Shoulder Season
Climbing in St. George Ahhh, the season’s first dusting of snow! Most ski bums along the Wasatch Front get giddy at the prospect of deep powder. Hold on partner; don’t break out the rock skis just yet. Climbing and flip…
Powering the Planet
How Utah-based Goal Zero is Innovating, and Dominating, the Solar Industry In Utah, getting away from it all doesn’t take long. Reaching our canyons is quicker than a typical daily commute, and you can hit five national parks in less…
Running Far
Utah’s Growing Ultra Scene Pheidippides, the famed Marathon runner, was also the world’s first recorded ultrarunner. The often overlooked and dubious tale told by Herodotus claims Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta, finishing the day before his Marathon run. If…
From the Editor – Late Summer 2013
Maui is magical. Where else can you watch the sunrise on top of a volcano, snorkel with sea turtles, and surf…all in the same day? I recently visited for the first time and was struck by the diverse geography of…
Twilight Concert Series
See your favorite bands perform outdoors for next to nothing at this annual summer concert series in Salt Lake City. Tickets are just $5 and the gates open at 5:00 p.m. All concerts are at Pioneer Park. Come early for…
The Color Run 5K
Get doused by colored chalk as you dash through Salt Lake’s streets clad all in white on Saturday, August 24. The coloring continues at the finish line afterparty where you can toss chalk all over your fellow runners. You’ll finish…
College Rivalry Run
Get prepped for college football season by sporting your red or blue for a 10K or 5K race in South Jordan on Saturday, September 14. Enjoy the post-race barbecue before heading home or to the stadium to watch your team…
5K Foam Fest
Slip, slide, and climb your way through this 5K obstacle course at This is the Place Heritage Park (2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City) on August 31. You’ll also be attacked by bouncy balls, swim through mud, and most…
HERA Climb4Life
Climb, hike, and enjoy the outdoors while supporting the fight against ovarian cancer at the 12th Annual Climb4Life from September 13–15 in Salt Lake City. The weekend brings together women, men, ovarian cancer survivors, and other supporters for a weekend…
Paddle Pedal Paddle Challenge
Test your endurance as you challenge yourself at this three-leg water and land race or relay at Jordanelle Reservoir near Park City on Saturday, September 14. You’ll standup paddle board for Leg 1 (5 Miles), Mountain Bike for Leg 2…
Strut Your Mutt
Bring your pup and favorite walking shoes to Liberty Park (600 E. 900 South) on Saturday, September 21 to support Best Friends Animal Society with a leisurely fundraising walk around the park. A doggie-themed festival follows the walk with pet…