Author: Jenny Willden

I’ve lived in Utah for most of my life and am surprised by how many places I still have yet to discover. And some are only an hour away. A few weeks ago I headed to Daniels Summit for a fall trip in the Uinta National Forest—just beyond Heber. Our basecamp for exploring the region was Daniels Summit Lodge, a former boarding house that was revitalized by the Hill family as a mountain haven for outdoorspeople. The rustic lodge first opened in 1998 and is nestled against the towering trees of the forest. Best known as a snowmobiler’s paradise, thanks…

Easy Gear Organization Tips & Tricks Is your gear closet overflowing?  Have you considered giving up an activity purely so you won’t need the gear? Do your friends/family say you have a gear organization problem? If you’re answered yes to any of these questions, you’re probably a gearaholic. The first step is admitting you’re a gearaholic; the second step is doing something about it. Having lots of outdoor hobbies isn’t the problem, but finding places to safely and smartly stash all your equipment is. Now that fall is upon us, use the lull between mountain biking and ski seasons to…

11 Snowboarding Gear Must-Haves When it comes to keeping you safe and warm, your snowboarding gear matters. If you’re updating your kit this season, don’t miss our top picks for men and women. Smith Code Helmet Despite the minimal look, this helmet provides maximum brain protection. Uses Koroyd® construction to absorb impact energy paired with a MIPS liner to reduce brain injuries from impacts. $180 Smith Optics Adult Code MIPS Ski Snowmobile Helmet – Matte Black / Large Adidas Progressor C Goggles With this goggle, the field of vision is so big; you almost forget you’re wearing them. If you…

What’s New This Season at Utah Ski Resorts Snow is already falling at Utah ski resorts, and with many resorts already setting their opening dates, we’ll be riding the Greatest Snow on Earth in no time at all. Here are all the updates coming for the 2017-18 season to your favorite Utah ski resorts. Alta Ski Area Alta is turning 80 this winter, making it Utah’s oldest lift-served resort, and they’re celebrating with a new high-speed quad chairlift named Supreme. The quad replaces the Cecret and Supreme lifts and has a new base location, near Alf’s Restaurant, to improve mountain…

We’re falling for fall at Outdoor Sports Guide, and if you’re as crazy about the changing leaves as we are, there are plenty of ways to see them in Utah. From mountain biking the best foliage trails to ambling through autumn leaves on lesser-known hikes, now’s the time to see the leaves before the snow flies. If you just can’t wait for the white stuff to blanket the ground, or a guide to ski season pass perks then to pg. 14 to find this year’s must-have skiing and snowboarding gear. Find even more stories on our website sportsguidemag.com and follow…

Last summer I got to experience a day at REI’s Outessa Retreat, an all women’s outdoor adventure weekend at Powder Mountain Resort in Utah. This fall, REI Outessa heads east to Waterville Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains for fall foliage paired with the ultimate ladies trip–and you don’t want to miss it. Some of my Utah friends have already booked a trip to catch the height of New England’s fall colors at this resort, just 2 hours north of Boston with hiking and mountain bike trails, plus a stream-fed pond for stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. When I came…

Already have weekend plans? Cancel them. The CamelBak Pursuit Series is rolling into Utah this Friday-Sunday, August 11-13, and you don’t want to miss out. While the fancy glamping safari tents are sold out, you can still purchase one-day passes that include all the daytime fun Pursuers enjoy while still getting to sleep in your own bed at the end of the night. One-day passes include all the gear you’ll need for activities, all meals, cold-brew coffee, open bar, and a huge selection of outdoor activities and classes from mountain biking to stand up paddleboarding to rock climbing. The whole…

Park City summers are one of Utah’s best-kept secrets, and I was lucky to spend a few days in town testing the latest, greatest gear innovations at Outdoor PressCamp. We tested gear on the trails and on the water, and a favorite camp moment was stand up paddleboarding the waveless waters at Deer Valley’s Pebble Beach—a boat-free destination that’s ideal for learning. Mastering stand up paddleboarding is a Utah summer must, and in this issue you’ll learn about all the other adventures you have to have before the season ends. From scoring a coveted river permit to ziplining through a…

Every summer, a small crew of brands and editors gather in Park City for a casual week of gear testing, product pitching, and socializing event called Outdoor PressCamp. From paddleboarding at Pebble Beach to trail running and hiking on Deer Valley’s trails, Park City is the perfect place for this engaging event. Outdoor Sports Guide attended for the first time this year and found 11 must-haves to add to your gear arsenal. From high-tech running shoes to jeans you can rock climb in, here are our PressCamp faves. 1. Boulder Denim Climbing Jeans, $148 The brainchild of two longtime friends, Boulder Denim…

Bring your kids to a day of fun balance bike races this Saturday in Salt Lake City. Maker of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, Strider Sports, is welcoming hundreds of toddlers to the Gallivan Center on Saturday, July 22, for the 7th Annual 2017 Strider Cup World Championship presented by Dannon. Want your tiny tykes to compete? Kids ages 18 months to 5 years are invited to participate. Signup is open until Thursday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. MST. No race-day registration is available so don’t miss signing up online! Racers are coming from across the U.S., as well as 50 competitors from…