http://www.deseretnews.com/sports/outdoors Outdoor recreation news and adventure travel information on area destinations, national parks, outdoor gear, snow and summer sports and more in Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Front, and the state of Utah and the Intermountain West from the online home of the Deseret News. en-us Copyright 2009, Deseret News Publishing Company Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 MST Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:55:59 MST Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705347154/BLM-delays-Nevada-horse-roundup-to-allow-appeals.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705347154/BLM-delays-Nevada-horse-roundup-to-allow-appeals.html The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday postponed a planned roundup of thousands of wild horses in Nevada because of a... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:55:59 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346856/Interior-Oil-and-gas-lease-plans-include-Alaska.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346856/Interior-Oil-and-gas-lease-plans-include-Alaska.html Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the government has scheduled 38 oil and natural gas lease sales for public lands next... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:24:50 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346603/Grand-Targhee-cliffs-site-of-new-ice-climbing-park.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346603/Grand-Targhee-cliffs-site-of-new-ice-climbing-park.html DRIGGS, Idaho (AP) — A mountain guide is hoping to build an ice climbing park on the Grand Targhee cliffs this winter. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:13:51 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346404/Bear-Lake-tests-negative-for-quagga-mussels.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346404/Bear-Lake-tests-negative-for-quagga-mussels.html Bear Lake has tested negative for invasive quagga mussels. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:27:11 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346398/Yellowstone-grizzly-deaths-down-future-uncertain.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346398/Yellowstone-grizzly-deaths-down-future-uncertain.html MATTHEW BROWN Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:52:18 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346347/Napier-wins-World-Cup-bobsled-at-home.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346347/Napier-wins-World-Cup-bobsled-at-home.html John Napier practically grew up on the bobsled track at Mount Van Hoevenberg. For one day, he owned it. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:59:49 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346072/Online-public-response-2-to-1-against-Utah-Lake-bridge.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346072/Online-public-response-2-to-1-against-Utah-Lake-bridge.html PROVO — As the time for public comment on the proposed bridge over Utah Lake nears its end, more people are voicing... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:08 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346064/Wyoming-challenges-Yellowstone-snowmobile-rules.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346064/Wyoming-challenges-Yellowstone-snowmobile-rules.html The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:01 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345615/Snowbird-will-open-Friday.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345615/Snowbird-will-open-Friday.html The 39th winter season at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort begins Friday with skiing and riding on natural and man-made snow. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:36 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345490/Hike-of-the-week-Frary-Peak-Trail-2-Antelope-Island-State-Park-Davis-County.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345490/Hike-of-the-week-Frary-Peak-Trail-2-Antelope-Island-State-Park-Davis-County.html From I-15, take Exit 332 at Syracuse. Go west on Antelope Drive to the causeway. After the causeway, turn left and watch for... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:26:16 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345487/Utah-ski-resorts-all-spruced-up-and-ready-for-season.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345487/Utah-ski-resorts-all-spruced-up-and-ready-for-season.html At a time when consumers demand value and convenience, Utah's 13 ski resorts are doing their best to consistently offer... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:40 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345492/Winter-wonderland-There-is-plenty-of-snowy-fun-to-fill-frosty-days.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345492/Winter-wonderland-There-is-plenty-of-snowy-fun-to-fill-frosty-days.html Winter for some is a time of absolute boredom, stuck indoors with no real reason to venture outside in the cold. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:40 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345491/Sweeney-sisters-are-Olympic-luge-hopefuls.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345491/Sweeney-sisters-are-Olympic-luge-hopefuls.html Standing in a swarm of 10- and 11-year-olds, Megan Sweeney saw the possibilities. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:14 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345527/Snowbird-collection-helps-food-bank.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345527/Snowbird-collection-helps-food-bank.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:52 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345526/Layton-Wild-Bird-Center-earns-honor.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345526/Layton-Wild-Bird-Center-earns-honor.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:09 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345525/Swan-hunting-season-under-way.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345525/Swan-hunting-season-under-way.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:13 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345489/Northern-Utah-Triathlon-Club-formed.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345489/Northern-Utah-Triathlon-Club-formed.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:18 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345246/Utah-ranked-No-2-healthiest-state.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345246/Utah-ranked-No-2-healthiest-state.html If you worked out, took the stairs, ate an apple or chose water over soda for lunch Tuesday, yours were among the millions of... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:41 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345070/Endangered-fish-released-in-Virgin-River.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345070/Endangered-fish-released-in-Virgin-River.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:13 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344956/Judge-rejects-DeChristophers-necessity-defense.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344956/Judge-rejects-DeChristophers-necessity-defense.html The defense of a University of Utah student accused of placing bogus bids in a federal oil and gas lease auction took a major... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:58:38 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344865/Trapped-hikers-rescued-by-air.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344865/Trapped-hikers-rescued-by-air.html Two cold, but otherwise unharmed, hikers were rescued Monday after being forced to spend the night on a ledge in the canyon. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:59 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344549/Weather-stumble-play-factor-in-finish-for-US-team.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344549/Weather-stumble-play-factor-in-finish-for-US-team.html When it comes to races that are decided by hundredths of seconds, a single mistake or a sudden burst of wind can mean the... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:10:41 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344577/Sign-up-now-for-skisnowboard-schools.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344577/Sign-up-now-for-skisnowboard-schools.html Time is running out for those interested in registering for the Deseret News/KSL News Radio Ski/Snowboard School.... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:12:28 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344575/5-Questions-with-world-champion-Noelle-Pikus-Pace.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344575/5-Questions-with-world-champion-Noelle-Pikus-Pace.html Orem native and Mountain View High alum Noelle Pikus-Pace is a world champion skeleton athlete favored by many to win a medal... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:09:46 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344454/Officials-veteran-climber-Humar-dies-in-Himalayas.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344454/Officials-veteran-climber-Humar-dies-in-Himalayas.html A veteran Slovenian climber was found dead in the Himalayas on Saturday, days after he was injured and stranded on a... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:36:51 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344339/Germans-go-1-2-USA-goes-3-4-in-womens-bobsled.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344339/Germans-go-1-2-USA-goes-3-4-in-womens-bobsled.html The 2009-2010 World Cup bobsled season kicked off Friday in Park City with the American women showing surprisingly well. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:24:36 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343964/Dukurs-slides-to-World-Cup-skeleton-title.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343964/Dukurs-slides-to-World-Cup-skeleton-title.html Martins Dukurs said there is only one thing he thinks of when he's on the skeleton track. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:49:43 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343737/Unforgettable-Fishing-the-jungles-of-India.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343737/Unforgettable-Fishing-the-jungles-of-India.html Bangalore, India — What looked like a log floating nearby was, in fact, a crocodile. What looked like a large, round... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:10:51 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343736/Curlers-have-a-passion-for-this-icy-sport.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343736/Curlers-have-a-passion-for-this-icy-sport.html Debbie McCormick and her brother grew up pushing each other across the ice on curling stones long before they learned the... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:46:09 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343735/Outdoor-notes.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343735/Outdoor-notes.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:41 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343733/Thanksgiving-races-Help-others-as-well-as-yourself.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343733/Thanksgiving-races-Help-others-as-well-as-yourself.html My love for holidays has never extended to Thanksgiving. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:05 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343734/Hike-of-the-week-Parrish-Creek-Trail-2-Davis-County.html?linkTrack=rss-78 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705343734/Hike-of-the-week-Parrish-Creek-Trail-2-Davis-County.html From the parking lot, the trail snakes up the mountainside and quickly arrives at the Shoreline Trail Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:52 MST