Get your spring on at Canyons’ Spring GRÜV from March 21-30 where they celebrate the changing seasons in a big way with FREE outdoor concerts, the popular Pond Skimming contest, and much more. Check the website for updates. thecanyons.com
Author: Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden
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.
This annual event hosted at Canyons Ski Resort pairs teams of six racers—one celebrity skier, a professional skier, and four amateurs—for a fun downhill ski race to raise money for the organization, which raises funds to provide free surgical procedures for children with facial deformities around the world. Famous names like actress Kate Walsh, Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush, and many others will participate. The race is on Saturday, March 15 beginning at noon and it’s free for the public to watch. thecanyons.com
Moab is home to some of the country’s best mountain bike rides, but did you know Moab’s also famous for world-class road cycling? Experience Moab’s best pavement rides at this annual festival from March 8–11. Stay all weekend and enjoy four beautiful rides: through Arches National Park, two along the Colorado River, and one to Dead Horse Point and back. Each ride is fully supported with sag wagons, bike mechanics, and aid stations along the way. Registration includes yoga, event expo, non-cycling activities, and prizes! Choose from a four-day pass or weekender with Saturday and Sunday rides only. skinnytireevents.com
Ditch sub-zero temperatures and bad air quality to spend a winter weekend running outdoors with five of your favorite running buddies in St. George on Saturday, March 8. The one-day, six-person running relay requires each team member do just two legs with a full course total of 64 miles. Plus, you’ll get a sweet medal and bragging rights when you finish. redrockrelay.com
Test your endurance and backcountry ski skills in this intense race featuring a 10-mile course with 5 climbs totaling 6500’ at Brighton Resort on Saturday, March 8. The race offers male and female divisions, AT/Tele, and splitboarding. A shorter, single-division sprint race is offered Friday that features a 6.5-mile course with 4 climbs totaling 3,500’. A 14-mile technical teams competition is on Sunday. Saturday’s race is followed by a barbecue, awards ceremony, contests, and raffle at the Milly Chalet. wasatchpowderkeg.com
Watch adventurous outdoor films featuring hiking, skiing, kayaking, and the most spectacular views you can imagine. Utah showings are scheduled for February and March 2014. Salt Lake’s screenings are February 18–20 at Kingsbury Hall. Orem screens on February 11 at Utah Valley University Outdoor Adventure Center, Logan on February 13–14 at Utah State University Recreation Center, Ogden on February 15–16 at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, and Moab on March 10. Find detailed information and buy tickets online. banffcentre.ca
Partner up with a skiing or boarding buddy and spend Saturday, February 22 navigating, traversing, and skiing your way through Park City Mountain Resort in a battle to the finish. Your path will be tracked with a Flaik GPS, and you must visit checkpoints and take specific runs while skiing around the mountain. Prizes will be awarded to top teams, including $2000 in Helly Hansen gear for the winners! Intermediate and advanced courses available. Registration is $80 per two-person team. Discounted lift tickets available for participants. bigmountainbattle.com
Experience Bryce Canyon Winter over President’s Day weekend (February 15–17) at this annual events! There’s something for everyone from enjoy cross-country ski races, archery clinics, biathlon competition, free snowshoe tours, photography clinics, snow sculptures, kids’ events, and much more! Call 435-834-5341 for more information. rubysinn.com
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by coupling up with your sweetie or a friend for this 5K run at Gardner Village in West Jordan on Saturday, February 15. Chase Cupid along the trails, and win a prize if you’re stuck with one of his arrows! Finishers receive a medal, cup of soup, and hot chocolate after crossing the finish line. Costumes encouraged! lonepeakevents.com
Join Roxy pros at Brighton on Saturday, February 8 for a women’s all-mountain ski or snowboard workshop that’s catered to your ability level. Half the day will be spent on the mountain and half in the terrain park. Camp is from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and includes lunch. Giveaways and goodie bags for participants. $100 to register. brightonresort.com