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starting line Editor’s Note, Climb4Life, Jordanelle Triathlon, XTERRA Utah, Warren Miller Film Ticket Giveaway
features The Spiraling Decline of the Indoor Child: Why Getting Outside Changes Everything by John Librett
It Goes Downhill Fast: A Crash Course in Rowing the Grand Canyon’s Lava Falls by Steven Wesley Law
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travel Beat the Heat at 7,000 Feet: Park City Summer Getaways
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Canyoneers river guide, Jake Snyder, drives his 37-foot C-Craft boat through the tail of House Rock Rapid in Grand Canyon. On Grand Canyon rowing trips, motorized boats like these typically accompany the group as a supply boat. Photo by Stephen Krieg. naturalmoment.com
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The late season snow has almost melted, and it’s finally prime biking season in Utah’s mountains. Escape hot valley temperatures and spend a day riding in our scenic canyons. I experienced Deer Valley’s lift-served mountain biking for the first time this summer, and the gorgeous Deer Crest trail is a must for intermediate riders. You’ll begin at the top of Deer Crest Trail Bald Mountain and enjoy stunning views, thrilling singletrack and speedy downhill sections as you ride to the resort base. Get more information on Park City mountain biking in my summer getaway story on page 17.
Enjoy the rest of our Late Summer issue with stories on rowing the Grand Canyon’s Lava Falls (pg. 10), tips for healthy vegetarianism (pg. 16), great smartphone fitness apps (pg. 20) and camping along Utah’s scenic highways (pg. 12). Want to win prizes? Become a fan of Outdoor Sports Guide on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win gift cards, gear, movie tickets and more. Good luck! Jenny Willden Comments, feedback or complaints? Email editor@ sportsguidemag.com or send mail to 772 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
triutah jordanelle triathlon Challenge yourself at this renown triathlon, which takes place in and around the beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir near Park City on Saturday, August 20. Ranked as one of the top 100 races in the country by Triathlete magazine. Sprint and Olympic distances will be offered. Registration deadline is August 14. triutah.com
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hera cancer foundation climb4life Support ovarian cancer research while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities at this 10th annual event. Hosted by Black Diamond from September 15–18, Climb4Life is a weekend of climbing, hiking, running and yoga in the Wasatch canyons. Massages and parties are also included in the $75 registration fee. Fundraising a minimum of $200 is required to participate. herafoundation.org
Enjoy gourmet lunches and dinners at an affordable price at Salt Lake’s finest restaurants from September 16–October 1. Choose from a two-course lunch for $5 or $10, or a three-course dinner for $15 or $30 per person. It’s a great way to try new restaurants, without busting your budget. For details on participating restaurants and menus, check online. downtownslc.org
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ms mud run Get dirty for a good cause at Utah’s first Mud Run MS on Saturday, August 13 at Miller Motorsports Park. This 10K course has a series of boot camp-style obstacles, most of which contain water and mud! Onlookers can cheer on participants as they slip and slide through the course. Registration fee is $50 and there is a minimum fundraising requirement of $100 to participate. 100% of the money raised by participants will benefit the National MS Society. mudrunMSutah.org
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It may still be summer, but ski season is just a few short months away. Get ready by seeing Warren Miller’s 62nd film, Like There’s No Tomorrow, for free! Outdoor Sport Guide is giving away 20 tickets to the screening on October 14 at Abravanel Hall. Each movie ticket also comes with a free lift ticket to Canyons Resort and other sweet discounts. Enter by becoming a fan of Outdoor Sports Guide on Facebook. Just scan this code with any barcode scan app on your smartphone and you’ll be directed to our Facebook page. Then simply “Like” our page and you’ll be entered to win one of 20 tickets. Deadline to enter is September 30, 2011. skinet.com/warrenmiller
Get rid of used gear, and make cash to buy new gear, at Snowbird’s annual swap from September 30–October 2. SWAP hours are Friday 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. There is no entry fee for SWAP admission and no tag fee for equipment/clothing to be sold. Snowbird Sports Education Foundation takes a commission on items sold at the SWAP. SBSEF is a nonprofit organization, donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. All gear must be 10 years old or less. For more information contact Steve Bounous or Tami Strong at sbsef@aol.com. snowbird.com
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sports-am & aazk wild stampede 5K run Help the Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and Hogle Zoo raise wildlife awareness by running this 5K on Saturday, October 1 that benefits Wild Aware Utah and the Lubee Bat Conservancy. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. and the course wraps around the zoo and ends back at the zoo for refreshments. utahaazk.org
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Feel the grass under your feet at Utah’s first barefoot race in Sugarhouse Park on Saturday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. This fundraiser supports a charity that takes Utah doctors and nurses to Ghana to perform surgery and provide health care there. Your $30 registration fee pays for your entry and sponsors a runner in Ghana to run in a 5K there in November. You’ll receive their race results and a photo of them. Bring old running shoes to donate to race participants in Africa. Contact volunteer Race Director, Tim Collings, at tim@redrockrelay.com for information. hartafrica.org
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xterra utah Get off-road at this triathlon on Saturday, September 24 beginning at Pineview Reservoir’s Port Ramp Marina and ending at Snowbasin Resort. Full (1500M swim, 30K mountain bike, 10K trail run) and sport (750M swim, 19K mountain bike, 5K trail run) distances will be offered. Free kids’ bike race at 4:00 p.m. and kids’ sprint at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Discounts available for students and military personnel. After party at Harvest Moon Festival in Ogden. xterraplanet.com
night of the running dead 5K and 1-mile walk Kick off the Halloween season at this 5K and 1-mile walk on Saturday, October 15 at Liberty Park. All runners will register as either Undead or Human. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. for humans and two minutes later for the undead who will chase the humans down. Costumes are optional, but greatly encouraged! The race loops around the park twice, but the loop may change the second time around...so beware of zombies! A one-mile walk begins at 4:00 p.m. and is a shortened version of the 5K course. Both races will be a fun, and scary, way to celebrate the holiday! undeadrace.com
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SPIRALING DECLINE of the INDOOR
CHILD: Why Getting Outside Changes Everything By John Librett
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early 15 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Although shuffling in a hospital gown [with dripline in-tow] replaced my trail running; hanging out in the shallow-end of the pool replaced open water swims; and mild yoga replaced hard strength training, I knew that outdoor recreation would be the foundation of my recovery and well-being. Fifteen years later, after an intense day in the office, I head to the mountains to “blow out the carbon.” The temperature is cool and blossoming wild flowers sparkle against the brilliant blue sky. After a few hours of hiking my favorite ridgeline, I drive home with renewed vigor—outdoor recreation is my wellness prescription. Unfortunately, at a meteoric pace, we are creating a new generation of children who have a combined lack of interest in outdoor recreation, a precipitous drop in health and a dearth of skill needed to regain their health through outdoor recreation pursuits. This bleak new phenomenon is called “the indoor child.” The average American child now spends 7 hours and 38 minutes per day watching TV and playing video games. Sadly, this indoor child is in a deadly spiral—experiencing a dramatic increase in chronic disease which leads to an increase in sedentary behavior, leading to further declines in health and vitality. According to a recent report by the American Medical Association, nearly one-third (27%) of our children are diagnosed with a chronic disease (e.g. asthma, diabetes,
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obesity). In Utah, this rate equates to 230,000 children with diagnosed with a disease and 60,000 children diagnosed with a disability (14%). With significantly compromised health, and a declining interest in preserving the natural environment, increasing outdoor recreation is an enormous lifestyle change for the indoor child, which provides endless benefits. Escalating evidence reveals that a lack of outdoor recreation among children leads to depression, hyperactivity, obesity and
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a reduction in critical thinking, creativity and social skills. Alternatively, participation in outdoor recreation helps form friendships, develops social skills, establishes identity and meaning in life. Recreating outdoors also enhances overall health through increased strength, bone mineral density and vital capacity. Thankfully, Utah’s world-class national parks and famous sport and recreation venues can help you easily add vital recreation to children’s lives. Branded as “Life Elevated” and “The State of Sport,” 80% of Utah’s land is administered for recreation use, which includes more than 100 bodies of boatable water, 14 ski resorts, 10 permanent Olympic sports venues, nine white water rivers, eight national parks and recreation areas and seven national forests. To help you take advantage of these resources, there are many organizations and outfitters designed to introduce and guide children and families into the outdoors. Splore is one organization that recently received funding from the U.S. Forest Service to: “support conservation education programs that
will provide local community children more opportunities to experience the great outdoors, learn about nature and build a lasting commitment to conservation and land stewardship.” Using Utah’s vast recreation resources, Splore offers affordable, customized and inclusive recreation and education programs for people of all abilities. For 33 years, Splore has been the leader in adaptive adventure recreation and education for youth and adults with disabilities, chronic health conditions, functional limitations and special health care needs. As the only adaptive recreation organization in Utah that holds exclusive federal special use guide permits, Splore offers many seasonal activities, including: camping, canoeing, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, kayaking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and white water rafting. For thousands of kids each year, these adventures act as a catalyst towards greater joy, courage, health and community. For more information about Splore programs and to sign up, visit: splore.org. To stem the tide of this ensuing disaster, encourage your family and community to unplug this summer. For more information on Children and Nature, visit the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There campaign: nwf.org/Get-Outside/BeOut-There.aspx. And check out the Utah Guides and Outfitters Association: utahadventures.com/outfitters.cfm.
