https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog.atomGEAR:30 - Blog2022-12-02T12:00:00-07:00GEAR:30https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/apres-adventure-in-ogden-winter-edition2022-12-02T12:00:00-07:002022-12-02T12:11:28-07:00Après-Ski Guide to Ogden, UtahMekenna MalanSo you've just spent the day skiing The Greatest Snow on Earth®. What now? Lucky for you, this little mountain town has plenty of food, beer and entertainment for your après-adventure amusement.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/trip-report-backpacking-ice-climbing-in-the-wind-river-range2022-11-02T15:47:11-06:002022-11-02T15:53:21-06:00Trip report: Backpacking & ice climbing in the Wind River RangeDevon HummerThis past September wrapped up with snow and ice—and a safe passage from the Elkhart-Pole Creek trailhead to Titcomb Basin over six days.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/a-day-in-the-life-thru-hiking-the-gr-na-bandet2022-10-19T09:15:02-06:002022-10-19T09:15:02-06:00A Day in the Life of a Thru-Hiker: 808 Miles on the Gröna BandetMekenna MalanAn eight-part mini-series chronicling Bryden Bowley's 808-mile Gröna Bandet thru-hike, with videos released throughout the year.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/gear-we-love-totem-cams2022-10-06T13:05:18-06:002022-10-06T13:06:23-06:00Gear we love: Totem camsMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/trip-report-backpacking-in-utah-s-deseret-peak-wilderness2022-09-22T16:32:17-06:002022-09-22T16:37:45-06:00Trip report: Backpacking in Utah's Deseret Peak WildernessDevon HummerUtah's West Desert is often overlooked—and maybe that's all the more reason to venture out into the beautiful solitude the area offers.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/gear-we-love-2022-23-elan-skis-and-bindings2022-09-14T17:34:03-06:002022-09-14T17:37:05-06:00Gear we love: 2022/23 Elan skis and bindingsMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/which-utah-national-park-is-the-best2022-09-01T17:12:28-06:002022-09-01T17:14:01-06:00Which Utah national park is the best?Mekenna MalanSo you want to spend some time exploring Utah's national parks, but maybe don't have time to visit all of "The Mighty 5." Which national parks should be at the top of your list?
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So you want to spend some time exploring Utah's national parks, but maybe don't have time to visit all of "The Mighty 5." Which national parks should be at the top of your list?]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/gear-we-love-western-mountaineering-sleeping-bags2022-08-24T14:52:02-06:002022-08-24T14:53:28-06:00Gear we love: Western Mountaineering sleeping bagsMekenna Malanhttps://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/the-best-mountain-biking-trails-near-ogden2022-08-18T17:01:09-06:002022-08-18T17:06:22-06:00The best mountain biking trails near OgdenMekenna MalanA list of our favorite mountain biking trails near Ogden, ranked by skill level.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/7-day-trips-from-ogden-to-beat-the-heat2022-08-03T16:00:00-06:002022-08-03T16:03:03-06:007 Day Trips from Ogden to Beat the HeatMekenna Malan
You could take a dip in the community pool...or you could enjoy all the beauty that a Utah summer has to offer (and stay cool while doing it).
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/the-best-of-ogden-paddleboarding-at-causey-reservoir-with-nrs2022-07-27T13:58:21-06:002022-07-27T13:59:49-06:00The Best of Ogden: Paddleboarding at Causey Reservoir with NRSMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/here-s-what-to-do-at-ogden-s-ski-resorts-this-summer2022-07-20T16:25:59-06:002022-07-20T16:27:26-06:00Here's what to do at Ogden's ski resorts this summerMekenna MalanThese three ski resorts boast gorgeous scenery and action-packed activities—even in the summer months. And, most importantly, it's a few degrees cooler up there.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/backpacking-gear-kits2022-07-13T12:00:00-06:002022-07-13T12:25:45-06:00Backpacking Gear List: Beginner, Intermediate & UltralightMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/apres-adventure-in-ogden-summer2022-07-06T12:00:00-06:002022-07-06T12:07:08-06:00Après-Adventure in Ogden: Summer EditionMekenna MalanOgden's intrigue doesn't end once you descend from the Wasatch Range. For this list, our employees contributed some of their favorite local spots to eat, drink, and hang out after enjoying the many outdoor activities Ogden has to offer.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/the-6-best-places-to-sup-near-ogden2022-06-22T16:15:31-06:002022-06-22T16:20:58-06:00The 6 best places to SUP near OgdenMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/father-s-day-gift-ideas-for-the-outdoor-dad2022-06-15T13:30:00-06:002022-06-15T13:42:13-06:00Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy DadsMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/the-best-climbing-routes-in-ogden-from-beginner-to-advanced2022-06-08T12:30:00-06:002022-06-08T12:54:09-06:00The Best Climbing Routes in Ogden, From Beginner to AdvancedMekenna Malan
