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PUBLISHER ¦¦¦ Dan Miller ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ¦¦¦ Paula Bell MANAGING EDITOR ¦¦¦ Jenny Willden CIRCULATION MANAGER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ¦¦¦ Cynthia Bell Snow SENIOR EDITOR ¦¦¦ Melissa McGibbon ASSOCIATE EDITOR ¦¦¦ Molly Andersen

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Editor’s Note, Fall Events, The Bookshelf

Fall Desert Adventure Trifecta

By Nick Como

Three days, three sports, three incredible places

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The Roadless Rule

Protecting Utah's Backcountry

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Adventure Pets of the Wasatch

By Connie Lewis

18 We Run for Beer

Ogden Pub Runners Pair Libations with Fitness

By Jenny Willden

20 Gear Keep It Local

Meet 5 of Utah’s Most Buzzworthy Brands

By Suzie Dundas

22 Health

Recharge Your Body and Soul with Nature

By The Nature Conservancy

24 Travel

My Favorite Mountain Town Telluride, Colorado

By Melissa McGibbon

26 Calendar 29 Ski and Gear Swaps

13 Swaps for Buying or Selling Used Gear

How a Ski Conditioning Class Can Keep You On the Hill

30 Last Word

By Amy Tuddenham

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FROM THE EDITOR Fall is my favorite time of year in Utah. So much so that I got married in Midway this September! Unfortunately for my wedding date, the fall colors weren’t yet popping like in previous years. But good news for you, there will be plenty of colorful leaves to peep well into October. Find our favorite changing trees up Big Cottonwood and American Fork Canyons.

Photo Credit: Victoria Andreozzi Photography

For more fall fun, plan a trip south for an autumn desert getaway (pg. 8), get the scoop on five Utah gear brands innovating in the outdoor space (pg. 20), and read profiles of our favorite Utah adventure pets (pg. 14).

We want to see your autumn leaf photos. Email us at editor@sportsguidemag.com and we’ll share our favorites online.

Happy reading and leaf peeping!

Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag.com or send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

PUMPKIN NIGHTS Celebrate the spooky season with the family at this immersive Halloween adventure at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. Explore eight Pumpkin Lands created with over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins and funkins daily from Friday, October 10 to Sunday, November 2 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Pumpkin Central features fall food, movie screenings, pumpkin painting, and fire dancers. Check online for special event schedule. Save on tickets with daily night owl discounts from 8:00 p.m. to close. pumpkinnights.com

STRUT YOUR MUTT SALT LAKE CITY Strut Your Mutt started in Salt Lake City over 20 years ago to raise funds for Best Friends Animal Society and has now grown to be one of largest fundraising events of the year for animals. Head to Liberty Park Saturday, October 12 to walk your dog, play in the pup activity zone, visit vendors, graze from the food trucks, and unwind in the beer garden.

Walk begins at noon. Fundraise on your own or join a team online. strutyourmutt.org

WARREN MILLER MOVIE SCREENINGS Get stoked for ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s 70th ski film, “Timeless,” at select Utah locations. See it at Ogden’s Peery’s Egyptian Theater October 23 at 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake City’s Jeanne Wagner Theatre on October 24–25 at various times, Park City’s Eccles CPA on October 26 at 6:00 p.m., and Orem’s Clark Grand Theatre on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at REI or online. warrenmiller.com

MOAB HO DOWN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL Celebrate the best of fall biking season with a weekend of mountain biking, dirt jumping, racing, and partying in Moab October 24–27.

Advanced riders can compete in the new Triple Stage Rager Race or the Dirt Jump Jam. If you’re a mountain biking rookie, come master techniques in skills camps and clinics. Weekend festival pass includes group rides, movie night, costume party, and group shuttle rides. Huge costume party for ages 21+ at Moab Brewery on October 26 at 9:00 p.m. moabhodown.com

THE HAUNTED HALF Get your monster or superhero costume ready for these races in Salt Lake City on October 19 and Provo on October 26. Choose from half marathon, 5K, or kid’s run on scenic, fast courses. Salt Lake’s half begins in Emigration Canyon and finishes at Sugar House Park; 5K begins and ends at Sugar House Park.

Provo’s half begins in Provo Canyon and ends at University Place; 5K begins and ends at University Place. Registration fee includes finisher medals, race shirts, and race bags. thehauntedhalf.com

DONUT DASH 5K Run, eat donuts, run more. That’s the terrible/ wonderful concept behind this Salt Lake City race from Memory Grove to City Creek Canyon and back on Saturday, November 9.

Stop halfway to eat as many donuts as you can before running back down the canyon to the finish. Costumes encouraged; bonus points for donut-themed costumes. Those who eat the most donuts or run the fastest win! Event supports Preservation Utah’s work to protect historic buildings from demolition.

Followed by free family fun at Memory Grove Discovery Day inside Memorial House. preservationutah.org

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Get a coveted turkey medal if you beat the turkey to the finish. Sign up early—race capped at 2,000 runners. runcottonwoodheights.com

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SPORTS-AM COLD TURKEY RUN Choose your canyon at these Thanksgiving Day races (November 28) in City Creek or Millcreek Canyons! City Creek 6K: Begins at the Capitol and finishes at Memory Grove. Millcreek 5K: Starts and finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. Both begin at 9:00 a.m. Kids’ 1K races held before the main events at 8:30 a.m. sports-am.com

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Fall Desert Adventure Trifecta St. George, San Rafael Swell, and Grand Staircase-Escalante

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Fall, with its cool nights and sunny days, makes for primo desert conditions. Unlike spring, where everyone from the high country is escaping mud season and headed south for some sand and sun, autumn tends to be much quieter among the castles, mesas, and buttes of southern Utah.

views and some of the easiest approaches around. A tad further away, which also opens up additional camp options, is the unique Veyo / Crawdad Canyon area, and, of course, Zion National Park.

Speaking of Zion, I can rarely pass up the opportunity to don my trusty neoprene and drop a canyon or two whenever I am in the mecca of canyoneering. Some of Zion’s shorter - and by this I do NOT mean easy - canyons are ideal on a getaway day: Pine Creek and Keyhole can be ticked off quickly. If you have more time, the world of ‘biner blocks is your oyster: Boundary Canyon, which does not require a permit, as well as other classics such as Spry and Behunin are great single-day adventures.

Sure, the weather is great in the alpine while the leaves are turning, but why not pack the car with some ropes, bikes, and grippy shoes and enjoy a change of scenery before winter tightens its grip? I like to cram as many outdoor pursuits into a single trip, whether my destination is St. George, San Rafael Swell, or Grand Staircase, as an embarrassment of riches awaits adventuring in each locale.

SAN RAFAEL SWELL: CLIMB AND SCRAMBLE I love the Swell. And I have no idea why it is not more crowded. At just three hours from Salt Lake, why more people do not stop here on their way to Moab or other points south is beyond me. When it comes to car camping, the Swell is hard to beat. Tons of BLM roads equal heaps of space to spread out and enjoy the solitude of the desert. I’d been to the Swell about a dozen times for other sport pursuits before I realized how many quality climbing routes were to be found here. Interstate 70 bisects the Swell, and most directions begin with either North or South Swell. For example, the climbs in Buckhorn Wash are in the northern Swell (don’t miss the route Private Pizza) while the Eastern Reef area is in the southern section.

Known as the Sandstone Alps, the Eastern Reef features crags arranged alphabetically from A Crag through U Crag with a wide range of routes, grade, and length - some over 2,000’.

ST. GEORGE: BIKE, CLIMB, CANYONEERING Three cheers for “motel camping”!!! I learned and perfected the art of motel camping in St. George, a practice I continue today.

