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Snowshoeing for the First Time
It’s that time of year when thousands of locals and visitors alike flock to Utah’s mountains to experience “The Greatest Snow on Earth.” But if the thought of expensive lift tickets, crowded slopes and potential injuries is leaving you cold, you can still get outdoors and enjoy the season. Snowshoeing—one of the most ancient winter sports around—is more popular than ever, and Utah is the perfect place to give it a try.
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Written by By Sean Zimmerman-Wall
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A Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry skiing & riding
Since the early 1900s, when people began sliding around on skis for fun instead of transportation, people have come to Utah to find some of the best skiing on Earth. The steep alpine terrain and ample snowfall makes Utah a haven for professional and recreational skiers alike. But with the influx of new skiing residents and the ever-increasing hoards of tourists, the resorts are busting at the seams. During the holiday seasons it’s not uncommon to have a 40-minute wait looking for parking plus ticket and lift lines. Unless you’re an early riser or an insomniac, the likelihood of getting to the mountain before the masses is slim. Though good for the local economy, the hassle can be taxing. Fortunately there’s an excellent alternative available for those willing to work a little bit harder and learn a little bit more, the backcountry!
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Hallelujah! The snow is falling, you ready to ski/ride, your season pass hangs proudly around your neck, you’re almost ready to break first tracks and just one thing is missing…coffee.
Your morning cup is ritualistically sublime, but it also benefits you on a cellular level. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that drinking caffeinated coffee boosts muscle recovery by 60%. It would take at least eight cans of cola to achieve the same effect as drinking two mugs of coffee, but drinking cola doesn’t provide the powerful antioxidants or other perks that come with a coffee habit like improved mood and memory. Not only is coffee a powerful performance enhancer, it also lowers your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and certain cancers.
Lucky for you, local purveyors of this addictive uncontrolled substance share your desire for a delicious mugful of freshly roasted brew. They’ve created some special concoctions that are worth stopping for before you hit the slopes.
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