From the Editor – Early Winter 2016
Winter on the Wasatch was off to a slow start with ski resorts forced to delay their openings but the snow is finally falling! Here’s hoping that by the time you get this copy, Utah is blanketed with feet of…
Early Winter 2016 | Digital Magazine
Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s Early Winter 2016 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, Deer Valley World…
Tempo Training for Runners
By Rebecca Winn Coordinator, TOSH Running Program In the sport of distance running, coaches and athletes alike understand the value in building mileage to prepare for an upcoming race. While it’s obvious that endurance training must include comfortable distance runs,…
Review: Seattle Sports Glostick Multi-Clip USB
Seattle Sports Glostick Multi-Clip USB ($20, Seattle Sports) What does Spaceballs, the 1980’s sci-fi spoof, have to do with the Glostick? I’m glad you asked. Let’s just say, not much. Still, Dark Helmet would be impressed. Or maybe not, actually. (Ahem! If…
Cory Reese: Utah Ultrarunner
Cory Reese Goes from Bucket List Runner to Badwater Finisher Ultrarunner Cory Reese knows that slow and steady may not win the race, but it will get you across the finish line. Reese, a 38-year-old social worker, lives in Hurricane…
Resort Report | Fall 2016
Another winter is coming, and there are plenty of changes coming to Utah’s ski resorts. We’re highlighting everything from improved eats to new lifts, so you can better plan your snowy season ahead. Wannabe skiers and snowboarders: Don’t forget that…
Utah Ski Swaps & Gear Sales 2016
Can’t-Miss Utah Ski Swaps & Gear Sales This Fall Get cash for your season pass by unloading your used winter gear at a local, or shop for new-to-you ski or snowboarding gear! This big list includes swaps in Ogden, Orem, Salt…
Where to Bike After Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness
Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness Bike Ban Alternate Rides There’s a saying about mountain biking in Idaho: “If you’re not pushing your bike, you’re not mountain biking.” From my experience, I wholeheartedly agree. Riding the trails in and around the Sawtooths, White Clouds,…
4 Easy Backpacking Meals You’ll Love
Healthy Ideas for Backpacking Meals, Snacks, and Coffee Autumn is primo backpacking season in Utah thanks to the stunning colors and cool temps. If you backpack often, or even if you’re just getting into it, you may be looking for…
How to Have a Great Outdoor Dog
The Outdoor Dog Training, Safety, & Gear Tips You Need Hitting the trail (or river, or campsite) with your dog might sound like a dream: You and your best buddy, the great outdoors, a wagging tail, a welcome snuggle at…
From the Editor | Fall 2016
On a recent Friday night, my friend Rachael and I had full-on cabin fever. We needed out of Salt Lake City, but weren’t up for a road trip. So we packed our backpacking gear and headed for the hills, choosing…
Utah’s Toughest Trail Runs
5 Peaks to Bag This Fall Utahns are surrounded by mountains on all sides, yet many people run back and forth on the same roads, past the same McDonalds, Starbucks, and houses every day for years. Looking to mix up…