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.
Ski Solitude and visit the Village after for this holiday festival with activities like avalanche dog demonstrations, s’mores parties, ice skating, carolers, alphorn players, magicians, ice carvers, storytellers, and other guest speakers. Winterfest runs from December 22- January 1. skisolitude.com
Begin the new year by making a commitment to better health by participating in the Commitment Day 5K Walk/Run sponsored by Life Time Fitness. On January 1, 2014 The event supports the American Heart Association and registration includes a goodie bag.…
Skip cold, smoggy winter runs and rides by participating in this five-hour running and biking competition held at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns on Saturday, January 11, 2014. You’ll wear a timing chip and run laps around the track…
Saving your pennies for holiday gifts? Climb affordably indoors at Momentum Climbing Gym in Sandy next to REI during their Friday late night climbs from 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. on December 20 and January 17. Admission is just $10, which includes…
By Brooks Forester, Melissa McGibbon, Rebecca Petersen, and Jenny Willden Still shopping for the holidays? Find the perfect present for everyone on your Nice List (and a few things for your Santa wish list too) in this categorized guide. Organized…
Choose a sweet or spooky costume and venture to Provo to join thousands of runners for a blazingly fast half marathon on Saturday, October 26. You’ll begin above Sundance Resort on the beautiful Alpine Loop and run a downhill course…
Light your way with glow sticks as you run on eerie, Zombie-infested trails at this nighttime Halloween 5K on Friday, October 26 at Draper City Park (12500 S. 1300 East, Draper). Enjoy hot chocolate, finisher medals, and giveaways at the…
You can’t have too many pairs of running shoes! At least, that’s the philosophy I live by—meaning my shoe rack is overrun by rainbow-hued twosomes. Some I keep for sentimental purposes (the Karhus I ran my first half in), others…
What’s New in Utah for the 2013-14 Winter Season Collectives and co-ops are hot on Utah’s slopes this season. Our resorts are banding together like never before to offer better deals for season passholders with perks like free ski days…
How Utah-based Goal Zero is Innovating, and Dominating, the Solar Industry In Utah, getting away from it all doesn’t take long. Reaching our canyons is quicker than a typical daily commute, and you can hit five national parks in less…