http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:35:25 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Black-Friday-discounts-at-outdoor-retailers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Black Friday conjures up images of rabid shoppers breaking down the front doors of retail stores to run full-speed down the aisles as they hunt for the best deals on just about everything from electronics to clothing. 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Jagermeister-fueled bonfire parties, snow dances and mountain-town winter fests join toge... mountains skiing snowboarding Outdoor News Events Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:21:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Pray-for-snow-at-the-Ullr-Ball?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Rock-climbing-the-SCurves-in-Big-Cottonwood-Canyon?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The S-Curves in Big Cottonwood Canyon is among the more well known rock climbing areas along the Wasatch Front. Easy access from the road, a wide variety of  bolted routes, and clean lines on beautiful quartzite blocks make the S-Curves a fun... outdoors recreation climbing Summer Recreation Outdoor Recreation Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Rock-climbing-the-SCurves-in-Big-Cottonwood-Canyon?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Gear-Review-Thule-Prologue-Pack-roof-rack?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Thule Prologue Pack is a roof mounted bike-rack system that includes two fork mount platforms with locks for under $200. Most rack systems by Thule or Yakima can easily run over $600, so the Thule Prologue Pack is a steal, though there is a ca... gear reviews mountain biking cycling Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:56:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Gear-Review-Thule-Prologue-Pack-roof-rack?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Mountain-bike-trails-in-Fruita-Colorado?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner In Utah, there is so much awesome mountain biking that it's hard to justify traveling to a different state to ride. But the mountain bike trails in Fruita, Colorado are worth taking a trip over the state line. There is an ongoing comparison these day... outdoors recreation mountain biking Summer Recreation Mapped Outdoor Recreation Guide Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Mountain-bike-trails-in-Fruita-Colorado?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Solitude-to-be-first-Utah-ski-resort-open-for-0910-season?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Every winter, ski resorts pray for enough snow to be able to open before their competitors. 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This fact alone is reason enough... outdoors recreation mountain biking Mapped Outdoor Recreation Guide Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Mountain-biking-Antelope-Island-on-the-Great-Salt-Lake?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Free-passes-for-kids-and-military-discounts-at-Utah-ski-resorts?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Skiing is expensive. For many people, money is hard enough to come by for skiing and snowboarding at resorts, and the cost of getting lift tickets for kids can force many families to stay home during the winter. 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Observation Point, however, gives Angel's Landing a serious run for its money as it's arguabl... outdoors recreation Southern Utah hiking Mapped Outdoor Recreation Guide Video Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:32:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Hiking-to-Observation-Point-at-Zion-National-Park-video?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Everett-Ruess-mystery-rekindled-after-new-test-results?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike were astonished last spring when the remains of Everett Ruess were found. DNA tests revealed that the skeleton found in a grave on Utah's Comb Ridge belonged to the vagabond writer, which solved a de... Southern Utah Outdoor News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:35:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Everett-Ruess-mystery-rekindled-after-new-test-results?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Hiking-Hidden-Canyon-at-Zion-National-Park?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Hidden Canyon in Zion National Park is literally hidden behind the cliffs that tower over Zion Canyon. The name of the trail may be accurate, but it doesn't convey the other-worldly aspects of the hike that make exploring the canyon such a cool adven... outdoors recreation Southern Utah hiking Mapped Outdoor Recreation Guide Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:26:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2028-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Hiking-Hidden-Canyon-at-Zion-National-Park?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner