Wicked Witch Ride or Run
Gather your coven for a magical 5K run or 70-mile bike relay on Saturday, September 28 in Brigham City. Both will be a wicked good time, just be sure to don your witch hat and cape for the costume contest.…
Tour des Suds
Wear your craziest costume and celebrate fall mountain biking as you climb seven miles from City Park to the top of Guardsman Pass for a 2,700’ elevation gain. The event is Sunday, September 15 and crazy costumes are encouraged! Sign…
Utah Marathon
We’re disappointed to announce the cancellation of this year’s Utah Marathon, scheduled September 28, due to circumstances outside the organizers’ control. If you registered for any of the events you’ll be notified by email on how to obtain a full…
Moon Take a Hike Salt Lake City
75 Hikes within Two Hours of the City By Mike Matson Whether you’re a visitor or long-time resident, this new hiking guide will help you find the best trails near Salt Lake City. Many hikes are short enough to conquer…
Snake Safety
By David E. Jensen Though the risk of being bitten by a venomous snake is low in Utah, it still makes sense to stay out of harm’s way. These tips from snake expert David E. Jensen can help you peacefully…
6 Smartphone Apps for Smart People Outdoors
Let’s face it: we live in a connected world. For a time, nothing irritated me more than people bringing cell phones along when recreating outdoors. I loathed the guy perpetually yapping on his cell phone about some big business deal…
Bike + Buy
5 Farmer’s Markets Worth Riding To By Jenny Willden Utah’s flourishing market scene is in full swing for summer, making now the perfect time to peruse somewhere new. Whether you’re shopping for ultra-fresh veggies, locally produced cheese, or wickedly good…
Getting the Swing of It: Hammocking for Beginners
Five years ago this summer, I spent my first night in a hammock. Sometime in the wee hours, I shifted off my pad and got lazy-camper cold. (Lazy-camper cold is the kind where you contemplate how much effort will be…
When the Worst Happens
Essential First Aid Skills for Outdoor Emergencies By Molly Newman You’re three miles from the trailhead on a sunny weekend backpacking trip, basking in warm rays as you begin your first steep descent of the day. Suddenly, a rock slips…
A River Virgin’s Tale of Floating the Green River
I consider myself an expert at many things but river rafting I am not. I live a life that should have many river trips notched upon it, but somehow such adventures have slipped by me. Oddly enough, my husband and…
Fall in Lovee With Truckee
You can’t have it all—unless you go to Truckee, that is. It’s less than 15 minutes from the north shore of Lake Tahoe and it’s paradise for adventuresome types like me. It’s the perfect combination of mountains and beach. You…
Five Great Utah Watering Holes
Cool down with a frosty drink at one of these hot spots around the state by Molly Newman Summer in Utah means two things: long, sunny days perfect for hiking, biking, or running the river…and temperatures guaranteed to work up…