Paddle Power
Places and Tips for Local River Running By Sean Zimmerman-Wall “Water is the driving force of all nature.” Leonardo da Vinci Photo Credit: “Mud in your Eye”- University of Utah Outdoor Recreation Program- Cataract Canyon When John Wesley Powell set…
What to Expect on Guided River Rafting Trips
By Kamron Wixom Pack your duffel, strap on your sandals then kick back with a professional river outfitter. Moab, Utah is home to many such outfitters ready to take you into the backcountry with everything you’ll need for a multi-day rafting adventure.…
The Outdoor Enthusiast’s Guide to Healthy Summer Skin
By Roy Stevenson ©istockphoto.com/webphotographeer It’s fun to exercise outdoors when the sun is shining. Exercise enhances oxygen flow to the skin, flushes impurities from its surface and promotes production of oil, your skin’s natural moisturizer. For good health we need…
Getting Started in Cycle Racing
Even beginner-level cycle racing is a demanding and exciting experience. Photo Credit: James Newman, jamesnewmanphoto.com Maybe you’ve been inspired by watching Lance Armstrong and Mark Cavendish conquering the Pyrenees in their quest for the yellow jersey. Or maybe you’ve signed…
Handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) Device
Garmin Oregon 400t v. VS Magellan Triton 2000 GPS devices are just cool. Though they’re designed for use in the great outdoors, they also have functionality for everyday use. The rise in popularity of the handheld gadgets inspired me to…
Move Over Moab, Bike Brian Head
Story and Photos By Monique Beeley Nestled in the heart of the Dixie National Forest and sitting at 9,600 feet, Brian Head is Utah’s highest mountain resort town. Boasting more than 200 miles of mountain biking trails and with summer…
Suunto t4c Personal Coaching
Heart Rate Monitor With Suunto’s t4c heart rate monitor/watch, you can guide your training and develop a more effective workout plan using the enhanced Coach feature. It’s simple, just pair the t4c with the included Comfort Belt, which uses interference-free…
Performance Sunglasses
On sunny summer days in Utah, the must-have gear item is performance sunglasses. These sunglasses come from a wide variety of brands, but are designed to protect your eyes much better than a gas station pair, and look stylish to…
Chi Running
By Danny and Katherine Dreyer This updated edition teaches the techniques of Chi Running and helps you become a better runner while avoiding injuries. It’s written in a conversational tone and the step-by-step tips for implementing the practice are easy to…
Half Road/Half Trail 8K Run
If you like road and trail running, this race is for you. The race is on Saturday, August 15 at 8 a.m. and starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon. You go up half the distance on the road,…
Bikes for Kids Utah – Red vs. Blue Hill Climb
What’s your color, red or blue? Show your pride for the University of Utah or Brigham Young University at the 2nd Annual Bikes for Kids Utah Red vs. Blue Hill Climb on Saturday, August 29 at 9 a.m. This event…
XTERRA Utah
Take part in a challenging triathlon on Saturday, September 26 in conjunction with the XTERRA USA Championship weekend in Ogden/Snowbasin. This race is open to everyone and consists of a 750-meter swim, 19K mountain bike and a 5K trail run.…