Invariably I leave Salt Lake too late for the autumn sun to still be in the sky when I pull off Exit 8. To the purists, sure “it is not camping unless you set your tent up in the dark.” But, I’ll gladly plop down a few twenties and have running water, secure indoor bike storage, a mattress, and a breakfast buffet to raid. “Nuff said."

Still feeling fit from dozens of Mid-Mountain and Wasatch Crest rides throughout the summer one of my favorite things to do is re-ride the desert trails that crushed me on my first trips in spring.

Take that strava! Mountain bike options in and around St George are incredible. Technically in neighboring Hurricane are several favorites: Guacamole, JEM and Hurricane Rim to name a few. A bit further from town lies Gooseberry Mesa and Little Creek, both of which have great camping if complimentary muffins and light switches aren’t your thing. Right in Saint “G” proper are Church Rocks, Bearclaw Poppy, and the Santa Clara River trail system.

Hiking in the Swell is part walking, and part scrambling. Classics such as Little Wild Horse, Bells, Ding and Dang canyons require two hands almost as often as two feet, plus a careful eye on foot placements.

Nothing scary: many of these are kid-friendly, but they really take walking to the next level. Each of these four canyons, plus several more, are located near Goblin Valley State Park, where climbable, otherworldly rock formations keep all ages of visitors entertained.

Once the sun begins to dip lower on the horizon, the time is right for some cragging. With hundreds - maybe thousands - of routes within a short drive there are several places to get your crimp on. Green Valley Gap is on the western edge of town and features short climbs within view of the highway. Snow Canyon State Park is nothing short of world-class - multi-pitch trad and mixed sport routes, incredible 8«

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What’s also cool about the Swell: you can do everything here. We’ve covered rock climbing and some scrambly hikes, but if you want to up the rope game, there is some incredible canyoneering: Zero Gravity and Quandary (including the uber-technical direct route). ¦¦¦

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Up for a pedal? Goodwater Rim is a great, fairly level ride, which begins and ends at The Wedge Overlook (in the Northern Swell).

How about paddling? The San Rafael River is SUP-able, and the Green River through Grays Canyon is an easy daily with mellow rapids. But let’s just keep the Swell our little secret, okay?

Destination Honorable Mentions Moab: The grandaddy of them all. Slickrock biking, ATV and moto rides, climbing, canyoneering. Moab has it all (including crowds) thus the later in the fall the better in our opinion.

GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE: HIKING, BACKPACKING, ROAD BIKING One could write an entire article on backpacking in Grand Staircase, and several guidebooks do just that. Point being, it’s near impossible to cover the wealth of options for day hikes, overnight hikes, and multi-day backpacks in this huge swath of Southern Utah. Keeping things simple for weekend trips, head toward one of several great day hikes with rewards at the end: popular Calf Creek Falls and Escalante Natural Bridge along Hwy 12, or the twist and turns of Muley Twist near Capitol Reef off the Burr Trail Road.

If you have the time, head down Hole in the Rock Road and lace up your boots to tackle the classic multi-day Coyote Gulch or the historic Boulder Mail Trail. Ropes your thing? Look up Zebra and Tunnel slots, as well as Spooky and Peek-A-Boo for some fun with knots. GSENM also has several technical backpacks to places like the Golden Cathedral in Neon Canyon.

Highway 12, which is the highway that connects Torrey, Boulder, and Escalante, as well as Bryce Canyon, is one of the prettiest highways in America. Grinding up from Torrey over Boulder Mountain and its tall pines while peering down thousands of feet to lower “steps” of the Grand Staircase is a view best savored from a saddle. Pedaling past Boulder and heading towards Escalante, cyclists will descend “Hells Backbone,” a knife-ridge that overlooks sandstone expanses as far as the eye can see. These sections of road can be ridden as outand-backs, or even by trading turns at the wheel of a vehicle on the drive there and back home for a spell behind some handlebars, with other sports squeezed in the middle of the trip.

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Fruita: Just over the Colorado border near Grand Junction lies the sweet, sweet singletrack of Fruita. Climbing in nearby Colorado National Monument, as well as single and multiday river trips on the Colorado make for an action-packed weekend.

Jackson Hole: Hike amongst the Tetons on a myriad of trails in and out of the national park, or test your mettle trying to climb one of the eponymous Tetons. There’s solid biking accessible from town, as well as over the passing nearby Victor and Driggs (Idaho). Plus, Yellowstone is a short drive north.

I don’t follow the “outdoor uniform” so many adventure-y people do with sport-specific clothing and gear. I use the same (gasp: usually cotton) t-shirts climbing as I do biking that are just as utilitarian around camp with an extra layering flannel on cool mornings or evenings. My Camelbak fanny pack works equally well hiking as it does biking. Padded bike shorts fit under the same shorts I wear around town, hiking, or climbing. I do use different ropes for climbing and canyoneering, though. Same for bike helmets versus climbing helmets. Hey, safety first! Plus, there is more room for a big cooler filled with beer and snacks, and a camp chair for trail head chill sessions.

So, who’s up for a road trip?

LOGISTICS Packing for multi-sport trips is fairly simple. We fit all of our adventure gear, including two adults, into a compact Prius-sometimes with bikes on the roof, inflated SUPs inside, along with small bags for clothes and random gear, plus a cooler. Some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way to save space are pretty simple: use clothes and gear that work for several types of sports.

Nick Como escaped the skyscrapers of NYC for the tall peaks of the Wasatch. Climber, skier, canyoneer, mountain biker, and lover of food. Just don’t think of offering him pizza with pineapple on it.

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The Roadless Rule

Protecting Utah’s Backcountry

By Heather C. Hamblin

Photo Credit: image: Manti-La Sal NF - Mt_Peale_IRA_(c)_Tim_Peterson

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The state of Utah is currently working to roll back protections on millions of acres of public land covered by the Roadless Rule, which puts this land at risk for logging, mining, and other commercial interests. Utahns care about their public lands, and talks of reducing protection of our precious outdoor spaces are troublesome.

The deregulation of roadless areas is one of the most important debate topics in Utah right now, as its outcomes have far-reaching effects on the future of our environment, and the fragile plant and animal life that call our state home.

We are bringing you up to speed on the Roadless Rule, and Utah’s petition for exemption from it.

In his book, Roadless Rules: The Struggle for the Last Wild Forests, Tom Turner wrote,

WHAT IS THE ROADLESS RULE?

In February 2019, the state of Utah filed a petition for exemption from the Roadless Rule. The removal of those protections would mean a nearly 90% reduction in those protected lands, affecting nearly every county in the state: areas that support at-risk species with high levels of biodiversity. These lands have been allowed to stay pristine and largely sheltered from the destructive forces of human beings thanks to this rule. Native species of plants and animals have been able to thrive in their natural habitat, without spoliation.

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For almost 20 years, over four million acres of National Forest land in Utah has been protected by the Roadless Rule, which prohibits the construction of new roads, the maintenance and reconstruction of old roads, and the harvesting of timber. In a sense, the 2001 creation of Roadless Rule gave Utah back its backcountry.

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The 2001 Roadless Rule establishes prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting on 58.5 million acres of inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System lands. The intent of the 2001 Roadless Rule is to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System in the context of multiple-use management.

The campaign for the Roadless Rule has been the most extensive national environmental campaign yet waged in the United States, combining grass-roots organizing in nearly every state; massive infusions of philanthropic support; support from hunters and anglers, religious leaders, scientists, and the outdoor recreation industry; relentless lobbying of Congress and the executive branch; and complex and extremely long-lived litigation that kept the rule in place in the face of hostile opposition.

