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
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.
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. commitmentday.com
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 until you’re exhausted. Runners with the most laps receive prize packages. You can also participate on a stationary bike, or sign up for the Bike/Run combo if you prefer multisport racing. Want to go big? Run 95.5 laps around the track to complete a full marathon. You’ll get a special prize, and have bragging rights all winter long. newyearsrevolutionrun.com
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 belay instruction, harness and belay device rental, and tax. Extra fee for shoe rental. momentumclimbing.com
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 by price to make sticking to your budget easy.
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 to the finish at Riverwoods. A costume contest, race pacers, awesome finisher medals, and coveted technical running shirts make this race a must do. A marathon, 5K, and kids race will also be offered this year. halloweenhalf.com
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 Freaky Finish Celebration! Families are welcome and costumes encouraged. lonepeakevents.com
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 I wear regularly, and a few I simply aspire to run in (the lugged trail runners made for tough terrain I’ve yet to tackle). From full-support models to minimal racing flats, there’s a shoe for every run. When looking to replace an old favorite, sorting through the multitudes can be confusing; so we’ve done the hard work for you. Our…
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 and discounted lodging to entice you to get away. Learn more about these initiatives and resort updates for the 2013—14 season.
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 than a day’s drive from Salt Lake City. Nature is our playground, but the Millennial in most of us likes to stay connected. We document every ascent with Instagrams, videos, and Facebook shares…until our battery dies. Despite our prized gadgets’ technological advances, the batteries rarely make it past dinnertime—leaving us powerless when it really counts. That’s where Goal Zero comes…