19 Winter Picks for On-the-go Gals By Jenny Willden Traveling in the year’s coldest, darkest season need not be miserable. Brighten your experience with amazing gear picks that make the journey easier! Add these to your last-minute Christmas gift list or buy them for frequent-flying friends.
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.
Celebrate Alta’s 75th Anniversary season by drinking their new beer, the Alta 75th Anniversary Ale, which is a deep, dry hopped pale ale. Surprisingly, this is the first beer made in Utah to be dedicated to a resort, but we hope more are to come! The new ale is available at Squatters and Wasatch Pubs, as well as restaurants and grocery/convenience stores near Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
Raise funds to support breast cancer research at this 3K or 5K Snowshoe Walk or a 3K Snowshoe Race at Quinns Junction in Park City on Saurday, February 23, 2013. Don’t have a pair of snowshoes? Tubbs will have FREE demo pairs for you to borrow. This year, kids can join in on the fun with FREE registration for ages 0—5 and discounted registration for kids 12 and under who register with a paying adult. The kids can walk or run with mom or dad, or compete in their own kids dash before the race begins. Lil Romper Demo Snowshoes…
Watch athletes from around the world compete in moguls, dual moguls, and arials at the annual FIS Freestyle Championship at Deer Valley on January 30–February 2, 2013. The fun begins with a FREE live concert on lower Main Street in Park City at 7:00 p.m. on January 30 and continues with events nightly followed by fireworks. All are free and open to the public. If you want to hob knob with athletes and enjoy Deer Valley’s famous cuisine, buy VIP Freestyle Fest tickets and enjoy a buffet and beverages inside a heated tent. deervalley.com
This invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for an exciting weekend of skiing, live music, and fundraising on December 8 and 9 for the environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance, which supports and empowers Waterkeeper member organizations to protect communities, ecosystems, and water quality. Includes giant slalom races on both Saturday and Sunday on Deer Valley’s Birdseye run. The public is welcome to watch the ski racing portion of the event adjacent to the Birdseye ski run. deervalley.com
Is snowshoeing a 5K not enough for you? Take on longer races at this fesitval on January 26, 2013 at Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway. A 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K are offered and each race must be run entirely in snowshoes to qualify for awards. The Title Sponsor, Kahtoola, will be demoing their innovative Flight System snowshoes at the event, but the race is not limited to just using their snowshoe. Get a discounted entry with your Outdoor Retailer badge. squawpeak50.com
Resolutions are words without a personal commitment. Sign up for this run and start your year off with a commitment to fitness at this 5K, 10K, or 1K Kids Race. Held January 5, 2013 at Boondocks in Kaysville. Make a statement in your life by running or walking in honor of your 2013 resolutions. The run benefits the Hess Cancer Foundation. Overall winners of the 10K and 5K receive prizes from Boondocks Fun Center. Race happens snow or shine. utahenduranceevents.com
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
Ring in 2013 as you pound the pavement around Sugarhouse Park! The 5K begins at 11:30 p.m. on December 31 and the course is two laps around the park. Check-in is from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m. at Highland High School. All racers are entered into a pre-race raffle. slctrackclub.org
This series consists of five nordic races held each year at the major cross country ski areas along the Wasatch Front and Back. Two classical technique and three free technique races are included to provide the balance local athletes need to prepare for national and international competition. The first race is held December 22 and the last on February 23, 2013. There are categories for age, gender, and ability level, so all can participate. Points are accumulated over the entire season, and special prizes are awarded to the top three skiers in each class. Lunch is provided at the first,…