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A hiker from Saxons River, Vermont survived 13 hours stuck in quicksand in Southeastern Utah last Wednesday. Robbie Tesar, a 25-year-old student enrolled in a 25-day survival training course, was sucked in when he tried to traverse a “sandy area” on the bank of the Dirty Devil River. That area… Read the rest
Authorities in southern Utah are on the hunt for this man. The unnamed hermit, notorious for camping in the summer and squatting in vacation cabins in the winter, has eluded the law years now. And now, after several reports of random yet harmless violence, cabin owners and law officials alike… Read the rest
This may just be the most incredible thing I have ever seen. Be sure to watch it full screen with sound to get the full effect.
Photographer Dustin Farrell is responsible for the awesome time lapse. “This video has some iconic landmarks that we have seen before,” Farrell says. “I… Read the rest
On April 3rd, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) announced that it had reached the end of its funding and, therefore, would be closing for the duration of the season. The UAC, founded in 1980, provides avalanche forecasts and gives daily danger ratings for Utah backcountry areas. Unfortunately, the UAC’s statement… Read the rest
The first board that I ever rode was a Sims 1500 that belonged to my neighbor, Rob Morrow. I think it was in ’86. I have probably ridden over a hundred boards since then, but after seeing this video, and just getting back from Utah, I realize I need to… Read the rest
It’s okay. You don’t have to admit it to us. But if you don’t know how to ski or snowboard, this is just the month to try it out. January is officially ‘Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month‘, and many resorts around the country are offering up incredible discounted packages… Read the rest
Despite the holiday rush, a Park City company put in a little creative effort to raise support for the arts in Utah. Waterbox, makers of personal stainless steel water bottles, made a custom contribution to the “Chairity Lift” project to benefit the Kimball Art Center. In a fashion as unique… Read the rest
Everyone knows the story of Aron Ralston–the American climber who, when literally stuck between a rock and a hard place while canyoneering in Utah, amputated his own arm in order to free himself over a period of five days.
Now, Aron Ralston will come to the silver screen by way… Read the rest
Poor, unfortunate skier… a little confused on what it means to use a chair lift.
[Via: The Goat]… Read the rest
Since 1976, Charlie Toups (63), otherwise known as “Colorado’s ultimate ski bum,” has skied at various resorts around the country (California, Utah, Oregon, Colorado) in return for shoveling snow and doing other odd tasks. At night, he has always retired to his car, once an old VW Beetle, and more… Read the rest
Remember Aron Ralson, the hiker who amputated his arm with a pocket knife after becoming trapped by a boulder in the Utah Mountains? Well, it was only a matter of time until Hollywood got its hands on this golden nugget of a story.
Beginning in March, director Danny Boyle (… Read the rest
The Canyons ski resort in Park City Utah is offering a limited number of 30-year ski passes, but you’re not going to get one unless you buy a condo as well.
The 30-year passes are part of a deal the resort struck with developers of the Escala Lodges, an 85-unit… Read the rest
We think these clouds, captured by Chuck Whitmore, are outstanding, scoring him today’s Friday Photo title. “I was in southern Utah in spring. Most days started out clear and crisp but were a race to get in a good hike before afternoon showers. Sure enough, on this particular day, clouds… Read the rest
Protesting environmentalists aren’t known for running around with big bucks; otherwise they’d be as oil lobbyists. But that didn’t stop Tim DeChristopher from bidding on various pieces of land at the recent Bureau of Land Management auction of 50,000 acres of oil and gas parcels in Utah. Playing a joke… Read the rest