Dr. John Librett is Executive Director of Splore and Founder & Interim Director of Association of Adaptive Recreation Organizations. You can contact him at john@splore.org.
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It Goes Downhill Fast: A Crash Course in Rowing the Grand Canyon’s Lava Falls
Photo Credit: Christian Seamans
By Steven Wesley Law
Lava Falls is a nefarious, hydra-headed beast. She loves to embarrass me. She has tried to maim and drown me. She has pinned me in her corner pocket. I’ve come within an inch of flipping in her V-waves. Lava Falls hates me. I am a Capulet. She is a Montague. She is a stick. I am her piñata. But sometimes, I think just to mess with my head, she lets me pass through cleanly and safely. You never can tell what you’re going to get with Lava Falls. You see, Lava Falls is like a catholic schoolmarm: sometimes she’s forgiving, but sometimes she puts you over her knee and spanks you.
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e first hear Lava Falls when we are still a half mile above it. When we’re a quarter mile away, it sounds like a tarmac full of 747s revving their engines for takeoff. The sound rouses us from the tranquility of what has been a peaceful day. We pull our rafts to shore and hike to the overlook to scout it. Lava Falls is an impressive bit of hydrological mayhem. It’s listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as North America’s fastest navigable rapid. It’s a steep little bugger, dropping 13 vertical feet in a distance of less than 100 horizontal feet. Lava Falls is the Grand Canyon of rapids. We are at river mile 179. It is the eleventh day of a 12-day Grand Canyon river trip. We are a fleet of six 18-foot oarboats and one motorized S-rig, which accompanies our trip as the supply boat. For those of you uninitiated in the anarchy that is Lava Falls, please allow me to describe her to you. The first thing that’s going to command your attention while you’re scouting Lava Falls is the Ledgehole. Right there, right there in the center of the gosh darn rapid,
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there’s a huge, nasty hole created by the water pouring over a massive ledge. It’s literally a waterfall. One that’s big enough to flip, and I believe destroy, a five-ton motorized S-rig if the pilot of the S-rig were so unfortunate as to fall over it. And if an oarboat gets pulled in there . . . ah crap! Well, it’s going to hold it under water and recirculate it several times before finally spitting it out. It’s happened before. I’ve seen videos on YouTube. When the raft finally emerges it’s been pulled apart and destroyed, the frame bent, straps torn, gear washed away, guide and passengers swimming for their lives. Nope. Don’t go there. And what is that over there on the right?! Well of course, it’s another pourover, essentially a mini-Ledgehole, and there’s no room at all on the left. This leaves us one teensy-weensy little route through Lava Falls where we must squeeze our rafts between the Ledgehole and the Pourover. From the scout point it looks as narrow as a tightrope. This one passage, this one and only way through Lava Falls, puts us on a course to encounter a series of
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devious obstacles of devilish design. Most notably the V-waves. The V-waves are where two lateral waves come together to form one massive wave. Imagine two snowplows, side by side, each pushing 10 feet of snow, but the snowplows are turning the snow INTO each other. Those are the V-waves, and you have to go right through them. Then, if you survive that, you’ll have to face Big Kahuna, which is a 10-foot standing wave that’s going to break over your raft like a backcountry avalanche. Something below the surface of the river causes the water above it to form into a very steep, standing wave, a static tsunami, that’s curled upstream. So, to state it simply, in the course of less than a hundred feet there are five or six chances for things to go wrong. Knowing I had to row Lava Falls today, I’ve had a couple butterflies in my stomach the whole time. At the overlook, while scouting Lava, more butterflies materialize. Now, as we turn from the scout point and walk down the hill to our boats, I have so many butterflies that my
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just before I squeeze my eyes shut, could easily be mistaken for a calving glacier. The two waves converge and swallow us like an amoeba swallowing a paramecium. The V-waves fold the raft into a shape I’ve only seen in the pages of the Kama Sutra. Our raft tilts severely to the starboard, and I am washed out of my seat, pushed across the frame and nearly off the raft. I let go of the oar handles and grab hold of the oar tower as the waves begin to carry me off the boat. I watch the raft rolling over further and further. Then I’m swamped by another enormous wave, and this one knocks me out of the boat and into the churning, swirling river. I open my eyes to find that I’m engulfed in a chocolaty darkness. I don’t know if my raft has flipped or if I’ve been washed off. Oh wait! Time out. Things are cool! It’s just my soggy hat that has fallen over my eyes. No need to panic people. I climb back into my seat, grab my oars and start squaring up for Big Kahuna. I look downriver to see how far away Big Kahuna is—it’s right there!— and it’s building, lifting like a scorpion’s tail. I give a couple pulls on my right oar in an effort to get square to the wave. I don’t quite get the raft squared up before we hit Big Kahuna. I yell, “HIGHSIDE!” I am—and this will surprise no river guide—the only one who highsides. Big Kahuna washes over us and there’s a moment where I feel the raft stall—like it does just before it flips—but we slide through the breaking wave and into the tailwaves, safely on the other side. I stand and place my free left oar back into the oar lock as we wash through the rest of the tailwaves.
We emerge exhilarated, amazingly upright, our neurons buzzing like an apiary. We can’t help but scream like survivors. Spontaneous shouts of joy, surprise and life-lust are ripped from our souls like bikini-waxed hair. Our skin is shivering from being drenched in cold water, muscles quivering from their lactic ablutions, hearts palpitating from their adrenaline overloads. Our faces are flushed. We tremble with euphori-gasmic shudders o’relief that come from surviving a disaster. We are bestowed now with increased sensitivity, exaggerated emotions. We are high on the thrill of living in the moment. It’s a pretty good feeling. It feels like lightning has been churned into butter and is now melting deliciously on my tongue. Rapture stopping by for a booty call. I say come on in. Stay a while. It’s a feeling, perhaps, akin to enlightenment. Not quite close enough to touch it, but definitely close enough to hear it breathing. For the full version of Steve’s story, visit sportsguidemag.com. It’s a common misconception that there’s a long wait to do a Grand Canyon river trip, but this is NOT the case if you want to do a commercial trip. In fact, there are still trips available this year and next. To find Grand Canyon river outfitters, check launch dates and book your adventure, go to gcroa.org. Click on Grand Canyon River Outfitters. Steven Wesley Law has been published in numerous magazines including: Outside, Arizona Highways and Sunset. He’s the writer and producer of the podcast Gone: The Adventures of an Apprentice Explorer. He’s been a Grand Canyon river guide since 2005 and has 50 trips under his belt.
