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FALL 2013 VOL. 31 NO.5
22 PUBLISHER Dan Miller ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Paula Bell MANAGING EDITOR Jenny Willden
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Editor’s Note, Halloween Hustle, Donut Dash, Warren Miller Movie Premiere, Utah Santa Run
8 Resort Report
What’s New at Utah Ski Resorts By Jenny Willden
10 Feature
Powering the Planet: How Utah-based Goal Zero is Innovating, and Dominating, the Solar Industry By Jenny Willden
12 Travel
Comfy Car Camping: Great (and Easy) Trips in Southern Utah By Molly Newman
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Fall Running Shoe Guide By Brian O'Connor
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Outdoor Couture: Exploring the Lifestyle Side of Outdoor Fashion By Melissa McGibbon
18 Training
Running Far: Utah’s Growing Utra Scene By Matt Hart
22 Trailsides Shoulder Season Climbing in St. George By Nick Como
25 Calendar 30 Ski Swaps
Where to Buy and Sell Your Gear This Fall
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FROM THE EDITOR You can't have too many pairs of running shoes! At least, that's the philosophy I live by—meaning my shoe rack is overrun by rainbowhued twosomes. Some I keep for sentimental purposes (the Karhus I ran my first half in), others I wear regularly, and a few I simply aspire to run in (the lugged trail runners made for tough terrain I've yet to tackle). From full-support models to minimal racing flats, there's a shoe for every run.
When looking to replace an old favorite, sorting through the multitudes can be confusing; so we've done the hard work for you. Our team tested almost 100 models to pick 11 top trail and road runners for fall. Find your next pair on page 16, or flip through the Guide to read about Utah's growing ultramarathon scene (pg.18), Southern Utah climbing and camping trips (pg. 22 and 12), and fall lifestyle fashions (pg. 20). Then lace up, and get running! Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag. com or send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
LOCAL WARREN MILLER MOVIE SCREENINGS
Get stoked for ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s latest film, Ticket to Ride, at select Utah locations. Catch the world premiere in Salt Lake at Abravanel Hall on October 10 at 8:00 p.m. Also at Abravanel on October 11 at 8:00 p.m. and in Ogden at Peery’s Egyptian Theater from October 15—17 at 7:30 p.m. Plays in Orem at SCERA Center on October 15—16 at 7:30 p.m. and October 17 at 6:00 or 9:00 p.m. Park City folks can catch it at the Eccles Center on October 18 at 8:00 p.m. and October 19 at 6:00 or 9:00 p.m. warrenmiller.com
THE PINK SERIES
Grab your girls for Utah’s largest women’s half marathon and 5K race in Park City. The scenic race is held on Saturday, October 12 with the half starting at 9:00 a.m. and 5K at 9:45 a.m. on Park City’s roads and trails at the peak of fall colors. Both end at Newpark Plaza where you'll enjoy a festive celebration featuring tasty treats and finisher jewelry. thepinkseries.com
POTTER RUN
Wizards, muggles, and Potter fans are invited to come in or out of costume to this magical family-friendly race on Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park (1985 West 7800 South, West Jordan). The race benefits the Autism Council of Utah. Register at active.com
THE OTHER HALF
You’ll be enchanted by beautiful red rock and mountain views as you run this scenic half marathon on Sunday, October 20 in Moab, Utah. Taiko drummers at the final hill motivate you to finish strong, and finisher medals, delicious food, and microbrews await you at the finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. moabhalfmarathon.com
ZOMBIE 5K AND CANDY RUN
Light your way with glow sticks as you run on eerie, Zombie-infested trails at this nighttime Halloween 5K on Friday, October 26 at Draper City Park (12500 S. 1300 East, Draper). Enjoy hot chocolate, finisher medals, and giveaways at the Freaky Finish Celebration! Families are welcome and costumes encouraged. lonepeakevents.com
PROVO HALLOWEEN MARATHON, HALF, 5K & KIDS RUN
Choose a sweet or spooky costume and venture to Provo to join thousands of runners for a blazingly fast half marathon on Saturday, October 26. You’ll begin above Sundance Resort on the beautiful Alpine Loop and run a downhill course to the finish at Riverwoods. A costume contest, race pacers, awesome finisher medals, and coveted technical running shirts make this race a must do. A marathon, 5K, and kids race will also be offered this year. halloweenhalf.com
HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K COSTUME RUN EVENT
Don’t be scared, this fun run is for everyone! Get your best costume for this family-friendly run around Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City on Saturday, October 26. The race is followed by a costume contest and giveaways. Kids receive a mini pumpkin after the race. All students receive $5 off entry. 5Khalloweenhustle.com
RUNNING SCARED 10K AND 5K
If marathons scare you, then find a frightful costume for this fun 10K or 5K Halloween race on Saturday, October 26 in South Jordan. 5K and 10K particpants receive finisher medals and technical shirts. Kids seven and under are free, but they don’t receive a medal or shirt unless purchased separately. Competitive and non-competitive divisions offered. runningscaredrace.com
DONUT DASH
Run, eat donuts, run! That’s the simplest explanation of this 5K on Saturday, November 9 in Salt Lake City that’s guaranteed to raise your blood sugar. There’s one donut-eating stop halfway through the race, and each donut you eat takes 10 seconds off your finish time! The race ends in Memory Grove. utahheritagefoundation.org
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It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean triathlon season is over! This race is on Saturday, November 9 beginning at the Orem Fitness Center at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run and 10-mile bike ride will take place outside, but the 350-meter swim will be indoors in the Fitness Center’s 50-meter pool. Medals and prizes for top finishers. t3triathlon.com
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If your Thanksgiving Day is too busy for turkey trotting, participate in this 5K and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. The run supports Spectrum Academy and begins and ends at their building at 665 N. Cutler Drive, North Salt Lake. The course follows a paved nature trail and winners take home a turkey! Register by October 30 for free t-shirt. active.com
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ollectives and co-ops are hot on Utah’s slopes this season. Our resorts are banding together like never before to offer better deals for season passholders with perks like free ski days and discounted lodging to entice you to get away. Learn more about these initiatives and resort updates for the 2013—14 season.
