Sports-am Cold Turkey Run
Choose your canyon at these Thanksgiving Day races (November 26) in City Creek or Millcreek Canyons! City Creek is a 6K that begins at the Capitol and finishes at Memory Grove while Millcreek is a 5K that starts and finishes…
Utah Human Race 2015
Burn a few calories before your Thanksgiving Day dinner at Utah’s largest Thanksgiving 5K or 10K race on November 26 at The Outlets at 12101 S. State Street in Draper. Race benefits Utah Food Bank and price includes a t-shirt.…
6 Puffy Coats We Tried and Loved
Our Favorite Insulated Jackets for Utah Winters In the Salt Lake City-area outdoor community, a puffy coat is standard three-season attire. Add on a beanie and your winter wardrobe is dialed. Whether you favor down or synthetic insulation, there’s a host of techy…
Utah Santa Runs
Get a jolly start to the holidays at timed Santa 5K Runs in Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake City. Dressing as Saint Nick is required to participate, and a full Santa suit (hat, beard, jacket, pants, and belt) is included…
Las Vegas Rock N’ Roll Races
Run the Las Vegas Strip at night with live at this big race weekend from November 12–15. Choose from the marathon, half marathon, half of the half, or 5K. Listen to bands along the course routes as you run past…
Cold Riding: Winter Cycling Tips
Recently, I wrote an article covering cycling cold weather tips and gear, However, winter cycling is not just about the right equipment. It’s also about the right technique. After all, you can have the best helmet, jacket, pants, shoes, gloves, and…
Halloween Zip Tour at Sundance Mountain Resort
If you’re looking for a spooktacularly fun way to celebrate Halloween, check out the Halloween Zip Tour at Sundance Resort. So maybe you’ve done a zip tour before, but have you ever done one at night? We checked it out…
Mustache Dache
Grow out your best stache for this mustache-themed run that’s a fundraiser for men’s health. Men, women, and children are welcome, and the race is held November 7 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Adults race a 5K at 9:00 a.m.…
How to Prepare for Big Hikes
By Shelly Stinson Preparing for a big hike involves a lot of logistical concerns. You’ll have to pick a destination (We recommend these Utah peaks) but beyond that you’ll need to choose a starting point and time, figure out how…
Cold Weather Cycling Gear
As summer turns to fall and temperatures drop, many cyclists put their bikes away for winter. Not me. I have a few months left at least, until snow and ice start to cover the roads. Even then, it is possible to…
Micronutrients, Mega Benefits
Vitamins and Minerals for Peak Performance Getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet may seem like a straightforward affair. Eat a bowl of fortified cereal, have a big leafy salad, maybe pop a multivitamin pill if you’re feeling particularly…
Forging New Paths with NOLS
The NOLS Experience Every year, more than 3,000 students begin an epic adventure by enrolling in the National Outdoor Leadership School at one of their 14 locations across six continents. Headquartered in Lander, Wyoming and celebrating 50 years in 2015,…