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.
Mark your calendars, registration for the Utah Summer Games opens on March 1! The Utah Summer Games is an Olympic-style sports festival that takes place June 9–27 and is for athletes of all ages and abilities that reside in…
Celebrate the sport of cycling in Moab from March 13–16. Enjoy four days of road cycling and events in Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado River Corridor. Demo high end bikes, hear great speakers, enjoy live music…
Join Brighton Resort on March 13 for the 8th Annual Wasatch Powder Keg backcountry ski race. The Powder Keg is a test of strength and endurance for any backcountry skier. The race division will travel just over eight miles and…
Spend a weekend learning about backcountry safety at Snowbird. The Basic Avalanche Transceiver Skills Clinic is a free course on February 19 at 5 p.m. in Snowbird’s Alpine Room. It will teach you the basics on avalanche safety and transceiver…
This event takes place at Solitude Mountain Resort on Sunday, March 7 and raises funds for The Heuga Center, which supports research and wellness programs for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Teams of three tackle the mountain in a…
Participate in a ski and snowboard race or terrain park competition at Brian Head Ski Resort on Saturday, March 13th at 1 p.m. Registration takes place on the third floor of Giant Steps Lodge from 10 a.m.–noon on race day…
Alta Ski Area Dine mid-mountain at the newly built Watson Shelter, which offers Alta’s best 100% grass-fed Utah beef hamburger, tasty french fries, deli sandwiches, salads, pizzas, soups, candy and more. For snacks, coffee and pitchers of beer, visit the…
Outdoor Adventures for Couples in SLC and Beyond Whether you’re schussing down a ski slope or soaking in a hot spring, any outdoor adventure is more fun when you can share it with that special someone. In honor of “sweetheart…
By Rachael Hodson Minimizing our carbon footprint can extend much farther than riding city transit to the ski areas. If you start looking, you’ll find many companies that offer environmentally friendly winter gear, which can make you feel good about…
By Greg Witt Staying in shape throughout the winter can be challenging. As soon as the Wasatch hiking trails are snowbound and the sun starts setting in the late afternoon, it’s harder to get out and maintain the active lifestyle…