Cool Weather Running: Thrive in Winter Training By Roy Stevenson The long, hot summer days are behind us and fall leaves and cooler temperatures are signs of the short, cold winter days to come. But just because the weather is changing doesn’t mean you need to stop training outdoors. Just read this refresher on how to run in the cold, and get outside! Weathering the Cold Reduce your speed. Don’t be tempted to run at your summer pace in the winter. Unique conditions like snow, ice, wind, low visibility and wearing several layers of clothing will slow you down. Running…
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.
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When Utah’s temperatures skyrocket, there’s no better way to cool off than playing in the water. For me, this summer has been filled with three new watersport experiences! I’ve rafted the Green and Colorado Rivers, wakeboarded at Lake Powell and learned how to roll a kayak…sort of. This photo was taken just after my first practice session with my friend Camine; she’s an excellent kayaker and instructor! I still can’t roll perfectly, but where I’m at now is a big improvement from where I started…upside down. Ready to learn to roll a kayak for yourself? Visit our website at sportsguidemag.com…
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Team Tumor’s Inspirational Ragnar Relay Journey Through doubt, fear and several setbacks, 14 cancer patients, survivors and supporters came together as Team Tumor at the Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay on June 18 and 19 to inspire people living with cancer and to raise funds for the Huntsman Foundation. The team’s participation proved to themselves and the rest of the world that, “Cancer can’t stop us!”
Camping Adventures for the Whole Family With the cost of travel on the rise, more families are looking for vacation opportunities in their own backyards. Inexpensive, accessible and fun camping trips can bring your whole family together… and there’s no better place than Utah for parents and kids to pitch their tents. Here, we’ve gathered a few key strategies to guarantee a fail-safe trip.
Not sure what to pack for your whitewater rafting or kayaking trip? Be prepared for any river adventure by bringing along these great items.
Utah Green River – One of the longest rivers in the state, The Green offers several great sections that will satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie. One of the most scenic stretches is the Gates of Ladore. It presents some solid class III-IV paddling and the majestic landscape will leave you spellbound. Ladore can be quite technical and rocky at lower flows (800-1200 CFS), as Major Powell and his crew found out when they tried to navigate this portion of the river too early in the year. Combine this section with Spilt Mountain Gorge for a tremendous multi-day trip that will…
River Running in the West The mighty Colorado River is a muddy vein of silt-rich water that tumbles precipitously out from the mountains of Colorado, through the arid deserts of Utah, into the endless labyrinth of canyons in Arizona and terminates in Mexico’s Gulf of California. Its previously untamed waters were the subject of legend and symbolized the life-blood of early civilization in the western United States. Explorers once believed the river could potentially serve as a massive inland waterway shipping lane from the Pacific to the Midwest. However, most did not realize (although a few brave souls found out)…
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