on winter weekdays. The steep start makes it a bit of a challenge to begin, but if you make it beyond the muddy slopes and icy stairs, you're in for a treat. The snow and ice hang gently on the low branches as you follow a tunnel path through the trees. As you approach the saddle, the trail opens up for incredible close-up views along the western edge of the Wasatch. From here it’s not far to the summit, where you can see miles of amazing snowscape that graces our mountains all winter long and into the spring. Bring Microspikes or your snowshoes after a storm.
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Distance: 1-mile roundtrip If you haven’t been to Antelope Island in winter, you’ve been missing out on some of the best wildlife viewing Utah has to offer. The lack of human visitors allows the animals to get comfortable and show themselves in places they might not typically go. The herds of bison and families of deer can be found easily foraging for food under fresh snow. You might also catch some jackrabbits, coyotes, and, of course, antelope wandering the trails. Take your snowshoes for a serene sunset hike out to Buffalo Point for stunning views of the Great Salt Lake.
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Waterfall Canyon Ogden
Distance: 2.4 miles roundtrip If you always hike near Salt Lake or Park City, mix it up and head to Ogden’s Waterfall Canyon. The rocky ascent climbs 1,100 feet over 1.2 miles and requires careful placement of your traction spikes on slippery terrain. On clear, inversion-free days take in views of Ogden Valley as you climb. As the trail narrows, cross a small, frozen stream that still flows beneath the ice. Keep climbing up to reach the main attraction—it might not be flowing, but the frozen falls will be just as beautiful as the rushing water. This is a perfect spot to rest on the big rocks and take photos of the falls like you’ve never seen them before.
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Big Cottonwood Canyon Distance: 6.7 miles roundtrip Looking for a challenge? Lake Blanche is the trail for you when the powder starts to pile up. The aspens and scrub oaks cling to lateseason leaves even after heavy snow, which you’ll notice from your dramatically slowed pace. The switchbacks are a workout anytime of year, but especially when you’re postholing your way through each step. The trail gets enough traffic to be trampled down pretty quickly, so it’s definitely doable for novices.
Pine Hollow
Distance: 5 miles roundtrip If you want to take the pup out for a hike through a winter wonderland, head up American Fork Canyon. Stop at the Pine Hollow trailhead, located just before the gate that closes the road for winter. The 5-mile roundtrip starts with a mild grade up the side of the mountain before crossing a couple of flowing streams and snow-covered meadows. After walking through groves of pine for another mile, reach the ridge and views of winter white Mt. Timpanogos. Enjoy the crisp air and views, and let your dog run free before heading back down. Bring snowshoes or spikes, and don’t forget the sunscreen to protect from the snow's reflection! The beauty of Utah in winter is that everything becomes new again under a coating of fresh powder. Try a new trail or pick an old favorite and enjoy the spectacular winter beauty of our snowcovered state. Don Macavoy is a freelance photographer and writer living in Salt Lake City–when he isn’t traveling the world. He loves hiking, biking, skiing, and disc golf as well as finding the best craft beer and vegan food in every city he visits. He writes for his website dontworryimfinite.com and can be found at @travelfinite on Twitter and @dontworryimfinite on Instagram.
Take your time and rest frequently as you enjoy the views of Big Cottonwood Canyon. But don’t quit before the finish! The slippery rocks leading to Lake Blanche and towering, snowcapped Sundial Peak behind it are beyond worth the exertion. Bring your traction devices, trekking poles, and a Thermos of hot cocoa along. ¦¦¦
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Tiny Tots Flylow Baby Onesie Give your baby—or your friend’s and family’s baby—steeze-in-training style with this onesie that says it all. Available for ages three to 24 months. $28 flylowgear.com
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Sunski Kidskis Mini Dipseas Protect your kiddos eyes with stylin’ Sunski frames now sized for ages 5–11. Polarized, UVA/UVB resistant, and with shatterproof lenses and durable frames so kids can play hard—without breaking them. $38 sunski.com
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Whether you're shopping for globetrotters, campers, kids, pets, or just looking to upgrade your gear closet, this guide showcases 39 perfect picks for every budget.
