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We all knew Salt Lake City is special, not because of the particular religious sect here, but because of the mountain access. It is possible to spend a morning at work in downtown SLC, and then zip on up to the mountains for an afternoon run. Not too many metropolitan areas can claim that. But did you know the activities are even more vast and exciting in the summer?
The Roxy Pop Drop, presented by Axis Freeride and SheJumps on June 26-28, was a chance for girls ages 7 to 30 to have fun and learn some jumping skill at the Olympic Park splash pool in Park City, Utah. Photos: Lynsey Dyer
With spring temperatures and fresh snow into June and for those willing to slog a little further, summer is merely an option in the Sawtooths. While most of the Custer County population was content drinking PBRs on the lake, we had our eyes set on the remaining snow in the Chockstone Couloir at the northwest end of Redfish Lake.
With each coming season, a new crop of upstart independent ski companies emerges. A few make it for the long haul - namely, Armada and 4FRNT, while others are quick to burn out. One company debuting this year is Folsom Custom Skis. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, Folsom offers handmade skis with input directly from the consumer. Folsom is going public after spending the last four years developing and testing their skis. Photos by Andy Patchin
Long have the resorts in North America been closed now and your skis surely have dust on them or maybe even some rusty edges. If you didn't get enough time on the sticks this past winter, it's time to start thinking South America. The season in Chile is off and running. The northern sections of the country have seen amazing coverage right from the get go.