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.
We’re disappointed to announce the cancellation of this year’s Utah Marathon, scheduled September 28, due to circumstances outside the organizers’ control. If you registered for any of the events you’ll be notified by email on how to obtain a full…
75 Hikes within Two Hours of the City By Mike Matson Whether you’re a visitor or long-time resident, this new hiking guide will help you find the best trails near Salt Lake City. Many hikes are short enough to conquer…
5 Farmer’s Markets Worth Riding To By Jenny Willden Utah’s flourishing market scene is in full swing for summer, making now the perfect time to peruse somewhere new. Whether you’re shopping for ultra-fresh veggies, locally produced cheese, or wickedly good…
Explore Sun Valley, Idaho’s 400 miles of continuous singletrack at this bike festival from June 29–July 6. There are activities for everyone from the Super Enduro and Ketchum Criterium for competitiors to free bike demos and free shuttled and guided…
Escape the valley for the day and visit Midway for Swiss Days, their annual festival celebrating the area’s history and cuisine from August 30–31. Watch live entertainment and a parade, eat Swiss food, purchase crafts, and run a 10K or…
Visit Moab in the beautiful fall season for bike riding, racing, dirt jumping, partying, and bike movie watching from October 24–27. Advanced riders can compete in DH race, Super D Race, Pump Track Competition, and Dirt Jump Jam. Weekend festival…
The world’s best mountain bikers return to Colorado’s Winter Park Resort to battle it out for prizes and bragging rights at this event from July 25–28. The 4-day festival features slopestyle, Enduro World Series racing, air downhill, and cross country.…
I’ll argue that Llama Fest is Utah’s most unique festival. I mean, where else can you complete an obstacle course with a llama or race alongside one to get a blue ribbon? Head to Spanish Fork on Saturday, July 20…
Sample unlimited wines from 50 Colorado wineries at this daylong event in Riverbend Park (Palisade, CO) on Saturday, September 21. Winefest runs from 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and tickets are just $45. The price includes live entertainment, tasty nibbles from vendors,…
Fill up on perfect peaches at this annual festival in Palisade, Colorado (near Grand Junction) from August 16–18. There’s plenty of peachy food to sample at free cooking demonstrations, a free peach and ice cream social, 3- and 5-mile runs,…