Get stoked for ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s 66th ski film, Chasing Shadows, at select Utah locations. Catch the world premiere in Salt Lake City at Abravanel Hall on October 16–17 at 7:30 p.m., Ogden at Peery’s Egyptian Theater from October 27–29 at 7:30 p.m., Park City at Eccles CPA on October 23–24 at 7:30 p.m.; Orem at XanGO Grand Theatre at SCREA on October 20–22 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone who attends receives a FREE Powder Mountain lift ticket, FREE Solitude lift ticket, and buy-one-get-one FREE at Snowbird! Get your tickets at REI or online. Visit our…
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Wear your Halloween best to these costume-encouraged races in Salt Lake City on October 24 and Provo on October 31. Choose from half marathon, 5K, or kids’ run on scenic, fast courses. Salt Lake’s half begins in Emigration Canyon and finishes at Sugar House Park. Provo half begins in the South Fork of Provo Canyon and ends at University Mall. Visit website for shuttle info and starting points for other distances. All participants receive long-sleeve tech shirt, finisher medal, nylon bag, Halloween goodies, and gloves for half marathon participants. thehauntedhalf.com
Bring your dog to Liberty Park in Salt Lake City for this charity dog walk and timed 5K run with (or without) your dog. Races are followed by a doggie-themed festival that includes pet contests, photos, doggie freebies, fun activities for you and your furry friend, and refreshments. Event is Saturday, October 24 from 8:30–2:00 p.m. strutyourmutt.org
Create a vessel out of “mostly pumpkins” and use it to float/race around the Sugar House Park Pond in Salt Lake City at this ridiculous competition on Saturday, October 17. Be creative and bold in your boat design, and know that winners and losers receive prizes! Carving begins at noon with the races going from 1:00–3:00 p.m. utahpumpkingrowers.com
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By Troy Lambert By September 13, 2012 eight cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome were confirmed, but it was too late for three of the victims. They were already dead. All the victims were infected while staying in the Signature Tent Cabins in Curry Village. Hiking in the Seven Devils Wilderness in Idaho, I visited a lookout tower, one I try to visit every time we make the trip. On the door to the lower portion of the tower where there is a storage room, a forest service warning sign (you can see it on the door behind me in the…
Geared to a wide range of mountain biking enthusiasts from beginner to expert, this annual festival on September 25–27 at The Wedge Overlook (located southeast of Castle Dale, Utah) is a swell way to experience the area’s best trails. Guided daily bike rides of varying difficulties offer views of the beautiful San Rafael Swell, and some meals included with registration. biketheswell.org
Returning for a second year, this trail race weekend is moving up from last year’s October date to September 26–27. All races are held at Park City Mountain Resort with the 50-mile, 50K, Marathon, and Marathon Relay on Saturday and the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Sunday. Kids’ runs are held both days, and a fun after-party at the base of the resort follows all races. thenorthface.com
This four-day climbing and trail running festival is not about competition; it focuses on camaraderie and celebrating these popular outdoor pursuits in an outdoor area designed for them. The festival is September 17–20 inside Castle Rocks State Park near Almo, Idaho (next to City of Rocks). A $50 All-Inclusive Festival Ticket gets you into all attractions, excluding the trail races, and includes tent camping at the festival’s “Tent City” inside Castle Rocks. Sponsored meals, activities, contests, presentations, clinics, group runs and bike rides are also included in ticket price. Only 350 tickets are available so purchase in advance. idahomountainfest.com
If you like flat, easy running races, the Discrete Peak Series is not for you. Different from all other trail races, this series focuses on short distances with maximal elevation gains that take you to the top of famed Utah or Colorado peaks. Test your endurance while bagging a peak and stay for post-race food and drinks after every event. Races are August 9 (Alta), August 22 (Powder Mountain), September 5 (Snowbird), September 13 (Bergen Peak, CO), and September 19 (Deer Valley). discreteclothing.com/peak-series