Author: Jenny Willden

This two-day festival will take place at the Town Square in St. George on February 5-6 and will appeal to hikers, trekkers, climbers, water adventure enthusiasts and outdoor travelers. On Friday evening there will be a fireside including live music, guest speakers, campout treats, free adventure activities, demonstrations, clinics and kid-friendly games! On Saturday night a dinner banquet will be hosted at the St. George Leisure Service’s Ballroom. The banquet will include a full dinner and a keynote speaker. Each banquet ticket is $25 each and can be purchased online. For more information call 435-627-4560. sgcityrec.org

Learn the basics of snowkiting and feel the power of the kite at Powder Mountain in Eden, Utah’s only resort to offer an exclusive snowkiting area. This two hour group introductory clinic is available at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on December 12-13, January 16-17, February 6-7 and April 10-11. It’s is a great way to learn if snowkiting is the sport for you. Bring your skis or boards and helmet. Call 801-745-3772, Ext. 181 for reservations. Cost is $50 per person. powdermountain.com

Get your triathlon fix this winter at The Battle of Soldier Hollow (BASH) Winter Triathlon in Midway. It takes place on Saturday, January 16 at 9 a.m. and consists of running, mountain biking and cross-country skiing on the packed and groomed cross country ski trails of Soldier Hollow. Short distance and full distance races are available and this event is a perfect way to learn new sports and expand your skills as a multi-sport athlete during the off-season. Not ready for a triathlon? A 2.5K Sprint Skate Ski Race will take place at noon and a 5K Snowshoe Fun run…

Deer Valley is hosting another Freestyle World Cup event this season from January 14–16. The first of two mogul competitions on Deer Valley’s Champion ski run will take place Thursday afternoon at 1:15 p.m. Thursday night will include live entertainment on Main Street, near the Town Lift Plaza, followed by fireworks. The aerial competition will take place Friday night at 8 p.m. The second mogul competition will take place Saturday night at 8 p.m. All events, including the concert, are free to the public. For an enhanced spectator experience at Deer Valley, Freestyle Feast event tickets are available for either…

This factory store is now open and will sell items from many outdoor brands, including: Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, Arc’teryx, Bonfire, Mavic and more. The store is located at 2030 Lincoln Ave. in Ogden and is open noon–7 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. amersports.com

Ready to learn a new winter sport? Try a variety of sports at the Utah Winter Games, now in its 24th year, which is the largest and oldest amateur event of its kind in the United States. Just pick the sports you want to try and attend affordable clinics (between $5 and $35) to learn how to do them. Clinics are offered in the sports of bobsled, cross country, curling, figure skating, hockey, luge, skeleton, ski jumping, skiing, snowboarding, speed skating and telemark. Events take place during December and January at local ski resorts and the Utah Olympic Park. To…

On Saturday, December 19 the first 50 guests that don St. Nick’s attire will ski or ride for free at The Canyons! Guests must be in FULL costume, no partial costumes will count. Registration takes place at the top of the Cabriolet in the Resort Village from 8 a.m.–9 a.m. thecanyons.com

Try the latest in ski and snowboard technology from Atomic, Burton, K2, Lib Tech, Nordica, Salomon, Rossignol, Roxy, Volkl and more on Saturday, December 12 for free with a lift ticket. The demo will take place from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Red Pine Lodge. thecanyons.com

Ring in the New Year by running a 5K race on Thursday, December 31 at 11:30 p.m. in Sugarhouse Park (1602 East 2100 South). Organized by the Salt Lake City Track Club, this race is two laps around the park and all runners who cross the finish line before midnight receive a plaque. Prizes are also awarded for Best Costume and Fastest Runners. Registration takes place inside at the Sugarhouse Garden Center and is $20 for Salt Lake City Track Club members and $25 for non-members. Registration fee includes a long sleeve shirt. slctrackclub.org

Happy holidays from all of us at Outdoor Sports Guide magazine!  Utah’s ski resorts are finally open with fresh powder on the ground. Now is the time to get out and enjoy the “Greatest snow on Earth.” This issue is filled with exciting seasonal stories, like how to get started backcountry skiing and riding (pg. 10), winter travel deals (pg. 22), a local snowshoeing guide (pg. 25) and where to find Salt Lake’s best coffee drinks (pg. 21). You’ll also find the perfect present for everyone on your list in our Annual Holiday Gift Guide (pg. 14).But Santa’s not the…