THREATENING PROTECTED LANDS

-United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

The footprint of those protected lands touches the entire state: stretching north from the Idaho border, to Washington County in the South, and as far east as Daggett County near the Colorado border. At its inception, then-President Bill Clinton said, “Today, we launch one of the largest preservation efforts in America’s history to protect these priceless, backcountry lands.” It was a huge victory that showcased the importance of human intervention to protect backcountry lands.

Photo Credit: Elk in the Little Creek Inventoried Roadless Area - Fishlake NF (c) Tim Peterson

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Utah’s political leaders argue that rolling back these rules will reduce the risk of wildfire with proactive forest management, but many conversationists see it simply as an opportunity to sell rights for mining and logging. In its petition, Utah’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office supports the creation of a Utah-specific Roadless Rule that allows for the proper management of forests, which in some areas have become unhealthy and overgrown since the declaration of the Roadless Rule, posing a significant risk for wildfires. The petition does not request allowances for commercial logging or new recreational roads.

The petition states, “... the Roadless Rule has prevented the Forest Service from using the tools they need to promote the healthy, resilient forests that the Roadless Rule was meant to protect.

Some Inventoried roadless areas are plagued by barkbeetle infestations, excessive underbrush, Photo Credit: Bullion-Delano IRA - Fishlake NF - (c) Ray Bloxham and overgrown timber. These conditions can lead to catastrophic wildfires that damage Utah’s air quality, watersheds, and wildlife habitat.”

Photo Credit: Circleville Mtn IRA - Fishlake NF (c) Tim Peterson - LightHawk

Opponents argue that Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments have already seen their boundaries cut significantly in the last two years, and the proposed removal of the Roadless Rule would result in the loss of nearly twice the amount of land that the current president’s administration removed from those monuments. It’s a massive number—just under four million acres.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED Six public hearings were held across the state in fall 2018, during which individuals could learn more about the petition and voice their concerns. At this point in time, there is no public involvement opportunity, as the petition is pending. Any comments from the public can go through the office of the US Secretary of Agriculture.

If the petition is accepted, there would be significant engagement with the community, and thorough environmental analysis through the National Environmental Policy Act Review Process (NIPA). A representative from the Public Policy Coordinating Office noted that there was some confusion during the public hearings about whether the potential acceptance of the petition would change the management authority for those public lands. There would, in fact, be no change to that authority; the management would remain in the authority of the US Forest Service and there would be no state management. However, that office does hope to work together with the US Forest Service to accomplish mutual goals.

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? Since the February filing of the Roadless Rule Petition, there’s been little movement towards a resolution due to a reprioritization of another initiative. In May 2018, Governor Gary Herbert and US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, signed 12«

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Roadless Rule Petition from Utah’s Public

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Our Forests from Utah’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office ourforests.utah.gov

“Timeline of the The Roadless Rule.” from

Earth Justice earthjustice.org/features/ timeline-of-the-roadless-rule

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a Shared Stewardship state and federal offices to protect at-risk communities and precious watersheds. Because of this shift in focus, the Roadless Rule petition is still in pending status with the USDA. Of course, there are multiple points of view on the topic, but it remains that these suggested cuts do not sit well with many Utahns. Utah’s wild spaces are a valuable resource to the state’s ecology and recreation, and our intervention on their behalf, through legislation, coordination, and preservation, is paramount to their survival.

Perhaps there is some compromise that can happen with this petition, as state and federal forest management work together to improve forest health and give Forest Service professionals more opportunities to protect Utah’s air, water, and wildlife.

Roadless Rules: The Struggle for the Last Wild Forests. By Tom Turner

“Roadless Area Conservation": How the

Roadless Rule’ Affects America’s Forestland”

By Alison S. Hoyt

Tulane Environmental Law Journal

Heather C. Hamblin was born and raised in northern Utah, and considers the mountains to be her home. She received a bachelor’s degree in English literature and Italian language from the University of Utah, and works for Uof U Health. In her free time, you’ll find her traveling, cooking, practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the hiking trails and ski runs in her native state.

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ADVENTURE PETS Stories of Utah Dogs, Cats & Their Humans

By Connie Lewis

Melissa Felker and Chris Bruhn’s pups.

OUTDOOR RECREATION ISN’T JUST FOR HUMANS. READ ON ABOUT THESE UTAH DOGS AND CATS WHO LOVE GETTING OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS THEIR OWNERS DO.

18 hours, but in the Uintas she goes on 10-mile hikes, paddling, and trail runs. She wants to be with us and is super excited to do whatever we are doing.”

Their most memorable trip was Spaghetti’s first time in Moab. “The area is special to Katie. It is the reason she moved to Utah. When we took Spaghetti there, we worried about the heat and prickly conditions, but she loves it. She runs and does what I call face-first zoomies. She zooms around the desert and experiences the same joy as Katie. We judge how happy she is based on how pink her fur is from the desert sand,” says Brody.

BRODY LEVEN, KATIE BOUÉ, AND SPAGHETTI Brody Leven travels the world as a professional adventure skier.

He has skied in remote areas of Africa, Central Asia, and the Arctic.

Working with sponsors, who fund his expeditions, he writes, produces films and lobbies for climate change solutions.

Along the way, they added Spaghetti to the mix. A rescue from Apple Valley, Spaghetti was picked up on the streets of Las Vegas where it was suspected she was hit by a car. The couple found her at a shelter run by a husband/wife vet team who take in dogs that other shelters don’t want to deal with. Katie describes her as a “dumpster doodle,” someone’s attempt at making a designer dog as a poodle/terrier mix. She sheds very little, making her a perfect fit for Brody and his dog allergies.

Soon after her adoption, Katie and Brody started taking Spaghetti along on their travels, and she’s been an excellent traveling pet.

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Katie Boue, after leaving a private sector job, creates education curriculum around public land advocacy and stewardship. “People want to do good, they just need tools,” Katie says. She enjoys climbing trailing running, and kayaking on what she calls an “approachable level,” as opposed to Brody’s globetrotting adventures.

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Zac Robinson and Craig Armstrong's cat adventures.

Melissa Felker and Chris Bruhn with Wicket and Irish.

When travelling with a pet, Katie and Brody say it’s important to know the specifics of where you are going and find places that are dog friendly. Katie adds, “Move through the outdoors with attention. Keep sustainability and stewardship in mind and leave things better than you found them.”

Kenny has a Kenny-size camp chair and likes to sit next to the fire. He doesn’t wander off because he has been exploring all day.”

ZAC ROBINSON AND KENNETH Zac Robinson is a cat person. “I am bucking the trend from crazy cat lady to crazy cat guy,” he says.

Zac’s advice for other cat owners is to “Go at the cat’s speed. Pick objectives and set goals on what you think is realistic for cats to do. Then is it more enjoyable for the cat. I see ads for cat backpacks with pictures of folks going to national parks. That is not realistic because pets are only allowed at the campgrounds, not the trails, at Natural Parks. You know that cat didn’t do anything.”

Zac likes to camp every weekend, usually with his buddy, Craig Armstrong, another cat lover. “Everyone else had dogs on their trips and we decided we wanted to take our cats,” says Zac.

Kenneth and Millie are rescues and Zac urges anyone with an inclination to visit Best Friends, Paws, Nuzzles and Co, or any other organization to “snag your own animal to take and explore with.”

Their first trip with Zac’s Kenneth and Craig’s Millie was an Indian Creek climbing trip. “We took the cats and they did all right, but ultimately they didn’t have much to do during the day. They were stuck at the base of the wall while we climbed.”

Melissa Felker describes herself as a military brat. “I lived a good portion of my life in Germany and then moved around the states a lot.”

Craig started to investigate other trip ideas and tried to plan something the cats would enjoy, and that is when they hit on slot canyons.