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stomach feels like Michoacan, Mexico during the Monarch’s winter hibernation. We climb back on our rafts, put on our lifejackets and untie our bowlines. Mike goes first. He pushes his raft off the shore, climbs into his seat and pulls out into the current. Jack goes next, and I follow. Oh man! Here we go again. My adrenal gland puckers up like a salivary gland when sucking a lime. Lava’s roar gets louder, making a noise like a demon grinding the skulls of its previous victims between its teeth. Lava Falls has bank to bank horizon line. From above it, as you’re entering, you can’t see any of its features. This blind entry is the scariest part of the rapids to me, because I feel like I’m going to row my raft straight into the Ledgehole. I hope I’m in the right position. I reach what we river guides call the burble line. This is a line of swirls and bubbles that appears in the river about 30 feet above the rapid. If you put your raft just on the right side of it, it will guide you into Lava Falls’ narrow, hidden tongue. As I enter, there are a couple terrifying seconds when my raft is a little too far left and I feel like we’re going to tumble over the Ledgehole, but after many frantic digs I correct our position and dig in a couple more strong pushes away from the falls, just to make sure its vortex doesn’t suck us in. Now we’ve entered the rapid, we’re dropping steep and fast, looking down upon—even careening towards—the evil V-waves, which look like the devil rubbing his filthy hands together in sick anticipation of the butt whooping he’s about to give us. My line is good. I square up for the V-waves. I give one last push and pull my oars out of the water, duck down and brace. Ahhhh! Boof! I feel like a sixth grade kid running the football into Auburn’s defensive line. The wall of water I see collapsing over us,
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he heat of the day slips away with the fading sunlight as my amigos and I sit back to enjoy some cool beverages. Cast before us are lofty peaks basking in the waning hues of alpine glow. A mellow breeze blows ripples across the nearby lake. As we revel in the majesty of the evening, our hearts are content and our minds at ease. Picturesque landscapes like this are not hard to find in Utah, and many can be easily reached within a few hours drive of Salt Lake City. From the high alpine environs of the Uintas, to the stark deserts and red rocks of Moab, Bryce and Zion, a multitude of opportunities exist for a relaxing weekend of camping with friends and family. Many will say that to find epic camping you need to travel light and venture into the backcountry. But for those who just want to get out of the city and spend some quality time with loved ones, just decide on a location, then load and go. Traveling west on I-80 from my previous home in Tennessee, I was treated to endless expanses of flatness. Missouri, Nebraska and eastern Wyoming are less than stunning, and the uneventful drive made me want to crash my car into a
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ditch for a little excitement. Then I saw the Uintas. Looming like giant sentries in the distance, this exquisite range immediately captured my attention. Deciding I needed some fresh mountain air to regain my sanity, I stopped along the Mirror Lake Highway at the small, but scenic, Lily Lake. The 12,000-foot peaks vaulted toward the heavens and the serenity of the forest was extremely soothing. I pulled out my sleeping bag and Therm-A-Rest from the trunk and spread out under the endless sky. It was impossible to imagine such beauty existed, and the accessibility further amazed my weary head. Sleeping under the stars that night, I knew moving to Utah was the right decision. Areas like Lily Lake are strewn along the highways traversing the range, and the most difficult part of your travels will be choosing a spot. The fees for the average campsite are $16/night and each is furnished with a picnic table, fire ring and parking space. The sites are usually spread out enough to allow for a feeling of privacy, yet you may want to invite the neighbors over for some tales around the fire. Trial and Mirror Lakes are other excellent Uinta camping venues, and there are several short day hikes just outside
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the grounds. Fishing is also permitted in most areas, provided you have the proper license. Prime visiting time is June–October, depending on snowmelt.
Diamond Fork Hot Springs
Traveling south toward Moab offers very different opportunities for enjoying Mother Nature’s diverse palate. Along Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon is a hidden gem of a drainage called Diamond Fork. The river plunders alongside the road for miles and provides excellent spots for trout fishing. Near the 10th mile marker are some quiet campsites and a series of trails that lead deep into the forest. One of my favorites leads toward the infamous Diamond Fork Hot Springs. Beware the nude bathers! Continued on page 14
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Further south along the highway, terrific campsites. Regulated by the BLM, Beyond Goblin Valley, more highways the scenery transitions from thick camping in the Bride Canyon area is and byways criss cross the terrain and alpine forest and towering cirques to allowed. Campers are encouraged to dazzle the senses. Winding through deep canyons rife with rich veins of take the proper care of these primitive desert, climbing into thick cloud forests coal and iron. After passing Price and areas and leave no trace. Some climbing and then descending back to a mixed Helper, the land opens up into utter opportunities exist, and there’s fun environment, you reach Bryce National desert. It’s impossible to gauge your mountain biking nearby. A stout climb Park. Known for its distinct rock formations speed as you careen down the road, leads to the top of the plateau, and soon (hoodoos) and stunning contrast of red gaping at the neverending rows of you are standing on the rim of several rock and green forest, this is my personal colorful mesas. Once on Highway 191, canyons spanned by twin natural bridges. favorite place to camp. All campgrounds there are numerous side roads, some The daytime views are astounding are equipped with bathrooms, fire rings marked, most unmarked. Choosing and the stars blinding on a clear night. and ample parking. any one can lead to epic vistas and Eventually, the road spits you out near Reaching any one of these splendid delightful solitude. Canyonlands entrance and you can loop spots is relatively easy in a vehicle, albeit Just past the turnoff for Highway 313 around back to Moab. a capable one, and will offer you, your toward Canyonlands is a rocky little Still further into the nether reaches of the friends and your family unforgettable wonder of a road that traverses the side desert is Highway 24. This scenic stretch experiences and lasting memories. of a gargantuan mesa. A four-wheel drive passes by Goblin Valley State Park, and or high clearance vehicle is strongly within the park boundaries are exquisite An Outdoor Sports Guide recommended. Gemini Bridges isVertical Diner and Sage's Ads for Sports Guide 06.12.09 the escapes into innumerable slot canyons. writer since 2009, Sean final destination, but the drive is half Eerie rock formations dot the landscape understands the value of a the adventure. Along the side of the dirt and it’s evident how the area got its name. cold beer after an epic day and slick rock “roadway” are tiny nooks Camping is available in the park and some of adventuring, as well as and crannies amongst the sandstone. primitive sights exist with no facilities. Make good friend to share it with. These provide perfect pullovers and sure your car is well stocked.
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trailsides Luxury Camping Gear By Jenny Willden Just because you’re sleeping the woods doesn’t mean you can’t get a good night’s rest. Invest in this high-end camping equipment then wake up refreshed and ready for adventure. Therm-A-Rest® Luxury Map Mattresses Enjoy camping again on this selfinflating beauty featuring advanced pressure mapping technology and die-cut foam to give you optimal support. Use two with a coupler if you like to cuddle. $99.95 cascadedesigns.com MSR Holler Tent Weighing just six pounds, this roomy three-person, threeseason backpacking tent fits three large Therm-a-Rest® mattresses with space to spare for gear! Mesh windows and vents keep you cool in hot weather and coated fabric repels moisture. The Holler sets up in a jiffy and is plenty spacious for car camping. $399.95 cascadedesigns.com
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Therm-A-Rest® Down Coupler Join your Therm-A-Rests to create a featherbed for two with this luxurious 650-fill down coupler. No one will complain about skipping a hotel stay after sleeping on this plush pad, which seamlessly mates mattresses and snaps to Therm-A-Rest comforters and blankets for a real bed feel. $99.95 cascadedesigns.com Therm-A-Rest® Ventra Down Comforter Free your feet and sleep in the Ventra Down Comforter on your next summer expedition. This lightweight, compressible blanket is rated to 40°F and keeps you comfy while eliminating unneeded fabric beneath you. Snap one directly to Therm-ARest fitted sheets or two to a down coupler for a spacious love nest. $199.95 cascadedesigns.com Trekr Camp Washcloth Stay clean in the backcountry with this travel washcloth made from QuickDri nylon, which resists odor and rinses clean after every use. Unlike microfiber, Trekr cleans grim easily, even when wet. $8 for two lunatecgear.com
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Vegetarian Victuals By Melissa McGibbon
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’m a Lacto-Ovo Pescatarian. Bravo if you know what that means. If you don’t, it means I’m basically vegetarian, but dairy products and fish are acceptable forms of foodstuff for me. I also live an extremely active lifestyle, I have mountains to climb and waves to surf, so I have to feed my body the right provisions to keep up with my omnivorous counterparts. I’m not a preachatarian, go ahead and eat all the bacon you like, but if you are wondering…it’s a piece of cake to thrive without chowing cow. Sure, stashing jerky in a pack is easier than say, preparing an Ahi Poke snack for a fourteener, but I’ll trade the carnivorous convenience for a lower cholesterol level, lower risk of heart disease, lower risk of cancer and an increased life expectancy. Vegetarianism can be confusing to some, but the most common varieties are: »
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VEGANS: eat a strict vegetarian diet and don’t consume any animal products including meat, eggs, dairy and honey. LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS: don’t consume any meat, but do eat eggs and dairy. LACTO-VEGETARIANS: eat dairy, but no eggs. OVO-VEGETARIANS: eat eggs, but no dairy. OPPORTUNITARIANS: eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but cheat on occasion for a special slice of meat. PESCATARIANS: don’t eat any kind of meat, except for fish.