Furever Friends Nite Ize NiteHowl LED Safety Necklace Keep your doggo visible with this weather-resistant necklace with flash or glow modes and up to 60 hours of battery run time. $12 niteize.com
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Nite Ize Glowstreak Led Ball and Spotlit LED Collar Light Combo Pack Pups love this glow-in-the-dark ball, especially when it gets dark out early. Featuring a bounce-activated, colorchanging LED core that’s great for ball-chasing dogs. $23 niteize.com
Rumpl Sherpa Blanket Whether baby is playing in your living room or at a campsite, this Sherpasoft blanket stays clean thanks to weather-resistant nylon fabrication that fights water and stains. $110 rumpl.com
Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie Tote dog food on the go with this carrier that dispenses kibble from a side chute. Roll-down closure reduces bag volume as your good boy or girl eats. $39 ruffwear.com Stunt Puppy Puff Doggy For winter hikes or chilly tent nights, get your pup this weather-resistant, Thinsulate® insulated jacket crossed with a sleeping bag. Generously cut for walking comfort. $110 stuntpuppy.com 14«
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LaCrosse Lil’ Grange Boots For the kid who loves to play outside, these waterproof boots are durable, flexible, comfortable, and fetching. $50 lacrossefootwear.com
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Red Paddle Co Inflatable 10’6” Ride MSL Paddleboard A gift that’s fun for the whole family— this paddleboard is perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Fast to pump up and quick to stow. $1299 redpaddleco.com
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Oiselle Bird Hug Sports Bra Crazy soft fabric and supportive spandex compression make this reversible bra her new favorite for fitness. $44 oiselle.com
Sound Oasis GTS-1000 Sleep Therapy Mask Block out light and fall asleep fast wearing this mask with a soft blue glow that’s designed to slow the brain’s electrical activity. $24 soundoasis.com
Oiselle Women’s Pocket Jogger Tights They’re made for working out, but thanks to the flattering, functional style—we all know she’s going to wear them everywhere. Feature five pockets for stashing phone, gels, and more. $88 oiselle.com
Eagle Creek Pack-It Active Wet Dry 2-in-1 Keep wet or dirty gear separate from clean clothes using this dual compartment bag with antimicrobial fabric and odor-sealing mesh. $25 eaglecreek.com
MBT Nakuru Recovery Sandals Pamper you favorite runner with on-trend recovery sandals. Made with cushy, anti-microbial footbeds that support tired arches and promote natural alignment. $90 us.mbt.com
Therm-a-Rest Argo Blanket You don’t have to wait to go camping to use this blanket. It’s super snuggly with innovative 37.5™insulation that regulates your temperature to keep you warm without overheating. $89 thermarest.com
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Aventura Liz Jacket Inspired by military wear, this organic cotton jacket pairs well with scarves and is great for layering. $99 aventuraclothing.com
Brooks Men’s Sideline Jacket Don’t let weather stop your run. This 90s-styled jacket features breathable water resistance that makes it the ideal topper for wet, wintry days. $100 brooksrunning.com
Osprey Ozone Duplex For carry-on only travelers, this groundbreaking pack lets you save space on the plane by storing the Daypack and Cargo Bag separately. Once landed, reattach the bags to tote everything as a single, easy-to-carry pack. $220 ospreypacks.com
UA Horizon BPF Trail Shoes Run on mud, rocks, and steeps in this Under Armour shoe designed with mountain bike-style lugs and tacky Michelin tire outsoles that grip to the slickest, toughest trails. $130 ua.com
Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Backpack travel can be more convenient than rolling a carryon, and this 35L pack offers lots of organization, fits a 17” laptop, and is comfortable even when overpacked. $269 tortugabackpacks.com
Pearl iZumi Men’s Versa Barrier Jacket Bike on cool days in this waterresistant jacket with hidden hand mitts, under-helmet hood, and wearanywhere style. $140 pearlizumi.com ¦¦¦
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STOKED ROASTERS Winterstoke Gift Set Park City’s own STOKED ROASTERS makes unique blends for every season, and the Winterstoke variety’s fruit and chocolate flavors brews up the perfect holiday cup. Gift it with this set that includes camp-ready mug. $18 stokedroasters.com
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Hydro Flask 18oz Wide Mouth Bottle A good go-to for any winter adventure, this bottle eliminates condensation and keep beverages warm up to 12 hours and cold up to 24 hours. $29 hydroflask.com
Ticket to Outbound Pursuit Series Pursuit Series is returning to Snowbasin in June! Surprise your favorite outdoorperson who has everything with a ticket to this grown-up summer camp. Learn, camp, party, and play every day from sunup to sundown. $225-399 pursuit.theoutbound.com
Patagonia Silent Down Jacket Made of 100% recycled down, this soft, modern jacket is perfect for everyday winter wear and DWR treated to keep you dry. For men and women. $220 patagonia.com
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JBL Clip 3 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Take this compact, waterproof speaker everywhere thanks to built-in carabiner for clipping it to anything and Wireless Bluetooth streaming. $59 harmanaudio.com
Costa Untangled Baffin Sunglasses Fishing nets take on new life with these shades that use 100% discarded nets to create fresh frames. With polarized lenses to cut glare and enhance color. $199 costadelmar.com
Helly Hansen LifaLoft Propile Vest Stay toasty in the city or on a mountaintop in this reversible, chic vest with new Lifaloft™ and Propile insulation. Windproof and water resistant, the revolutionary fabric is less bulky and designed to stay warm when wet. $195 hellyhansen.com
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Lululemon Men’s Keep The Heat Thermal Long Sleeve & Tight Whether he’s skiing, hiking, or running in the cold, he’ll love these warm baselayers. Built of wicking wool-blend fabric with engineered mesh in high sweat areas to keep him warm, but never too hot. $98 each lululemon.com
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Chums Guardian Padded Case Protect cords, electronics, or glasses in this fleece-lined, padded travel case. Adjustable inside divider and waterresistant material make it a smart choice for keeping your goods good. $17 chums.com
Smith Lowdown Focus Mpowered by Muse Train your brain for better focus and self-awareness with this brainsensing eyewear. Provides real-time feedback on your brain’s activity level to improve your concentration. $349 smithoptics.com ¦¦¦
Camping Connoisseurs UCO Four-Piece Mess Kit Ditch disposables with lightweight set that includes lid/plate, bowl, spork, and shock cord tether to keep it all together. Leakproof, freezer friendly, and dishwasher safe. $14 ucogear.com
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Copper Cow Coffee Vietnamese Coffee Kit When instant coffee won’t do, just add hot water to these portable pour overs for great camp coffee anywhere. Made with Vietnamese coffee and real California sweetened condensed milk. $15 for five-pack coppercowcoffee.com MSR Pika Teapot Brew your perfect camp cup with this compact teapot that fits an MSR PocketRocket 2 stove inside—along with your coffee or tea. Small spout lets you accurately pour hot water every time. $25 msrgear.com Otterbox Elevation 20 Take just one cup camping with this doall bottle that transforms from cocktail shaker to coffee cup to water bottle at the swap of a lid. Choose from thermal cap, straw, French press, and more. Bottle $30, Lid prices vary. otterbox.com Platypus Gravityworks 4L Water Filter System Whether you’re backcountry camping or preparing for the apocalypse, you’ll want this fast, effective system that filters 1.75 liters of a minute without pumping. $119 platy.com Wenzel Shenanigan 5-person Tent Upgrade your campsite with this quickto-pitch, one-pole set up tent. Three roll-back window flaps and a hi-low ventilation system keep the air flowing after a night of fun. Available in two cool new patterns. $120 wenzelco.com ¦¦¦
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Champagne Powder Wishes & Hot Springs Dreams Skiing and Snowboarding in Steamboat By Melissa McGibbon
I’m giddy with joy. Above me, blue skies and sunshine punctuated with idyllic cumulus clouds. Before me, feet of untouched powder. M’ladies and I exchange quick glances acknowledging our good fortune as we pick our lines and float through the perfectly spaced trees. Last February, my friends and I took the scenic 5.5-hour road trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to experience the reputed Champagne Powder at Steamboat Resort. I had the best day of my ski season on the second day of the trip because we stumbled upon a whole stash of hero snow off the South Peak Lift, near the Rendezvous Saddle Lodge. We lapped it for half the day. Is there even anything better than first, second, and third tracks through OMG! ski conditions with your best friends? Methinks not.