ALTA
This season Alta joins the Mountain Collective, an alliance of amazing resorts around the world. Become a member and receive two tickets to each member resort, half off subsequent tickets, and discounted lodging. In lodging, The Rustler Lodge remodeled for this season and features new guest rooms with gas fireplaces, new indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, and spa amenities. To promote these and other base lodging facilities Alta is hosting a Sleep-Around from December 5-8 that includes: a night at three of Alta’s five lodges, breakfast on-site with lunch and dinner on-mountain, three days of lift tickets, daily demo ski rentals, and a mountain portrait for one price. alta.com
BRIGHTON
Brighton and Solitude will join forces to offer the Big Cottonwood Pass, an unlimited season pass with no blackout dates for the two resorts. Upgrades to the SolBright Trail make traveling between the resorts easier than ever. Brighton will implement a hands-free RFID ticket system like Solitude’s so passholders can access chairlift entry gates at both resorts the same way. Grete Elliassen, a professional freeskier, will work with Brighton, Burton, and Red Bull to design Utah’s first girls-only terrain park. brightonresort.com
CANYONS RESORT
Recently purchased by Vail Resorts, Canyons is now part of the Epic Pass. For $709 the Epic Pass gives adults unlimited access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Canyons, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora, and includes 5 days at Verbier, Switzerland and 5 consecutive days at Arlberg, Austria. If holiday blackouts aren’t a problem, pay just $549 for an adult Epic Pass. thecanyons.com
DEER VALLEY
Deer Valley joins the Best Pass Benefit in the Wasatch to offer passholders free tickets to other participating resorts: Alta, PCMR, and Snowbird. A new beginner’s ski run on Little Baldy Mountain called “Gnat’s Eye” will open this season, and the resort cut a new hiking trail on Flagstaff Mountain for summer 2014. The resort is also spending $4.5 million to upgrade snowmaking guns, purchasing two more ultra-low energy efficient SnowLogic tower guns, and 24 new EPA-approved Ski-Doo mountain snowmobiles. deervalley.com
PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
PCMR’s biggest news for 2013 is their participation in the new Best Pass Benefit in the Wasatch program. Buy a qualifying PCMR pass and receive three days at three other participating resorts: Deer Valley, Alta, and Snowbird. The passes are valid seven days a week, but holiday blackout days apply. 2013 also marks Park City’s 50 Anniversary. They will be celebrating accordingly with fun events all season long. Finally, their new Teen Select instruction program, exclusively for ages 1517, offers small group instruction with flexible itineraries dependent on the groups needs. parkcitymountain.com
POWDER MOUNTAIN
New management brings some healthy alternatives to the typical ski cuisine like the fresh Kale and Grapefruit Salad, among other tasty offerings. powdermountain.com
SNOWBASIN
Snowbasin joins the Powder Alliance this season as the only Utah member resort. Joining the Powder Alliance gives you three days of skiing at 12 resorts, discounted lodging, buddy passes, and rentals. They’re also partnering with Rossignol to become a Rossi Experience Center to offer better rentals, and teaming up with Burton to promote snowboarding for little ones with a kids’ park and specific lessons. Building a fourth well to improve snowmaking will help the resort open more terrain earlier in the season. snowbasin.com
SNOWBIRD
Snowbird’s biggest announcement is replacing Gad 2’s old chair with a highspeed quad. They’re also expanding their Cat Skiing for Nature program and joining the Mountain Collective. Snowbird also joins the Best Pass Benefit in the Wasatch to offer season passholders free tickets to other resorts. A new program for out-of-towners allows guests of Alta and Snowbird to receive half-off lift tickets and free valet within 24 hours of arrival by plane. More details on that program will be available soon. snowbird.com
SOLITUDE
Solitude is rebuilding the SolBright Trail above the Twin Lakes Reservoir to allow for intermediate skiers and boarders to move easily between Brighton and Solitude. The Big Cottonwood unlimited pass for both resorts will be $999. skisolitude.com
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Powering the Planet: How Utah-based Goal Zero is Innovating, and Dominating, the Solar Industry By Jenny Willden
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Brody Leven, a Goal Zero ambassador, used their products to keep his GoPro powered on this recent Romania trip.
In Utah, getting away from it all doesn’t take long. Reaching our canyons is quicker than a typical daily commute, and you can hit five national parks in less than a day’s drive from Salt Lake City. Nature is our playground, but the Millennial in most of us likes to stay connected. We document every ascent with Instagrams, videos, and Facebook shares...until our battery dies. Despite our prized gadgets’ technological advances, the batteries rarely make it past dinnertime—leaving us powerless when it really counts. That’s where Goal Zero comes in. Upon entering Goal Zero’s spacious Bluffdale office, you’re welcomed by a rock climbing wall in the lobby and a speedy slide that’s known to leave battle scars. Try it if you’re brave, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. The rest of the two-story building houses their 130-person strong team that’s busily building cutting-edge products to share with an eager community. The name Goal Zero represents their company ideal: to one day live in a world with ZERO illiteracy, ZERO poverty, and ZERO hunger. But they approach this goal by unconventional means— through the sun. Goal Zero is the leading solar power innovator and creator of portable energy systems that keep electronics going when you’re far from an outlet. Goal Zero’s chargers range in size and purpose: the ultralight Switch rejuices smartphones, the Sherpa charges mid-size electronics, and the burly Yeti 1250 keeps a fridge icy cold. Powered by solar panels or wall outlets, their devices generate storable power used to charge and run USB, AC, and DC products. Portability and ease of use are mainstays of their line, and newer offerings like solar-powered lights and speakers are quickly gaining traction among new and avid Goal Zero fans.
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First popular with emergency preppers, Goal Zero’s packable products have plenty of fans in the outdoor industry. Their growing ambassador community is a veritable who’s who list of the biggest names in climbing, ski mountaineering, and adventuring. Alex Honald, Mike Libeki, Caroline Gleich, and Brody Leven are a notable few using Goal Zero gear to document their outdoor pursuits. These athletes field test the products in the world’s harshest conditions to ensure they can keep up with anything you do. This summer Brody Leven, an ambassador and ski mountaineer, took Goal Zero along to power a three-week climbing and skiing trip to Denali (North America’s tallest peak), and said of the experience, “At 20,320 feet, Denali offers not only a lack of oxygen, but a distinct lack of electricity. Our 14-person team stayed powered up with a number of Sherpa 50s, Nomad 7s, Nomad 13s, and Switch 8s. Music pumped from multiple Rockout 2s. We kept cameras, laptops, iPhones, GoPros, satellite phones, iPods, and all of our assorted electronics powered up without problem. Documenting our trip with new media would have been, quite simply, impossible without Goal Zero products.” If you’re daily life doesn’t include summiting tall peaks, Goal Zero products are still an essential addition to your gear arsenal. They’re a mobile lifeline in remote regions, allowing you to go off-grid without feeling disconnected. Leven’s recent trip to Iceland is a perfect example, “In Iceland, we stayed in and skied from a very distant house from the early 1900s, accessed only by boat. Without electricity or running water, we were able to charge cameras and headlamps for the entire crew, creating a home-like environment in a cement box at the head of a remote Icelandic fjord.”