Occasionally, I debate which seafaring creatures I might consume, such as frogs for instance. Technically both frogs and fish live in Poseidon’s realm, but could I eat Kermit? Um, probably not. I’ve also heard that crocodiles are a toothsome treat and taste rather like chicken; however, it’s been 17 years since I’ve had any chicken and I don’t recall the taste of it. I suppose lobster is okay, but I feel guilty when I eat them. I imagine them strapped on the plane socializing and surmising as to where they might be headed on vacation; flying in fresh as it were. Poor little guys just don’t see the boiling water coming. Every vegetarian has different reasons for abstaining from a meaty menu. For some it’s about animal rights, some dislike the taste of meat and others just want to improve their health. Regardless of the reasons, vegetarianism is becoming easier for many to digest, and much easier to practice due to a substantial growth in popularity and an increased availability of vegetarian foods. 5 HEALTHY HABITS OF AN ACTIVE VEGETARIAN: »
Drink a protein shake every day, especially for recovery after working out. If you’re a vegan, replace milk with
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almond milk in your shake. It’s cholesterol-free, low glycemic and high in calcium, potassium and Vitamin E. Chocolate milk is also great post exercise. Eat yogurt daily, and look for products that are low in sugar and high in probiotics. Choose Greek yogurt when possible for its high protein content. Follow a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Bananas, blueberries, spinach, beans, oatmeal, pumpkin seeds and quinoa are best. Incorporate good fats in your diet like olive oil, avocados, dairy, eggs, nuts and nut butters. Walnuts and flax are great sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Drink more water. Hydrate or die. ‘Nuff said.
Consuming ample amounts of protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and calcium are the key to a healthy vegetarian diet that keeps you properly fueled for high-endurance activities. Take a daily multivitamin to supplement nutrients you may be missing in your diet. Herbivore or not, adding these details to your diet will help boost your performance and overall health. For recipes and more information about being an active vegetarian, visit activevegetarian.com. Melissa’s girlie exterior may belie her gritty behavior, but she isn’t afraid of a little suffering and is always in search of adventure. Globetrotting is part of her soul—skiing, climbing, biking, wakeboarding and practicing yoga are a few of her favorite things.
VEGETARIAN DINING IN SLC Blue Plate Diner (Veg-friendly) 2041 S. 2100 East 801-463-1151 theblueplatediner.com
Oasis Cafe (Veg-friendly) 151 S. 500 East 801-322-0404 oasiscafeslc.com
City Dogs Street Cart (Vegan/Vegetarian) 200 East 300 South 801-864-6753 saltcitydogs.com
Omar’s Rawtopia (Raw, Vegan) 2148 S. Highland Drive 801-486-0332 omarsrawtopia.com
Evergreen House Cafe (Vegetarian) 755 S. State Street 801-328-8889 evergreenhouseslc.com
Sage’s Cafe (Vegetarian) 473 E. Broadway 801-322-3790 sagescafe.com
Long Life Vegi House (Vegetarian) 1353 E. 3300 South 801-467-1111
Vertical Diner (Vegetarian) 2280 S. West Temple 801-484-8378 verticaldiner.com
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Beat the Heat at 7,000 ft:
Park City Summer Getaways By Jenny Willden
As summertime temps top 100°F in the Salt Lake Valley, locals look to escape the hot weather. Nearby Park City, where daytime temperatures average 11°F cooler than Salt Lake, is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Despite its winter popularity, summers in Park City are spectacular and full of activities, concerts, festivals, farmer’s markets and much more. Lodging Make a weekend of your visit and take advantage of affordable summer rates at area hotels. The Hyatt Escala Lodge at Canyons is offering a mountain biking package, that’s available through October 31, which includes a king bed or two queen bed room with two adult mountain bike rentals for just $179 a night. The rooms at Escala are luxurious and include amazing amenities: pool, hot tubs, sauna, fitness facilities and free s’mores at the fire pit every evening. If you want to indulge, book a spacious one-bedroom suite with a gorgeous full kitchen, flat screen TVs with DVD players, comfortable beds, large master bathroom with jetted tub and balconies or patios. Plus, it’s a quick walk to the Canyons gondola and the summer concert amphitheater.
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Summer Activities Reach beautiful, uncrowded hiking and mountain biking trails via the Canyons gondola. Beginning in August, ride the gondola to access the new Gravity Bike Park and pedal boating, both located mid-mountain. After your hike or bike ride, enjoy lunch at Red Pine Lodge, which is open daily from 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. through October 2 and offers patio dining with an eclectic, yummy menu. Park City’s singletrack mountain biking is hard to beat, and a favorite intermediate option is the Mid-Mountain Trail, an International Mountain Biking Association Epic Ride. Begin this scenic ride at Canyons or Deer Valley, which winds through aspens and evergreens with a few minor climbs and offers plenty of blazingly fast singletrack. Enjoy the rush of going a bit too fast, and feel your heart pound on this intense trail. Looking for something easier? Try the Red Pine Loop at Canyons or the McHenry’s Practice Loops at Deer Valley if you’re a beginner. Live Music As the sun sets, grab a blanket and check out Canyons free summer concert series every Saturday night from now to September 3. All shows take place at their new large amphitheater
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beginning at 6:00 p.m. Get details at thecanyons.com. Deer Valley is also hosting a slew of weekend concerts this summer with performances by big names like Little Big Town, Idina Menzel, Melissa Etheridge, Utah Symphony and many more. Pack a picnic and dance the night away at Deer Valley’s amazing outdoor amphitheater. For ticket information and exact dates, visit deervalley.com. Main Street Madness Historic Main Street is the hub for most of Park City’s summer activities, like Savor the Summit, the Park Silly Market, Park City Food and Wine Classic and the Gallery Stroll. Take it all in on a scenic chairlift ride on Main Street’s Town Lift that takes you directly to Park City Mountain Resort and offers picturesque views of town. Savor the Summit Though Savor the Summit (savorthesummit.com) is over this year, plan now to attend next June. A “Grand Table” is set from the top to bottom of Main Street and Park City restaurants offer a fixed-price menu for the evening. Prices range from $40–$150 per person and you simply make reservations with the restaurant you choose. You’ll be
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wowed by the amazing food, talented live bands and great service. We ate at Wasatch Brew Pub and enjoyed the beer pairings with each course, along with a delicious menu that included crisp salad, flown-in fish and melty chocolate molten cake. Wasatch Brew Pub (wasatchbeers.com) is located at the top of Main Street, and their patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold glass of
their seasonal Summer Twilight Kolsch on any warm night. High West Distillery For inventive dining near historic Main Street, High West Distillery’s (highwest.com) western-themed cuisine can’t be beat. Delicious dishes like the mouthwatering Pan Seared Utah Trout and a variety of game meats will tantalize
your tastebuds...and leave you eager for more. Sample three of High West’s famous Whiskeys with the everchanging Cheese Plate and Whiskey Pairing. For a unique, refreshing cocktail, order their signature Vodka Lemonade, made with High West vodka, homemade lemonade, pomegranate juice and fresh mint. Bet you can’t stop at one! The homemade lemonade is also available sans alcohol. Park Silly Market Shop, eat and enjoy a lazy day at the Park Silly Sunday Market (parksillysundaymarket.com), which occurs every summer Sunday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. through September 25. Main Street gets taken over by local craft vendors, artists, farmer’s market produce booths, delicious food stalls and live bands to keep you entertained. There are also plenty of kid activities and a beer garden/Bloody Mary bar for mom and dad. Park City Gallery Stroll Experience Park City’s art scene at the Gallery Stroll on the last Friday of every month from 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Main Street. This free event features monthly artist showcases and light
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out why people come for the winters, but stay for the summers. Jenny is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She loves adventure and is most free when riding horses in Utah’s mountains.
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Park City Food and Wine Classic This annual Classic (parkcityfoodandwineclassic.com) spans four days every July and hosts exciting alcohol-related seminars like Shabu, Sushi and Sake, Easy Entertaining and Secrets of Food and Wine Pairing. For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, mountain biking seminars are offered, which include a Merrel bike jersey and chef-prepared gourmet lunch. We embarked on the inaugural adventurous singletrack bike ride with St. Regis Executive Chef, Chip McMullin, who challenged us on tough trails with striking views and rewarded us with a delicious lunch paired with Robert Sinskey wines by the St. Regis waterfall. Mark your calendar for this exciting event next year! In the evenings during the Classic, relax and enjoy the Park City Main Street Stroll or Toast of Park City Grand Tasting at Canyons. These social events feature unlimited wine and alcohol samples in a keepsake glass served with bites from local restaurants. You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite wine here! The Stroll is a favorite because you get to wan-
der through various Main Street shops to try different products, which breaks up the crowd and makes for a fun, festive atmosphere. Buy tickets early as these events regularly sell out. Want a free ticket next year? Sign up online to volunteer and you’ll get one to the Stroll or Grand Tasting. Whatever you do on your Park City trip, enjoy the break from the sweltering temps and regular life. You’ll quickly find
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refreshments at many local galleries. Upcoming dates are August 26, September 30 and October 28.
