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Snake Safety
By David E. Jensen Though the risk of being bitten by a venomous snake is low in Utah, it still makes sense to stay out of harm’s way. These tips from snake expert David E. Jensen can help you peacefully…
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Bike + Buy
5 Farmer’s Markets Worth Riding To By Jenny Willden Utah’s flourishing market scene is in full swing for summer, making now the perfect time to peruse somewhere new. Whether you’re shopping for ultra-fresh veggies, locally produced cheese, or wickedly good…
Getting the Swing of It: Hammocking for Beginners
Five years ago this summer, I spent my first night in a hammock. Sometime in the wee hours, I shifted off my pad and got lazy-camper cold. (Lazy-camper cold is the kind where you contemplate how much effort will be…
When the Worst Happens
Essential First Aid Skills for Outdoor Emergencies By Molly Newman You’re three miles from the trailhead on a sunny weekend backpacking trip, basking in warm rays as you begin your first steep descent of the day. Suddenly, a rock slips…
A River Virgin’s Tale of Floating the Green River
I consider myself an expert at many things but river rafting I am not. I live a life that should have many river trips notched upon it, but somehow such adventures have slipped by me. Oddly enough, my husband and…
Guiding Services
Need a guide for your next trip? Find one for every outdoor adventure with this select listing of outfitters in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. The list is not all inclusive, but you can find more Utah-based options at utah-adventures.com.…
Destination Favorites
30 Picks to Pack By Melissa McGibbon and Jenny Willden Make summer adventures a breeze with these top-performing travel finds. See more products we love online at sportsguidemag.com.
Bridges and Binkies: Roadtripping with Tots in Tow
Two years ago, we met up with friends at Natural Bridges National Monument, a lesser-known collection of wonders in southeastern Utah. To commemorate the trip we decked out our fleet of SUVs and minivans in vinyl stickers—something akin to the…
Vino and Velos
Exploring Colorado’s Western Slope by Bike By Jenny Willden Sun baked my shoulders as I pedaled past vineyards and orchards, ripe fruit hanging off the bending branches. We biked along country blacktop then down a long dirt road to Maison…
Early Summer Resort Report 2013
For Utah’s resorts, melting snow doesn’t signal the end of operations. Instead, many re-open during the summer for hiking, live music, festivals, and activities for the kid in all of us. Learn more about these local summer resort adventures below.