Early Spring 2017

The EuroLayback

The EuroLayback

It was a typical fall day in Indian Creek Utah. Warm but not hot, slight breeze, and an endless supply of splitter Wingate cracks. The only deterrent was having to share with the crowds who flock there for their seasonal dirtbag migration. It’s not that I hate people, a few of my best friends happen […]

Don't Rush the Season

Don’t Rush the Season

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. – Charles Dickens. I don’t rush into things. No decision, large or small, receives a verdict without a serious pow wow inside my skull. Decisions marinate […]

The Lost Towers of the Uintas

The Lost Towers of the Uintas

“So, where are we craggin’ today?” …silence. “Uh, so, where are we going?”…silence. It is a crisp clear late October morning. I can see my breath. It isn’t quite freezing but this time of year temps like these make me want to put a beanie on my head and wool socks on my feet. I […]

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

The Outdoor Retailer Show Prepares to Leave Utah On February 16th leaders from Outdoor Retailer, the Outdoor Industry Association, Patagonia, The North Face and REI met via teleconference with Utah Governor Herbert and later delivered a double blow to Utah, not only will the $45 million in direct spending Outdoor Retailer not include the state […]