Author: Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine

Early Winter 2015 Issue Take a look at the digital version of the Outdoor Sports Guide Early Winter 2015 magazine. You may also pick up your issue for FREE at participating locations. Top Stories Include: Holiday Gift Guide Skiing Green Winter Activities for Non-skiers

Choose your canyon at these Thanksgiving Day races (November 26) in City Creek or Millcreek Canyons! City Creek is a 6K that begins at the Capitol and finishes at Memory Grove while Millcreek is a 5K that starts and finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. Both start at 9:00 a.m. Kids’ 1K races held before the main events at 8:30 a.m. sports-am.com

Burn a few calories before your Thanksgiving Day dinner at Utah’s largest Thanksgiving 5K or 10K race on November 26 at The Outlets at 12101 S. State Street in Draper. Race benefits Utah Food Bank and price includes a t-shirt. utahfoodbank.org

Get a jolly start to the holidays at timed Santa 5K Runs in Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake City. Dressing as Saint Nick is required to participate, and a full Santa suit (hat, beard, jacket, pants, and belt) is included in your registration fee. Along the 5K courses, Santa’s Helpers will hand out milk and cookies to aid the runners. The Salt Lake run takes place on November 21, Ogden Run is November 28, and Provo Run is December 5. Singing carols as you run is optional, but is sure to make the race more fun! runsanta.com

Run the Las Vegas Strip at night with live at this big race weekend from November 12–15. Choose from the marathon, half marathon, half of the half, or 5K. Listen to bands along the course routes as you run past famous Vegas landmarks. Your entry also includes: pre- and post-race concerts, nightly after-parties at Las Vegas’ best clubs, and a massive health and fitness expo. So worth the road trip! runrocknroll.competitor.com

Grow out your best stache for this mustache-themed run that’s a fundraiser for men’s health. Men, women, and children are welcome, and the race is held November 7 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Adults race a 5K at 9:00 a.m. and kids can participate in a shorter dache at 8:45 a.m. All participants receive a mustache medal! Prizes for speediest finishers and best mustache growers. mustachedache.com

By Shelly Stinson Preparing for a big hike involves a lot of logistical concerns. You’ll have to pick a destination (We recommend these Utah peaks) but beyond that you’ll need to choose a starting point and time, figure out how long of a hike you’re looking at, and coordinate these details with anyone you may be heading out with. And that’s without even getting into the issue of making sure you have the gear you need, either for a day trek or for a potential camping experience. But part of the preparation for a big hike that’s often overlooked is…

Get cash for your season pass by unloading your used winter gear at a local, or shop for a new-to-you ski or snowboarding set up! This big list includes swaps in Ogden, Orem, Salt Lake, and Park City. Did we miss your favorite one? Send us the details at info@sportsguidemag.com, and we’ll post it online. October 2–4 ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP 2927 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Swap runs Oct. 2–3 from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 4 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Swap gear will be accepted until October 1. All items not sold during the swap can…

The 2015-16 season is huge for upgrades and new programs at Utah’s 14 ski resorts! Over $100 million in on-mountain capital improvements are coming to state this year, including the biggies of combining of Canyons and Park City into America’s largest resort and Snowbird’s new mountaintop dining facility. Get the details on the rest here with more info available at skiutah.com. ALTA Upgrades aren’t planned at Alta this season, but it’s worth mentioning that their popular program of cheap skiing after 3 p.m. on Sunnyside, Albion, and Cecret is still offered! The ticket is just $10 the first time with…

Visit Moab in the beautiful fall season for bike riding, racing, dirt jumping, partying, and bike movie watching from October 22–25. Advanced riders can compete in the Enduro Race and Dirt Jump Jam, and there’s a Women’s skills camp offered this year. Weekend festival pass is $30 and includes group rides, movie festival, costume party, and group shuttle to rides. Racer’s Festival Pass is $70 and includes race entry, movie entry, and costume party. Jump Jam is FREE! Check website for full schedule. moabhodown.com