Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
Another winter is coming, and there are plenty of changes coming to Utah’s ski resorts. We’re highlighting everything from improved eats to new lifts, so you can better plan your snowy season ahead. Wannabe skiers and snowboarders: Don’t forget that…
Can’t-Miss Utah Ski Swaps & Gear Sales This Fall Get cash for your season pass by unloading your used winter gear at a local, or shop for new-to-you ski or snowboarding gear! This big list includes swaps in Ogden, Orem, Salt…
Healthy Ideas for Backpacking Meals, Snacks, and Coffee Autumn is primo backpacking season in Utah thanks to the stunning colors and cool temps. If you backpack often, or even if you’re just getting into it, you may be looking for…
On a recent Friday night, my friend Rachael and I had full-on cabin fever. We needed out of Salt Lake City, but weren’t up for a road trip. So we packed our backpacking gear and headed for the hills, choosing…
For families, festival-goers, glampers, and campers who like a lot of space, Therm-A-Rest’s 2017 Tranquility Tents are the perfect basecamp pick. This summer I traveled by float plane to Orcas Island near Seattle to preview and test out Therm-A-Rest’s first foray into…
The YETI Presents Stories from the Wild Film Tour invites you to get to know this cooler and cup-making company in a new way. Enjoy a night of BBQ and beer, YETI screenings of amazing films, YETI stories, products, and more. Event is at High…
First Chair Festival Kicks Off Winter with Ski Movies, Giveaways, and More Celebrate winter’s return in Salt Lake City at the inaugural First Chair Festival set to take place at The Complex in downtown Salt Lake City on September 17. The…
FOUR INDUCTEES JOINING SKI HALL OF FAME SEPT. 21 Watch four skiing stars become the newest inductees of the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame at a reception, ceremony, and dinner on September 21, 2016 in Park City. The inductees…
The Best Summer Gear for Long, Hot Days With 100-degree temps still cooking the country, it’s tough to imagine summer could be anywhere near ending. If you’re tired of sunburning, sweating, being eaten alive by mosquitos, or otherwise toughing it out…
This is not the most flattering photo of me, but I chose it because this is my authentic, “What have I gotten myself into?” face. I can fake a cheesy smile, but here we’re about to embark on The Main…