WHITE PINE TOURING IN THE NEWS
Post-Ride: Park City, Utah Where to fuel up and party down in Park City
By: Aaron Theisen
Dec 5, 2023
https://www.bikemag.com/travel/mountain-biking-dining-drinks-park-city-utah
Aaron Theisen, of bikemag.com, discusses mountain biking in Park City and extols White Pine Touring's retail and guided services for "getting riders on the trail".
Call of the wild: Great outdoors is great escape in pandemic
By: Pat Graham and Tales Azzoni
March 13, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-park-city-hiking-utah-coronavirus-pandemic-b05acc8365c0cbb7cc052d8d5ea69b68
The Associated Press describes how outdoor recreation has increased significantly in the past year as people seek new and safe ways to get out of the house during the pandemic. The article details the rise in popularity of Nordic skiing and highlights the busy season the White Pine Nordic Center has had this year.
Remote Retreats: Yurt Getaways
By: Tony Gill
January 11, 2021
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/yurt-getaway-ski/
Salt Lake Magazine details just a few of the yurt camping opportunities throughout Utah. In doing so, the author describes White Pine Touring’s Castle Peak Yurt as, “the perfect basecamp for high alpine adventure.
Safety Issues Mount As Skiers Hit Backcountry in Pandemic
By: Thomas Peipert
January 2, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-avalanches-coronavirus-pandemic-colorado-82884b11eac27e54556a84b2fa06a68e
The Associated Press highlights the risks associated with an increased number of skiers in the backcountry as a result of COVID-19 and crowded resorts. With sales of backcountry ski equipment on the rise and dangerous avalanche conditions in multiple states, experts urge restraint for novice backcountry users.
Back in the saddle: Utah an outdoor paradise for mountain bikers
By: Pam LeBlanc
June 19, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2020/06/19/back-in-saddle-utah-outdoor-paradise-for-mountain-bikers/111986506/
USA Today takes a rip through the Deer Valley bike park with local pro Eric Porter. Featuring laps on Holy Roller, the author reflects on her bike skills and makes a point to come back to Park City to explore more of our IMBA-rated Gold Level mountain bike trails.
What to Do in Park City
By: In Good Taste Denver
January 12, 2020
https://ingoodtastedenver.com/what-to-do-in-park-city-utah/
In Good Taste Denver takes a deep dive into all that Park City has to offer. This article encourages those seeking a “back-to-nature experience” to book a guided e-bike tour with White Pine Touring, which, as the author puts it, “[offers] expansive views of the Wasatch range and valley meadows.”
White Pine Touring at Rendezvous 2019 – Fox 13 Salt Lake City
By: The Place
Spring 2019
https://bit.ly/2wkbqpo
WPT Guide and AIARE Instructor, Scott House, stops by Fox 13 Salt Lake City to discuss the local outdoor-focused event, Rendezvous. Looking to get outside? Vamoose Utah's Rendezvous helps you find the people and products for your outdoor adventures!
Two-Wheeled Snowboarding - Dirt Rag
By: Brett Rothmeyer
Summer 2018
https://bit.ly/2wkbqpo
Rothmeyer describes how his lifelong love for snowboarding translates into his newfound love for mountain biking. The author mentions having a great MTB experience in Park City, UT, with WPT guide, Scott House.
Summer in the [Park] City - 425 Magazine
By: Julie Arnan
Summer 2018
https://bit.ly/2vDtw4k
A Park City visitor recounts her experiences here, including the thrills of a guided mountain biking adventure with our very own Scott House.
The Beginners Guide to Mountain Biking - Shape Magazine
By: Locke Hughes
Summer 2018
https://bit.ly/2vM5OTC
Locke shares the Expert advice on MTB gear and technique that she learned from WPT mountain biking guide, Shaun Raskin, among others.
Ski Paradise - Woodbury Magazine
By: Mclean Robbins
Winter 2017
http://bit.ly/2zQ71yo
Park City might be best known for its skiing, but there are lots of other ways to explore this beautiful town. Woodbury Magazine recently highlighted some of the diverse mountain recreation activities offered by White Pine Touring.
Mountain Biking Gold - Big Life Magazine
By: John Caldwell
Summer 2017
https://www.biglifemag.com/mountain-biking-gold/
White Pine Touring Guides Scott House and Weston Deutschlander showed the Big Life Magazine crew around Park City’s award winning single track. Read here to see how Park City became a ski town with an addiction for riding.
Episode 28 | The Jet Set
By: Laura Dunn
March 20, 2017
http://thejetset.tv/the-show/episodes/week-march-20-2017/
This episode of The Jet Set profiles Park City and highlights a White Pine Touring snowshoe tour. Fast forward to 13:29 in the video to see correspondent, Laura Dunn, experience snowshoeing high above the town with beautiful views in a serene setting.
