It hosts several hikes from around the state, but I like that it has a lot of Northern Utah hikes. The hiking reports are detailed with photos and aerial google earth images showing each trail. My favorite part is the gps coordinates of each trail head. The difficulty ratings are cool too.

I was particularly interested in the Mt Timpanogos trail guide posted there. I’ll be referring to it when I attempt a summit in August.

This race is typically held as part of Syracuse Heritage Days which runs the week ending on the Saturday before the 4th of July.

This years race will start at the Syracuse City Hall (1929 W 1900 South).

Pre-registration before June 27 is $15, Registration on race day is $20. All proceeds go to the Scleroderma Foundation.

Check Scleroderma.org for more details.

Checking out a pass will allow you and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle day-use entrance to all Utah State Parks

This Is The Place Heritage Park doesn’t count on this deal and the Davis County Causeway fee to get to Antelope Island still applies.

Visit stateparks.utah.gov for a list of state parks

While I was looking for some interesting outdoor books on hiking and camping I found this new release by Mark Obmascik. Halfway to Heaven: My White-knuckled–and Knuckleheaded–Quest for the Rocky Mountain High. This book is proving to be a really fun and funny read. Here’s the official description:

“Fat, forty-four, father of three sons, and facing a vasectomy, Mark Obmascik would never have guessed that his next move would be up a 14,000-foot mountain. But when his twelve-year-old son gets bitten by the climbing bug at summer camp, Obmascik can’t resist the opportunity for some high-altitude father-son bonding by hiking a peak together. After their first joint climb, addled by the thin air, Obmascik decides to keep his head in the clouds and try scaling all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains, known as the Fourteeners — and to do them in less than one year.”

Anyway, it’s been fun to get into books again with the Kindle app. If you have an iPhone you’ve got to get the app. It’s free. If you don’t have an iPhone you can probably get the Kindle itself although I’ve never actually used one.

Anyway, they say you should fail soon and fail often on the path to success so I’ve decided to speed up this particular “failure” and decommission the microblog on mygeosports.com. I think the need of social networking can be filled quite nicely by the major players.

I still have a lot of ideas I want to try out on this domain (like the map above). I also look forward to completing my project of moving closer to my job. It will be nice to have some extra time to devote to my family and my hobbies.

The trail starts in Syracuse and currently extends to Clinton.

A bike tour along Old Emigration Trail -Syracuse, Utah at EveryTrail

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Here is what the Syracuse City website says of the trail:
” The Old Emigrant Road started at Salt Lake City, and ended at the City of the Rocks, Idaho, where it formed a junction with the California Trail. This road was also known as Bluff Road, Old Traveled Road, and the Salt Lake Cutoff… Most of the emigrant travel was done during the summer months. It took them about eight days to go from Salt Lake City the City of Rocks in Idaho. ”

Trip Tips
The blue waypoints are parking areas and have the best access to the trail.

A bike tour along Old Emigration Trail -Syracuse, Utah

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The sale starts at 9:00am on Saturday, November 29th. The selling ends at 2:00pm.

If you have stuff to put in the swap, check-in is Friday, November 28th from 3-5pm.

There will be skis, snowboards and clothing.

I’ve never been to this one but I still need some kids ski boots, so I think I’ll try to attend.

Alta

Saturday November 15 – Sunday November 16, 2009
11:00am – 4:00pm

Alta is working with the Westminster Ski Team, Catholic Community Services and skiers, to collect 500 warm, clean coats for struggling and homeless folks in Salt Lake City. They will give skiers a day of skiing for a warm clean coat. Limit of 2 day passes per person. The Westminster Ski Team will take care of collection and the folks at Catholic Community Services will distribute the coats to those in need.

Snowbird

Phillips 66: 2 for 1 Lift Tickets. Buy 4 tanks of gas (minimum 8 gallons) before November 30th and get 2 lift tickets for the price of one. Tickets must be used before December 25, 2008

Brighton

Dec 3, 2008
Skiers or boarders will be able to purchase an area day pass for $15.00 when they bring a new, unwrapped toy, worth $10 or more for Toys for Tots. Please be generous in supporting the Marines! This deal is good for Brighton day passes only.

Dec 10, 2008
Riders or skiers can purchase an area day pass for $15.00 when they bring an item such as new gloves, a hat or blanket. Anything new that will benefit residents of the Road Home is appreciated. The Road Home is a homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. Please be generous. This offer is not good for a Twilight or Night pass.

Dec 17, 2008
The Utah Food Bank benefits this week. Bring a bag of non-perishable food to benefit the food bank and purchase a Brighton area day pass for $15.00. Peanut Butter is especially appreciated. Please be generous, the shelves at the food bank have been too empty lately. This offer is only good for day passes.

If you want to join, here are the details:

The 7th annual Turkey Trot Fun Run is on Saturday, November 22nd.
Registration is from 7:30-8:30AM at the City Hall. (1979 West 1900 South -Syracuse, Utah)

For 11 year olds and up there is a 5k run or a 1-mile walk. The walk starts at 8:45AM, the 5k starts at 9:00AM. For 10 and under there is a 1-mile run.

First place winners get a turkey.
Second place winners get a pie.

It’s a free event but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Utah Food Bank.

Here is the trip report I posted on Everytrail.com:

A Steep Hike to Adams Cabin – Layton, Utah

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