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.
Deck the halls on a mountaintop with our comprehensive guide to free Santa skiing, torchlight parades, Kris Kringle visits, and New Year’s celebrations at Utah’s fantastic ski resorts. Visit skiutah.com for more information on all resorts. ALTA New Year’s Eve…
Our Favorite Insulated Jackets for Utah Winters In the Salt Lake City-area outdoor community, a puffy coat is standard three-season attire. Add on a beanie and your winter wardrobe is dialed. Whether you favor down or synthetic insulation, there’s a host of techy…
Overnight Utah Backpacking Trips Near SLC Fall foliage, fewer crowds, and crisp air are just a few reasons to love hiking and backpacking in autumn. Whether you’re new to backpacking or a seasoned overnighter, these close–to–home destinations are perfect weekend…
It’s 95 degrees outside in New York City, but inside a nondescript warehouse, the temperature is a chilly 35 degrees. Nike has transformed the space into a winter testing lab of sorts where journalists are guinea pigs here to test their…
For those of us who love summiting peaks and skiing knee deep pow, venturing into Utah’s backcountry is a worthwhile risk. But when a sketchy situation escalates into a dangerous one, we must make the call: go on or turn…
Climb4Life is a fun climbing event for a great cause! Check out the details below and don’t miss it! Whether you are a beginner climber, an experienced mountaineer, a courageous cancer survivor or a person whose life has been affected by…
(Almost) Bagging Telluride’s Wilson Peak Wilson Peak is a formidable adversary. From afar, climbing the mighty face looks daunting—if not impossible—as the black, snowcapped peak is more akin to Mordor than a hiking trail. As it came into view while…
Finding the good in the bad can be trying. When I badly injured my wrist last winter, I felt like my active life was temporarily over. While recovering, I decided to focus that negative energy into mastering something new: peak…
Every July 24, Utah celebrates its roots with parades, fireworks, and a day off work for many on what we call Pioneer Day (also known as Pie and Beer Day). The last thing you may think to cheers with on this occasion…
Our best finds for hot day or night workouts. 1. PowerSpurz and PowerArmz When it’s too hot to run in the sun, many runners take to the street at night. Keep yourself safe when you do with LED-lit shoe and…