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Goal Zero launched their brand in 2009 and did $194,000 in sales their first year. By 2012 worldwide sales topped $33 million, and marketing manager Lisa Janssen said the booming brand is now, “putting solar in the hands of more people than any other company.” That’s a huge leap from 2009’s humble beginnings. So how did this Utah-based company go from obscurity to prominence in four short years? It all started with a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2007. Goal Zero says they were a “cause looking for a business," and the company began when founder Robert Workman visited and saw a great need for dependable electrical power and light in this war-torn region.
to a project of their choice in Mali, Kyrgystan, and other global locations. You can track the project as it’s completed with live field updates and photos at goalzero.com/sharethesun. Goal Zero didn’t invent renewable power, but their creation of an affordable, simple, sun-powered system makes them industry pioneers, fueling their rapid growth. Amidst their quick success, the company is hardly cooling their heels. Instead, Goal Zero is launching a stream of new products this fall, like an updated RockOut2 speaker and lantern, while continuing to improve existing designs. Learn more about these new products and Goal Zero at goalzero.com.
Our Goal Zero Picks for the Outdoors Goal Zero Switch
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About the size of a Grape Magic Marker, the ultralight Switch fits easily in packs and pockets for charging small devices on trail. Recharge the Switch via a solar panel or USB port. $40
Upon returning home from the Congo, Workman began building his first solar power kit. At the time Workman was the Chief Creative Officer for Provo Craft, a well-known scrapbooking company, and naysayers said, “You’re in the scrapbooking business, why are you tinkering with solar power?” But Workman was determined to create something worthwhile. After many attempts Workman launched the GoBe in 2009, a solar device initially purchased by scrapbookers, the LDS church, and Emergency Essentials. A marvel for its time, GoBe charged laptops, cameras, and appliances, but its heavy weight and the cumbersome solar panel required to power it left much to be desired. So Workman went back to the drawing board. The GoBe continues in Goal Zero’s line today as the Escape 150, but newer offerings are lighter and simpler to use for everyday life, camping, expeditions, and emergencies. While building this initial prototype, Workman founded a non-profit named TIFIE (Teaching Individuals and Family Independence through Enterprise) that works to eradicate hunger and illiteracy with the use of renewable solar power. What sets Goal Zero apart from other solar power companies is remaining loyal to these humanitarian roots by donating a portion of every purchase to TIFIE to provide power and aid to the developing world.
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel with Guide 10 Plus Kit
Recharge two handheld devices simultaneously in the sun as fast as a wall charger by opening the compact Nomad 7 solar panel and hanging it on your pack as you trek. Or pair it with the Guide 10 Plus to recharge AA or AAA batteries. $120
Goal Zero Light A Life
Brighten your campsite with these clipable, solarpowered lights that last all night on a single charge. Use one solo or daisy chain up to eight together to illuminate larger spaces. Try them for travel, home emergencies, or backyard BBQs. Requires a larger solar panel (Yeti, Extreme, Escape, or Sherpa) to charge. $40 each Photo Courtesy of Goal Zero
These values are something ambassador Leven relates to, “Goal Zero operates on a set of values similar to those upon which I live and operate my personal brand of storytelling from the mountains. Their humanitarian efforts combined with research and development to innovate within the realm of sustainability are exactly what I think more brands should be doing. It’s a perfect example of how a company can be successful while maintaining an environmental focus.” When disaster strikes, Goal Zero is in the trenches assisting with relief and passing out product to power phones and provide light; the company gave almost $600,000 in gear for Hurricane Sandy alone. Their new online humanitarian project, “Share the Sun,” invites purchasers of any Goal Zero item to be part of this humanitarian experience by donating a “Sun Share”
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Jenny is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She loves adventure and is happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Llama racing and deal finding are her secret superpowers. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or on Google+.
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For Hikers: Sunset Campground, Bryce Canyon National Park
Do you like hitting the trail before you’ve even set up your tent? The very best of Bryce Canyon’s spectacular hiking trails loop outward from Sunset Point, just a few hundred yards from this campground’s entrance. Explore colorful hoodoos via the Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden trails, or linger at Sunset Point’s gorgeous vista. Separate areas are reserved for RV and tent campers, meaning you’ll enjoy either convenient utility hookups or generator-free peace and quiet. Number of sites: 100 Cost per night: $15 (plus park entry fee)
For Mountain Bikers: Kayenta Campground, Dead Horse State Park
For dedicated riders, Kayenta Campground offers a rugged but rewarding experience just moments from some of Utah’s greatest trails. You won’t find showers or campfire rings here, but you’ll enjoy escaping the sun at shaded patio tables and grilling dinner on built-in charcoal BBQs. Canyonlands, Arches, and Moab are within a 45-minute drive of the morbidly-named park. The three loops of the Intrepid Trail System that snake through the park provide a perfect slickrock experience for novice to intermediate riders (or a warmup before tackling a gnarlier ride). Number of sites: 18 Cost per night: $25
For the Spur of the Moment: Red Canyon Campground, Dixie National Forest
By Molly Newman
Tucked amid ponderosa pines and towering red rock formations, you’ll find the secluded refuge of Red Canyon Campground. It’s connected to an extensive system of trails via a short, scenic walk, and it has amenities for both tent and RV campers. This campground is firstcome, first-served, so no reservations are required or accepted. Though it can fill up in the summer months, fall’s quieter days practically guarantee you’ll have your pick of spots. Number of sites: 37 Cost per night: $15
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time of year to rally family and friends for one last camping trip. But with the end of summer’s lazy days, who has time or energy for a prolonged backpacking adventure?
For Big Groups: Snow Canyon State Park
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Comfy Car Camping: Great (and Easy) Weekend Trips in Southern Utah
Keep planning to a minimum with a weekend-friendly car camping adventure instead. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots for camping with kids, buddies, or a whole family reunion. Each of these campgrounds offers sunny Southern Utah fall weather and proximity to great recreational opportunities. There’s sure to be a getaway site that’s perfect for your crew.
