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Mount Wire paired with Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

Mount Wire is a small mountain that overlooks the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. From afar, this brown mound isn’t much to look at. Hell, most people don’t even know this unassuming peak has a name. But what … Continue reading

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Mount Olympus paired with Uinta Brewing Hop Notch IPA

Mount Olympus. The name just oozes mythology and ancient history. But this Mount Olympus isn’t the god-inhabited peak of Greek lore. Instead, I unsheathed my glass bottle filled with Hop Notch IPA from Uinta Brewing and consumed it atop the … Continue reading

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Mount Aire paired with Big Sky Brewing IPA

Mount Aire towers over I-80, looming above cars that speed up and down Parley’s Canyon between Park City and Salt Lake City. Mount Aire is visually the most prominent peak within view when driving down the west side of Parley’s … Continue reading

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Grandeur Peak paired with MacTarnahan’s Summer Grifter IPA

Of all the mountains that line up like chess pieces along the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, Grandeur Peak is likely the most popular for urban hikers looking for a quick summit to stand on. Plus, it’s an … Continue reading

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