They never tried slot canyons before, but found a wide world of small climbs. They cats were able to climb on their own, because when you put a cat in a slot canyon, there is only one direction to go. They can’t wander off, but they can still explore. “We never wanted to drag the cats along, we wanted them to be able to go at their own speed.”

They’ve been taking the cats on adventures for five to six years and usually get out once or twice a month when it is nice in the desert.

While not wanting to put words in his cat’s mouth, Zac thinks, “They seem to enjoy it. We take them somewhere safe and they can explore. At camp they stick close. And we are careful to pick secluded spots where the odds of running into someone else are slim or none.

MELISSA FELKER, CHRIS BRUHN, WICKET, IRISH, AND FINN

After high school in Washington she was recruited to the row team at Notre Dame.

She moved back to Washington where she met her future husband, Chris Bruhn, (aka “Pirate”).

She I wanted to move to Chicago and he wanted Boston. They chose Salt Lake City, as “someplace in the middle,” says Melissa.

Both Melissa and Chris are active outdoor people who love to ski and mountain bike. “We took it up two years after moving to Salt Lake, but it didn’t stick. A few years later we tried again and it stuck like glue,” Melissa says.

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The 3 Amigos: Wicket, Irish and Finn.

Wicket is a Border Terrier mutt who started out trail running and Irish is a Teacup Irish Wolfhound. Melissa say she adopted Irish just before she was scheduled to be put down. She had been kept in a cage as a breeder dog, and the couple basically had to teach her to walk. She was scared and nervous, but she bonded with Wicket. They knew they could start taking her on runs and later biking because she would stick close to Wicket.

Their newest dog is Finn. They were looking for a high energy dog who might be harder to find adoption. Finn fit the bill. He had been adopted and returned three times in six months. Melissa describes him as a “long hair Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix with long legs and a tiny body. He is super hyper, but gets away with a lot of crap because he is super cute.”

Wicket and Irish are getting older and not able to go out as much, so Finn has become their main traveling companion.

Melissa and Chris bike with the dogs off leash. “We tend to find trails where we can go fast down and hit jumps. That doesn’t bode well for a dog on a leash.”

They like to go to Driggs, Idaho, which Melissa describes as a small town where almost everything is off leash. They also look for other places that are lenient about off leash and tend to go earlier in the day when there are fewer people.

The dogs are trained to stay close to the back wheel and usually don’t wander off—unless they catch a scent. But for the most part her dogs are pack dogs and stick close, even rounding up their humans when they feel it necessary.

Melissa’s favorite memory was a time when the wildflowers were in bloom at Driggs. “I got to watch the dogs frolic in the flowers. It was like The Sound of Music.​”

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Melissa’s advice for other pet owners: “Always carry treats and water for your dogs. It keeps them closer and just like us they need to refuel, or they won’t keep up with us. Start small. Go longer. Be patient.”

Connie Lewis attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, where she studied journalism. She has written for the past 35 years, more recently for Utah Stories, Black Belt magazine, and the Deseret News. She is an avid skier, part-time bicyclist, and jeeper who believes Utah is the ideal recreational destination.

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WE RUN FOR BEER OGDEN PUB RUNNERS PAIR LIBATIONS WITH FITNESS

By Jenny Willden

Photos by Heather Bird Photography

SOME THINGS ARE BETTER TOGETHER: PEAS AND CARROTS, PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY, CHIPS AND SALSA, RUNNING AND BEER. OK, THAT LAST COMBO MAY BE LESSER KNOWN, BUT ITS POPULARITY IS GROWING. ELECTROLYTE-PACKED RECOVERY BEERS LIKE 26.2 BREW ARE POPPING UP AT POST-RACE BEER GARDENS—WITH EVEN UTAH RACES LIKE THE SALT LAKE MARATHON GETTING INTO THE GAME. CLUBS FOCUSED ON BEER RUNNING ARE ALSO BOOMING, WITH EARLY ADOPTERS LIKE FISHTOWN BEER RUNNERS LAUNCHING THE PHENOMENON IN AMERICA AS EARLY AS 2007.

While on a run with this famed Philadelphia beer running group, I heard a word that stands out in any east coast conversation: Ogden. Two runners from Utah were visiting the city for the Beer Runners conference, a gathering of beer running clubs across America, and were representing Utah’s first beer running club: Ogden Pub Runners. Naturally, I had to share their story.

Ogden Pub Runners began in 2013 when brothers and Ogden locals Kase and Jake Johnstun sought to recreate a beer running group Kase participated in while in Tacoma, Washington. After living away from Ogden for 20 years, Kase created Ogden Pub Runners to combine his love of running and beer while showcasing the city he’s come to love.

Thanks to Ogden’s location near Hill Air Force Base and its growth as an outdoor recreation capital, many of its residents hail from out of state and are looking for a different culture than much of Utah’s.

“They’re coming to Utah saying, ‘Where are my people?’” says Kase, and they’re finding them at Ogden Pub Runners.

6th anniversary baseball game run.

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Designed to gather folks once a week for an easygoing social run, Ogden Pub Runners focuses on supporting local businesses while walking, running, laughing, and talking together.

Growth of the group was at first slow, but steady. For the first Ogden Pub Runners run at Roosters Brewing, just seven people participated. “The first year was really small,” says Kase, “but at the end of second year it just took off. I don’t know what it was, but word got out.”

Ogden Pub Runners now hosts between 35 and 75 runners each week for miles followed by pints at a local pub. Kase believes consistency has been key to OPR’s growth. “We were always there.

We never missed a week,” this includes nighttime runs through Utah’s cold winter season.

Weekly runs are timed for the sunset with earlier starts in winter and later ones in summer. Each one ends at an Ogden-owned business; you’ll never find them running to a Chili’s.

Beyond these weekly runs every Thursday, OPR hosts four to five big events throughout the season, including a poker run, pub crawl, baseball game anniversary party, and this year, a formal end of the season event on November 9 at Ogden’s Union Grill.

While modeled after other running clubs, Kase sought to make Ogden Pub Runners different by focusing on welcoming and connecting newcomers. “We wanted to create a safe space for anyone who wants to run with us,” he says.

GOAL Foundation and teaming up with businesses that give back to the Ogden community.

While the health benefits of drinking alcohol after a run are still being debated, the fun aspect of imbibing after exercising reins supreme amongst this crew. After a huge 6th anniversary run, celebration, and Ogden Raptors baseball game in August, Ogden Pub Runners is setting its sights on an even bigger, better 2020 running season.

Learn more about Ogden Pub Runners at ogdenpubrunners.com and follow them on Facebook or Instagram (@ogden_pub_runners) to join in on an upcoming beer run.

Jenny is a Utah native and Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide. She studied journalism at Seattle University and is an avid traveler, snowboarder, and runner. A believer in the transformative power of distance running, Jenny also volunteers as a coach for Girls on the Run. Follow her adventures on Twitter @jennywillden and Instagram @jlwillden.

During each beer run, there is always a runner who tails the group to make sure everyone gets to the bar and no one runs alone.

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KEEP IT LOCAL

Meet 5 of Utah’s Buzzworthy Brands

By Suzie Dundas

It’s only a month or so until the snow starts falling and our favorite resorts start spinning the lifts again. That also means it’s the time of year when brands start promoting their newest gear for the 2019–2020 season, which can be hard to resist: not needing an upgrade isn’t the same as not wanting one, after all.

But before you shell out big bucks for the latest outdoor gear, consider keeping it local. Buying local eliminates the need for your product to be shipped long distance, which has a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels. Keeping your money in the local economy is also more economically advantageous as your spend goes directly to the locals and businesses who keep Utah lively and prosperous. Buying local ensures you’re doing your part to maintain Utah’s status as a hub for outdoor recreation and innovative outdoor product development.