Online Bonus: See the locations of each of these campgrounds and get driving
Get the whole gang together for an impromptu family reunion. Snow Canyon offers two generously-sized group camping areas that accommodate up to 50 campers. Lava tubes, lava flows, and extinct cinder cones all make this a must-see for the geologically minded as well. Don’t be fooled by the name—Snow Canyon sees
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snow only during the depths of winter. It’s a great choice for lateseason camping. Plus, its location near St. George’s resorts and restaurants makes it a great choice if you don’t want to cook for 30 every night. Number of sites: 27 Cost per night: $16
For Hungry Campers: Fruita Campground, Capitol Reef National Park
What could be more wholesome than a day of apple picking with friends or family? At this “oasis in the desert,” you’re welcome to gather in-season fruits from the 3,000-plus trees originally planted by hardy settlers and now maintained by rangers using historicallycorrect methods. You’re welcome to eat all you care to while visiting the orchards, or pay a low per-pound price to take your harvest home (or just back to your campsite). Apple season lasts until mid-October—check the park website (nps.gov/care) for more precise harvest dates. Number of sites: 17 Cost per night: $10 Though the days are growing shorter, there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in another camping trip (or two) before the snow flies. Grab a friend or round up the family and head out on a final adventure to cap off the season. Molly Newman lives in Portland, Oregon, where she hikes, walks, and runs whenever it isn’t raining—and often when it is. A contributor to Outdoor Sports Guide since 2009, she also hosts regular trivia nights and homeschools her two sons. Photo Credit:© istockphoto.com/desertsolitaire
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Camping in Style Why rough it when you can enjoy delicious meals, warm showers, and a comfortable night’s sleep—all in the great outdoors? These gear picks might be too heavy to tote along on a hardcore wilderness trek, but they’ll help turn your car campsite into a home away from home.
Cabela’s Deluxe Camper’s Kitchen
Feed those camping-sharpened appetites and make cleanup a snap. This all-in-one kitchen includes hanging pantries for storage, generous work surfaces for cooking and prep, and a PVC sink with drain to deal with dishes. S-hooks for utensil storage and a folding spice rack put your favorite cooking accessories at your fingertips. $160 cabelas.com
Cascade Designs MSR Flex 4 Cookware Set
Serve up everything from scrambled eggs to berry cobbler with this versatile, space-saving set. Two cooking pots—one anodized aluminum, the other durable nonstick—nest along with four deep-dish plates, four insulated mugs, and two strainer lids: everything you need to be a campsite gourmet. $160 cascadedesigns.com
Coleman Airbed Cot
Wake up refreshed instead of stiff and sore. This cot with side table raises you above lumps and bumps on the ground, and the durable air mattress offers downright cushy comfort. (A tip for first-time airbed users: Inflate the mattress a few days before your trip and let it sit overnight. The airbed will stretch and sag, and the next time you fill it up it will hold its shape better.) $150 (twin), $200 (queen) coleman.com
NEMO Helio Pressure Shower
Spray away the grime and relax after a long hike or bike ride. The welded fabric tank warms nearly three gallons of water to perfect shower temperature with just a few hours in the sun. Then, the foot pump and sprayer make it easy to give yourself a much-needed shower—water flow lasts up to 7 minutes, and the pressure’s strong enough to rinse shampoo from your hair. It doubles as a washing station for dirty bikes, dishes, or even dogs. $100 rei.com
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Fall Shoe Guide
With fall weather upon us, we’re finally able to get out for cooler runs, longer distances, and the big races we trained for all summer long. With these perks of the season in mind, shoe companies have put forth their best designs and most innovative installments of fan-favorite shoes. Our rundown of the best Fall 2013 shoes features plenty of newcomers alongside faithful models that have withstood time and miles of long running. Below are our picks for the crop of the season — a variety of minimalist, stability, and cushioned models that will help runners of all stripes make the most of their running this autumn.
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CategOry: neutral Weight: Men’S 11.8 Oz. | WOMen’S 9.6 Oz. PriCe: $150 BrOOkSrunning.COM
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CategOry: StaBility Weight: Men’S 11.8 Oz. | WOMen’S 9.6 Oz. PriCe: $170 adidaS.COM
The adiStar Boost is a cushioned trainer for roads, dirt and gravel that provides a new approach to the conventional EVA-based foam. Ideal for heel strikers, this stability-minded shoe provides a lightweight experience for a shoe category often relegated to heavier models. Our testers found the Boost to be responsive on long and short runs, providing a bold new option in its category.
CategOry: CuShiOning Weight: Men’S 11.5 Oz. | WOMen’S 9.4 Oz. PriCe: $145 aSiCS.COM
This year’s update to the perennial favorite Nimbus model pairs innovation with predictability, featuring a flexible forefoot, ample cushioning, and memory foam to create a comfortable and supportive ride. The latest version of the Nimbus builds upon the strengths of the brand, providing subtle modifications while staying true to the design runners have come to know and love.
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Biom eVo racer Lite
CategOry: lightWeight Weight: Men’S 8.5 Oz. | WOMen’S 6.4 Oz. PriCe: $130 eCCO.COM
The ECCO Biom Evo Racer is the second generation of the brand’s Biom line, which presents runners with a novel, anatomical design that’s shaped to the human foot. The Evo Racer employs a durable polyurethane outsole rather than typical EVA foam, providing responsiveness and cushioning upon ground-strike. The Evo Racer’s weight aligns with that of most lightweight trainers or long-distance racers, and our wearers found its neutral profile to be accommodating for a wide number of runners.
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waVe Sayonara
CategOry: lightWeight Weight: Men’S 7.9 Oz. | WOMen’S 6.7 Oz. PriCe: $120 MizunOuSa.COM FALL 2013 Mizuno revamps their performance trainer line with the Wave Sayonara. The Sayonara has a generous toebox and a snug, secure fit throughout. A flexible forefoot combined with a slightly lower heel-to-toe offset creates a smooth ride. Full ground contact provides just enough stability. Our reviewers found the Sayonara to be a capable everyday trainer or a racer, providing a responsive and lightweight running experience.
The newest incarnation of Brooks’ popular Glycerin model builds upon the strengths of its forbearers, featuring a 3D printed overlay and soft mesh fabric upper, ample cushioning throughout the heel and forefoot, and the subtle support that has brought the shoe to its eleventh iteration. Major alterations include the removal of the midfoot shank, optimizing ground contact and foot transition.
New Balance 870V3
CategOry: StaBility Weight: Men’S 9 Oz. | WOMen’S 7.8 Oz. PriCe: $110 neWBalanCe.COM
New Balance modifies the outsole design of their mild-stability trainer during this year’s reboot to the 870v2. The newest model is flexible enough to fit the neutral runner, but is reinforced in the right places to support the moderate overpronator. A very versatile shoe, the 870v3 can do everything from everyday training to racing.
