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Eric Isaacson

8 Ways for Mountain Bikers to Stay Fit, Engaged, and Happy during the Winter Months

Are you feeling the blues because the trails are covered in snow and it’s too cold to ride? Fear not, mountain bikers! The off-season is the perfect time to focus on your fitness, skills, and mental well-being so you can hit the trails stronger and more confident than ever before. You could sit around watching videos of others enjoying rides when the weather was good or here are 8 ways that you can do to stay engaged, fit, and happy during the off-season.

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Eric Isaacson
Spencer Ott

So You Want To Adventure Alone

Perhaps a friend cancelled on a hike last minute, there is no one free to go skiing that day, or maybe it is simply because experiencing the wilderness alone can be immensely therapeutic and powerful. There are many reasons why someone may want to go outdoors alone. Whether mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, or even rock climbing, you may one day find yourself venturing into the great outdoors with only the rustling of the wind through the trees and your footsteps in the dirt to give you company, if you are so lucky.

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Spencer Ott
Tyler Burgener

7 Steps to Become a Mountain Biker

Years ago, my scout troop went to Moab, Utah to bike some of the amazing trails there, specifically the world famous Slickrock trail. I was 15 years old. I had an old, rickety bike that sent shockwaves through my body as I hit every bump. Even though the ride was uncomfortable, I fell in love with mountain biking. Mountain biking is something that has always been important to me ever since.

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Tyler Burgener
Gabrielle Nau

3 Gourmet Tinfoil Dinners for Camping or Dinner at Home

Tin foil dinners can be as easy or as difficult as you would like. For my family, we usually make these or prepare them before a camping trip. We believe that just because you’re going camping (or in our case, glamping) you don’t have to compromise a gourmet meal! These tin foil dinners take a little bit of home preparation, but will be worth the extra thirty minutes.

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Gabrielle Nau
Tatum Buckles

Avoid Being the Idiot on Your Next Hike

I had been invited to go on a hike up Mt. Timpanogos in Utah Valley, and I happily agreed. I liked to do the hikes surrounding my home, and throughout other random parts of Utah. I was excited by the thought of hiking a new place instead of returning to one of my regulars. I quickly realized after our arrival at the base of the mountain that this would not be like the “hikes” I was accustomed to.

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Tatum Buckles
Tasia Whicker

Making My Adventures Last

“Wow that photo is incredible!” Jessica commented, as we scrolled through some old pictures on my phone. “Where was that taken? It looks like such a fun hike. Is it far from here? Could I take the kids with me?” “Umm…” I responded lamely. I wracked my brain for the answers to her questions and began to sweat. Was that in St George or Kanab? The trail’s name started with an S. I’m sure of it. Or was it a R? Jessica looked at me with expectant eyes, but I knew I would never be able to answer her questions.

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Tasia Whicker
Eric Isaacson

Why “Walmart Bikes Are Bad” & What to Do About It

Walmart’s objective is to offer affordable bikes. I believe that noble objective to be the biggest reason why people stop riding bikes. People buy affordable Walmart bikes but they never work well and quickly break down leaving them with what should be a good bike, but which they have no interest in riding. Is it possible to buy a good Walmart bike?

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Eric Isaacson
Hannah Anderson

5 Camping Essentials for Your Next Trip

Summer camping is almost here! In the summer, I could spend every weekend next to a campfire with a s’more in one hand and a lemonade in the other. Camping is one of the best summer activities, but it helps to know what to include on your packing list besides your tent and sleeping bag. Here’s a list of some gear and other necessities I typically find myself needing when I camp.

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Hannah Anderson
Hannah Anderson

5 Reasons Not to Canoe, Love the River, or Have Fun

Drifting on top of calm, glassy water while listening to the sounds of nature is overrated. Being in a canoe and feeling the sense of awe and wonder while you gently paddle down a river will bring you too much peace and contentment that you probably won’t enjoy it.

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Hannah Anderson
Eric Isaacson

How to Buy a Used Mountain Bike

There’s no question that the best value mountain bike you’re going to find is going to be used. It can be a challenge to know what’s good value and what’s just garbage. Here’s a few tips.

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Eric Isaacson
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