From The Editor Late Summer 2012
Summer is my favorite season for many reasons—beach getaways, barbecues, fireworks…but the cost of fun adds up fast. From vacations to keeping kids busy on school break, entertainment isn’t cheap. So we filled this issue of Outdoor Sports Guide with…
Stand Up Paddleboard Channel Challenge and Parade of Pups
Stand up paddleboarding (SUPing) is Utah’s latest recreation craze and appears similar to surfing, but is done with a paddle in a lake or river. You can try it with Utah Paddle Surfing for free at the Earthwell Festival from…
Outdoor Sports Guide Summer 2012
Open publication
Two Against the River
How R2ing Can Spice up Ordinary Whitewater By Chris Lawrence As we eagerly paddled our raft into the swift current of the dark, ominous canyon, we were unsure of what we’d find ahead. No question, the rapids would be huge…
Burley D’Lite Child Trailer
By Brent Darling As an active parent, uniting your passions for outdoor recreation and race training while rearing a wee one is a feat not easily accomplished…unless you have a jogger-stroller or bike trailer. But if you cycle, pound the…
7 Reasons Why Every Distance Runner Should Train on Trails
By Roy Stevenson Why should distance runners run on trails? Well it’s as close as you’ll ever get to using the term “fun” while running. Within five minutes of starting your run on a forest trail, as the hum of…
Think Globally Shop Locally
Keeping your Dollars in the Community Matters. Here’s why (and how). By Molly Newman For time-crunched athletes, shopping at a big-box store is just so convenient. You can get your canned tomatoes, your toilet paper, and your garden supplies all…
Quick and Dirty: Rides and Tuning Tips
Early Season Rides and Tuning Tips By Sean Zimmerman-Wall The winter of 2011-2012 hits the record books as one of Utah’s lowest recorded snow years. A sad year for skiers, but it’s a great one for avid cyclists who can…
Dirty Rotten Sandals
SPRING CLEANING ~ FOR YOUR GEAR By Melissa McGibbon Photo props provided by: Ballard Designs, Household Essentials, Maytag, The Good Home Co., and World Market. Is there an odd aroma coming from your gear room? Has a fungus sprouted in…
Stoke Your Spokes
Bike-friendly Patio Eateries By Jenny Willden Think jerseys and helmet hair are too casual for Salt Lake’s best patio dining? Think again! Reward your spandex-clad self after a tough ride with a tasty meal at these cycle-friendly restaurants. All are…
Triutah Ultimate Relay
Love relays and triathlons? Combine your passions by getting two or more friends who like to swim, bike, and/or run to join you in this relay. This single-day race takes place Saturday, August 4 beginning at Pineview Reservoir in Huntsville.…
Kiss me Dirty
Dirty is the new hot! Leave the boys at home, grab your best girl friends, and get muddy at this obstacle course/mud run, coming to Utah twice this summer. Ogden’s event is Saturday, June 30 at the Golden Spike Fairgrounds…