On sunny summer days in Utah, the must-have gear item is performance sunglasses. These sunglasses come from a wide variety of brands, but are designed to protect your eyes much better than a gas station pair, and look stylish to boot! So what should you look for when picking out a pair of performance shades?
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.
By Danny and Katherine Dreyer This updated edition teaches the techniques of Chi Running and helps you become a better runner while avoiding injuries. It’s written in a conversational tone and the step-by-step tips for implementing the practice are easy to understand. The new edition is updated with fresh training techniques, a focus on teaching the mid-foot strike, the basics of ChiWalking and more. Pair the book with the optional DVD to visually learn ChiRunning through drills and lessons you can do at home. chirunning.com
If you like road and trail running, this race is for you. The race is on Saturday, August 15 at 8 a.m. and starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon. You go up half the distance on the road, then quickly connect on the trail. There will be food, drinks, prizes and an award ceremony after the race. There’s limited parking at the canyon, so please park at the State Capitol Building. Register online at active.com or in person at Salt Lake Running Co. on Highland Drive. Registration fee is $20. For more information call Sports-Am at 801‑583‑6281or check…
What’s your color, red or blue? Show your pride for the University of Utah or Brigham Young University at the 2nd Annual Bikes for Kids Utah Red vs. Blue Hill Climb on Saturday, August 29 at 9 a.m. This event gathers the cycling clubs, alumni and fans of the U of U and BYU to raise money and awareness for Bikes for Kids Utah. Cyclists of all ages, abilities and genders can choose sides and race in an individual time trial up the famed Traverse Ridge (on South Mountain). Racers’ individual times will be combined to see which “team” has…
Take part in a challenging triathlon on Saturday, September 26 in conjunction with the XTERRA USA Championship weekend in Ogden/Snowbasin. This race is open to everyone and consists of a 750-meter swim, 19K mountain bike and a 5K trail run. Enter as an individual or join up with friends to form a team. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and is $95 for individuals, $140 for teams and $75 for college students. Other events will take place throughout the day, including the XTERRA K9 Challenge for you and your furry friend. Dogs and their owners compete together on this obstacle course…
Spend this Labor Day weekend (September 4–7) doing any kind of cycling you can imagine! There’s miles and miles of roads and trails for all kinds of biking, including: mountain biking, road biking, racing, cyclocross, randonee and recreational biking. You’ll also find bike safety classes, a bike parade, time trials and rides for kids. There will be music, food and fun for everyone. Stay at the Tent and RV City or a local motel and attend the festival, which takes place in Minersville in Beaver County. The GRUB Fest helps raise funds and awareness for the Salt Lake Veteran’s Hospital…
The ULLR 5K Run Fundraiser will be held August 22 and is sponsored by the Brian Head Ski Team. It will give local southern Utah kids scholarships to participate on the Ski Team. The race starts and ends at Giant Steps Lodge at Brian Head Resort. Post-race party will include the crowning of the fastest male and female runners, prizes from local businesses, discounted summer Sky Lift rides and a raffle for a 2009–2010 Brian Head Resort Season Pass. At Brian Head’s altitude of 10,000 feet the run promises to be a challenge for any runner. Most of the run…
Combine a beautiful train ride with river rafting for a great summer activity your whole family will enjoy. You’ll start with a scenic train ride from Heber to Vivian Park, raft the renowned Provo River with experienced guides through Class I and II rapids, visit Sundance Resort, then catch a return shuttle to Heber City Depot. Fare is $99 for adults and $74 for children (ages 3–12), which includes shuttle transfers and boxed lunch. Raft ’n Rails Adventure is available Tuesdays–Saturdays through August 29. hebervalleyrr.org
This climbing event, hosted by Black Diamond, will take place September 17–20 at the Black Diamond campus and helps raise money for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives. Men, women and teens are invited to attend and climb for a cure, whether you’re a newcomer or pro. Professional climbers will be on hand to encourage you and help you learn and build climbing skills in small groups. Climb4Life also includes parties, yoga classes, massages, a film festival and more. Two Utah-based organizations will benefit from money raised: Woman2Woman, a community-based support group for women with ovarian cancer, and the Utah Ovarian…
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