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OUR PICKS FOR IPHONE AND ANDROID We sort through the hundreds of fitness and training apps available for iPhone and Android to bring you these workout standouts. Want to improve your 10K time? Tone your deltoids? Step away from the dessert tray? There’s an app for that. (Well, maybe not one that will physically pry that éclair out of your hand.) We sacrificed our phone batteries and data plans to download, test and compare a smorgasbord of fitnessfriendly apps for iPhone and Android phones. A few standouts—and a few surprises—made the cut to be included here. For folks who think a phone should just be a phone, we’ve also included a few cellularfree options for boosting your workout’s tech factor. Plan a route, monitor a meal or discover a new music mix from the comfort of your computer chair.
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GETTING FIT? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT. By Molly Newman and Suzanne Lewis Ship
EATING HEALTHY
My Fitness Pal Android and iPhone Free/$1.99 Keep an eye on your diet with this user-friendly calorie tracker. The thousands of foods (including popular restaurant options) and exercises stored in its database make it simple to log your meals and workouts. Get a quick snapshot of the nutrients you’ve consumed, and see at a glance how many calories you have remaining for the day. (If My Fitness Pal doesn’t think you’ve eaten enough, it beeps at you, but it remains welcomely silent if you’ve overindulged.)
Fooducate iPhone Free Just how unhealthy are those Doritos, anyway? Grab a quick nutritional snapshot of nearly any food in a package with a UPC code—just point, click and compare against Fooducate’s massive nutritional database. Fooducate grades each product on its nutrient profile and offers suggestions for healthier options. Great for comparing one packaged item to another, but less useful if you eat mostly unpackaged foods or lots of restaurant meals.
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Noom Weight Loss by WorkSmart Labs Android Free Noom combines exercise tracking, food logging and motivation (both cheering and nagging) into one easy-to-use package. Set up a personal weight loss plan, follow your progress, log meals, get exercise reminders and track all your daily physical activities from walking to yoga. Pair it with CardioTrainer for an integrated look at your fitness and nutrition. You can also share (or overshare) your progress via a direct connection to Facebook.
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CardioTrainer by WorkSmart Labs Android Free Our favorite Droid app for tracking everyday fitness, indoors and outdoors. Its integrated GPS tracking and built-in pedometer let you easily record and review your workouts with stats like distance, speed and calories burned. Running or cycling outdoors? Keep track of favorite routes with Google Maps, and challenge yourself to beat your previous fastest times. You can also set up a weekly training schedule and bug your Facebook friends with training updates.
Daily Workout Series by Daniel Miller iPhone Free / $0.99 For quick, effective moves to sculpt butt, arms, abs or legs, the Daniel Miller workout series is a great pick. Step-by-step video instructions guide you through 5- to 10-minute routines—no “I haven’t got time” excuses allowed. A countdown timer keeps you on track as a friendly voice offers audible cues. Get rid of ads by shelling out $0.99 per body part.
JEFIT Android Free Turn to JEFIT for all things weight lifting, including routines and a suggested menu of exercises for each muscle group, as well as animations of proper form for all exercises. The broad range and number of exercises for each muscle group is helpful, as are sample beginner routines for each day of the week. The illustration on the main Exercise screen looks very much like a naked Duke Nukem on steroids.
Instant Heart Rate (Android) and Heart Rate (iPhone) Free These apps are useful onetrick ponies: They use your phone’s camera lens to sense blood flow in your finger, yielding a reasonably accurate pulse. Make sure you’re working in the right zone (or measure your road rage).
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Endomondo Android and iPhone Keep all the running, cycling or walking data you can imagine in one easy-to-access spot. Endomondo tracks time, distance, speed and altitude; it also monitors your progress with route maps, lap times and even music playlists. Competitors will love the features that let you race against Endomondousing friends (or even strangers) without having to work out at a specific time. Not only Droid and iPhone users, but those toting Blackberry, Palm or Garmin devices can connect via Endomondo. Join an existing fitness community, or team up with friends and neighbors to create your own.
RunKeeper Android and iPhone Free From easy 20-minute workouts to blisterraising distance runs, RunKeeper offers friendly encouragement, personal music mixes and training tips to help you power through any workout. Track your distance, altitude, best times and favorite routes. The super-supportive RunKeeper community is great for keeping your motivation high, too—more than 1000 RunKeeper groups meet for training and events around the world.
iMapMyHike iPhone Free You’ve got three hours to kill in Cincinnati before your conference starts. Look up a route that fits your schedule and fitness level via MapMyHike.com, then record your own trail adventures with the mobile app’s GPS tracker. Real time tracking measures distance, pace, speed and elevation. Integrates with Facebook and Twitter so you can share your hikes with friends.
SpecTrek Light Android and iPhone Free Our surreal fitness favorite is SpecTrek Light, which gives you a very tight time limit (and uses the phone’s GPS and map functions) to send you racing around the world taking pictures of virtual ghosts at arbitrary locations near wherever you are. Run to North Temple and City Creek Canyon! Run through Memory Grove! Go, go go! If you don’t make it in time, no ghost picture, no points.
COMPUTER-BASED FITNESS HELPERS
LIVESTRONG.COM Haven’t jumped on the smartphone bandwagon yet? There’s no cell plan required to take advantage of the free fitness, exercise and nutrition resources offered at Livestrong.com. Just register (it’s free) and login to track your daily meals and workouts. Our favorite feature: Over 20,000 “loops,” or training routes, that offer step-by-step guides to great places to run, hike or cycle in your neighborhood. (There are 610 suggested loops around SLC alone.)
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MOTION TRAXX PODCAST iTunes or motiontraxx.com No workout is complete without a soundtrack. (Ours is heavy on Henry Rollins and the Bee Gees.) Get a free, hyper-motivating mix of tunes twice a month, expertly scripted by Deekron the Fitness DJ. Calibrated for workouts ranging from spinning to rock climbing, this podcast’s driving energy and finely tuned BPMs will keep you running up that hill.
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Aug. 26 vs. Weber State 7 pm Aug. 27 vs. Cal State Northridge 12 pm vs. Northwestern 7 pm Aug. 30 Nova KBM Maribor, Slovenia 7 pm 7 pm Sept. 9 vs. Eastern Michigan 12 pm Sept. 10 vs. UC Riverside 7 pm vs. BYU 7 pm Sept. 23 vs. Oregon State Sept. 24 vs. Oregon 7 pm 7 pm Sept. 30 vs. UCLA Oct. 2 vs. USC 2 pm 7 pm Oct. 14 vs. Arizona State 7 pm Oct. 15 vs. Arizona 7 pm Nov. 3 vs. California 2 pm Nov. 5 vs. Stanford Nov. 18 vs. Washington 7 pm 7 pm Nov. 19 vs. Washington State 7 pm Nov. 23 vs. Colorado
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MT. OGDEN 50K/100K ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. Endurance Mountain Bike Race. Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville, UT. 801-620-1000, www.snowbasin.com, www.mtogden100k.com
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CYCLEGREECE ¦¦ Cycle Corin-
August 6
TOUR OF UTAH ULTIMATE CHALLENGE ¦¦ 6:00 a.m. Park
City to Salt Lake City. This oneday, non-competitive ride for recreational cyclists is guaranteed to be spectacular! All proceeds support the Tour of Utah. info@tourofutah.com, www.tourofutah.com MSC #8 BLAST THE MASS ¦¦ 8:00 p.m.
Snowmass, CO. Includes cross country, short track, two down hill races and super d. www.racemsc.com
August 9–14
LARRY H. MILLER TOUR OF UTAH ¦¦ America’s Toughest
Increased PerforMance Prevent Injury faster recovery Balance coMfort
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GRUB FEST ¦¦ Huge cycling fes-
tival! I-15 to Cedar City Exit 59. West 1.7 miles to Cross Hollow Event Center. web.bike2bike.biz
September 3–5
MSC #9, SOL SURVIVOR ¦¦
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The grand finale for the gravity and endurance series of the Mountain States Cup. Races are worth double points in the overall series standings and include: cross country, short track, super d, downhill and four cross. www.racemsc.com
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September 10
TOUR DE TAHOE – BIG BLUE ¦¦ Lake Tahoe, NV.
www.snowbird.com
www.bikethewest.com
August 19–20
September 17
UT. www.bearpachallenge.com
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GRAND FONDO BIKE ROAD RALLY ¦¦ Snowbasin Resort,
SPORTS-AM WIDOW MAKER MT BIKE HILL CLIMB ¦¦ 10:00
a.m. Snowbird Ski Resort, UT. www.sports-am.com
September 17–18
MOAB CENTURY TOUR ¦¦ Moab, UT. Canyons, Mountains, Rivers! 435-259-3193, www.skinnytireevents.com
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TOUR DES SUDS ¦¦ 10:00 a.m.
