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ATV Adventures: More tricks for handling breakdowns in the backcountry

After the list of equipment I included in last week’s article to deal with backcountry emergencies (see Standard Examiner, Dec. 16, 2021), my fireman friend, Reed Embley of Layton, reminded me of the need for a first aid kit. It is one of the most important items to have even though you ...

ATV Adventures: Creative tricks for handling breakdowns in the backcountry

Anyone who has read my ATV Adventure articles knows how much I love ATV Adventures. The beauty of the backcountry and exploring its many nooks and crannies is one of my favorite things to do. However, it is one thing to venture far from civilization and another thing to make it back to the ...

Long-term plans call for 2,400 new housing units at Snowbasin

OGDEN — As Snowbasin reps move ahead with planned upgrades to the Huntsville-area ski resort, the long-term vision of developers is coming into clearer focus. It's big, as resort reps indicated when they unveiled plans last September for a 300-room Club Med hotel serving the ski ...

Snowbasin to open, Nordic Valley holding ‘pre-opening’ party

HUNTSVILLE — Let the skiing begin, at least on a limited basis. Snowbasin plans to open on Saturday and Nordic Valley is holding a "pre-opening party" the same day, though only its Cub slope, geared to beginners, will be operable. Indeed, things are still gearing up as the resort operators ...

ATV Adventures: Christmas gift ideas for your ATV/UTV friends

Well, Christmas is here and once again you are faced with buying gifts for your picky off-highway vehicle friends. I am here to help because I am one of those picky people. However, the OHV picture has changed somewhat with the explosion in UTV sales. The things these people like are a little ...

ATV Adventures: In search of wild horses on the Pony Express Trail

Trying to recreate a wild horse experience we had in June of last year on the Pony Express Trail, we unloaded our machines at Lookout Pass. The Pony Express Riders made their way west near Lehi, then to Camp Floyd. At Faust the trail makes a jog left on Highway 36 and up to Lookout Pass. Signs ...