Getaway Gear and Gadgets
29 Picks for Camping or Traveling By Aaron Lovell, Melissa McGibbon, and Jenny Willden 1. Pocket Poppet Cardigan Cool nights call for a cozy cardi, but toting one around gets tiresome. The Poppet resolves that by stowing in a small,…
Scott Enduro Cup
Mountain bikers test their might against Canyons’ singletrack trails and Bike Park at this endure cup racing event on August 15 in Park City. The event showcases Canyons’ stunning scenery and unique trails in a competition that riders and spectators…
Outerbike
Demo next year’s bikes on Moab’s world-class roads and trails at this mountain biking gear-testing event from October 1–4. Guided rides and clinics with your own bike are scheduled for October 1 with shuttled bike demo rides and afterparties from…
North Face Endurance Challenge Park City
Choose your own distance at this trail race weekend at Park City Mountain Resort from September 26–27. 50-mile, 50K, Marathon, and Marathon Relay offered on Saturday. Half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Run on Sunday. All races followed Finish Line…
Park City Food and Wine Classic
Returning for its seventh year, Park City’s annual celebration of wine, food, and outdoor adventures is slated for July 8–12 with new events and old favorites on the schedule. Don’t miss the revamped Friday Night Stroll on Park City Main…
Colorado Freeride Festival
Make the drive to Winter Park to watch the world’s best mountain bikers battle it out for prizes and bragging rights at this event from July 23–26. The 4-day festival features slopestyle, Enduro World Series racing, air downhill, and cross-country…
Twilight Concert Series
Watch live performances by Death Cab for Cutie, Tune-Yards, The Kills, and more acts at Salt Lake’s ever-growing outdoor summer concert series in Pioneer Park. Concerts take place every Thursday evening in July and August this season beginning on July…
Utah Arts Festival 2015
The state’s largest outdoor multi-disciplinary arts event returns June 25–28 at Library Square in Salt Lake City. View and purchase unique works from talented artists, enjoy delicious ethnic cuisine, and watch live music and dance performances. Bike to the fest…
Jackson Hole Mountain Games
Kick off summer with a road trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for their huge three-day outdoor recreation festival June 19–21 featuring mountain biking, bouldering, trail running, paragliding, and SUPing. Spectators and participants take in the free concerts, product demos, clinics,…
Millcreek Venture Out
Bring your lawnchairs and blankets to Millcreek Township every Friday evening from June 6–August 21 for FREE family-friendly movies paired with live music, outdoor recreation, and farmer’s markets at venues throughout the area. The venue and movies change weekly, so…
Have Dog, Will Travel
Trail Adventures for You and Your Four-Legged Friend Bounding along the trail, tail wagging, full of energy, always excited to see (and sniff) around the next corner: Who could ask for a better hiking companion than a dog? Whether your…
From the Editor – Straycations 2015
I’ve been lucky to see much of Utah through my years editing Outdoor Sports Guide, but I’ve ventured less into our neighboring state, Wyoming. So for this year’s Straycation edition, I visited southwestern Wyoming’s Sweetwater County for a race- and…