Live the Outdoors

Questions About this Website…

So, how do you know who posted what? (like, where’s the “posted by” info?) Is it just going to be a secret who these people are (summit, little pepper). I think I know who summit is. I bet you guys can’t guess who “logandance” is! I think this website will become a really great site when people start using it a lot. How do we get people to start using it?

            -logandance

Partial Answer:

Peoples names (summit, little pepper, logandance) are up to the individual. If you log on and go to the tab “User.” you will see options to change your nickname. This is the name used for for your postings and such. Some people might want to remain anonymous (think Batman) for security or because they cn’t spel ghood. I’m trying to work on making the “posted by” info more available but I might have to go in an change the source code for that. But I think that people should at least see the nickname of the person posting.

As far as people using it, I’m up for ideas. I think club involvement is  a good place to start. I am also going to start sending emails along the lines of “Did you do anything cool this weekend? Write about it!” or do some sort of “Favorite Trip Ever” competition and the winning post gets to be on the home page. Stuff like that. Please, if you have any ideas, do tell.

            -Summit

3 comments February 11th, 2006

Lake Blanche– Sweet Snowshoeing Hike in BCC!

Hey guys,

You should totally go hike this trail up to Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon! Heather and I did it a week or so ago and hardly anyone was up there. It’s beautiful! It’s also the trail to approach Sundial Peak. It starts at the first bend of what is literally a steep, tight “S” in the road, about halfway up to the ski resorts. Total elevation gain was 6700 to 9000 (2300ft). The trail starts in evergreen forests and rises up into the aspen groves, and then tops out on a rocky “shelf” that holds a few frozen-over lakes behind it. Let me know if you go! –Logan

3 comments February 11th, 2006

Snowshoeing in Bryce

In January some friends and I went to Bryce Canyon NP to do some snowshoeing. There wasn’t quite enough snow to justify strapping on the snowshoes but it was an AMAZING trip! The Fairyland Loop Trail was completely deserted and the hoodoos looked awesome in the snow. According to the rangers winter is the best time to go because there are so few people in the park and the scenery is gorgeous. February and March are supposed to have more snow, so if anyone is looking for a great winter trip I would definently recommend this.

1 comment February 11th, 2006