Sports Guide Articles
Food of the Future or Nutritional Nightmare? It’s like something out of science fiction: a premeasured, packaged drink that purportedly contains all the essential nutrients needed for health. Easy to carry and consume anywhere, and with a high-protein macro balance,…
Performance and Recovery Benefits of CBD Oil Papa’s Got a Brand New… Dab Endurance athletes often push themselves both physically and mentally while training for their sport, which can eventually cause exhaustion and even pain. A new option for alleviating…
DREAM ON: Why Sleep Matters for Athletic Performance “If you told an athlete you had a treatment that would reduce the chemicals associated with stress, that would naturally increase human growth hormone, that enhances recovery rate, that improves performance, they…
Making the Impossible Possible By Julia Partain Mother Nature’s playground provides a natural high to anyone recreating on her turf, and creating opportunities to nurture this energetic optimism is what Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) does best. Anyone hoping to achieve…
It’s that time of year. When I’ve completed my big race for the season and am ready to take a break. As a coach, when I say take a break to my beginner athletes, I find they often think I…
A Tale of Two Skinnies I’ve always been intrigued by cross-country skiing. Why—for the love—would anyone bother with cross-country skiing in Utah, where we have some of the best downhill skiing on the planet? It bewildered me. So I tried…
Winter Warmers Chilly winter months spent adventuring outdoors call out for hearty, rib-sticking fare like soups, stews, and classic casseroles. But all too often, these traditional dishes are laden with empty calories and light on the nutrients your body craves.…
Challenges & Tips for Finding a Sustainable Balance The mountains of Utah are known throughout the world for their abundant snowfall, breathtaking landscapes, and limitless opportunities for recreation. But the beauty of Utah is bringing new residents in droves, making…
Best On-Mountain Meals at Utah Ski Resorts The long reign of burgers and fries at Utah ski resorts is finally ending, ushering in a new era of fresh flavors like ramen bowls, fondue, oysters on the half shell, and from-scratch…
Champagne Powder and Hot Springs Dreams “I’m giddy with joy. Above me, blue skies and sunshine punctuated with idyllic cumulus clouds. Before me, feet of untouched powder. M’ladies and I exchange quick glances acknowledging our good fortune as we pick…