There’s something for everyone in these foothills, including a lifetime's-worth of climbing routes to send. Here's just a snippet of the best beginner, intermediate, advanced, and trad climbs that Ogden has to offer.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/gear-30-podcast-highlight2022-05-26T12:24:34-06:002022-05-26T12:31:22-06:00GEAR30 Podcast: Beginner climbing mistakes, backpacking questions, the best secret camping spots in Utah, + moreMekenna MalanWelcome to our little slice of the airwaves: a podcast where gear addicts discuss—what else?—outdoor adventuring and all the gear that goes with it.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/slaqc-interview2022-05-20T11:03:20-06:002022-05-20T11:20:04-06:00Inclusivity at the climbing wall: An interview with SLAQCMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/stacy-bernal-on-how-running-the-ogden-marathon-how-it-changed-her-life-for-the-better2022-05-12T13:09:17-06:002022-05-12T13:17:02-06:00Stacy Bernal on how running the Ogden Marathon + how it changed her life for the betterMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/northern-utah-hiking-groups2022-04-27T14:00:00-06:002022-04-27T14:01:06-06:008 Hiking Groups and Trail Meet-Ups in Northern UtahMekenna MalanWhile a solo hike can be just what the doctor ordered, our local trails are just too beautiful to be enjoyed alone.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/car-camping-checklist-our-favorite-gear2022-04-20T14:41:45-06:002022-04-20T14:44:32-06:00Car Camping Checklist + Our Favorite GearMekenna MalanAs great as it is to venture deep into the backcountry, there's also something special about setting up a super-comfortable campsite complete with all the modern comforts that can fit into your trunk.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/our-3-favorite-ways-to-make-coffee-while-camping2022-04-13T15:14:05-06:002022-04-13T15:20:23-06:00Our 3 Favorite Ways to Make Coffee While CampingMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/hayley-prine-on-the-history-of-ogden-s-climbing-festival-the-15th-annual-event2022-03-31T18:33:31-06:002022-03-31T18:45:09-06:00Hayley Prine on the history of the Ogden Climbing Festival + the 15th annual eventMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/2023-ski-and-snowboard-gear-preview2022-03-18T11:44:12-06:002022-03-18T11:45:23-06:002023 Ski and Snowboard Gear PreviewMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/thru-hiking-sweden-s-800-mile-gr-na-bandet-film-premiere2022-03-11T10:49:05-07:002022-03-11T10:52:00-07:00Thru-Hiking Sweden's 800+ Mile Gröna Bandet (FILM PREMIERE)Mekenna MalanWatch Utah-based hiker (and previous GEAR:30 employee) Bryden Bowley thru-hike Sweden's Gröna Bandet, an 808-mile trek to the northernmost border of Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/10-essentials-for-hiking-in-northern-utah2022-03-02T16:20:57-07:002022-03-02T16:36:51-07:0010 Essentials for Hiking in Northern UtahMekenna MalanRegardless of whether you’re planning on hiking for hours or days, there are a few things you shouldn’t leave home without.
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Regardless of whether you’re planning on hiking for hours or days, there are a few things you shouldn’t leave home without. ]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/happy-hippy-skis2022-02-24T18:29:06-07:002022-02-24T18:30:43-07:00Caleb Figgins on his Ogden-built, eco-friendly Happy Hippy SkisMekenna MalanMore]]>
https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/the-best-gear-for-spring-backcountry-touring2022-02-16T15:25:00-07:002022-02-16T15:27:50-07:00The Best Gear for Spring Ski TouringMekenna MalanWhen lift lines grow endless and spring snowpack stabilizes, the backcountry starts calling. From touring basics to must-have accessories, here's the best gear for a long, sunny day in the mountains.
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https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/janifer-larson-on-bringing-the-banff-mountain-film-festival-to-ogden2022-02-09T22:26:17-07:002022-02-09T22:31:50-07:00Janifer Larson on bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival to OgdenMekenna MalanWe sat down with the Utah native who brought the fest to Ogden starting in 1999. Find more information on this year’s inspiring and adventurous films and grab your tickets before they're gone!
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We sat down with the Utah native who brought the fest to Ogden starting in 1999. Find more information on this year’s inspiring and adventurous films and grab your tickets before they're gone!]]>