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Situated against the western ridge of the Continental Divide, surrounded by national forest and wilderness areas, Steamboat Resort comprises six peaks: Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Christie Peak, and Pioneer Ridge. Nearly 3,000 acres of terrain offer a diversity of trails for all ability levels, though the vast majority of the trails are intermediate to advanced. Skiing or snowboarding from the summit of Mount Werner (10,568 ft) to the base of Steamboat Resort (6,900 ft) will add 3,668 ft to your vertical feet bank. Steamboat Resort has an average snowfall of 313 inches and one of the longest winter seasons in the country.
Riding on a powder day at Steamboat Resort.
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There’s a good mix of steeps, bowl, and tree skiing with some access to sidecountry skiing. The gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine, and Storm Peak are Steamboat’s particular claim to fame, with Champagne Powder snow in the trees for days. The bowl between Storm Peak and Sunshine Peak has gobs of swooshy pow, while the Chute 1, Chute 2, and Chute 3 runs provide the steepest doubleblack diamond runs. Continued on page 20.
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SKI-IN, SKI-OUT
We opted to book a ski-in/ski-out stay with Moving Mountains for a slopeside vacation rental at One Steamboat Place so we could get to the purported luxury snow as fast as possible. The fourbedroom, four-bathroom family-sized condominium we stayed at could fit a bloat of hippos—or exactly four ladies on a ski vacay with heaps of gear. Steamboat Springs has a multitude of other available accommodation options both on and off mountain for every type of traveler.
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Spoiler Alert: There are no actual steamboats in the area. Why is it called Steamboat Springs? The lore goes that in the 1820s, three French trappers traveling along the Yampa River heard a “chug chug” sound, thought they had reached a major river and yelled, “A steamboat, by gar!” Upon further investigation, they discovered the sound came from a natural mineral spring at the far end of town, which no longer makes the chug chug sound. Prior to becoming a ski town in 1963, Steamboat Springs was known as a destination for health-conscious travelers visiting from around the country to indulge in the area’s hot baths and so-called “medicinal” springs.
Winter day at Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs.
MOVING MOUNTAINS
A Slopeside Lodging Empire By Jenny Willden
HOT SPRINGS DREAMS
Twenty years ago, long before Airbnbs took over ski towns, Moving Mountains built a portfolio of luxurious lodging for groups in the town of Steamboat Springs. Today, owners Robin and Heather Craigen manage 80 area homes ranging from slopeside condos to lodge-size homes complete with climbing walls. And you can even kick it Euro-style with a personal ski chalet chef.
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is seven miles from downtown and welcomes families during daylight hours. Some bathers have been known to lose their swimwear after sunset. The views and vibe at Strawberry Hot Springs make the tricky drive worth it. The springs are difficult to get to and especially iffy in snowy conditions. Drivers who risk it and get stuck on the road are fined $500. It’s smart to book a shuttle ride with Sweet Pea Tours and let them handle the steep, winding, unpaved mountain roads. Relaxing in natural hot springs surrounded by 360 degrees of snowy mountain views was the best kind of aprés.
We stayed at One Steamboat Place, located at the Steamboat Resort base, and loved its perk-oriented offerings. Free breakfast and après eats? Check. Affordable waxing and free ski valet? Check. Shuttle to haul your crew to town and back? Check. A win for those looking to beat the lines and maximize powder, One Steamboat Place is an ideal slopeside skication splurge. movingmountains.com
Today, Steamboat Springs is still known as a hot springs haven. Old Town Hot Springs is located right downtown and boasts eight natural mineral hot water pools and two waterslides sourced from The Heart Spring, which pumps 220 gallons of 102-103°F water out of the ground per minute. The main pool is a family-friendly environment, but there’s also a kiddie pool for smallies.
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After long days of skiing and hot springing, finding a good place for dinner wasn’t hard at all. Steamboat Springs has a nice array of restaurants that serve everything from cheap eats to fancy AF. I highly recommend Salt and Lime where both the food and service are exceptional. The chile relleno, fresh guacamole, and cauliflower hash with cashew salsa were *chef’s kiss.* Other good bets are Mazzola’s, Cafe Diva, Taco Cabo, and Winona’s.
Slopeside lodging at One Steamboat Place.