But don’t think that means you can only buy from “Mom & Pop” stores—though there are plenty of those we love.

Below are five picks for companies to buy from if you’re trying to keep it local, no matter what kind of gear you need for the upcoming season.

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For everyday hats, hoodies, and tees, check out Wild Tribute. The brand makes casual tees, hoodies, and hats inspired by national parks and public lands. The Salt Lake City-based brand’s slogan is “4 the Parks,” and they take it seriously. Four percent of their proceeds are dedicated to parks and non-profit organizations working within parks and public lands, including Friends of Utah State Parks and the Western National Parks Association. The five-person company designs and screenprints all its products in the Beehive State. Many of their items have creative camp, ski, and mountain-inspired designs, but their simple mountain-meets-buffalo logo is a great choice for anyone who hears the call of the wild on weekends. WildTribute.com, sold online and in local retailers and parks

For technical cold-weather gear, shop Black Diamond. You’ve surely heard about this massive outdoor brand, but what you may not know is that it’s proudly Salt Lake City-born and raised. They’ve got two new and highly technical new Merino wool pieces for 2020, both of which are designed for running or layering on the slopes. The Rhythm Tee is the lightest Merino wool t-shirt in the world, built with mixed Merino wool and nylon cord fibers. This makes it stretchier, stronger, and much quicker drying than traditional Merino.

Need a new ski midlayer? Good news: B.D. makes their Solution Hoodie with the same innovative fibers. Wear it as a layer or throw it on over jeans when you’re headed to après ski. BlackDiamond.com, sold in local retailers

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If you’re a runner, treat blisters with Wūru.

There are plenty of blister-prevention products on the market, from affordable bandages to sticky foam padding. But Wūru (pronounced like Woo-Roo) presents an alternate solution: Merino wool. It’s easy to use: take a small piece of wool, apply it around your foot against any sore spots, and you’re done. The wool provides breathable padding and cushioning while reducing friction to minimize blisters. And because it’s Merino wool, it regulates your temperature to ensure your foot won’t overheat. Plus, it bonds with the material of your sock to stay in place, so you can say goodbye to bandages that fall off and get balled up in your shoe. If you end up loving the material, you’ll be pleased to know Wūru is coming out with a cozy apparel line later this year. Wuruwool.com, sold online only

If you’re on your feet all day, shop at Kuru. BYU graduate Bret Rasmussen’s passion for footwear started with a sneaker obsession when he was just 12 years old.

And after graduation, he turned that childhood interest into a full-time company when he won the 2006 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. The brand is now a favorite of shoppers with sore feet, plantar fasciitis, or other sports or running injuries. A great choice for winter is the Kuru Quest, a low-ankle boot for both men and women. Its grippy outsoles are perfect for hiking and loose terrain, but the thoughtful styling (especially in the men’s leather option) makes them appropriate for wear to your office or favorite brewery. Kuru also donates a portion of each sale to a charity of the buyer’s choice. Between financial donations and donations of shoes and materials, about 30 percent of your purchase with Kuru cost goes back to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability, community economic development, and several other worthwhile causes. Kuru.com, sold online and in stores

If you’ve got little ones, check out Sawyer.

The owner of the Park City-based brand grew up in Utah and started Sawyer when he realized that his own kids were relying more on technology for entertainment than outdoor recreation. While he’s quick to note that he’s not against technology, he wants to see there be more of a balance between outside time and screen time. Though the two-yearold brand currently offers just clothing, it plans to expand in the next few years to offer educational events, family and child-focused experiences, and additional products that encourage kids to hit the trail. Sawyer donates 10 percent of its profits to organizations that support child development and environmental protection. Their tees and hoodies are made for children, but the designs and logos are so appealing that you’ll probably wish they made them in adult sizes.

BeSawyer.com, sold online

Suzie Dundas is a freelance writer based in Truckee, California. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Fodors, TripSavvy, Playboy, Lonely Planet, SkyLife Magazine, and many more.

When not working, you can find her doing the usual Tahoe activities, like biking, skiing and hiking. Check out more of her work at suziedundas.com.

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Recharge Your Body and Soul with Nature

ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 93% OF THEIR LIFE INDOORS. THIS MAY SHOCK YOU AS AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURER, BUT THIS 'NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER' IS A GROWING PROBLEM AMONGST AMERICANS OF ALL AGES.

part of its Wings & Water Wetlands education program. Touching woolly bear caterpillars and tasting saltgrass are two of the many unforgettable educational experiences for the student participants.

In addition to spending too much time inside, teens spend an average of nine hours a day using media, according to Common Sense Media.

That same report reveals children ages 8-12 spend about six hours a day on their smartphones, tablets, and video games! This can be detrimental to children as time spent in nature is downright crucial to their development.

“The woolly bear caterpillars are really woolly,” remembers James from Emerson Elementary School.

Clara adds: “I loved being outdoors. I felt happy.” Another Emerson student likes that it took place outdoors because he spends most of his time on video games.

For kids, this is excellent news as outdoors is the most fun place to be. It's where birds sing, clouds move across the sky, water ripples, critters crawl, and our senses come to life. Nature fills our lives with discovery, meaning, amusement, and lessons.

At TNC’s Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, you can explore a prime bird habitat from a one-mile long boardwalk or a 30-foot-high observation tower.

TNC offers opportunities throughout the year to encourage people of all backgrounds to experience nature’s wonder. From a wide range of volunteer opportunities to Fiesta for Nature and Preserve After Dark events, there is something for everyone. The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve also offers an audio tour in Spanish and English to provide visitors with in-depth information on the preserve’s features and history.

And studies have found that being outside lowers the hormone cortisol, reducing stress levels (Qing Li, Jan 2010). A report by The Nature Conservancy revealed that nature can inspire emotions of awe which enhance our immune function, helping people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“Nature is our biggest teacher because everything is connected to our environment,” says Andrea Nelson, TNC’s Utah Community Engagement Manager. “The more time we spend outside, the more we learn about the seasons, different trees, plants, trees, birds and wildlife.”

UTAH’S OUTDOORS In Utah, the solution to “nature deficit disorder” is literally all around us. We enjoy unparalleled access to a diverse and beautiful natural world. One of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in Utah is the Great Salt Lake—a globally important habitat and gathering place for millions of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl.

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NATURE’S BENEFITS Children exposed to nature have better focus, increased concentration, and better grades. Simply learning in the wild can even help. One study compared how children learned in forests versus a standard playground. The results reveal a child’s motor skills were stronger when learning in the woods. (Fjortoft, 2001)

Over the past 13 years, the program has reached more than 21,000 students, providing a hands-on nature experience while teaching children about the importance of wetlands.

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“We know people are happier and healthier when they spend time outside,” adds Dave Livermore, The Nature Conservancy in Utah’s state director. “When they connect with nature, they also care more what happens to our environment. We can foster the next generation of conservationists by exposing them to beautiful places like the preserve, a nearby forest or your neighborhood park.”

The benefits of being outside outweigh any excuse to stay inside.

Make it a priority and spend more time in nature to feed your soul and improve your health.

This article is written and provided by The Nature Conservancy.

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MY FAVORITE MOUNTAIN TOWN Telluride, Colorado

By Melissa McGibbon

TO BE FAIR, I HAVE NOT BEEN TO EVERY MOUNTAIN TOWN, BUT I’VE BEEN TO MOST OF THEM IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES AND CAN SAY WITH SOME CERTAINTY THAT A SUMMER VISIT TO TELLURIDE WILL HAVE YOU AGREEING WITH ME. Each direction you look offers a stunning view of the mountains.