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Newton Running enerGynr
CategOry: lightWeight Weight: Men’S 9 Oz. | WOMen’S 7 Oz. PriCe: $119 neWtOnrunning.COM
A brand-new model from Newton, the EnergyNR is a lightweight trainer geared toward the lightweight sect. Featuring a new take on the company’s signature lug design, the EnergyNR seeks to bring the “Newton experience” to the broader running market. The EnergyNR aims to promote a seamless transition for newcomers to the brand’s design, providing just enough of its signature design elements found in other models to introduce runners to the Newton experience.
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LunarGLide 5
CategOry: StaBility Weight: Men’S 10.1 Oz. | WOMen’S 8.1 Oz. PriCe: $110 nikerunning.COM
The Nike LunarGlide 5 is the fifth incarnation of the LunarGlide shoe line, providing ample cushioning, a slight amount of stability, and the feel and weight of a neutral trainer. Featuring Nike’s Lunarlon midsole material, the shoe offers a reliable and durable trainer for stability seekers. Reviewers found the new LunarGlide 5 to offer improvements in the comfort and ride departments, providing a smooth and reliable experience in all conditions.
Puma FaaS 100r
CategOry: MiniMaliSt Weight: Men’S 6 Oz. | WOMen’S 4 Oz. PriCe: $90 PuMa.COM
The Faas 100r is a racer for runners not looking for a strictly minimalist experience, but who still appreciate responsiveness in a racing shoe. The model is thin, breathable and flexible — a refreshing combination of characteristics on race day. Our testers found the sole to have enough give and cushion to absorb the explosive pressure of push-off during the heat of a race, but reported it doesn’t feel like a platform. An excellent racing flat for the 5K-10K range, the shoe also shows potential for half marathons and weekly training. FALL 2013
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PowerGrid ride 6
Built to U.S. marathoner Meb Keflezighi’s specifications, the GOrun Speed is Skechers’ new racing flat that puts speed and weight at the forefront of its FALL design. 2013 A new staple within the brand’s performance division, the GOrun Speed provides a 4mm-drop platform with just enough cushioning to keep minimalist enthusiasts happy, while allowing newbies to make a foray into the world of minimalist running and racing. Designed as a marathon racing shoe, our reviewers say the model has more cushioning than a 5K maven might be accustomed to in FALL a flat. But that said, it performs excellently as2013 a minimal trainer and a middle- to long-distance racing shoe.
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CategOry: neutral Weight: Men’S 9.9 Oz. | WOMen’S 8.8 Oz. PriCe: $110 SauCOny.COM
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The Ride 6 provides minor alterations based off of the revolutionary changes in the Ride 5. The cushioned forefoot, flexible ride, and dependable fit are all found within the newest version of the shoe — leaving the shoe’s treads to be the key difference-maker between the two models. As highly acclaimed as the Ride 5 was in 2012, the Ride 6 was designed to keep the best part of its previous version intact with few substantive differences.
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CategOry: MiniMaliSt Weight: Men’S 7.5 Oz. | WOMen’S 5.8 Oz. PriCe: $110 SkeCherS.COM
THE AUTHOR Brian O’Connor is the managing editor for runningshoesguru.com (a leading running shoe review website) and an avid runner. When not looking for new trails and uncharted paths in the New York City area, he is responsible for coordinating the website’s reviews and content along with a staff of seasoned runners and writers.
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Running Far:
Utah’s Growing Ultra Scene
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heidippides, the famed Marathon runner, was also the world’s first recorded ultrarunner. The often overlooked and dubious tale told by Herodotus claims Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta, finishing the day before his Marathon run. If this is to be believed, he covered 150 miles in two days. The technical definition of an “ultra” is any race longer than the traditional 26.2 miles Pheidippides ran in 490 BC, but the modern sport has settled on a few common distances: 50K (31 miles), 50 miles, 100K (62 miles), and the pinnacle event—the 100-miler. Basically, Ironman events are to the sport of triathlon what 100-milers are to ultrarunning—there are longer events, but the 100-miler gets all the attention. Ultrarunning as a sport is currently going through a major growth spurt. Fueled by the popularity of the book Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, and our fascination with human limits, the sport has seen a significant increase in race participation and frequency. Utah, a well-known outdoor playground, has become a popular place to train and race for these long-distance endeavors. Our state’s natural beauty, protected land, and miles of singletrack trails lend themselves to adventure running, exploring on foot, and intriguing long-distance race courses. As previously noted, humans have run long distances throughout recorded history, but it wasn’t until 1974 that the premier event—the 100-miler—came into existence. In that year 27-year-old Gordy Ainsleigh decided to finish the Tevis Cup horse race...without his horse, proving that a human could cover 100 miles on foot without dying. Ainsleigh has since said he never envisioned there would
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be more than three or four 100-mile races in the United States in a given year. There are now over 116 events in the U.S. alone, and the sport has caught on worldwide with some European races looking more like a Tour de France-Rave combination than what we’ve come to expect from our low-key, hardcore races in remote places. Salt Lake City played an early role in the nascent sport of ultrarunning. In a mountain range just out of town lies the race course for the Wasatch 100-mile Endurance Run. “Wasatch” is the second oldest 100-miler in the U.S.; it began in 1980 with just five entrants. That year only two of them made it to the finish line, and none under 24 hours. Finishing under this time is still a difficult feat after 33 years of human performance and sports nutrition advancements because the tough course covers 100 rugged miles and climbs 26,882 vertical feet. Utah now hosts eight 100-mile events each year, and the playgrounds of Moab and Zion National Park are training and racing hotbeds for the sport. Salt Lake City’s close proximity to the Wasatch training grounds means you may share an office with an ultrarunner (Clark Kent style) and not even know it. Many of the sport’s top athletes call the Beehive State home, including Karl Meltzer, possibly the best 100-mile racer to ever lace up a pair of Montrails. A top high school runner in New Hampshire, Meltzer moved to Sandy in 1989 to become a ski bum. Finishing the Wasatch 100 in 28th place in 1996, it took him two more tries before he won his first of six in 1998. He’s since won more 100mile events (totaling 35) than any other athlete...ever.
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We can also claim the 2012 Hardrock winner, Barkley Marathons, and Nolan’s 14 finisher: Jared Campbell. A Salt Lake City native, Campbell knows the nooks and crannies of the Wasatch Range better than most after spending years as climber and the last decade as an ultrarunner. What about the women? Like Jared, Alta dispatcher and “Ms. Consistent,” Sarah Evans McCloskey has been running ultras for over a decade with many podiums to her credit before winning the big one—the 2013 Wasatch 100-miler.