I have access to six world-class ski resorts within 15–45 minutes of my house along the Wasatch Front, for which I’m extremely grateful, but that doesn’t mean I don’t wonder about the snow being powderier on the other side of the Rockies. It turns out the rumors are true—there are oodles of Champagne Powder at Steamboat Resort. And now that it’s part of the Ikon Pass, I see no reason why I wouldn’t attempt another perfect ski holiday there this season. 20«
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Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning adventure travel journalist. She is the Senior Editor at Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine and is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the North American Travel Journalists Association, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Her work also appears in Outside Magazine, SmarterTravel.com, HuffPost.com, and Elevation Outdoors.
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Queen Of The Desert Jax Mariash, Park City’s World-Class Ultrarunner
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Jax racing the Grand to Grand Ultra.
“I’ve been running since I was five, and I’ve always wanted to do something big to inspire the masses to get outside,” says Jax Mariash, a Park City endurance runner who owns the town’s STOKED ROASTERS® coffeehouse, and has spent recent years topping podiums at the world’s toughest races. In the last year alone, she attempted a trio of challenging ultra runs within seven weeks: the 100-mile Leadville Trail 100 in the Colorado Rockies, 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc through the French, Italian and Swiss Alps, and the 170-mile Grand to Grand Ultra—a seven-day, self-supported race of six stages from the Grand Canyon to Grand Staircase-Escalante. But Mariash wasn’t always an ultrarunner. She came to longdistance running by way of triathlons and duathlons, which led to her participation in self-supported stage racing. Stage racing is a particularly intense form of footracing, with events typically lasting seven days with lengths varying daily from marathon to 100k. Participants must stop to camp after completing each stage, and runners compete while carrying everything they need to survive for the duration of the race — except for water and a tent. RECORD-BREAKING RUNS And while these races are challenging, Mariash is dominating them. She set a world record in 2016 by becoming the first woman in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Race Series Grand Slam Plus, a five-race series on some of the world’s most challenging terrain in Namibia, China, Chile, and Antarctica plus a roving race in Sri Lanka. 22«
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But she didn’t stop there. Mariash also became the second female in the race series’ history to win all 4 Desert races in a fiscal year and was crowned the 4 Deserts Female World Champion in 2016. And this spring, Mariash became the sixth female finisher of the sevenday, 155-mile Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert. To top it all off, she won the Grand To Grand Ultra stage race this September in just over three-and-a-half hours and was the first American to cross the finish line. While each race in the 4 Deserts Race Series challenged her, the planet’s southernmost point was the most intense, “I found the Antarctica leg the hardest both mentally and physically. It was the last race of the series within 10 and a half months. Everyone’s bodies were just racked, and running in the slippery snow just wrecks your body.” In addition to the difficulty, Mariash says one of the hardest parts is bringing everything along, including the 2,000 calories she must eat per day. Competitors watch every ounce that they carry, and this coupled with the grueling pace means Mariash loses at least 12 pounds per race. And you can’t skirt the rules to lighten your load, “You can be subject to a surprise bag check, and you can’t eat others’ food or borrow clothes,” says Mariash. Violations can result in a time penalty or elimination. RETURNING FROM INJURY Racing this intensely can take a toll. While competing in France and trying to finish three ultras in seven weeks, Mariash rolled her ankle at mile two and tore a ligament. She continued running to mile 19, but eventually had to drop out. Thanks to the help of the medical ¦¦¦
team and modern recovery tools like supportive boots and laser treatments, Mariash is healed and back to racing, but with a bigger focus on recovery when training. To avoid future injury and stay tuned for racing, Mariash has developed a schedule that includes long runs, yoga, interval sessions morning and evening, and short runs. As a race approaches, she wears a race vest around the house with 40 pounds of weight, and works standing up. Mariash’s go, go, go attitude means she trains nearly nonstop, “I get up really early every day and start my day with a mix of running and working until I pass out. I can’t stop. I won’t stop.” And people notice, “My friends say I’m a real life version of Wonder Woman. I don’t know anything but getting after it hardcore.” LIVING, TRAINING, AND WORKING IN PARK CITY Though she calls Park City home now, Mariash isn’t a Utah native. After spending time in Boulder, Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Jax in the lead during the Grand To Grand Ultra.
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Jax leading the charge at the 4 Deserts Race Series: Antarctica.
Mariash racing the 4 Deserts Race Series Grand Slam Plus in Antarctica.
and Hood River, Oregon, Mariash permanently relocated to Park City in 2016. She was traveling abroad frequently and often using Park City as a staging and recovery point for racing before driving home to Jackson, Wyoming. She soon fell in love with the old mining town, “In 2016 I went through a life change and decided that Park City was my jam, and I moved there,” says Mariash, “It’s my favorite place I have ever lived.” Not only is there a great outdoor community in Park City, but an entrepreneurial one too. Mariash knows, in addition to racing, she’s the CEO of STOKED ROASTERS® and launched the coffeehouse’s second location on Park City Main Street last December. After working in corporate America for 15 years, Mariash pivoted careers to apprentice as a roaster and launch her childhood dream of owning a coffee roasting business. STOKED ROASTERS® first location is in Hood River, Oregon and the brand also sponsors 26 outdoor athletes. PASSING THE BATON: INSPIRING YOUNG ATHLETES Beyond her own desire to win, motivating others is a big part of why she trains and works so hard, “My biggest accomplishment is the letters I’ve received from those I’ve inspired to get outside. I feel like if I am inspiring people, I’m creating a healthier world.” And now Mariash is inspiring others through teaching, training young runners to embrace the sport she loves to change their lives, “You will look at adversity, look at life, and feel very small all of a sudden,” she says, “It is so special being out in nature on the trails. Once people jump out there, they will never turn back.”