The Victorian-era houses that line its main street, Colorado Avenue, are well-kept. And the vibe is super chill – local residents seem fit, happy, and friendly. I could spend all day watching the world go by while sitting on a large front deck and sipping my coffee.

To me, the best part about Telluride is its dog culture. It’s a very dogfriendly town, and many hotels accommodate good boys and girls.

It took me twice as long to walk anywhere in town because I kept stopping to pet all the floofs!

TELLURIDE HISTORY Telluride became a town in 1878 after a prospector named John Fallon made the first claim on a local mine he named the Sheridan, which turned out to be loaded with zinc, lead, copper, iron, and silver. The mining rush and promise of wealth attracted characters of all kinds, including Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, who began their notorious careers as bank robbers in town at the San Miguel Bank on June 24, 1889. If you stop by the Mahr Building on Colorado Avenue, you’ll see a plaque on the door of what is now a compounding pharmacy that memorializes the event.

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In 1964, Telluride was officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark District. But everything changed in 1972 when Telluride Ski Resort opened for powder prospecting and the world was awakened to its special charms. Since then, Telluride has topped numerous lists as one of the best places to ski and snowboard in the world.

LAY OF THE LAND The town of Telluride is only eight blocks wide and 12 blocks long, but there’s a lot of verve packed into those dimensions with colorful Victorian-era homes, boutiques, art galleries, historic buildings, quirky coffee shops, and gourmet restaurants. It’s tucked into a box canyon surrounded by the largest concentration (14,000+) of peaks in North America. That means sprawl is not a thing here because population growth is stunted at less than 2,500 people, which means it’s fantastically uncrowded. In fact, the population is less than half of what it was during the mining boom.

DON’T MAKE A ROOKIE MISTAKE The town of Telluride sits at 8,750 feet, making it one of the highest towns in America.

The Mountain Village that connects to the town of Telluride via gondola is at 9,545 feet, and the ski resort top elevation is 13,150 feet. All of this is to say that the elevation matters and it will get to you if you don’t take measures to acclimate. Failing to acclimate before attempting outdoor adventures is a rookie mistake, and you will pay the price with altitude sickness, which presents itself with

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dizziness, fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, shortness of breath, and difficulty sleeping.

Give yourself a day or two of chill time when you arrive in Telluride -- you’ll be happy you did. Get plenty of sleep, drink more water than you think is reasonable (especially if you’re going to drink), and enjoy an extra cup of coffee or two. Even after doing my best to acclimate properly, I had trouble breathing on hikes and difficulty sleeping.

FOODIE FAVORITES One of the best things about Telluride is that there are no chain restaurants. None. I had one of the best meals of my life at The Tunnel. It’s a speakeasy restaurant that serves a six-course tasting menu paired with adult beverages. The menu changes every few weeks, but you can’t miss no matter when you go. Other noteworthy establishments were La Marmotte, Smuggler’s Brew Pub, 221 South Oak, Tacos del Gnar, Oak Fat Alley BBQ (don’t miss the succotash!), The New Sheridan Hotel Rooftop Bar, and The Chop House. There’s so much good food, wine, and beer everywhere in this town!

THINGS TO DO Telluride might be known as a ski town, but its autumn offerings are just as sweet. Fly fishing, hiking, mountain and road biking, and rock climbing are some of the best ways to experience Telluride.

One of my favorite activities was paddleboarding on Trout Lake with our guides from Bootdoctors. We practically had the whole lake to ourselves, and it was a fun way to spend a few hours on the water.

GETTING THERE Getting to Telluride just got so much easier. For the first time in history, Telluride Regional Airport has commercial jet service connecting from the Denver Airport. Prior to May, Telluride Airport was only available to private planes, so most visitors had to fly into Montrose and drive 65 miles to Telluride. Though, the drive is fantastically gorgeous and just six hours from Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, and Denver, so it can easily become part of the stunning adventure.

FESTIVALS You don’t need an excuse to visit Telluride, but if you’re looking for the cherry on top, you should visit during one of the more than 20 festivals the town hosts during the year. The Bluegrass Festival, Yoga Festival, and Film Festival are among the best. If you’re looking for something more obscure, check out the Telluride Mushroom Festival or the WOW Festival (Workout Weekend) dedicated to physical fitness.

Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning adventure travel journalist. She is the Senior Editor at Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine and is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the North American Travel Journalists Association, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Her work also appears in Outside Magazine, SmarterTravel.com, HuffPost.com, and Elevation Outdoors.

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CALENDAR ADVENTURE SPORTS

>> ADVENTURE SPORTS >> CAMPING, HIKING & BACKPACKING >> CYCLING >> FILMS, FESTIVALS, EVENTS

October 14–15

Huntsman World Senior Games Mountain Biking St. George, UT.

October 10–14

And She’s Dope Too: Coyote Gulch Escalante, UT. andshesdopetoo.com

October 19–20

Pre-registration required. hwsg.com seniorgames.net

October 25

Red Bull Rampage Virgin, UT.

Tredbull.tv/live/AP-1QG7A6VKD2111/ red-bull-rampage

Sleep When You’re Dead Red Feather Lakes, CO.

rockymountainadventureseries.com

CAMPING, HIKING, & BACKPACKING October 10–14

And She’s Dope Too: Escalante Retreat Level Two Escalante, UT. andshesdopetoo.com

October 26

Tour de St. George: Fall St. George, UT. ridesouthernutah.com

October 26

Goldilocks Las Vegas Las Vegas,

NV. goldilocks.events/glv

November 3

Sports-AM City Creek Bike Sprint Salt Lake City, UT. sports-am. com/City-Creek-Bike-Sprint

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FILMS, FESTIVALS, EVENTS

October 13,20 and 27 November 3

Free Yoga on the Plaza Gateway,

Salt Lake City, UT. shopthegateway.com

November 1–2 November 8–9

Facilitator Training Level 1 at CLAS Ropes Course Provo, UT. clasropes.com/training.php

September 28

The Complex (Salt Lake City)

October 18

The Depot, (Salt Lake City), UT. TGR - Roadless tetongravity.com/ films/roadless

October 23

Lake Powell, Page, AZ. vacationraces.com

Peery's Egyptian Theater (Ogden)

October 24–25

Park City’s Eccles CPA

October 26

Orem’s Clark Grand Theatre(Orem)

November 7–8

Mount Logan Middle School (Logan)

Warren Miller Movie- Timeless Get your tickets at REI or online. warrenmiller.com

October 26

Ogden Witchstock Ogden, UT. historic25.com

RUNNING October 10

Huntsman World Senior Games Road Races 5K and Half Marathon St. George, UT.

October 24

Moab 240 Endurance Race

Peery's Egyptian Theatre (Ogden)

October 11–15

Jeanne Wagner Theatre (Salt Lake)

Moab, UT. moab200.com

October 30

Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour, and Kids Run. sojomarathon.com

October 12

Jeanne Wagner Theatre (Salt Lake City)

seniorgames.net

George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theatre (Park City)

SOJO Marathon South Jordan, UT.