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The sport of ultrarunning also brought pioneering media business iRunFar.com to Utah. Owner and managing editor, Bryon Powell, left his career as a D.C. lawyer to start a fledgling business focused solely on the sport of ultrarunning that calls Park City home. Powell said of his decision, “Having traveled to many top trail running destinations around the world, I’ve not found any trails that top Utah’s.” Photographer: Andrew Burr
If you’re new to the sport of ultrarunning and looking for to learn more, iRunFar.com is the best resource for quality information on gear, racing, trails, athletes, and more.
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October 18-Pony Express Trail Run in Faust, UT. October 19- Antelope Island 50K/100K in Syracuse, UT. January 25- Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival in Midway, UT. February 15- Moab Red Hot 50+ in Moab, UT. April 4- Zion 100 in Virgin, UT. April 25- Salt Flats 100 in Wendover, UT. Visit ultrasignup.com for more information, and to register for these or other ultras.
Matt Hart owns and operates Coaching Endurance LLC, through which he’s helped hundreds of athletes reach a wide range of fitness and endurance goals. Initially USA Cycling Certified as a coach, Matt now works mostly with runners and multisport athletes. Matt resides in Utah and practices what he preaches as a professional ultrarunner for Mountain Hardwear and Montrail. For more information on Matt, follow him on Twitter @TheMattHart. To read more of Matt’s work pick up Trail Runner Magazine, where he writes the “Ask the Coach” column each issue.
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Outdoor Couture Exploring the Lifestyle Side of Outdoor Fashion By Melissa McGibbon All of us take breaks from mastering the mountains to go about the rest of our daily lives. When traveling from trail to town before you settle for the standard plaid, puffy, beanie combo, check out these classy threads that will spice up your fall wardrobe so you can go from bro to pro in style.
Men’s Apparel Icebreaker Legacy Trench $399 icebreaker.com Kuhl Krave LS Shirt $99 kuhl.com Arbor Westmark Stretch Twill Pant $78 arborcollective.com J Shoes Charlie Shoe $192 jshoes.com Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses $200 ray-ban.com Carhartt 1889 Series Knit Scarf $24 carhartt.com
Filson Seattle Cruiser Jacket $495 filson.com Nau Motil Pant $130 nau.com PrAna Malone Shirt $69 prana.com Carhartt Center Bar Reversible Belt $38 carhartt.com Patagonia Maui Lace Shoe $90 patagonia.com Oakley Plantiff Squared Sunglasses $160 oakley.com Smartwool Lolligag Scarf $50 smartwool.com
Icebreaker Escape Crewe $199 icebreaker.com Marmot Hatteras Pant $85 marmot.com Icebreaker Tech-T Lite $64 icebreaker.com Patagonia Cardon Shoe $140 patagonia.com Pistil Palmer Beanie $30 pistildesigns.com Pistil Lyle Belt $42 pistildesigns.com Spy Optic Yonkers Sunglasses $119 spyoptic.com Nau Shroud of Purrin Hooded Jacket $398 nau.com
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PrAna Megan Jacket $169 prana.com PrAna Sydney Sweater Dress $85 prana.com Born Croft Boot $180 bornshoes.com Oakley News Flash Polarized Sunglasses $150 oakley.com Haiku Bucket Bag $78 haikubags.com Pistil French Infinity Scarf $38 pistildesigns.com
Eddie Bauer Slightly Curvy Skinny Jean $69 eddiebauer.com Mountain Handware Stretchstone Hoodie $85 mountainhardwear.com Keen Sisters MJ Shoe $110 keenfootwear.com Sherpani Willow Handbag $64.95 sherpani.com Smith Optics Chroma Pop Audible Sunglasses $269 smithoptics.com Pistil Nicolette Beanie $36 pistildesigns.com Athleta Shelter Cove Jacket $164 athleta.com Spy Optic Farrah Sunglasses $94 spyoptic.com Helly Hansen Embla Rain Jacket $175 hellyhansen.com Merrell Evera Amp Boot $200 merrell.com Dakine Carina Wrislet $22 dakine.com Ibex Jaci Short and Sweet Skirt $85 ibex.com Pistil Bridgette Infinity Scarf $48 pistildesigns.com Horny Toad Éclair Sweater $128 hornytoad.com
Melissa McGibbon is an Associate Editor for Outdoor Sports Guide magazine, a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, and a Löle Ambassador. She is exceedingly optimistic and always in pursuit of adventure, travel, or some daring combination of the two. Follow Melissa on Twitter or on Google+.
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Shoulder Season
Climbing in St. George By Nick Como
Ahhh, the season’s first dusting of snow! Most ski bums along the Wasatch Front get giddy at the prospect of deep powder. Hold on partner; don’t break out the rock skis just yet. Climbing and flip flop season can be extended by heading south to the Utah desert for autumn’s final weeks. Not feeling the crowds of Moab or tough cracks of Indian Creek? Look to St. George for warm temps for climbing before winter begins. Situated on the Utah-Arizona border rests this retirement community meets Mormon enclave. What St. G lacks in bars, good food (Painted Pony being the notable exception), and culture, it makes up for in great weather, excellent biking, and some very diverse rock. Camping can be a bit of a challenge close to the city, but drive 15 minutes in any direction and you’ll find ample places to pitch a tent. I recommend Red Cliffs, a gorgeous recreation area north of town that you’ll pass on the drive from Salt Lake City. Another option is to motel it at one of many cheap dirtbag places, or stay at a swanky hotel with those fancy free breakfast buffets.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Snow Canyon State Park. Routes up to five pitches, some of the longest this side of Zion, can be found in this technicolor valley. There are plenty of moderates to choose from, or test your mettle on one of the many difficult project sport routes. If it’s good weather and you aren’t concerned about the early setting sun, you can’t go wrong on some of the multi-pitch routes to the top of the Island in the Sky. Classic routes, such as Pygym Alien (5.7) and Roar of the Greasepaint (5.10a) can be found at Snow Canyon. Limited pay camping sites are here if you can get them. You’re more likely to find beer bottles and truck tires at Cougar Cliffs than a real-life cougar. Putting the urban environment aside, there are some decent routes, such as Petting the Pussycat (5.10b) and Forsaken (5.11a), where you can ponder the irony in some of the names on longer routes than the crags right in town offer.
I like to crash in town Friday night for convenience' sake, climbing the areas close to the city Saturday morning. Then I climb further out spots Saturday afternoon, camp, hitting other zones Sunday into Monday. Temps drop significantly at night, so bring your puffy and beanie.
Roughly a 30-minute drive away is Prophesy Wall. Come here for afternoon climbing since the sun tends to hit it later in the day. There are a fair amount of 5.9s, but most routes are in the 10s and the majority are a single pitch. There’s some dispersed camping in the area, which adds to the allure post-cragging. Don’t miss Sticky Revelations (5.10a)—it’s the most bang for the buck on much easier climbing than the rating suggests over three long pitches. You can climb the lower pitches at a 5.7 or 5.8 grade and bail. Point being, don’t let the 10a grade scare you off.
Ok, back to climbing options, the real reason you came here. First, the low hanging fruit super close to town, as in you can still see town, is Chuckawalla Wall. Most of the routes are on the difficult side—think 5.10 and up—due to its vertical to overhanging profile. However, the holds are juggy, big, and since white chalk stands out on red rock, it’s obvious where to grab on. A great spot in a light rain as the rock stays fairly dry and these pumpy routes are on the short side. Run some laps ‘til you wear out or get rained out.
Even further from civilization is a relatively new area, Woodbury Road Crags, notably different for the limestone rock and proliferation of Joshua trees. Take a roundabout route on the old highway to Vegas through Gunlock or backtrack a bit from Littlefield, Arizona. There are three walls here, each with a dozen or so routes. Great on a cool, autumn day, mostly for the reason of wearing long pants and sleeves. Falls on limestone are cheesegraters; protective clothing helps.
Green Valley Gap is another option within shouting distance of suburbia. The routes here are just as short as Chuckawalla, but have a few easier 5.7s and 5.8s to choose from. Black Canyon is made of basalt rock: a solid choice if it’s been wet and the sandstone areas are still moist. Great toproping, lightning quick approach, and multiple exposures make finding (or chasing) the sun a breeze.
Two other areas that bear mentioning are Crawdad Canyon and Virgin River Gorge. Crawdad is best explained as a climbing amusement park. There is a fee to get in, as it’s private property, with each of the short routes sporting placards with the name and grade. You can’t get lost here! If you’re directionally challenged, Crawdad’s your spot, but call ahead to make sure you can gain
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October 11-13
RED BULL RAMPAGE ➧ Virgin, UT. One of the most challenging and respected downhill mountain biking events. www.redbullrampage.com
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DEVIL DASH ➧ Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT. Run like hell at this purgatory-inspired obstacle course that finishes at the Beer Garden of Eden. www.devildash.com
25 HOURS OF FROG HOLLOW ➧ Hurricane, UT. Date subject to change! 25-hour endurance mountain biking race on trail near Gooseberry Mesa. Register at active.com. www.gropromotions.com
November 9
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE ➧ Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. Details www.utahmtb.org
FILMS, FESTIVALS, CLINICS AND EVENTS October 1–31
OUTERBIKE DEMO DAYS ➧ Moab, UT. Test ride next year’s bikes and gear on world-class roads and trails in Moab. www.outerbike.com
HALLOWEEN CRUISE ➧ Provo, UT. Take a spooky ride down the Provo River and enjoy over 100 pumpkins reflecting off the water, pirates, scary stories, and songs. Boarding location is at CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center, Provo, 801-373-8897, www.clasropes.com
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October 2–6
SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK BIKE SPRINT ➧ City Creek Canyon, Salt Lake City, UT. Start at City Creek Canyon wind up to Rotary Park. www.sports-am.com
October 6–11
BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH- ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS ➧ Moab, UT. Ride through Arches and Canyonlands. Fully supported. 5 Days, 350 Miles, 18,000’ Elevation Gain. www.cyclingescapes.com
October 12
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE ➧ Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. www.utahmtb.org
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6 HOURS IN FROG HOLLOW ➧ Hurricane, UT. www.facebook.com/Froghollow.races
October 14–15
HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES MOUNTAIN BIKING ➧ Saint George, UT. Mountain biking portion of Huntsman World Senior Games, for riders over age 50. Pre-registration required. www.hwsg.com
October 19
PLANET ULTRA TRI-STATE GRAN FONDO ➧ Mesquite, NV. 3 States, NVAZ-UT. 113 miles with 7,800’ of climbing. The ride starts/finishes in Mesquite, NV. www.tristatesgranfondo.com
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LOCAL WARREN MILLER MOVIE SCREENINGS ➧ Get stoked for ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s latest film, Ticket to Ride, at select Utah locations. Catch the world premiere in Salt Lake at Abravanel Hall on October 10 at 8:00 p.m. Also at Abravanel on October 11 at 8:00 p.m. and in Ogden at Peery’s Egyptian Theater from October 15—17 at 7:30 p.m. Plays in Orem at SCERA Center on October 15—16 at 7:30 p.m. and October 17 at 6:00 or 9:00 p.m. Park City folks can catch it at the Eccles Center on October 18 at 8:00 p.m. and October 19 at 6:00 or 9:00 p.m. www.warrenmiller.com
November 9–11
FREE FEE DAYS AT ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS ➧ Moab, UT. Explore these beautiful parks without the entry fee on this fee-free day. www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
December 2–23
CHRISTMAS CRUISE ➧ Provo, UT. Come enjoy a lighted riverboat ride along the lower Provo River. Thousands of lights with holiday scenes along the shore and Christmas music on the boat. Boarding location is at C.L.A.S. Ropes Course, 3606 West Center Street, Provo. Closed Sundays and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.clasropes.com
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ORIENTEERING UTAH- NIGHT-O AND BBQ ➧ Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Orienteering barbecue. Directors: Doug Bergman and Janice Huebner. www.o-utah.org
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SANDY CITY - The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Sandy City REI store. REI is located at 10600 South & 230 West in the northwest corner of the South Towne Mall property. Registration is required. If you register for any of our free instore presentations, we will hold a seat for you until the scheduled start. Seating may be available at the door, even if the registration is closed. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/Sandy or call 801-501-0850.
