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As governor, Mitt Romney was an environmental champion. Presidential candidate Romney, however, fell in line with the GOP. What kind of Utah senator would he be if he succeeds Orrin Hatch?
From the Utah Avalanche Center To Hell in a Heartbeat follows three friends on a day in the backcountry when things go horribly wrong.
Part of the former monument could be designated Wilderness—and you have a say
Steph Davis is an accomplished climber and BASE jumper, so on a climbing outing north of Moab, she combined both skills and made this short video.
The intensifying war between Republicans and Patagonia could now move to Capitol Hill—exactly where the outdoor industry could make the most impact
The Story of Place from The Grand Canyon Trust follows filmmaker Ace Kvale, writer Craig Childs, and Zuni tribe member Jim Enote. They’re on a journey to help elucidate this region’s cultural significance in order to protect it from resource extraction.
The GOP tax-reform package will save companies billions. But it likely came at the cost of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and ANWR.
The charities suing the Trump administration to save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments—and how you can help
By slashing the Utah monuments without listening to the sovereign indigenous voices, the secretary of the interior regressed to a time when the feds oppressed and disrespected the tribes
The outdoor industry has been a fierce advocate for the now-decimated national monument—but it may have been too little, too late
The fight over Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments is just getting started
Get ready for lawsuits. The five tribal nations that supported the formation of the monument say they will respond with legal action and continued collaboration.
Sure, it's early season, but book these mid- and late-winter vacations now and you'll save big
On Friday, the President told Senator Orrin Hatch that he planned to downsize two Utah national monuments. Here's why nothing's likely to happen soon.
Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead
The end goal: stop the environment from getting in the way of oil and gas extraction
We're starting a Facebook group where it's safe to dig deep into politics
Change comes for everybody, including a group of adventurous friends who’ve convened for years to climb, swap stories, and hoist a few. These days, their founder is grappling with incurable cancer. On a happier note, their decision to open the doors a little wider has given the gathering a fresh, life-affirming spirit.
When Mountain Biker Jeff Kendall-Weed needs an escape from his home in Bellingham, he finds an oasis in the deserts of Hurricane, Utah.
The Oregon-based drinkware company is branching out with its gear offerings
American cowboy or posturing Trump enforcer?
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
Mountain bikes were made for this: 450 miles of empty, achingly scenic backcountry in southern Utah, on little-known trails pieced together in the spirit of Edward Abbey. Our writer saddles up to get lost.
Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah wants to transfer federal land to the states, gut the Endangered Species Act, and eliminate the Antiquities Act—and D.C. is starting to listen
Recently released public comments from Utah residents show an overwhelming majority—88 percent—support preserving the monument's status
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon’s wine country
After searching far and wide for a pinnacle project, he found a cave in southern Utah and bolted a route called Bone Tomahawk.
Unplugging Lake Powell is a beautiful dream, but it would hurt the river more than it would help
The folks at Bivy documented a recent trip to Bears Ears and produced this film, 'Bears Ears Is a Place, Not an Opinion.'
The Department of the Interior is soliciting public input on the 27 monuments Trump ordered to review. Now’s your chance to speak up about what happens to them.
Eric Porter has lived in Utah for 12 years now and in that time he's developed a few favorite trails like the Thunder Mountain Trail. However, for this trip with Kurt Gensheimer, they decided to connect this favorite trail with a few they'd never ridden before.
The long-term impact of the president's first 100 days could destroy an industry with more jobs than oil and gas and automotive combined. Yep, you guessed it: outdoor rec.
For the past five years, I’ve been working on a personal project to ski all 90 lines listed in Andrew McLean’s The Chuting Gallery, a skiing-climbing guidebook for Utah’s Wasatch Range. To my knowledge, I am the fourth person and first woman to complete the project.
Trail maps of your favorite mountains to hang on your wall.
Go ride a bike in one of these five up-and-coming singletrack meccas
Six athletically inclined people—regular folks with regular jobs, just like you—divulge how much money they spend on their fitness routines
Each March, ϳԹ and Backcountry team up to test next season’s backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine’s winter Buyer’s Guide
Couples who ski together stay together, right? But even if neither of you will ever click into a pair of bindings, you can learn from these eight dating tips.
Outdoor brands are becoming a politically active force. Now that the battle for Outdoor Retailer is over, what's next? We spoke with a dozen industry leaders to find out what battles are shaping up.
The company is urging thousands of Utah voters to call the state's governor in support of the new monument
Trump's order to review the national-monument designations of the past 21 years seems to be the first concrete intimation of rolling back the protections all together
A new bill before Congress aims to protect the Wasatch mountains from further development while accommodating different uses
'Wild Women of the Wasatch' is a series that shows women of all backgrounds finding happiness in the mountains.
Salomon TV: The Canyon follows the two runners into the endless playground of canyons and rock and makes the rest of us jealous that we don't live in Utah.
Utah-based Mountain Hub is out to crowdsource backcountry safety
At the intersection of modernity and sustainability, the 'Summit Haus' is home for climbers Taylor Rees and Renan Ozturk.
If you’re going to endure a trail-running race, you may as well do it someplace beautiful
Twelve years after disappearing on a hike in western China, David Sneddon is being held captive to teach English in North Korea, according to a Japanese news report
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
The places you'll never be able to afford and the ones so welcoming, you can move in tomorrow
Gobble Gobble Bitches Yeah is an annual highline event held each Thanksgiving in Moab, Utah
'Our World Is a Beautiful Place' is a collection of photographer and filmmaker Michael Shainblum's favorite shots
"I think your average Joe can identify with these videos and actually go out and do this. Not everyone can do a back flip, or jump off cliffs—this is attainable riding for most."
Dave Powers hits the slopes at Snowbird Mountain Resort six days a week, averaging 130 days a year.
Simon Beck spends a lot of his time with snowshoes strapped to his feet, clomping in circles through powder. It’s much more than a futile exercise—it’s art.
Utah congressman Rob Bishop, a conservative Republican who has long opposed federal management of western lands, has emerged as the unlikely architect of a grand compromise, one that would involve massive horse trading to preserve millions of acres of wilderness while opening millions more to resource extraction. Is this a trick, or the best way to solve ancient disputes that too often go nowhere?
The pro skier from Utah isn’t just skiing’s starlet of the moment. She is the new fixture in ski movie lore. And everyone is watching.
Pro skier Angel Collinson lays out how the state’s refusal to obey federal clean air standards is costing athletes, businesses, and visitors
Some ski resorts are already spinning lifts. Here’s where to ski and ride at the beginning of the winter.
Where to enjoy autumn's best views—on two feet or two wheels
Every fall, the world’s best mountain bikers assemble at Red Bull Rampage to hurl themselves down cliffs in search of fame and fortune—if they make it down in one piece.
Hunting around for vacation destinations that actually cater to both kids and adults is tough. But we’ve got you and yours covered.
Sleeping in the wilderness is great. Not so great: making camp and dealing with the inevitable missing stake. So we've got recommendations for tent-free wilderness digs on any budget.
With skate-influenced design, the company's apparel is being worn to the river and beyond
You’ll recognize at least a few of the names on American Rivers’ annual Endangered Rivers list—but what will you do to ensure they remain pristine?
These adventure geniuses will make your next trip the one you never, ever forget.
If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible—within the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.
Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.
Five mountain towns where the skiing and riding are matched by equally entertaining off-the-slopes escapades.
Looking for the funnest terrain in North America? Go here.