Photo Credit: Grand To Grand Ultra / Matt Brown
Get the full scoop on Jax Mariash’s ultrarunning career at wonderwomanjax.com Connie Lewis attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, where she studied journalism. She has written for the past 35 years, more recently for Utah Stories, Black Belt magazine, and the Deseret News. She is an avid skier, part-time bicyclist, and jeeper who believes Utah is the ideal recreational destination.
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A Winter Trek Up Millcreek Canyon By Heather C. Hamblin
When I look at the forecast and see that a substantial amount of snow is expected in the next 24 hours, my heart skips a beat. Northern Utah’s snowfall has been abnormally low in recent years—and the prospect of a storm is thrilling. We saw very little precipitation from November to January last year, making ski resorts scramble and snowsports across the state bleak. In mid-February, as I was prepping for an overnight hike with some friends, the storm looked promising, and our Nordic skis were begging for some fresh powder. We set out mid-morning up Millcreek Canyon with skis on foot, poles in hand, and packs outfitted with gear for yurt camping—in what looked to be an epic snowstorm. I had done this trail before, but it had been a few years, and I hadn’t entirely remembered how much my legs would burn at the uphill climb. From the winter gate at Maple Grove Picnic Area, we trekked 4.5 miles up the canyon. Even though the air was in the the 20s, we worked up enough of a sweat to shed some layers. We remembered there being a steep final climb and a sharp turn at the very end of the trail, opening up to a flat area that is a parking lot in summer, with the yurt nestled in the pine trees. At one point, we thought we were at the base of that steep final climb, and jokingly wrote in the snow for our friends behind us, “You’re almost there. This way!”. We huffed our way up that steep climb, and turned the corner only to see the trail continuing on. The joke was on us. With the snowfall getting heavier, we made it to the Big Water Yurt. We got to work getting out of snow gear and wet layers, and firing up the stove for warmth and dinner. The temperature inside the yurt was below freezing, and our impatience made it feel like we’d never get warm. But soon enough, the fire was roaring and we were scooping snow into our tea kettle to melt for making dinner. We feasted on stovetop stuffing, instant potatoes, and canned chicken in gravy while we spent the evening playing Phase 10 and Uno by firelight. Outside, the Wasatch Mountains were getting their 24«
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heaviest snowfall so far that season. It’s exactly the kind of night that warms this Utah girl’s heart. The night was not entirely uncomfortable, but every hour or so someone had to get up and add wood to the fire. It’s an interesting dance that takes place all night: add fire to the stove and at its peak, the fire warms up the yurt enough that we all unzip our bags to cool off, as the fire dies down you zip up and sink deeper into your bag. Soon it gets cold enough that someone takes one for the team and gets out into the crisp air to add wood and stoke the fire. Repeat six or seven times. You all take a turn and feel not totally rested in the morning, but when it’s your turn to tend the fire, you just slip on your boots and go outside, taking in the falling snow and the moonlight casting colorful sparkles on the crystalline snow. It’s a magical way to spend a night. In the morning, we lazed around reading and chatting while snow melted in the tea kettle to make oatmeal and tea for breakfast. When it was time to go, we packed up our gear and went outside to find the night had graced us with over two feet of fresh powder. We restocked the firewood in the cabin for the next tenants and strapped on our skis. What took us 3.5 hours the day before took us 50 minutes to get back down. We all beamed smiles as the trees whirled past and we made new tracks in fresh, unadulterated snow. Beyond the fun that you can have snowboarding or skiing at the resorts, there’s a host of activities to enjoy during winter months, even if it takes a little bit more planning and preparation. Big Water Yurt offers a true backcountry experience without journeying far from Salt Lake City. Just be ready for possibly falling even more in love with this playground that we live in; it’s just as alive in winter months as it is in the summer.
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online with Salt Lake City Parks beginning every year on November 1 at 8:00 a.m. Reservations fill up quickly, but cancellations do occur, so keep watching the website for openings if you’re not able to get one initially. The yurt is supplied with a potbelly stove, four double bunk beds that sleep up to eight people, a picnic table, vault toilet, and firewood. When packing for the yurt, bring a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, lightweight food, plenty of water, a headlamp, and comfy clothing and outdoor apparel.
WINTER HIKING AND CAMPING TIPS Wear layers. You’ll warm up quickly hiking in, even when the air temperature is low. Don’t expose your skin too much to the cold air, but wear layers that you can remove when you work up a sweat. Don’t overpack! As with all backpacking ventures, come prepared and don’t under-outfit yourself, but be judicious about your selections. Even a few extra pounds of weight will really slow you down. Try “tea-kettle cooking.” It’s not glamorous and likely not that healthy, but tea kettle meals are uncomplicated and lightweight in a pack. Try Cup-of-Noodles, pre-cooked pastas and rice, ready-to-eat Indian food pouches, tuna fish packets, instant soups and oatmeal, and pop-tab canned meats (so you don’t have to carry a can opener).
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Stay warm. One of my favorite tried-and-true tricks for camping in cold weather: warming back patches. Intended to help ease muscle pain, these patches work via a chemical reaction once you take them out of their package, and give you 8–10 hours of heat right to your core. On cold camping nights, adhere one to your lower back or abdomen, sink into your sleeping bag, and enjoy a full night’s sleep without worrying about getting too cold.
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What We’re Drinking This Winter The Best Booze & Brews in the Wasatch By Nick Como
The Beehive State is far from dry—you’ve heard that superlative over and over, often times I’ve sung the same refrain. Now that we know we can get a drink, the question is what to drink, and when and where? From downtown to Park City to the ski hills, here’s what we’ll be sipping on this winter.
DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY Craft Cocktails @ Water Witch
One of the first things you’ll notice upon walking into Water Witch in the Central Ninth district is that there’s no drink menu to speak of. Instead, the bartenders, some of the craftiest mixologists in the City of Salt, ask, “What you are in the mood for? Mezcal, scotch, perhaps barrel-aged gin?” Using everything from obscure spirits to locally distilled bottles can be found here: Sugarhouse Vodka, Beehive Gin, High West bourbon & rye, and Ogden’s Own—just to name a few.
have huge selections, as does Lucky 13, which also means you can polish of the best burger in the state with a heavy beer. Que up the winter food coma. Epic Brewings’ Big Bad Baptist is one of the most versatile heavy beers to come out of Utah, and a perfect winter brew. The classic version is aged in bourbon barrels with local coffee plus cacao nibs. The Baptista, which uses Mexican coffee, and the Double Barrel, where both the coffee and beer are aged in bourbon barrels, are also available. Uinta’s Stompin’ Grounds Coffee Stout is brewed in a similar fashion and can be hard to find, so order one up if you see it on a menu.
PARK CITY Sake @ Yuki Yama
When the first cold snap of the year hits, I instantly crave ramen. And there is no better ramen in the state than at Yuki Yama on Main Street in Park City. (Don’t @ me about that famous-ish place with long lines foodies seem to rave about.)
Their inquisitiveness continues with questions such as: “Would you like it boozy or refreshing?” “Spirit forward?” The back and forth continues until you provide enough information for them to create a unique cocktail specific to your tastes and mood. The experience is different every time, and each bartender has their own approach, so I encourage you to visit “the Witch” more than once!
But, you need something to wash ramen down with, and sake is the best call. Yuki has a great list, with many unique selections—and interesting serving vessels. Chiyomusubi Sake comes in a glass jar with lid that is as
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unique as its contents: I tried the Oyaji Gokuraku, Nezemi Otoko Jungin, and Kitaro Jungin over a few visits this fall and cannot choose a favorite; they are each amazing. If you’re not a sake fan, give one of the imported Japanese beers a try. On a recent trip, the Hitachino IPA landed on the rotating list of suds.
Around the holidays last year Waterpocket released this recipe featuring the Oread. I served it on Christmas Day to a group of friends who are not often interested in cocktails, and wound up having to make a second batch my guests were so intrigued by the taste and presentation.
The White Bear @ Deer Valley’s Brass Tag
The Old World Holiday
Confession: There have been one or two (ok, maybe more) days I wasn’t quite eager to don my ski gear and head to the hill. Spoiled, I know. More often than not, what kicks my motivation into gear is the thought that, “If I go skiing at Deer Valley, I can have lunch at Deer Valley, which means I can get a aprés drink at Brass Tag.” Works like a charm, every time. This winter my go-to cocktail is going to be the White Bear, which uses Sandy, Utah’s Outlaw Distillery Spiced Rum. Combining spiced rum, Frangelico (which adds its renowned nuttiness) and an ounce of fresh cream, the White Bear looks like a powder day, smells like a winter night, and will no doubt highlight the rosy red in your nose after a day of ripping groomers. Surprisingly easy drinking, even with spiced rum and cream as the main ingredients, these robust flavors maintain a perfect balance—unlike me on a pair of skis.
The Gin Experience @ 350 Main
1 oz Robbers Roost Whiskey .75 Long Lost Oread .50 Fresh Orange Juice .50 Cinnamon Simple Syrup Stir all ingredients over ice. Serve in a rocks glass with large ice cube and garnish with Creminelli salami, rosemary, and green pimento olives.
SLOPESIDE BREWS FOR SKIERS Snowbird
Tram Club’s $5 Beer-and-a-Shot Special This venerable beer-and-a-bump special is a rite of passage along with first tracks off the Tram. You can also find Wasatch Brewery’s Snowbird IPA at your favorite watering hole.
The Alpine Distilling Gin Experience at 350 Main is for the gin lover—or future gin lover after this event—in your life. A perfect holiday gift (this is why I have my wife “proofread” my articles) is a fun and intimate way to learn about the art of distilling and history of gin, all while expanding your aroma sensory skills.
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This isn’t just a gin tasting though, it’s a thorough history of the spirit, distillation, and the science of aroma sensory interspersed throughout an evening. The main attraction is you and your plus one go home with a custom bottle of gin, your very own private label, choosing the botanicals distilled in the batch. If that’s not enough, the event takes place at Alpine’s micro-distilling location on Park CIty Main Street and includes a four-course dinner.
Solitude Mountain Resort
BYOB The Old World Holiday
Alta Bomb Ask for the “Alta Bomb” at Goldminer’s Daughter—a double shot of espresso added to a PBR—meant to be chugged. You’ll thank us later. BrewSki Mountain Lager Bohemian Brewery and Solitude collaborated on the BrewSki Mountain Lager, available at all the resort’s restaurants and bars.
Brighton Resort
Hot Toddy In addition to stellar nachos, Molly Green’s serves up a hot toddy that has kept me going for a few extra laps night skiing.
More into mixing up cocktails at home? Me too. Relative newcomer to the craft spirit world is Waterpocket Fold Distillery. Focusing on long-lost spirits, owner/distillers Julia and Alan Scott turned me onto their Oread—their adaption of a 19th Century Danzig Liqueur.
Nick Como escaped the skyscrapers of NYC for the tall peaks of the Wasatch. Climber, skier, canyoneer, mountain biker, and lover of food. Just don’t think of offering him pizza with pineapple on it.
