Unique Races for Every Athlete By Rebecca Petersen Photos Courtesy of the Pink Series, Moonlight Half Marathon, Utah Santa Runs, The Dirty Dash and Warrior Dash It’s that time of year again. When you plunk down your money, count back…
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The Myths and Realities of Avalanche Survival By Molly Newman It’s a gorgeous winter day in Utah’s backcountry. After a series of storms, there’s a thick layer of fresh powder on the ground. You and your friends are thrilled to…
By Rachael Hodson and Jenny Willden The Girly Girl Nils Long Underwear Look sexy under ski gear in these feminine, luxurious baselayers made with Tencel, a natural fiber from wood pulp cellulose. Tencel resists wrinkling and bacteria growth while…
Girls: Smith Holt Park Helmet Don’t be mistaken for one of the guys. Rip it up in this bright pink helmet. Your head will be protected as well as your bank account. Designed to wear with a thin beanie underneath,…
Photos by Rebekah Stevens There is a reason I live at the bottom of Little Cottonwood Canyon. I can leisurely crawl out of bed 15 minutes before the lifts open and still make it to Alta before the lifties unfasten…
The dog days of summer have drawn to a close, and Utah’s mountains are waiting for their first dose of snow. Now’s the perfect time to head to the hills for a backpacking getaway. You’ll miss out on crowds and…
River Running in the West The mighty Colorado River is a muddy vein of silt-rich water that tumbles precipitously out from the mountains of Colorado, through the arid deserts of Utah, into the endless labyrinth of canyons in Arizona and…
Your Go-To Guide for Local Mountain Biking By Jonathan Cracroft It doesn’t get too much greener than this! Mountain biking is a clean, efficient and sustainable way to get around. Plus, exploring Utah’s cities, foothills, deserts and mountains by bike…
Compete in your favorite sport—or try out a new one—at the 25th annual Utah Summer Games. All through the summer months, Utah plays host to dozens of marathons, cycling races and other competitions. But whether you’re a serious athlete or…
GEAR ESSENTIALS FOR WINTER CAMPING When I was a kid, I wanted to build an igloo and live in it. I thought perhaps I would have some penguin pals and maybe there would be a friendly polar bear family in…