Park City, UT. A 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700 foot elevation gain. www.mountaintrails.org
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Huntsville, UT. It’s important to remember that the Life Time Grand Fondo is a ride, not a race. All roads will be open to traffic and you MUST follow normal traffic laws or face disqualification. It will feature three unique ‘races within a ride’ at designated points. King and Queen of the Mountain, Time Trial and Sprint. www.ltgranfondo. com/page/show/190920-home
salt lake city, utah 84109
thia is the first bike tour in history led by a real archaeologist! Cost includes Specialized bikes, vehicle support, fabulous food. www.CycleGreece.gr
LOTOJA CLASSIC ¦¦ 206 Miles, 3 states, 1 Day. Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY. 801-5460090, 801-546-0090, or call the Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce at 208-8470067. www.bearlake.org, www. lotojaclassic.com
BEAR PA CHALLENGE RIDE TOUR ¦¦ Bear Lake to Park City,
2929 east 3300 south
August 28–Sept. 4
Stage Race. August 9-Prologue, Park City; August 10-Stage 1, Ogden; August 11-Stage 2, Provo; August 12-Stage 3, Miller Motorsports Park; August 13-Stage 4, Salt Lake City; August 14-Stage 5, Park City to Snowbird Ski Resort. www.tourofutah.com BICYCLE HILL CLIMB & ULTRA WIDOWMAKER ¦¦ Snowbird, UT.
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Whether you’re a beginner climber or hiker or an experienced mountaineer, a courageous cancer survivor or a person whose life has been affected by cancer, or just someone looking for a weekend of fun—Climb4Life is for you. www.herafoundation.org
August 6–7
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THE 14TH ANNUAL WEST YELLOWSTONE-OLD FAITHFUL CYCLE TOUR ¦¦ The supported
ride is 60 miles round trip, with options available for one way travel. Cyclists in the tour can take advantage of two feed stations, three sag wagons, on-course bike mechanics, and end the day with a group meal. www.cycleyellowstone.com
September 24
HEBER VALLEY CENTURY ¦¦
8:00 a.m. Pick 4 different distance options 25, 50+, 65+, 100 miles. South Field Park, 1000 West 100 South, Heber City, UT. web.bike2bike.biz
September 24
HARVEST MOON CRITERIUM ¦¦
Ogden, UT. www.teamexcelerator.com
September 24– October 1
CYCLEGREECE SACRED SITES ¦¦ Tour visits 4 legendary Greek
antiquities, including Ancient Olympia. Cost includes Specialized bikes, vehicle support, fabulous food. www.cyclegreece.gr
September 25– October 1
20TH ANNUAL OATBRAN – ONE AWESOME TOUR BIKE RIDE ACROSS NEVADA, “AMERICA’S LONELIEST BIKE TOUR” ¦¦ Multi-day, Motel style,
bike ride across the Silver State following the legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Highway 50. This tour offers 5 days of riding, a total of 420 miles, from the beauty of Lake Tahoe to the awesome grandeur of the Great Basin National Park. www.bikethewest.com
October 8
SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK BIKE SPRINT HILL CLIMB ¦¦
10:00 a.m. Salt Lake City, UT. www.sports-am.com
October 8
RIDE IN THE CLOUDS ¦¦
Cloudcroft, NM. This is a ladies– only ride. Pick from 3 different distance options 35, 65, 100 miles web.bike2bike.biz
October 8–9
24 HOURS OF MOAB ¦¦ Moab,
UT. Four thousand racers, support crew, and spectators make the pilgrimage to Moab to test their metal in this classic, round-the-clock, mountain bike team-relay race. www.grannygear.com
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Films, Festivals, Clinics and Events August 20–Sept. 9
SNOWBIRD’S 38TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST ¦¦ 12:00
p.m.–6:00 p.m. www.snowbird.com
September 19–24 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS ADULT CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT ¦¦ All adult
single and double divisions are welcome to enter. For more information, please contact the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center at 801-943-3190 x100, http://tennislink.usta.com/ Tournaments/TournamentHome/ Tournament.aspx?T=104426
August 13
MOUNTAIN BIKING & BIG MIND ¦¦ 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Park City, UT. One day camps are a powerful and fun adventure. You will clearly discover where you may be stuck or limiting yourself. Attend to become clear about who you were really meant to be, all while biking in stunning Park City. All abilities welcome. Bike rentals available. We start at Cole Sport. www.kristenulmer.com
Register NOW for these Incredible Endurance Events in Scenic Southern Utah! RUNNING EVENTS
Color Country Triathlon September 3
31-mile Relay August 27
September 9 – 10
September 10
HIKING & BIG MIND ¦¦ 10:00
a.m.–5:00 p.m. Park City, UT. One day camps are a powerful and fun adventure. You will clearly discover where you may be stuck or limiting yourself. Attend to become clear about who you were really meant to be, all while hiking in stunning Park City. All abilities welcome. Bike rentals available. We start at Cole Sport. www.kristenulmer.com
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CYCLING EVENTS
The Moxie
Biathlon Mountain Biking/Running
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REI Community Events August 19—21
BIKE DRIVE FOR THE SALT LAKE BICYCLE COLLECTIVE ¦¦ 5:00 p.m. REI Salt Lake City,
UT & REI Sandy, UT. Drop your bike or bike parts off for donation to the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective. This charity provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs in the community, focusing on children and lower income households. They accept bikes in any
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Great Utah Bicycle Festival September 2 - 5 Four days of cycling fun!
To sign up or for additional information:
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condition, especially adult road bikes, kid’s bikes, parts and tires. All donations to the SLC Bike Collective are tax-deductible. www.slcbikecollective.org SANDY CITY
The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Sandy REI store. REI is located at 10600 South & 230 West in the northwest corner of the South Towne Mall property. Registration is strongly recommended. If you register for any of our free in-store presentations, we will hold a seat for you until the scheduled start. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/sandy or call 801-501-0850.
August 11
BACKPACKING BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI Sandy,
UT. Covers the basics of backpacking gear, including how to choose the right pack and select the proper clothing and footwear to keep you comfortable.
August 18
BIKE MAINTENANCE BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI Sandy, UT.
If you ride a bike, you need this class! In this informative presentation you’ll learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary!
August 25
GEOCACHING BASICS ¦¦ 7:00
pm at REI Sandy, UT. Learn the basics of this high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.
SALT LAKE CITY
The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Salt Lake City REI store. REI SLC is located at 3285 East & 3300 South. Registration is strongly recommended. If you register for any of our free in-store presentations, we will hold a seat for you until the scheduled start. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.
August 8
BACKPACKING BASICS ¦¦ 7:00
p.m. at REI Salt Lake City, UT. Covers the basics of backpacking gear, including how to choose the right pack, clothing, footwear to keep you comfortable.
August 9
AN INTRO TO PERFORMANCE FOODS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI Salt
Lake City, UT. Get introduced to the basics of sports nutrition products and their intended functions. You’ll learn to peer through marketing hype, decipher labels and get a clearer understanding of your own sports nutritional needs and help formulate your fueling strategy.
August 16
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HAWK WATCHING ¦¦ 7:00 p.m.
at REI Salt Lake City, UT. In the fall, migrating birds of prey start their journeys along migration corridors to their winter homes. Hawkwatchers flock to these places to see them, learn about them and count them. Learn how you can join in!
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SEPTEMBER 2–5 3 Days of Cycling Fun Cedar City, UT
3 CEnTURiES 4 STagE USaC RoaD RaCE
4 STagE MoUnTain BikE RaCE
Clinics, Street Racing, Huffy Toss, Bike Parade & More Fun!! 801-677-0134 www.Bike2Bike.org
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JUPITER PEAK STEEPLECHASE ¦¦ 8:00 a.m. Park City, UT. Approximately a 16 +/- mile trail run from the base of Park City Mountain Resort (7000) to the (literally) breathtaking top of Jupiter Peak (10,400) and back, on the challenging single track trails found within the Park City Mountain Resort. www.mountaintrails.org
August 6
PINE VALLEY 15 MILER & 5K ¦¦
7:30 a.m. St. George, UT. Takes place on Dixie National Forest land, just North of the Pine Valley. Race starts 1.5 miles North of Pine Valley Road (main highway into Pine Valley) along Grass Valley Road. Race continues along National Forest Road and is 100% graded dirt road.