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October 12

October 12

The Great Inflatable Race Idaho Falls Russ Freeman Park,

Lake Powell Half Marathon

October 12

Escalante Canyons Marathon and 10-Miler Boulder, UT. The race

starts in Boulder, Utah, and finishes in Escalante. escalantecanyonsmarathon.com

October 12

Dimple Dell Half Marathon Sandy, UT. happytrailsrace.com

October 12

Wild Pumpkin Adventure Beck Family Farms, 292 W. 100 S., Centerfield, UT. beckfamilyfarms.com

October 12

Strut Your Mutt-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT. strutyourmutt.org

October 12

Thunderbird Ultra Run Cedar

City, UT. visitcedarcity.com/blog/event/ thunderbird-ultra-run

October 12

Wild Pumpkin Adventure Beck

Family Farms, 292 W 100 S, Centerfield, UT. beckfamilyfarms.com

October 12

October 25–November 23

Pineview Stadium 10 theatres (St. George)

1290 Science Center Dr, Idaho Falls, ID. thegreatinflatablerace.com/IdahoFalls

Fruita, Palisade, Grand Junction, New Castle, CO. madracingcolorado.com/ events/westslopecrosscup

Megaplex Theatres (Cedar City)

Antelope Island Marathon

Arches Half Half Marathon

October 12

October 18

CYCLING

Clarke Grand Theatre (Orem)

West Slope Cross Cup Series

October 8–11

Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling St. George, UT. seniorgames.net

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October 12

November 7 & 8

Antelope Island State Park, UT. laytonmarathon.com

Mount Logan Middle School (Logan)

Matchstick Productions - Return to Send'er matchstickpro.com

October 9& 16

Park City Farmer’s Market Park

City, UT. parkcityfarmersmarket.com

October 12

Sojo Marathon Bike Tour South Jordan, UT. sojomarathon.com

October 12

Peculiar Pours Beer Festival Ogden Union Station,

Blood Run Scotsman Center,

Mountain Green, UT. WARNING: THIS IS A FULL CONTACT RACE. THIS MEANS THE ZOMBIES WILL BE ALLOWED TO TOUCH YOU. BY DOING THIS RACE YOU ARE GIVING CONSENT FOR THEM TO TOUCH YOU. blood.run

Ogden, UT. facebook.com/ events/362784434306276

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Corner Canyon 50K Relay Draper,

UT. happytrailsrace.com

October 13

Moab, UT. madmooseevents.com/ archeshalfmarathon

Pony Express Trail 50 and 100 Mile Endurance Run Faust, UT. ponyexpress100.org

October 19

The Great Inflatable Race Las Vegas Craig Ranch Regional Park:

628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV. thegreatinflatablerace.com/LasVegas

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October 26

Levan, UT.active.com/levan-ut/running/ distance-running-races/yuba-5k-dogrun-2018

Family Catholic School, Grand Junction, CO. Costumes optional! holyfamilyspooktacular5k.itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=6032

Yuba 5K Dog Run Yuba State Park,

October 19

Twilight Red Rock Half Marathon Red Rock Canyon, Las

Vegas, NV. Half Marathon (5:45 p.m.), 10k (6:00 p.m.), 5k (6:05 p.m.) calicoracing. com/events/twilight-redrock/

October 19

The Haunted Half, 5K & Kids Run Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City, UT.

thehauntedhalf.com

October 19–20

Tough Mudder - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV. toughmudder.com/ events/2019-las-vegas-classic

October 19–20

Rock N Roll Half Marathon Denver Denver, CO. Saturday 5K (9:00

a.m.–11:00 a.m.), Half and 10K (Sun. 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) runrocknroll.com/ denver/register

October 24–27

Spooktacular 5K Holy

October 28

St. George Zombie Walk

St. George, UT. sgcity.org/ sportsandrecreation/races/zombiewalk

November 2

Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 5K and Tuff Kids Run St. George,

UT. Half Marathon (8:30 a.m.); 5LK (9:00 a.m.) and Tuff Kids Run (11:00 a.m.) sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races/ snowcanyonhalf5kkidsrun

November 2

Joshua Tree Half Marathon

Joshua Tree National Park, CA. vacationraces.com/half-marathons/ joshua-tree

November 2–3

Moab Trail Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and Adventure 5k Moab, UT. moabtrailmarathon.com

Moab Mindful Running Retreat Moab, UT. runwildretreats.

November 4

October 25

November 9

City, UT. hurricanerecreation.com/ halloweenneonnightrun

November 9

Zombie Walk Church Street and Federal Avenue, Logan, UT. logandowntown.org/zombie-walk

rivertoncity.com/parksrecreation. holidayheroes

Flash N’ Dash Mustache Bash 5K

com/moab-mindful-running-retreat

Riverton, UT. rungr8.com

Hurricane City Halloween Neon Night Run Hurricane

Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K Salt Lake

October 25

October 25–November 23 West Slope Cross Cup Series

Fruita, Palisade, Grand Junction, New Castle, CO. October 5–November 23.

See website for official dates and towns. Whether you are Cyclocross or Running, these races are sure to be challenging. madracingcolorado.com

October 26

City, UT. spectrumturkeytrot.com

Holiday Heroes 5K and 1-Mile ‘Fun’draiser Run Riverton City, UT.

November 9

Donut Dash 5K Memory Grove, Salt Lake City, UT. preservationutah.org

November 9

Sandy Turkey Trot 5K Lone Peak

Park, 10140 South 700 East, Sandy, UT. sandy.utah.gov/departments/parksand-recreation/recreation-division/ sandy-race-series

November 9

Fremont Zombie Run 5K

Sevier, UT. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ fremont-indian/events/

October 26

Veterans Day 5K Millrace Park,

Taylorsville, UT. extramileracing.com

November 10

Death Valley Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Death Valley National

Recycled Run Fall Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run

October 26

November 15

Ogden, UT. thehalloweenhalf.com/Ogden

George, UT. sgcity.org/departments/ recreation/running/turkeytrot.php

Park, Death Valley, CA. runplanetultra.com

Henderson, NV. bbscrun.com/ fallrecycledrun

The Halloween Half Ogden

St. George Turkey Trot St.

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November 16

Sage Burner Trail Race Hartman

Rocks Recreation Area of Gunnison, CO. 50K, 28K (8:00 am), 13K ( 8:30 am) and 5K (9:00 am). madmooseevents.com/sageburner-trail-race

October 26

The Haunted Half Marathon Provo Provo, UT. thehauntedhalf.com

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Dead Horse Ultra Gemini Bridges, Moab, UT. 50-mile (6 a.m.), 50K (7 a.m.) and 30K (8 a.m.) madmooseevents.com

November 16–17

Rock N Roll Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K Las Vegas, NV. runrocknroll.

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November 28

Turkey Trot Family 5K Run/ Walk Lamoille, NV. Start and finish

Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K, 1K South Davis Recreation Center,

at The Little Church of the Crossroads. rubymountainrelay.com

550 North 200 Wst, Bountiful, UT. southdavisraces.com/thanksgivingday

November 23

November 30

Smithfield Holiday Turkey Trot

Ogden Santa Run Ogden, UT.

Smithfield Rec. Center, Smithfield, UT. 5K/10K/1-mile. smithfieldrecreation.com/races

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November 28

utahhumanrace.org

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October 12

The Thankful 13, 5K & Kids Run 2912 Executive Pkwy, Lehi, UT

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October 26

Thankful 13 Half Marathon Lehi,

Pumpkinman Triathlon Wilbur

UT. thankful13.com

Square/Bicentennial Park, Boulder City, NV. Olympic, Sprint, 10K, 5K. bbsctri. com/pumpkinman

November 28

Race to Feed the Hungry Idaho

Falls, ID. register.chronotrack. com/r/33359

November 2

Turkey Triathlon, 5K Orem,

UT. t3triathlon.com/race/turkeytriathlon-5k

Halloween Cruise at CLAS Ropes Course Provo, UT. clasropes.com

Huntsman World Senior Games Tri St. George, UT. seniorgames.net/

Creek, UT. sports-am.com/City-CreekCold-Turkey-Run

November 27

UT. isgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/ races/santadash

November 28

Sports-AM Cold Turkey Run City

Creek State Park, St. George, UT. southernutahtriathlon.com/index

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November 23

Southern Utah Triathlon Quail

December 2

St. George Santa Dash St. George,

Utah Human Race Draper, UT.