According to Waterpocket Fold’s website, this spirit “summons the pure essences of aromatic roots, spices, and flowers...combining Roman Chamomile Galanga, Star Anise, Orange Peel, and eight more herbs and spices to produce an all-botanical liqueur of rare charm.” ¦¦¦
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November 22
Frosty’s Fat Bike Race Series Nordic Valley Nordic Valley,
Memory Grove. Kids 1K, 12 & under, starts at 8:30 AM. sports-am.com
December 29
Eden, UT. Biking isn’t just for summer! Whether you’re a new fat biker or super experienced, this race at Utah’s Nordic Valley is a thrilling challenge. Ride snowy cross-country trails and bomb downhill at multiple racing eventsDH (Downhill) race at 9:00 a.m. followed by XC at 10:00 a.m. New high school category lets youngsters join in too! frostythefatbike.com
February 2, 2019
Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike Race
Ogden, UT. This fat bike race welcomes amateur, pro, and junior riders to test their mettle on a snowy race course at Weber County North Fork Park. Race followed by festival with free fat bike demos, kids zone, DJ, sports expo, beer, and food trucks. Snowshoe and fat bike demos will be available for everyone to participate. Leashed pets welcome. Packet pickup held February 1 at Yeti Bash at the Ogden's Union Station. visitogden.com
RUNNING November 17
West Valley City Ugly Sweater Dash 5K West Valley City, UT. Wear your best ugly sweater to this 5K race. Prizes for fastest runners in age groups and best ugly sweater. wvc-ut.gov/fitnesscenter
November 17
Dead Horse Ultra Gemini Bridges,
Moab, UT. 50-mile (6 AM), 50K (7 AM) and 30K (8 AM). madmooseevents.com
November 17
Smithfield Recreation Center, Smithfield, UT. Packet Pick-up: November 17, @ Smithfield Recreation Center. smithfieldrecreation.com/web/site/ Races.html
November 21
Sports-AM Cold Turkey Run
CITY CREEK 6K-Kids 1k starts at 8:30 AM. Starts at the Capitol and finish at Memory Grove. MILLCREEK 5K-Starts and finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. sports-am.com
November 22
The Thankful 13, 5K & Kids Run Earn your turkey! The only half
marathon in the state on Thanksgiving morning! Pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, and rolls await you at the finish line! Gorgeous medals and gender specific shirts. Half marathon, 5k, and kids race! thankful13.com
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November 22
Cold Turkey Run Millcreek 5K Millcreek, UT. Run in Millcreek Canyon! Starts at Olympus Hills Shopping Center and finish back at the center. sports-am.com
November 22
Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K, 1K
South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West, Bountiful, UT. Family-friendly Thanksgiving day races. southdavisraces.com/thanksgiving-day
November 22
Utah Human Race Draper, UT.
Come burn a few calories and Run with an Attitude of Gratitude at the annual Utah Human Race on Thanksgiving morning! One of the largest 5K/10K events in the state—with an average of 5,500 participants annually! This family-fun race is traditionally held every year on Thanksgiving morning in conjunction with Utah Food Bank’s statewide Holiday Food & Fund Drive. Every sponsorship dollar and registration fee raised from the Utah Human Race goes to provide food and services to Utah communities statewide. utahhumanrace.org
November 22
Race to Feed the Hungry Idaho
Falls, ID. Bring all your family and friends for a brisk walk, jog, or run in PERSONAL BEST Performance’s Thanksgiving Day Race to Feed the Hungry. register.chronotrack.com/r/33359
November 22
Smithfield Turkey Trot
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Las Vegas Turkey Trot - Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam There
are several events to choose from, including a Half Marathon, 12K, 5K and 1 mile walk, along with a Relay division for the Half Marathon. Elite runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy views of Lake Mead along the Historic Railroad Trail, through the Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam. bbscrun.com/#!blank/ceh9
November 22
Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K, 1K South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West, Bountiful, UT. Family-friendly Thanksgiving day races. southdavisraces.com/thanksgiving-day
November 24
Ogden Santa Run Ogden, UT. The Jolliest 5K in Utah requiring all runners to run dressed as Santa Claus. All races include a full Santa Claus costume (Hat, Beard, Jacket, Pants, and Belt) to keep
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after the race.  These races start with a Santa Warm-Up exercise, then you run an awesome themed course. The race has a milk and cookie aid station as well as volunteers that dress as elves to support the course. Christmas music plays overhead and they each are followed by fun holiday city Christmas Magic. Kids 8 and under run for free with paid adult! runsanta.com
November 24
Turkey Trot Family 5K Run/ Walk Lamoille, NV. Start & finish at The Little Church of the Crossroads. rubymountainrelay.com
December 1
Gardner Village Santa Run
Gardner Village, UT. The Jolliest 5K in Utah requiring all runners to run dressed as Santa Claus. All races include a full Santa Claus costume (Hat, Beard, Jacket, Pants, and Belt) to keep after the race. Followed by fun holiday city Christmas Magic. Kids 8 and under run for free with paid adult! runsanta.com
December 1
Provo Santa Run Provo, UT. The
Jolliest 5K in Utah requiring all runners to run dressed as Santa Claus. All races include a full Santa Claus costume (Hat, Beard, Jacket, Pants, and Belt) to keep after the race. Followed by fun holiday city Christmas Magic. Kids 8 and under run for free with paid adult! runsanta.com
December 1
Christmas Gift 5K Idaho Falls, ID.