August 6
UTAH NATIONAL GUARD CHARITABLE TRUST 5K – 7TH ANNUAL ¦¦ 8:00 a.m.–10:00
a.m. Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, UT. The primary fundraising event of the UT National Guard Charitable Trust. The Trust distributes monies to assist families of Airmen and Soldiers experiencing financial hardships during deployment. www.utngtrust.org/5K
dates, and locations are subject to change
August 6
PAROWAN CITY HALF MARATHON ¦¦ 9:00 a.m. Yankee
Meadow Run, 50 North 600 East, Parowan City, UT. 435477-9022, 435-559-4504. Register at www.active.com, www.parowan.org
August 12
MOONLIGHT HALF MARATHON ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. Ira Allen Park,
800 W. 1700 S. Mapleton, UT. This is a race to see who can cross the finish line closest to midnight without crossing it too early. There will be no timing devices allowed. You start when you think it will be the right time so you can cross the finish line at midnight. www.moonlighthalf.com
August 12
MIDNIGHT MOON RUN 5K ¦¦
12:00 a.m. Alta Canyon Park, 9565 S. Highland Dr., Sandy, UT. http://sandy.utah.gov/government/parks-and-recreation/ recreation-division/races.html
August 13
SPORTS-AM HALF ROAD/ HALF TRAIL 8K RUN ¦¦ 8:00
a.m. City Creek Canyon, UT. www.sports-am.com
August 13
BEAVER VALLEY OUTLAW RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon, 5K.
600 N. 1000 E. Beaver, UT. www.outlawrun.net
August 13
FISH LAKE RELAY ¦¦ 7:00 a.m.
Richfield Area Chamber, 250 North Main, Suite B42, Salina, UT. www.fishlakerelay.com
August 20
7TH ANNUAL DAVIS COUNTY WALKS 5K WALK/RUN & KIDS FUN RACE ¦¦ 7:30 a.m.–9:00
a.m. Legacy Events Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmimgton, UT. Kids Fun Race (12 and under) begins at 8:30 a.m. on a specially-marked, half-mile course. No cost for this extra event, but pre-registration is required. www.co.davis.ut.us/health
August 20
PARK CITY MARATHON ¦¦ 6:00
a.m. Park City, UT. Experience the beautiful late summer scenery and cool mountain weather of this trendy Utah ski town located just 30 miles east of Salt Lake City. www.pcmarathon.com
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August 20
SOUTH VALLEY HALF MARATHON ¦¦ Daybreak, South
Jordan, UT. Aly Brooks, alybrooks@ustrisports.com, www.southvalleyhalf.com
August 20
WASATCH WELLNESS RUN ¦¦ 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Salt
Lake City, UT. 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Walk. ALL proceeds will directly benefit members of Wasatch Mental Health. www.wasatchwellnessrun.com
August 27
RIVALRY RELAY/THE HOLY WAR RELAY ¦¦ 6:00 a.m. Salt
Lake City, UT. Do you sweat RED or BLUE? It’s time to prove it. Rivalry Relay is a unique opportunity for all Cougar and Ute fans to show their support for their team in a friendly running competition. Rivalry Relay is a one-day event that starts at the Olympic Legacy Bridge in Salt Lake City, finishes in Provo. www.rivalryrelay.com
August 27
BRYCE CANYON RIM RUN & WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m. Bryce, UT.
Five-mile run or walk. 435-8348023, 866-866-6616 ext. 7239, jean@rubysinn.com, www.rubysinn.com
August 27
THE DIRTY DASH BOISE 10K ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Boise,
ID. Mud run obstacle course. Run solo or in a team up 20 of your dirtiest, filthiest & uncouth friends. www.thedirtydash.com
August 27
ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON ¦¦ 6:00 a.m. Aspen,
CO. 970-429-2093, www. aspenbackcountrymarathon.com
September 3
BIGFOOT MIDNIGHT BLOOD RUN ¦¦ 9:30 p.m.–Midnight.
Wolf Creek Utah Ski Resort, 2439 N. Hwy. 166, Eden, UT. A late night 5K or 10K with BigFoots staged along the route. Bring a headlamp and courage. David Carter, 801-791-0075, www.bigfootusa.blogspot.com
September 3
SWISS DAYS 10K, KID RACE ¦¦
7:00 a.m. Start & Finish at LDS Stake Center, 200 North Center
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Street, Midway, UT. www.midwayswissdays.com
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September 3
Starts at Brian Head Ski Resort, ends at Zion National Park. The 187 Mile Two-Day Adventure. www.redrockrelay.com
SPORTS-AM SALT LAKE HALF MARATHON & RELAY ¦¦ 7:00
a.m. From Little Dell Bridge to The Marriott University Park Hotel. Salt Lake City, UT. www.sports-am.com
September 5
PRESTIGE HALF MARATHON ¦¦
8:00 a.m. A One-of a Kind Race. You Must Meet Our Qualification Standards To Run. Start: Emigration Canyon Rd. at turnoff to Burr’s Ln. End: Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT. www.prestigehalfmarathon.com
September 9
WASATCH FRONT 100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN ¦¦ 5:00 a.m.
The race begins just past the entrance to the East Mountain Wilderness Park (650 North 1600 East) about 1/2 mile east of Highway 89 east of the Davis County Animal Shelter (about 17 miles north of Salt Lake City). www.wasatch100.com
RED ROCK RELAY-ZION ¦¦
September 10
MID-MOUNTAIN MARATHON ¦¦ 8:00 a.m. Park City, UT.
Presented by the Mountain Trails Foundation and Snyderville Basin Recreation. www.mountaintrails.org
September 10
UTAH MARATHON RELAY & TEDDY BEAR KID’S K ¦¦ 7:00
a.m. South Jordan, UT. The race is 26.2 miles long and teams are comprised of 5 runners, each runs one leg of the race, a 5.2 mile loop and then hands-off the “baton” to their teammate.11:30 a.m. Teddy Bear Kid’s K, 1-mile course. 801-260-0606, info@utahmarathonrelay.com, www.utahmarathonrelay.com
September 10
THE CLASSIC RACE ¦¦ 8:00
a.m.—11:00 a.m. 10K, 5K, Fun Run. All proceeds go to benefit heart services at McKay-Dee
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calendar ¦ running Hospital Center. Come join The Classic in raising funds to benefit heart services at McKayDee Hospital Center. Layton Commons Park in Layton, UT, right next to Layton High School and Layton Surf N’ Swim. theclassicrace.blogspot.com
September 10
SPANISH FORK HALF MARATHON & 5K ¦¦ 7:00 a.m.
Spanish Fork, UT. www.spanishforkhalf.com
September 10
LITTLE GRAND CANYON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K ¦¦ 6:30 a.m. San Rafael
Swell, UT. Each race is limited to the first 400 entrants. www.mammothmarathons.org
September 10
SUNCREST MOUNTAIN RACE ¦¦ 7:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Draper,
UT. Half Marathon, 5K and 3K Fun Run. Register at Active.com. www.ultramountainracing.com
September 17
SAVE YOUR SKIN 10 K RUN & 2 MILE AWARENESS WALK ¦¦
of 5 kilometers to school—many without shoes on their feet. www.run13.com
September 17
TOP OF UTAH MARATHON, 5K ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. Cache Valley, UT.
5K starts at 7:30 a.m. www.topofutahmarathon.com
September 17
THE DIRTY DASH SALT LAKE 10K DAY 1 ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.—4:00
p.m. Solder Hollow, UT. Utah’s first mud run obstacle course. www.thedirtydash.com
September 17
CEDAR CITY HALF MARATHON ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. Cedar City,
UT. www.cedarcityevents.org
September 23–24
BEAR 100 ULTRA ¦¦ 6:00 a.m. Logan, UT to Fish Haven, ID. 100 Miles, www.bear100.com-
September 24
WALK MS: NORTHERN UTAH ¦¦
10:00 a.m. Ogden, UT. 800-344-4867, utahevents@ nmss.org www.walkmsutah.org
September 24
SPORTS-AM WILD STAMPEDE 5K HOGLE ZOO ¦¦ 8:00
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Bountiful, UT. Register at active.com. To learn more visit www.blonderunner.com, www.saveyourskin10k.com
a.m. Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City, UT. www.sports-am.com
September 17
THE DIRTY DASH SALT LAKE 10K DAY 2 ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.—4:00
XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ¦¦ Bend, OR. Called “America’s
Best Trail Running Town” by the editors of Outside Magazine, Bend is certainly worthy of hosting this talented group of runners. www.xterraplanet.com/ xduro/nationals.html
September 17
SPORTS-AM HIDDEN PEAK CHALLENGE ¦¦ 10:00 a.m.