Park City First Timers: Skate Skiing
By: Visit Park City
February 16th, 2017
https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/post/park-city-first-timers-skate-skiing/
This video blog post chronicles a private skate ski lesson at the White Pine Nordic Center with instructor Logan Jones.
Why You Need to Ski Utah's Park City
by Andrew Elkin
January 13, 2017
http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/articles/ski-park-city-utah
Even though this article focuses on skiing in Park City, a portion of it details a winter fat bike tour that involves playing in the snow on two wheels.
The Bacon
by Jordan Fitzgerald
Summer 2016
http://whitepinetouring.com/docs/16_biglife_summer_hr%20257.pdf
White Pine Touring Guide, Scott House, is profiled in this piece that calls out noteworthy guides in the Intermountain West and gives insight into a really cool job.
Park City, Utah: Mountain Biking, Savoring & Sipping!
By: Stefani Jackenthal
July 28th, 2016
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stefani-jackenthal/park-city-utah-mountain-b_b_11242642.html
A novice mountain biker shares her experience about learning to ride on Park City’s Gold-Level trails with the help of a White Pine Touring mountain bike guide.
Beyond the Bike Park – Park City
by Matt Kasprzyk
April 15, 2016
http://whitepinetouring.com/docs/dirtrag190-parkcity.pdf
This article gives insight into Park City’s history, from silver mining to mountain biking mecca, with the Beta on some of the area’s most popular rides.
Fat Tire Biking is the Hot New Winter Sport - And Not Just for Winter
by Larry Olmsted
February 12, 2016
https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/02/12/fat-tire-biking-is-the-hot-new-winter-sport-and-not-just-for-winter/#23ad4a02619f
An introduction to the sport of fat biking, which takes mountain biking to a whole new level on snowy, groomed trails, and why it’s worth a try.
10 Amazing Places to Ride Fat Bikes in Winter
by Nick Legan
January 22, 2016
http://reviews.mtbr.com/10-amazing-places-to-ride-fat-bikes
Park City is one of the Top Ten places to fat bike during the winter, and this article includes a shout-out to White Pine Touring that is just a short ride to the Round Valley groomed trail system.
Mountain Bike Park City: The Bucket List
by Ryan Dunfee
May 29, 2015
http://www.tetongravity.com/story/bike/mountain-bike-park-city-the-bucket-list
A detailed summary of Park City’s many mountain bike trails with a nod to White Pine Touring’s retail store and renowned mountain bike guiding service.
Strap On Your Snowshoes In Park City: Explore the Wasatch Range and the Waldorf Astoria
by Kim Fuller
March 23, 2015
http://www.snowshoemag.com/2015/03/23/strap-on-your-snowshoes-in-park-city-explore-the-wasatch-range-and-the-waldorf-astoria/
Snowshoe tours guided by White Pine Touring in Park City and the nearby Uinta Mountains, are highlighted in this article that also features the Waldorf Astoria hotel and restaurant.
Mountain Biking in Park City, UT
by Teresa Edgar
February 23, 2015
http://mtb4her.com/mountain-biking-in-park-city-ut/
Mountain biking in Park City, not only on singletrack at Deer Valley Resort, but also at two different bike parks, is discussed in this article which gives a nod to White Pine’s bike rentals and guides.
Lost Gold, Park City's Growing Bike Culture
by Sakeus Bankson
Winter 2014
https://freehubmag.com/articles/lost-gold-park-city
Ever ridden after an early-season snowstorm? This article highlights Park City’s mountain biking and how White Pine Touring Guide Scott House helped the writer navigate 10 inches of snow on the trail.
Daytripping in Park City - White Pine Touring
by Ryan Waterfield
December 30, 2014
http://www.biglifemag.com/daytripping-in-park-city-white-pine-touring/
This article highlights the White Pine Nordic Center, its 20 kilometers of groomed trail in Park City and snowshoe and cross country ski tours that are led by its guides in the Uinta mountains.
Ripping Singletrack and Chugging Beer in Park City
by Max Whittaker
October 16, 2014
http://element.ly/2014/10/ripping-singletrack-chugging-beer-park-city/
A cynical journalist becomes a true believer of Park City’s singletrack mountain bike trails, the fun of a bike park and downhill riding at Canyons Resort.
Photo Epic: The Goods On Park City, Utah
by Eric Porter
July 17, 2014
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/park-city-utah-photo-epic-porter-zimmerman-2014.html
Park City local and writer, Eric Porter, extols the virtues of mountain biking in Park City, with a bunch of gorgeous photos that will make you want to visit (and probably want to live here.)