Course for the event will run through the beautiful decorated Snake River Landing and act as a kick off for the day’s festivities. Includes a 5K race/fun run. pbp.website
December 1
Winter Sun 10K Moab, UT. A fast
course, great raffle prizes and delicious finish food make the 35th annual race a good reason to visit Moab when the air is crisp and the skies are blue and sunny. madmooseevents.com
December 2
XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP21/10/5KM TRAIL RUNS AND ADVENTURE WALK
The crown jewel of the XTERRA Trail Run Series is the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship, and the majestic Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii has served as the host site since the creation of this prestigious event in 2008.A 21-kilometer half-marathon course is considered the world championship course, and it takes runners through some of the most diverse and scenic terrain on the planet. It is worth noting that there is no qualifying process to enter the XTERRA
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Trail Run World Championship. It is an event open to runners of all ages, with skill levels that can range from elite to beginner. In order to accommodate the various levels, there will be various courses the 21K championship course, a 10K, a 5K, and an adventure walk. The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is the culminating event of the XTERRA Trail Run Series, which is a collection of more than 70 adventurous, off-road trail runs of various distances around the world. xterraplanet.com/event/trailrun-worlds
December 8
Capstone 5K, 50K Moe’s Valley, St. George, UT. turdltrek.com
December 9
Hoover Dam Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Lake
Mead Recreation Area, NV. Run starts at Boulder Beach and leads you onto the paved Mountain Loop Trail until you reach the packed-dirt Historic Railroad Trail. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and relay. bbscrun.com
December 15
Nordic Valley 7K Eden, UT. Run
1.2 miles up the snowy slopes of Nordic Valley ski resort to the rolling, wintry hills of Pine Creek Canyon. From here, run two more miles before returning to the resort’s base facility where runners are greeted with hot chocolate. At Nordic Valley in Eden an hour before the ski resort opens, and runners should reach Pine Creek Canyon before skiers start coming down. Microspikes recommended for traction. Email race questions to manners@ trailmanners.com. ultrasignup.com
December 31
Beat the New Year 5K Sugar
House Park, Salt Lake City,UT. Organized by Salt Lake City Track Club. Run two loops around park and finish by midnight. slctrackclub.org
January 1, 2019
Commitment Day 5K Draper, UT.
Kick off the New Year right with a fun run on at Life Time Fitness in South Jordan. Walk or run the 5K and end with a brunch social. Registration includes t-shirt and race bib. Kids under 13 are free with a paying adult, and kids earn medals for finishing. commitmentday.com/utah/ south-jordan
January 1, 2019
Racing Cane Half Marathon
Spanish Fork, UT. Included with the half marathon will be a fast 5K and kids’ race. This event benefits children living in the impoverished sugar cane shack communities of the Dominican Republic who walk over 5 kilometers to school, many without shoes on their feet. run13.com/races
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January 19, 2019
St. George Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Run St. George, UT.
Southern Utah’s longest running half marathon, attracting up to 2500 runners. In its 37th year, this spectacular race is on paved city trails that wind along the Virgin River and take you through the beautiful landscape of St. George. Pre and Late-Entry race registration fee includes a St. George Half Marathon T-Shirt, finisher medal for all 1/2 Marathon, 5K, and Move It! sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races/ stgeorgehalfmarathon
January 20, 2019
Lake Mead Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run
Boulder Beach, NV. Leads you onto the paved Mountain Loop Trail. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. bbscrun.com
January 26, 2019
Frigid 5K & Penguin Plunge
Provo, UT. Dare to freeze your buns off at this winter 5K paired with a penguin plunge into icy water on Saturday, in Provo. Race the 5K and finish at Utah Lake where a freezing (but safe) dipping spot has been cut into the ice. A safety cage and ladder ensure you won’t float beneath it, and all plungers take home a commemorative medallion and bragging rights. frigid5k.com
WATERSPORTS December 1–22
Christmas Cruise at CLAS Ropes Course Provo, UT. Come
and enjoy a lighted Christmas riverboat ride on the Provo River. What you can expect: Thousands of lights reflecting off the water; Cruise boat seating up to 40 people; Holiday scenes along the shore; Christmas music. Round trip taking approx. 20-25 minutes. Since the boats are uncover blankets and warm clothes are strongly encouraged. clasropes.com/ christmas---cruise.php
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December 15, January 5 & 26, February 9 & 23, 2019
Wasatch Citizens Series Break
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out your Nordic skis for TUNA’s (The Utah Nordic Alliance) popular Nordic race series at major cross-country ski venues along the Wasatch. Two classic technique and three free technique races are offered to provide balance for local athletes. Each race has categories for age, gender, and ability level, so all can participate and compete. utahnordic.com
February 1–10, 2019
FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski World Championships Park City, UT. More than 1,300 athletes from around the world will convene in Utah this February for the biggest wintersports event in the Beehive State since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Hosted by Deer Valley, Solitude, and Park City Mountain, the championship takes place February 1-10 and wraps with closing ceremonies on Park City Main Street February 10. Come watch competitors challenge each other on ski or snowboardcross at Solitude, dual moguls at Deer Valley, and ski and snowboard halfpipe at Park City Mountain. 2019worldchamps.com
January 12, 2019
Sports-am Snowshoe Stomp 5K Mountain Dell, UT. Race in snowshoes on wooded trails and across streams at Mountain Dell (near Park City) for this winter 5K. Kids can participate in a snowshoe 1K held before the main event. If you don’t own snowshoes, $10 rentals are available at REI, or you can race in running shoes. Race followed by complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and blueberry pancakes. sports-am.com
January 26
Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival
Midway, UT. Participate in the only ultra snowshoe race in the United States (or countless shorter distance events). Choose from six distances: 50K, Marathon, 25K, 15K, 10K, and 5K. Racers snowshoe on groomed courses and singletrack mountain trails in scenic Wasatch Mountain State Park. Thaw out afterward with homemade soup and hot chocolate at the finish. Snowshoes must be worn the entire race to be eligible for awards. Snowshoes available to rent at the visitor’s center for $3. squawpeak50.com
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