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.
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, but dry weather means Utah’s leaves are changing and dropping earlier than usual. Make the most of this fleeting season with our guide to fall road trips (pg.10), cool-weather gear,…
A Near-and-Far Fall Bucket List Admit it or not, snow season is just around the corner. Instead of dreading the shorter days and cooler temperatures, embrace the changing seasons by doing all the fall things. From local Utah activities to…
I don’t know about you, but I LIVED for summer camp when I was a kid. My parents weren’t outdoorsy or campers so summer camp was my one opportunity to get out and hike, explore, and adventure in the woods.…
Alpen Aspirations – Mountain Biking Around Switzerland Happy cows dressed with clanging bells, brimming pots of fondue cheese, the world’s best milk chocolate, idyllic towns set against lofty peaks—Switzerland lives up to all its dazzling stereotypes. But these striking mountains…
Exploring Mesa Verde Country – 3-day Getaway Explore ancient cliff dwellings and see how Ancestral Puebloans not only survived in the desert—but thrived—on a weekend getaway to Mesa Verde Country. A 5.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, many try to…
Utah ski resort adventures don’t stop when the snow melts. Head up the canyons for summer at Utah ski resorts with hiking, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, kids’ programs, and thrill rides from now until September. Get full details on…
There’s nothing like the thrill of going someplace new. Last summer I skipped across the pond to Switzerland to experience its newly built mountain biking trails. The towering peaks, kind people, and of course, the biking, wowed me. This summer,…
Utah’s Best Wildflower Hiking & Summer Fun at Alta If fresh mountain air and wildflowers call your name, this news is your jam. For the first time EVER in its 80-year history, Alta is opening for summer with lift-served hiking…
Summer Getaways to Spice Up Your Relationship For outdoorsy couples, traditional vacations of sipping on margaritas at an all-inclusive resort or crusing to Ensenada just might not cut it. Instead of your usual Moab campout or another mountain biking trip…
National Park Week is April 21-28, held in partnership with National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to celebrate America’s treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places and find your park! The theme for National…