Weekly Newsletter: October 20th-26th, 2025

This week, we attended a Warren Miller ski-film screening 🎥, Keith went mountain biking with his friends 🚵, Lindsey bought some new plants 🪴, and Keith purchased new skis! 🎿

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Post 4: Montana: Bozeman, Big Sky, and Beyond

Lindsey and her mom spend the first few days in Montana together, filled with a mix of activities and relaxation.

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A new way to log in to our site: One-time codes 👨‍💻 🔢

We use Ghost to manage the content on our site. Since Ghost's inception, it has supported passwordless logins through the use of "magic links" authentication technology. These links work great for standard web users. However, they fall short for modern use cases such as social media sharing, mobile device users, etc.

Thankfully, the development team at Ghost has finally updated the user login system to support "one-time codes" along with magic links. This now allows members to more easily log in to our site when viewing it from a variety of different devices, especially mobile devices.

The transition to one-time code support is seamless for our members. From now on, when a member attempts to log in to our site, they will first enter their email address. This will trigger a login info email to be sent to the provided email address. This email will now include the one-time code (recommended) as well as the old magic link login button.

The new login form provides members with the means to specify the one-time code as shown above. We are excited to have this new login option available for all of our members! 🥳

Warren Miller's: "Sno-ciety" film screening 🎥 ⛷️

Ski season in Utah is just around the corner and we were excited to continue our annual tradition of attending a Warren Miller ski-film screening to help boost the stoke. This year, the movie was titled "Sno-ciety" and it focused on the various types of communities built around ski and snowboard culture.

Attending a Warren Miller screening event is more than just watching a movie. They also bring in pro athletes (e.g., Todd Ligare) who are featured in the film, give away free swag, register attendees for prize packages, and have a hype person on stage to get everyone stoked for ski season. 🙌 We are fortunate to have a screening location near us at the Scera Theater in Orem. This makes it super convenient for us to attend these screenings each year.

Sunset bike ride to Draper, UT 🌆 🚵‍♂️

The weather was supposed to be beautiful this week so Keith went out on a mission to ride a Rush lap at the Corner Canyon bike park in Draper, UT, starting from our home in Orem, UT. This was going to be a big ride that included a nearly 40-mile (64-kilometer) ride, each way, just to get to the base of the Rush trail. Keith would then have to pedal up over 800 vertical feet (243 meters) to reach the start of the Rush downhill trail.

Unfortunately, things didn't go quite to plan... Keith was riding very strong as he made his way along the Murdock Canal Trail towards Draper, UT. From the start of the ride, Keith had been dealing with a small headwind. As he progressed northward, the headwinds became stronger and more relentless. Keith was pedaling at nearly 130% of his typical distance-riding power output and was still going much slower than he expected. 😦

Keith continued to pedal hard and did eventually reach Draper, UT but he was too late to attempt an ascent on the Rush trail. The sun was already setting and it was time for Keith to start heading home. Even though he didn't get to ride the trail as he had planned, Keith still had a blast on the way home thanks to the nearly 20 mph (32 kph) tailwind! 🚀

Lindsey's day out in Utah County ☕ 🪴

Utah County can sometimes be a bit of a black hole, meaning there is so much to do that sometimes it's hard to leave the area. Stephanie lives further north, so she doesn't get the chance to visit Utah County as much. She and Lindsey continue to gather places they want to visit, so Saturday was the perfect day for a "Utah County Day."

They started at Guayoyo Cafe for coffee. This cafe is known for its seasonal specials and empanadas. Stephanie got the seasonal pumpkin spice latte, served in a pumpkin! 🎃 ☕ Lindsey also chose a specialty coffee, which has been unlike her lately, as she's been ordering a plain latte for months. They decided to skip the empanadas this time, since they've had them before. They are amazing, so this was a sacrifice. Instead, they opted to share a cinnamon roll and then go for breakfast 🤔 After sitting for quite a while and catching up properly, they headed over to Budda's Bakery and Breakfast for sandwiches. They decided to share the two most popular options at Budda's: the egg sandwich with Portuguese sausage and the option with spam. Both were absolutely delicious, especially with the homemade butter roll that makes them famous. Unfortunately, Lindsey missed the chance to take pictures 👎

Next, they headed to Provo to visit a few shops. The first was Planted in Pages, a bookstore combined with a plant shop. What more could you ask for? They each bought a plant, and Stephanie picked up a book that was on her list. After that, they went into Pioneer Book, a used bookstore, and right next door, Foxglove Flowers and Gifts. They each bought another plant here.

Stephanie had been wanting to eat at a Peruvian restaurant in Provo since her trip to Peru earlier this year. Although that was their original plan, they decided they weren't hungry enough to enjoy a big meal. Instead, they went to check out one more store, Pando Refitters. This store offers used outdoor gear, and even though it was fun to look around, neither of them found anything they needed. This wrapped up their Utah County Day!

