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I’ve learned more about skiing as an instructor than I ever could as a student. Whether it’s improving my skills or just making my day go much easier, these helpful ski tips work if you’re eight or eighty. Scroll through for lessons that will make your day more comfortable and more fun.
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Outdoor women are a breed apart—yet, a rapidly growing breed. From races to trails, we’re redefining what it means to be feminine in today’s world. A lot of us still want to look good, but we’re no longer willing to sacrifice adventure for looks. There are things we say and do that may not be the norm but definitely define us.
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One drizzly summer day, my friend and I hiked a lonely trail in the Wasatch Mountains. The only person we ran into on the way down was an old man still spritely making his way up. We stopped to talk—always eager to share and learn tips of the trail. “Have you heard of arborglyphs,” he asked us.
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If you’re looking for a more excited and less crowded Halloween activity, go on a Halloween Hike! These five Utah hikes will bring in the fun and scary spirit of the season. Instead of staying up late at a party, get up early for some outdoor adventure. Scroll through for the silly, creepy, and downright haunted.
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a 1.9 million-acre secret in Utah. Not quite sure how it’s remained so hidden but I’ve lived in Utah my entire life and barely knew about it. But within its vast borders are more slot canyons than than anywhere in the U.S. It has replaced Zion as my new favorite park.
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We do one of two things when it comes to buying outdoor gear for our newest sport. We either go all out and buy the most expensive gear, including matching clothes after trying the sport once. Or, we beg, borrow, or buy the cheapest stuff available. Either way, we’re in for some problems.
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It’s time for a Halloween Party and new activity to get to know everyone! Add a lot more fun to your fall with these autumn BINGO cards. The game is simple, call out the fall activity and the first person who has done five in a row this season, wins! The game can be done in person or online through multiple posts.
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Utah offers a wide array of gorgeous backdrops of fall colors from the pine mountains to the red rock. With our changes in elevation and climate, we get to experience fall for longer than most places. While the trees are bare to the north come November, Thanksgiving is still a perfect time to visit southern Utah.
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Mountain Nebo Loop is one of Utah’s most beautiful drives and often listed as a top place to view the fall colors. Summer and Fall are the best times to visit as the deep snows at the high elevations keep it closed through winter until spring. The Nebo Loop is a hidden gem that I never knew existed until last year.
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When we picture the oldest trees in the world, we think of the giant redwoods. We’d be wrong. The rugged bristlecone forests of the high desert landscapes of the West make the redwoods look like teenagers. For thousands of years these gnarly trees have grown oblivious to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.
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