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October 1–31

December 1–23

Christmas Cruise at CLAS Ropes Course Provo, UT. clasropes.com

WINTERSPORTS

Alta Opening Day 2019 Chairlifts start spinning. alta.com

Snowbasin Opening Day 2019

First day of the 2019-2020 ski season. snowbasin.com

December 20–January 5

SNOWFEST Park City, UT. parkcitymountain.com

January 12, 2020

Snowshoe Stomp Mountain Dell, Salt Lake City, UT. sports-am.com

January 25, 2020

Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival

Midway, UT. 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, and Marathon on snow. squawpeak50.com

November 22

Park City Mountain Opening Day Park City, UT. Planned opening date

for both Park City Mountain and Canyons Village. parkcitymountain.com

November 23

Solitude Opening Day 2019 First day of the 2019-2020 ski season at Solitude Mountain. solitudemountain.com

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2019 UTAH SKI SWAPS For Buying & Selling Gear

Get cash for your season pass by unloading your used winter gear at Utah ski swaps, or shop for new-to-you ski or snowboarding gear. This big list includes Utah ski swaps in Ogden, Orem, Salt Lake, and Park City. Did we miss your favorite swap? Send the details to editor@sportsguidemag.com, and we’ll post it online.

OCTOBER 4–6 2ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP MILLCREEK 2927 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Swap runs Oct. 4–5 from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 6 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Items not sold during the swap can remain in store for consignment. 2nd Tracks Sports will take a 35% commission for these items. Free admission. Expect raffles, food, and great deals. 801-466-9880

OCTOBER 27 BLACK DIAMOND STORE SWAP 2092 East 3900 South, East Millcreek, UT. Bring your gear, sell your gear, keep the money. Free admission. Note: This year you must sign up for a table to sell your gear.

OCTOBER 9 WEBER STATE OUTDOOR PROGRAM SALE AND SWAP Weber State Lower Bell Tower Plaza, Ogden, UT. 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

All are welcome to bring equipment to sell. Free admission. Sale includes skis, snowboards, snowshoes, ski boots, snowboard boots, kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, tents, and sleeping bags.

801-626-6373 OCTOBER 10–13 SPORTS DEN SKI SWAP 1350 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT. Swap runs Oct. 10-11 from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Oct. 12 from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Oct. 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 801-582-5611 OCTOBER 11–13 LEVEL 9 + 2ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP DOWNTOWN Level 9, New Location: 625 S 600 West, Salt Lake City, UT. Swap runs Oct. 11-12 from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Oct. 13 from 10:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.

Free admission.

OCTOBER 18–20 2ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP OGDEN 1273 Canyon Road, Ogden, UT. Swap runs Oct. 18–19 from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Free admission. 801-621-2003 OCTOBER 26–27 SNOWBASIN SKI SWAP Legacy Events Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT. Swap runs Oct. 26 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Oct. 27 from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Admission: $10 Friday, $5 Saturday. Free admission for children 16 and under. 30% sales commission benefits Ogden Valley Ski Team. No ski equipment older than five years and no used hats, goggles, gloves, or accessory items. Season pass deals offered to. 801-396-5507 or snowbasinskiswap.com

NOVEMBER TBA SOLDIER HOLLOW NORDIC SKI SALE Lodge at Soldier Hollow, 2002 Soldier Hollow Lane, Midway, UT. Swap runs Nov. 2 from 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; Nov. 3 from 10:00–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Cross-country skate and ski equipment available.

435-654-2002 NOVEMBER 2–4 PARK CITY SKI SWAP Basin Recreation Field House at New Park, 1388 New Main Street, Kimball Junction, UT. Early equipment check-in available at Jans Mountain Outfitters & Cole Sport on Park Ave. Swap runs Nov. 3 from 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; Nov. 4 from 10:00–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 5 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Park City Ski Team keeps 30% of profits from gear sold. No equipment older than five years and no accessory items accepted. Admission: $10 Friday, $5 Saturday, $2 Sunday. Free admission for children 12 and under. 435-649-8749 NOVEMBER 22–23 ST. LAWRENCE THRIFT STORES SKI SALE Zermatt Resort, Midway, UT. Sale runs Nov. 22 from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 23 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Drop off donations at St. Mary’s Church at 121 Park Avenue, Park City, UT. No fees, free admission. Free ski wax with ski purchase courtesy of Adventure Haus. 435-657-0209 DECEMBER 1 ALTA COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT GEAR SWAP Our Lady of the Snows Center, 10189 Utah 210, Alta, UT. Drop off gear Nov. 30 from 2:00–6:00 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. No fees to submit items this year. 25% of profit goes to Alta Community Enrichment.

Free admission.

DECEMBER 7-8 UTAH VALLEY SKI SWAP 1007 University Ave, Provo, UT. Sale runs Friday, December 7: 5:30-9:00 p.m. Admission $5 for ages 14+ Saturday, December 8: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Free admission.

OCTOBER 24–26 LEVEL 9 SKI SWAP OREM 644 North State Street, Orem, UT. Swap runs Oct. 24-25 from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Oct. 26 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Free admission. All items not sold during the swap can remain in store for consignment. Level 9 will take a 35% commission for these items. 801-466-9880

With so many great Utah ski swaps, why pay full price?

Happy swapping!

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How a Ski Conditioning Class Can Keep You On the Hill

By Amy Tuddenham

There’s an old adage many orthopedic surgeons have recited for years: If you haven’t been in the operating room (OR), you haven’t been skiing long enough. The goal for any skier or snowboarder is, of course, to avoid the OR entirely, which often means skier and surgeon play a mean game of chicken all season.

But the best way to come out on the winning end might come down to preparation. This season, start things off right with a pre-season ski conditioning class.

“There aren’t a lot of everyday motions that emulate skiing or snowboarding,” says Katie Guyer, physical therapy manager at Heber Valley Hospital. “The muscles used for winter sports are somewhat dormant for several months a year, so they’re prone to injury when we get back on the hill and start using them again. A pre-season ski conditioning class will strengthen those muscles and help prevent injury and build endurance.”

Katie says a common mistake skiers and boarders make is only working their quads. “It makes sense to focus on quad muscles— you feel them with every turn you carve,” she says. “But your hamstrings and core are equally important to a safe day on the hill. Abdominal muscles absorb bumps, prevent your lower back from hurting, and help you maintain a good position on your skis.

Really, a strong core is at the core of staying injury-free. Hamstring strength is important in protecting your ACL.” In addition to core work, the pre-season ski conditioning classes focus on agility, strength, explosiveness, and balance.

Brett Bousquet is a physical therapist at Park City Hospital and teaches the conditioning class at that facility. He says good balance is fundamental to preventing injury.

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“Skiing requires a full-body commitment. Balance allows us to combine strength and agility into coordinated action,” Brett says.

“In my opinion, both balance and dynamic balance are critical factors in helping maintain healthy ski habits, with hopes of preventing injury.”

The two therapists designed the ski conditioning exercise programs together, combining their expertise and best practices with a common goal to help all skiers and boarders live the healthiest life possible—and stay out of the hospital this winter.

If your goal is to rip the hill and not your knee this season, sign up for a class at either the Heber or Park City hospital.

LOCAL WINTER CONDITIONING CLASSES Up your game this season with the help of trained exercise experts who will get you fit and ready for anything winter brings your way from skiing to snow biking.

Heber Valley Hospital (380 East 1500 South, Suite 102, Heber City) October 8–December 14 Mondays & Wednesdays at 9 a.m. *Session includes two 1-hour classes per week for 10 weeks Optional gym time on Fridays between 5 a.m.–2 p.m.

Cost: $300 Park City Hospital (900 Round Valley Drive, Park City) Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 a.m.

Cost: $15 per class if you pay monthly or $20 per class for drop in.

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