Enhance Your Running (and Your Life)
A 12-Month Plan to Make It Happen By Rebecca Bennion TOSH Running Program Coordinator Runners tend to be very committed and self-motivated once they set their mind to something, especially their run training. But what about goals that affect other…
Utah’s Must-Run Trail Races
The Big 5: Utah’s Must-Run Trail Races Looking to race in a whole new way? The sport of trail racing is growing fast, and it’s a great way to explore Utah’s beautiful mountains. Whether you’re bored of your usual road…
Editor’s Note | Keeper 2017
The snow is finally melting in Utah, and that can only mean one thing; time to start spring race training! That’s where our 2017 Keeper issue comes in. It’s packed with over 500 local and nearby event listings, training tips,…
Keeper 2017 | Digital Magazine
Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s Keeper 2017 magazine on any device. You can also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. STARTING LINE Editor’s Note, Winter Races and Festivals FEATURE The…
Tips for Hiking with Dogs
Many of the rules for hiking with humans also apply to hiking with dogs. If you’re an experienced hiker, you have a head start in knowing how to prepare for a hike and many of the same practices apply to…
Kayak Camping 101
Kayak Camping How-to By James Horner Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and get active, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle and reasonably inexpensive (after you buy a boat anyway). There’s whitewater, touring, and even inflatable…
Running Indoors
The Pros & Cons of Treadmill Running Even if the majority of the miles you log are outside, there are still plenty of reasons to go for a run on a treadmill. Whether inversion, cold temperatures, or short days keep…
Inversion Escape to Grand Junction
5 Ways to Spend a Winter Weekend in Grand Junction, Colorado Salt Lake City’s winter inversion got you down? Escape the city for a weekend in Western Colorado’s biggest city, Grand Junction, Colorado. Home to Colorado’s Wine Country, its National…
Probiotic Power
Microbiota for Athletic Performance After a long, tough run, capped with a half-mile hill climb, you’re spent. To quench your thirst and restore your spirits, you uncap your water bottle and take a long, refreshing sip of…fizzy sour milk? Believe…
5 Utah Beers for Winter Adventures
From spiced stouts to boozy barleywines, Utah winter beers bring a little extra punch to this snowy winter. Unfortunately, these heavier beers also tend to bring a little extra punch to our waistlines—especially if you’re prone to winter hibernation. There’s…
Gear of the Year: Skiing & Snowboarding
The best ski and snowboarding gear for 2017. Find boots, boards, baselayers, and more that fit your style and budget. Snowboarding By Jenny Willden Skiing By Melissa McGibbon
How Avalanche Classes Make Sense of a Different Language
Avalanche Safety for Beginners “Oooh, those are facets.” “Yes, yes they are,” I reply. My wife, Laura, had just completed an Avalanche Level I class through Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), and we were on a tour up Grizzly Gulch just…