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Mountain Biking in Paradise By Brian Nicholson They say good things come in threes, but whoever made up that saying hasn’t been to Powder Mountain Resort on a mountain bike Up here, good things come in twelves. Held this year on August 18, 2018, the second annual El Doce at Pow Mow premier mountain biking […]
An Educational Non-Profit Organization Executive Director: Chris Zimmerman Occupational Therapist: Mona Overstag Board Member: Brandi Hammon When special needs students desired an accessible playground, the Weber School Foundation funded an all-abilities area at North Park Roy Elementary, uniting kids and making it the most popular school playground. “Like Any Other Kid” is the motto fueling […]
Eden, Utah’s Blacksmith Shop Written and Photographed by Brian Nicholson Built in 1895, the old historic building across the street from Eden Park, which had once provided essential services to the farmers in the valley, had sat vacant for years. The old brick walls still housed all the tools, horseshoes, machines, and bellows which had […]
Powder Mountain’s Brim Trail By Brian Nicholson Photography by Paul Bundy When it comes to Powder Mountain, most people immediately think of the miles and miles of untracked powder, the secluded atmosphere, short lift lines, and epic skiing. While those things are all true about this northern Utah resort, the summertime brings with it […]
Things To Do on Winter Weekends By R. Brandon Long Locally sourced organic eats, historic charm, numerous adventures, and non-crowded lift lines attracts visitors from around the world to Ogden Valley. Even President Teddy Roosevelt once explored the area when a trolley was the only means of transportation through the narrow ravine. Much of the […]
Next time an eight-year-old charges past you on one of Snowbasin’s Black Diamond runs, it’s likely they’re wearing an Ogden Valley Ski Team jacket. Gordon Perry, Executive Director, along with OVST president Jeff Barber, and team are committed to training the next generation of ski racers and freeride specialists. Mountain Luxury’s Brandi Hammon and […]
Summertime Activities Need ideas for things to do this summer? Ogden and Ogden Valley provide plenty of recreational activities so you can stay busy all season! Cool off in the mountains and explore miles upon miles of hiking and biking trails or take a dip in Pineview Reservoir’s emerald green waters. Boating Hit the water […]
Huntsville Town and Liberty Days By: Brian Nicholson Photography by: Les Vierra and Ann Montgomery If you’ve lived in Northern Utah during any particular summer, you’ve likely heard of the Huntsville Pancake Breakfast that takes place every year on Independence Day. It’s certainly worth adding the tradition to your patriotic holiday, but to take advantage […]
Are you ready to try something new and exciting on your next night out? With so mountain adventures and recreation opportunities near, here is a list of 18 great ways to spice up your date night. This list is sorted so it’s easy to find the options to best suit your budget! There is no […]
Born in 1924, legendary skiing icon and filmmaker Warren Miller died Wednesday night, January 24 at his home in Orcas Island, Washington. He was 93. Miller’s passion for telling stories about outdoor sports lead to the creation of over 500 films in that genre. His ski movies are how most people identify him, and because […]
