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Though best known for its mountain biking trails, Moab is also home to some of the world’s best road biking. Experience Moab’s pavement riding at this annual festival from March 14—17, 2015. Stay all weekend and enjoy four beautiful rides:…

Take in stunning views and torch calories as you test your endurance and backcountry ski skills in this intense three-day ski mountaineering race festival at Brighton Ski Resort on March 6—8, 2015. Multiple races offered: elite 10-mile race with five…

Chase cupid along a 5K route through Gardner Village, West Jordan streets, and the Jordan River Trail on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Bring your lover or friends and race to chase cupid. If you’re hit with an arrow you win a…

Watch inspiring athletes climb, ski, hike, and defy gravity in this spectacular festival of outdoor films. Performances in Utah are slated for February and March 2015. Salt Lake’s screenings are February 17–19 at Kingsbury Hall. Logan’s are February 12–13 at…

By Jim Steenburgh Is Utah’s snow really the Greatest on Earth? Renowned Utah weather researcher and avid skier, Jim Steenburgh, shares facts and folklore on our fluffy snow in this essential read for Utah powderhounds. Steenburgh covers the science of…

Stay fit this winter while training for the Salt Lake Marathon with a new three-race winter series from Salt Lake Running Company that includes a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Instead of including a t-shirt you’ll never wear, finishers receive a…

Dread indoor winter treadmill runs? Sign up for The GOAL Foundation’s Ogden Winter Race Circuit to stay fit and train for the Ogden Marathon. The circuit includes five races for just $125 with distances that build throughout the season. 5K…

Subaru’s Freeride Tour is making a stop at Snowbird February 4–8 for a big mountain ski and snowboard competition that’s open to competitors and spectators alike. Divisions for men and women offered. The event includes Subaru’s Winterfest with gear demos,…

Mild weather and a lack of valley snow have made for a bizarre winter so far, but luckily there’s still an abundance in our mountains and plenty of time to enjoy it. Flip through this issue for ideas and fascinating…

Held snow or shine, this winter racing series offers three distances on three different weekends: 5K, 10K, and 15K. Everyone who signs up for a race gets a long-sleeve shirt, but only those who complete all three races receive a…