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.
Sunny weather and warming temperatures draw outdoor enthusiasts from their couches to nearby trails and bike routes. Unfortunately, spring and early summer recreation can all-too-often come to a quick end with an injury. “We see a large volume of patients…
Utah’s jacket-wearing season is a short one. But if there’s a time of year to sport one, it’s now. Here are our favorite jackets for protecting you in sudden storms and windy weather.
Now that ski season has ended, anxious athletes are looking for their next adrenaline fix. Fortunately, they don’t have to look far. Most of the great climbs are located just down canyon of the world-class resorts. So grab your gear…
Hand Repair Balm Heal your hands after a tough climbing day with this balm. It uses an organic essential oil blend to soothe the skin and naturally prevent infection. 1 ounce, $9.95 metoliusclimbing.com
Brian Head Access 200 miles of scenic mountain bike trails this summer with Brian Head’s combined chairlift and shuttle services. To reach major area trailheads, use the weekend skylift service, or stay and ride in the Mountain Bike Park. However,…
Walk into many bike stores in town and you’ll find a huge selection of gear, gadgets and clothing on display. Our product picks will help you cut to the chase, getting just what you need for a safe and enjoyable…
We can all take little steps to help the planet every day, and a great way to start is by purchasing environmentally-friendly products. There are tons of options for green gear out there, so we just picked a few of…
Cycle Commuting in Salt Lake City As you finish your orange juice and cereal, the kitchen radio crackles with the latest traffic report: “It’s looking pretty slow out there this morning, folks. A two-car accident is blocking the right lane…
Your Go-To Guide for Local Mountain Biking By Jonathan Cracroft It doesn’t get too much greener than this! Mountain biking is a clean, efficient and sustainable way to get around. Plus, exploring Utah’s cities, foothills, deserts and mountains by bike…
Looking for great gear or a bike technician? Check out these local bikes shops in Salt Lake, Ogden, Davis Country, Park City and Utah County.