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.
I’ve been lucky to see much of Utah through my years editing Outdoor Sports Guide, but I’ve ventured less into our neighboring state, Wyoming. So for this year’s Straycation edition, I visited southwestern Wyoming’s Sweetwater County for a race- and…
Exploring Flaming Gorge Country’s Past and Present Wyoming: It’s the nation’s least populous state and is known for its wide-open spaces and steadfast, pioneering spirit. Though it’s home to well known destinations like Jackson and Yellowstone, much of its beauty…
Explore the summer side of Utah’s ski resorts with activities like hiking, mountain biking, live music, festivals, scenic chairlift rides, and children’s programs offered at resorts throughout the state! Get full details on the resorts’ websites. Alta The resort is…
Meet James Lawrence, the Utahn Racing 50 Ironman-distance Triathlons in 50 Days in 50 States “Respect the distance,” this is the mantra of James Lawrence, a 38-year-old Utah athlete who smashed the Guinness Book Record for full-distance triathlons in a…
This summer Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is hosting an amazing new event: The DirtyBird MudRun on July 11, 2015. This crazy obstacle race begins at the Top of the Tram with the “World’s Longest and Highest Slip-and-Slide” at 11,000 feet above sea…
26 Essential Spring Racing Picks Racing season is here again, and with it comes our best gear picks for running anything from 5Ks to marathons! Happy racing! COOL WEATHER Helly Hansen Pace Block Jacket Run in wet weather with Helly’s…
Sunny days and warm temperatures mean now is the perfect time to begin your outdoor spring race training! Whether you’re taking it easy in 2015, or setting your sights on an audacious racing goal, you can find the perfect race…
Twice annually the outdoor industry converges on Salt Lake City for a four-day festival dedicated to the latest and greatest in outdoor recreation gear. Unfortunately, the event is open solely to buyers, retailers, select media and PR, and those lucky…
The Best in Skiing and Snowboarding By Jenny Willden and Melissa McGibbon. Outdoor Research Stormbound Mitt – A layer of 800+ fill down sandwiched between PrimaLoft® One makes these the driest, toastiest mitts money can buy! $70 outdoorresearch.com Smith I/O7…
Mix up your day on the hill by attending these great skiing and snowboarding events at Utah’s resorts. This listing is updated at press time, but we’ll continue adding listings to our website as information becomes available. ALTA Altabird Women’s…