Snowbird, UT. www.sports-am.com
September 17
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – HEART WALK & 5K RUN ¦¦ 7:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
September 24
p.m. Soldier Hollow, UT. Utah’s first mud run obstacle course. Run solo or in a team up 20 of your dirtiest, filthiest & uncouth friends. www.thedirtydash.com
September 24
THE VASQUE GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON ¦¦
Snowmass, CO. Chosen by Trail Runner Magazine as one of the “America’s 14 Most Scenic Races.” www.goldenleafrace.com
October 1
LIVASTRIDE FALL FESTIVAL TRAIL RUN ¦¦ 7:30 a.m. Snow-
basin, Huntsville, UT. 5K, 10K, 25K race. www.livastride.org
Salt Lake City, UT. Join us for heart-healthy exhibits, FREE health screenings, live entertainment, kids zone and more. 801-4843838. www.heartwalkutah.org
October 1
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October 1,
–12:30 p.m. Orem, UT. This race benefits children living in the impoverished cane shack communities of the Dominican Republic who travel an average
Farm, Salt Lake City, UT. 10:00 a.m. Benefits Holding Out HELP. Holding Out HELP, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping those that
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SBR SPORTS RACING CANE 5K, 10K & KIDS K ¦¦ 8:00 a.m.
ST. GEORGE MARATHON ¦¦ St.
George, UT. marathon@sgcity. org, 435-627-4500, www.stgeorgemarathon.com
RACE FOR HELP 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN ¦¦ Wheeler
running ¦ triathlon & multisport ¦ watersports ¦ calendar have been affected by polygamy. www.holdingouthelp.org. Holding Out HELP is partnered with the film Sons of Perdition- part Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Register online at active.com
Triathlon & Multisport August 6
BOUNTIFUL TRIATHLON ¦¦ 8:30 a.m. South Davis
Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West, Bountiful, UT. bountifultriathlon@gmail.com, www.bountifultriathlon.com
August 6
RIVER RAMPAGE TRAITHLON ¦¦ 450 South Green River Blvd.
Green River, UT. www.triutah.com
August 13
DEER CREEK OPEN WATER MARATHON SWIM ¦¦ 6:00 a.m.
Deer Creek Resevoir, UT. Features 1-mile, 5K, 10K and 10-mile swimming distances with wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions. www.deercreekopenwater.com
August 13
MOUNTAIN TROPIC TRIATHLON ¦¦ Bear Lake, UT.
www.bbsctri.com/mountain-tropic
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September 24
Provo UT. www.usatriathlon.org
The ultimate adventure for those looking for the next level in team relay racing. You and five friends are paired off taking turns trail running, rappelling, crossing water obstacles, and mountain biking in an epic rhino-sized test. Designed to challenge both experienced and novice racers, Rhino Relay demands strategy, commitment, teamwork and endurance. www.rhinorelay.com
2011 UTAH HALF ¦¦ 6:45a.m.
August 27
CEDAR EXPRESS 31-MILE RELAY RACE ¦¦ 7:00 a.m.
Cedar City, UT. Team Relay Race. Teams consist of 5 or less people www.cedarcityevents.org
August 27
ADVENTURE XSTREAM SERIES GLENWOOD SPRINGS ¦¦
Glenwood Springs, CO. www.gravityplay.com
August 27
BEAR LAKE BRAWL TRIATHLON ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. A Gold
Medal Racing event, Sprint and Olympic distances. Bear Lake, Rendezvous Beach. 801-3354940. www.bearlake.org, Joe Coles, 801-355-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, www.bearlakebrawl.com
September 3
AQUA TRIATHLON 7:30 a.m. ¦¦ Seven Peaks Water Park,
1330 East 300 North, Provo, UT. www.aquatriathlon.com
September 3
COLOR COUNTRY TRIATHLON ¦¦ Cedar City Aquatic Center,
August 14
Cedar City, UT. www.cedarcityevents.org
8:00 a.m. A women’s only event. Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO. www.outdoordivas.com
September 10
OUTDOOR DIVAS TRIATHLON ¦¦
August 20
JORDANELLE TRIATHLON ¦¦
9:00 a.m. Jordanelle Reservoir, Park City, UT. www.triutah.com
August 20
MOXIE ADVENTURE RACE ¦¦
VIKINGMAN TRIATHLON ¦¦
7:30 a.m. Heybum, ID. The swim is downstream in the Snake River, the bike is a flat loop course through Idaho farm country, and the run is on paved/ dirt roads through a scenic wildlife refuge. www.vikingman.org
Cedar City, UT. Race includes running, mountain biking and kayaking, each year new legs will be added to keep things interesting. www.cedarcityevents.org
8:15 a.m. Yuba State Park: Oasis Campground, US 90, Juab County, UT. www.racetri.com
August 20–21
September 17
WARRIOR DASH ¦¦ 3.15 hellish
miles. A mud-crawling, fireleaming, extreme run from hell. Copper Mountain Ski Resort, 209 Ten Mile Circle, Copper Mountain, CO. www.warriordash.com
August 27
ATHLETA IRON GIRL BOULDER WOMEN’S TRIATHLON ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. Boulder Reservoir,
Boulder, CO. 1/4-mile Swim, 17.2-mile Bike, 3.1-mile run. www.irongirl.com
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RHINO RELAY ¦¦ Yuba Lake, UT.
October 1
PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON ¦¦
5:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. This pointto-point-eventbegins at Lake Mead and ends in Boulder City, just 25 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. With Sprint, Olympic, Half and our ALL NEW FULL DISTANCE, a bike course you won’t soon forget and the expo of the year. www.bbsctri.com/pumpkinman
Park City, UT. Buy, Sell, Trade New/Used SUPs. Commercial vendors welcome. No fee to sell/ trade. Silver Star Ski and Sport. 50 Todd Fischer 435-645STAR, 435-901-9136, todd@ silverstarskiandsport.com
August 13–14
SURF AND SAIL AT SEA ¦¦
10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Also Overnight Tropical Cruise on Saturday at Great Salt Lake State Marina. RSVP before August 5th. Lance Fairbanks 801-209-3820, primexchange@ msn.com, https://app.icontact. com/icp/sub/survey/take
August 20
POWELL PLUNGE KAYAK RODEO ¦¦ Green River, WY. Men’s
and Women’s Divisions; Junior – under 18; Sport; Master – 40 and over; Expert. www.cityofgreenriver.org
Watersports
September 2–5
LITTLE AMERICA’S CUP REGATTA ¦¦ 10:00 a.m. Fremont
Sail with the Utah Sailing Association on the gorgeous turquoise waters of Bear Lake! September 3rd Labeau Le Mans Grand Prix 20 at Rendezvous Beach. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521 www.utahsailing.com
August 13–14
Lake, WY. Sail with the Fremont Lake Yacht Club & the Utah Sailing Association on the pristine glacial waters.Skippers meeting and registration at the Lakeside Lodge. 3 races Saturday, followed by Dinner party, 2 races Sunday, followed by awards. Jason Essington 307-367-4819 or Brett Bingham 801-815-2521
August 13
SUP SWAP MEET ¦¦ 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Silver Star Dr.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND & LE MANS GRAND PRIX 20 ¦¦
September 24
OKTOBERFEST ¦¦ Autumn
sail & beach party at Pine View Reservoir! Meet at the Port boat ramp 12:30 p.m. weather permitting. Brett Bingham, 801815-2521, www.utahsailing.com
September 10
CAMP YUBA TRIATHLON ¦¦
KOKOPELLI TRIATHLON 7:00
a.m.—2:00 p.m. St. George, UT. Serious SWAG including tech shirts, finisher’s medals & raffle prizes galore! www.bbsctri.com/kokopelli/
September 24
XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS ¦¦ Ogden, UT. The culmination
of a series of more than 50 qualifying events across the US that award points to the top athletes in XTERRA’s eight regions. www.xterraplanet.com/ utah/usachamps.html
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If you run out of water, refill the Geigerrig anywhere.The slidetop lets you dunk the bladder in any stream, lake or river to fill. Then snap on Geigerrig’s inline filter ($28), which removes 99% of Giardia and cryptosporidium so you can drink with peace of mind. Don’t worry about river junk getting in the bladder, because cleaning it’s a snap. Geigerrig’s innovations let you unsnap the drinking tube’s quick-release valve, flip the bladder inside out and toss it in the dishwasher. The packs are heavier than most hydration packs, but are made of heavy-duty balistic nylon with industrial zippers and are practically bombproof. On YouTube, you can see videos of people tossing Geigerrigs out of speeding cars with virtually no damage done. I chose to trust those tests and not conduct my own, but loved the pack for cycling and hiking. Many sizes are available, but pick the minimalist Rig 500 for biking, running and short hikes, which has just enough room for 70 ounces of water, an iPod or phone and energy bars. For allday journeys, choose the more substantial Rig 1600 with 100-ounce bladder, padded hip belt, organization pockets and plenty of space. Bonus alert! Included with every Geigerrig purchased this year is a Skullcandy Mountain Passport with free lift tickets to ski resorts throughout the United States and Canada, including three in Utah. Rig 500 $110, Rig 1600 $140 geigerrig.com
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