The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:

1. Skijoring

Wasatch County Events Center, Heber, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Head up Provo Canyon to check out a combination of winter sports and horsemanship at Skijoring Utah in Heber. The website says: “In the Heber Valley, Skijoring Utah is an action-packed competition where a horse and rider pull a skier through a fast-paced obstacle course that includes gates, jumps, and rings. Here, skijoring combines Utah’s ski heritage with our cowboy roots, creating a wild but spectacular event. Competitors race for cash and prizes. Spectators come from all over to cheer on the participants and experience something new. In other parts of the world, skijoring is a winter sport where a skier is pulled by a horse, dog, another animal, or even a motor vehicle. The name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ‘ski driving.’ Here in Heber Valley, the sport features a horse and rider pulling a skier or even boarder.”

Dominic Valente, Daily Herald

For more information, go to skijoringutah.com.

2. FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge

Utah Lake State Park, Provo, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.

Are you ready to take on a tough challenge to start 2026? That’s what is available at Utah Lake State Park. Here is what the event website says: “Kick off your year with Utah’s premier winter event! Our Beautiful, Fast, and Fun 5K course includes the Provo Delta River Trailhead, with stunning views of Utah Lake and the surrounding mountains. Cross the finish line, then take the dare for the ultimate challenge: the Penguin Plunge! Brave the FRIGID waters of Utah State Lake for epic bragging rights! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just looking for a unique way to beat the winter blues, the FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge is the perfect way to start your year.”

For more information, go to runtasticevents.com.

3. BYU’s Noteworthy

BYU West Campus, Provo, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

Courtesy Thanksgiving Point

It takes plenty of practice and confidence to excel when performing without any accompaniment, but BYU has some of the best. This week is a chance to check one of those groups out, which the university website describes by saying, “Noteworthy, BYU’s all-female a cappella group, delivers breathtaking performances filled with energy and inspiration.”

For more information, go to onstage.byu.edu.