Author: Jenny Willden

It’s been one snowy spring, and whether it keeps on falling or it all melts, it’s time to start training for spring racing. Our 2018 Keeper is here to help you get race ready with stories on strength training, diet crazes, running and cycling gear, and Utah’s biggest race calendar—featuring over 600 local and nearby event or race listings. Keep the Keeper all year long, using it as your go-to planning guide for Utah’s racing scene. A continuously updated event calendar and bonus stories are available online at sportsguidemag.com. In June, watch for our new summer issue that combines Outdoor…

Want to hunt for your Easter eggs in the mountains? Join in on these Ski Resort Easter egg hunts at Utah’s ski resorts. (There’s even a hunt for grown-ups!) Alta’s Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 1, 2018 Join Alta Community Enrichment for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 1st in front of Alta Java/Albion Grill at the Albion Base starting at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Grouped into ages 4 and under, 5-8 years old, and 9-12 years old. Brian Head Easter Festival – Saturday, March 31- Sunday, April 1, 2018 Kids Carnival at Navajo Lodge with Kids Games, Face Painting, Fun…

Grand County, Colorado 3-day Winter Vacay I’ve always been enchanted by winter, and Utah’s snowy mountains are a big part of why I love living on the Wasatch Front. But sometimes the short days, long nights, and cold temps can leave me wanting to hibernate—especially if an inversion is blanketing the Salt Lake Valley. If you’ve got that cabin fever feeling, all you may need to boost your mood is a change of place and Grand County, Colorado delivers. Located on the western side of the Continental Divide, this snowy retreat is home to Winter Park—one of the state’s oldest…

Looking to improve your ski skills or celebrate spring? Check out these upcoming skiing and snowboarding events and workshops at Utah’s ski resorts. These listings are accurate at press time, but we’ll continue adding events at sportsguidemag.com as more information becomes available. ALTA Birding on Skis (February 12, March 12, April 9) Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders this winter in search of our feathered friends that call Alta home. Events held 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Snowshoe Naturalist Tour (February 17 and March 17) Learn about the winter wonders of Alta at a free, naturalist-led nature…

If you LOVE the Winter Olympics, get a taste of the Games in Park City, Utah at the 2018 Visa Freestyle World Cup where the world’s best aerial and mogul skiers take to Deer Valley Resort to compete. The event is celebrating its 20th year and begins Wednesday, January 10 and runs until January 12.  Men’s and women’s mogul finals begin at 7:00 p.m. on January 10 with another moguls competition at the same time the following day. The stunning men’s and women’s aerial finals competition takes flight on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Finals are followed by fireworks each night.…

Is it just me, or did 2017 go by lightning fast? It’s been a year of the highest highs and lowest lows, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t—at least a little—excited to start a new year. Before this one ends, there’s still the business to handle of holiday gifts. If you’re like me, you haven’t even started shopping yet. That’s where our holiday gift guide on page 16 comes in handy. From kids to campers and travelers to trail runners, we’ve picked out 47 outdoorsy presents for everyone on your list—even Fido. To get yourself in the…

There’s nothing better than capping off a long ski day with a cold brewski. Whether you’re riding Solitude’s quiet, expansive slopes or packing in with Snowbird’s tram crowd, we have a ski brew for you. Find these 5 ski-themed Utah and Colorado beers for the ski slopes wherever you ride. 1.Solitude BrewSki Lager from Bohemian Brewery This season Solitude teamed up with Bohemian Brewery to produce this German-style Pils with mild malty-sweetness and floral Bavarian hops. It’s super drinkable and not too hoppy for the hop-averse, making it a great lighter choice for sipping whether you’re spending the day groomer cruisin’…

Hiking Essentials You Should Never Leave BehindBy JJ YoshAs an adventurer, ultrarunner and backcountry chef – there are a couple hiking essentials I never want to leave the house without when I’m entering the great outdoors.1. Fire SourceWaterproof matches, lighters, fire starters.  It is always a great idea to include some source of fire in your kit.  I actually prepare a fire starter kit by taking an empty Altoids box and stuffing it with vaseline and cotton balls.  Cotton balls dipped in Vaseline are excellent do-it-yourself fire starters.2. Cell PhoneMost of the time in the backcountry you are without cell…

18 Utah Ski Resort Holiday Events Deck the halls on the ski slopes with our comprehensive guide to Utah ski resort holiday events like free Santa skiing, torchlight parades, Saint Nick visits, and New Year’s celebrations. ALTA New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade Ring in 2018 at Alta’s annual torchlight parade. To participate you must wear goggles and be an intermediate skier or above. An adult must accompany children, and they’ll need to bring their own lights. Lifts load at 5:15 p.m. Parade and fireworks begin at approximately 5:45–6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Entry fee is $10 for skiers; proceeds go to the…

5 Family Ski Tips to Make Your Next Ski Day Awesome Everything is awesome when you’re spending the day on the slopes, but when you bring the whole family along, a few helpful tips go a long way to make your ski day better. Watch this video for five family ski tips from Lego that cover navigation, lift lines, chairlifts, and breaks. The video’s acted out by cute Lego characters so you can actually get your kids to watch it before heading out. Once you’re prepped, load up the kids, your season passes, and your new ski and snowboarding gear, then head…