Mountain biking in Corner Canyon 🚵 😄

While Lindsey was hanging out with Stephanie, Keith was out mountain biking with Brandon and Anna at the Corner Canyon trails in Draper, UT. Yep, the same trail system that he tried to ride earlier this week. This time, though, Keith was smart and drove to the trailhead. 🤣

The trio started the ride by climbing up to the top of the Rush trail via Ann's trail. This is a slightly longer but more scenic approach as it rides along the rim of the mountain. Once they reached the top of Rush, they continued climbing to the top of Jacob's Ladder, an expert-only downhill trail. There's nothing quite like starting the day with a massive 2,000-foot (610-meter) climb followed by a steep, loose, and chunky descent! 😅

After exiting Jacob's Ladder, they traversed across a forest service road and a connector trail to ride a lap in the Maple Hollow South bike park. Keith and Brandon chose to ride Zooropa, an intermediate-level downhill trail featuring a fun mix of jumps, berms, and other features. Anna chose to ride Levitate, an expert-level jump trail! 😱 Each of these trails exit at the same location, which made it easy to regroup.

For the final descent of the day, they pedaled back to the top of the Rush downhill trail. Rush is such a fun and amazing trail! It provides the perfect mix of fun flow, optional features, and extended downhill that every mountain biker looks for. It was a great way to end the day together. All in all, they rode a total of 20 miles (32 kilometers) with a total elevation gain of 2,950 feet (900 meters).

Keith ordered new skis: Moment Deathwish 112 🎿 🆕

We are getting ready for the upcoming 2025-2026 Utah ski season and Keith is in need of new skis. His beloved Armada Tracer 108 skis are starting to delaminate and are no longer suitable for day-to-day use. Unfortunately, Armada no longer makes the Tracer series of skis and they didn't have a direct replacement available either. So, this sent Keith down the rabbit hole of looking for the next "perfect ski".

Keith's extensive research eventually led him to the Moment Skis website. From there, Keith quickly narrowed his search down to two options: the Wildcat 108 or the Deathwish 112. Both of these skis have amazing reviews and would be a perfect 50/50 ski for Keith to use at the resorts and on an occasional backcountry tour. The decision was difficult since both skis seem like solid options. However, after chatting with Moment Skis support, Keith decided to purchase a set of the Deathwish 112 skis.

Moment Skis - Deathwish 112

Pow, chop, crud, hardpack, spring slop, the Deathwish 112 is like that friend of yours that eats anything you give to ‘em and tells you it’s the best meal they’ve ever had. The original pioneer of Triple Camber, the Deathwish 112 delivers bottomless suspension, relentless edge hold, and an uncanny ability to slash and burn, with none of the usual tradeoffs, all in a waist width that’ll keep you cruising through pow — from the east coast all the way to Alaska. Agile, stable, forgiving, and fiercely loyal, the Deathwish 112 is the ski that made believers out of skeptics and diehards out of dabblers. The cult keeps growing. Come find enlightenment.

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Keith was a little hesitant to purchase these skis due to the 112 mm width under foot, which is quite large for a daily driver ski, and the Deathwish's unusual triple-camber design. Moment's support staff helped ease Keith's concerns by informing him that the 112 mm skis aren't difficult to get on edge and actually ski as if they were narrower than they actually are (confirmed by user reviews as well). This provides quick turn initiation on groomers as well as significant flotation in powder, the best of both worlds!

The triple-camber design of the Deathwish series deviates from the traditional rocker-camber-rocker design of most all-mountain skis. From all the reviews that Keith read, the triple-camber design allows the ski to act like a carving ski for ripping groomers when you apply lots of forward pressure to your boots. It also allows for a playful, more forgiving ski when you ski it in a more neutral stance, great for tree skiing, moguls, etc. Again, this creates a best of both worlds situation.

In the end, Keith ordered a set of Deathwish 112 skis (184 cm in length) and paired them with a set of Salomon Shift2 bindings (great for inbounds and touring use) and Pomoca Tour Pro skins (for climbing uphill).

Salomon Shift2 13 MN

When the Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings first dropped, they represented a quantum leap forward in freeride binding design. Combining the smooth uphill performance of pin technology with the added safety, reliability, and power transfer of fully DIN certified release, they're a fantastic choice for skiers looking to service both resort and backcountry riding on a single setup. MNC compatibility means they play nice with almost every boot in the known universe - a comforting notion given the dizzying array of options. For backcountry beginners and grizzled vets alike, the Salomon S/Lab Shift2 MNC 13 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are in a class of their own.

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Pomoca Tour Pro

With a 65/35 mohair nylon plush and lightweight, durable construction, the Pomoca Tour Pro Climbing Skins are a great choice for experienced backcountry skiers. They're treated with Pomoca's trademark Glide treatment for superior performance on the skin track, and are laid up with glue that remains sticky and stable at all temperatures.

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Keith also ordered a set of BCA Scepter fixed-length ski poles to round out his one-ski-quiver setup. Once the skis arrive, Keith will need to take them to a local ski shop to have the bindings mounted and DPS Phantom Glide applied. Then, he will be ready to shred the slopes! 😁

BCA Scepter Ski Poles

Pole straps or not has long been a heavy debate amongst serious skiers. On the one hand, they could mangle your hand if you fell in just the wrong way. On the other hand, they're pretty useful for not dropping your poles and stuff. Well, the debate is finally over with the BCA Scepter Ski Poles. In addition to the multi-function baskets and grips (perfect for fiddling with risers on touring bindings), the Scepter also has releasable wrist straps designed to break away before your hand does. So you can have your poles and keep them, too.

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PHANTOM Glide™ Single Application Kit

PHANTOM Glide is a long-lasting solution for snow sports. The Single Application Kit provides you with the tools to apply PHANTOM Glide to your gear at home. It contains one application of long-lasting, high-performance base treatment that is enough to treat one pair of skis or one snowboard.

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