October 8
WILD AWARE UTAH ➧ 7:00 p.m. at Sandy REI. Learn how to “Be Wild Aware” while enjoying the great outdoors by joining us for a free presentation from the Wild Aware Utah program. We will go over tips on how to identify common wildlife and how to recreate safely in Utah’s wild places this fall and winter as well as how to avoid conflicts in your own backyard. Wild Aware Utah is a non-advocacy conservation program working through collaborative efforts to provide proactive education to minimize conflict between people and wildlife. www.wildawareutah.org
October 15
HANDS ON BIKE MAINTENANCE: DRIVE TRAIN ➧ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Your bike’s Drive Train is a key component to efficient riding. Join our certified bike techs to learn about what makes up your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain, and adjust front & rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45
➧ rei community events members / $65 non-members. Class size limited to 4 participants. Register at www.rei.com/sandy
October 24
SKI/SNOWBOARD TUNE AND WAX BASICS ➧ 7:00 p.m. at Sandy REI. Taking care of your skis/board will help you have a great time on the slopes. Our technician will examine how and why waxes work and base preparation: structure, repair and stone grinding. 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 required. If you register for any of our free in-store presentations, we will hold a seat for you until the scheduled start. Seating may be available at the door, even if the registration is closed. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.
October 8
BIKE MAINTENANCE BASICS ➧ 7:00 p.m. at SLC REI. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. This class is an informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary. Participants do not need to bring their bikes for this class.
October 15
ADVANCED GPS: USING COMPUTERS AND MAPS ➧ 6:008:00 p.m. at REI SLC. Learn about the online tools available for GPS users. Working with various software tools, you’ll learn how to load maps
and waypoints, create a trip and download it to a GPS. This class is a must for all GPS users wanting to integrate interactive mapping software to improve their trip planning! $40 members / $60 non-members. Class size limited to 10 participants. Register at www.rei.com/saltlakecity
October 5
END DEMAND HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K ➧ Herriman, UT. Challenging route from Butterfield Park to foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains and back. 10K and 5K also offered. www.operation61.org/end-demand.php
October 6
October 17
HANDS ON BIKE MAINTENANCE: DRIVE TRAIN ➧ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Your bike’s Drive Train is a key component to efficient riding. Join our certified bike techs to learn about what makes up your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain, and adjust front & rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45 members / $65 non-members. Class size limited to 4 participants. Register at www.rei.com/sandy
October 29
SKI/SNOWBOARD TUNE AND WAX BASICS ➧ 7:00 p.m. at SLC REI. Taking care of your skis/board will help you have a great time on the slopes. Our technician will examine how and why waxes work and base preparation: structure, repair, and stone grinding.
RUNNING
STAIRWAY TO LOG HAVEN 6K ➧ Millcreek, UT. Start at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. Run up Millcreek Canyon to finish with breakfast at Log Haven. www.sports-am.com
October 12
RED ROCK RELAY PARK CITY ➧ Park City, UT. One-day relay, 75-mile, 6-person relay. www.redrockrelay.com
October 12
PINK SERIES UTAH HALF MARATHON & 5K ➧ Park City, UT. Utah’s first and largest ladies only half marathon. 5K also offered. Finisher jewelry for all! www.thepinkseries.com
October 12–13
24 HOURS OF BOULDER ➧ Boulder, CO. 24-hour team relay running race. www.geminiadventures.com
October 18–19
October 5
ST. GEORGE MARATHON ➧ St. George, UT. Registration opens April 1st. www.stgeorgemarathon.com
PONY EXPRESS TRAIL 50/100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN ➧ Faust, UT. 100and 50-mile endurance races. www.ponyexpress100.org
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COCOA RUN FOR CHARITY ➧ Wheeler Farm, Midvale, UT. 5K run. Runners get free samples of Crio Brewed Cocoa during the race, and all proceeds will benefit The Blue Dragonfly Foundation for friends and families of addicts and the mentally ill. www.bluedragonflyfoundation.org
SOJO MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K ➧ South Jordan, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, kids’ race set on October 19, 2013 in South Jordan UT. Scenic, mostly downhill courses. www.sojomarathon.com
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October 19
LAKE POWELL HALF MARATHON ➧ Page, AZ. Finish near Wahweap Marina. www.thelakepowellhalf.com
October 19
CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES TRIAL @ TRAIL 51 15K ➧ Orem, UT. Off-road/trail/mostly singletrack/barely any pavement course. Intense up and downhill, rocky terrain, and beautiful views. www.cascadiatrailseries.com
October 19
DAM HALF MARATHON ➧ Heber, UT. Deer Creek Dam to Midway. Ride the Heber Creeper to start and run back. www. damhalfmarathon.com
October 20
THE OTHER HALF ➧ Moab, UT. Half Marathon Stunning redrock and mountain views along the Colorado River. Finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. www.moabhalfmarathon.com
October 26
SAVE A SISTER 10K, 5K & 1-MILE WALK ➧ St. George, UT. Benefits the Utah Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/save_a_sister.php
October 26
NAPA WINE COUNTRY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10K ➧ Calistoga, CA. Lush singletrack course within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. www.envirosports.com
October 26
PROVO HALLOWEEN MARATHON, HALF, 5K, AND KIDS RUN ➧ Provo, UT. Wear a costume to this huge race down Provo Canyon. Start above Sundance Resort. www. halloweenhalf.com
October 26
ZOMBIE 5K AND CANDY RUN ➧ Draper, UT. Light your way with glow sticks as you run on eerie, Zombie-infested trails at this nighttime Halloween 5K on Friday, October 26 at Draper City Park (12500 S. 1300 East, Draper). Families are welcome and costumes encouraged. www. lonepeakevents.com
October 26
HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K COSTUME RUN EVENT ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Get your best costume for this family-friendly run around Sugar House Park. The race is followed by a costume contest and giveaways. Kids receive a mini pumpkin after the race. All students receive $5 off entry. www. 5Khalloweenhustle.com
October 26
RUNNING SCARED 10K AND 5K ➧ South Jordan, UT. If marathons scare you, then find a frightful costume for this fun 10K or 5K Halloween race. 5K and 10K particpants receive finisher medals and technical shirts. Kids seven and under are free, but they don’t receive a medal or shirt unless purchased separately. Competitive and non-competitive divisions offered. www.runningscaredrace.com
November 2
STINSON BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 7-MILER ➧ Stinson Beach, CA. www.envirosports.com
November 2
SNOW CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K, TUFF KIDS RACES ➧ St. George, UT. Half marathon, 5K, and Tuff Kids Run. Courses go through Snow Canyon State Park. www. sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/snow_canyon.php
November 2
RICHFIELD TURKEY TROT 5L ➧ Richfield, UT. Run a Turkey Trot before Thanksgiving! Prior to the start of the 5K there will
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DINOSAUR DASH XIII 5K, 10K, 2K FUN RUN/WALK & 50K BIKE TOUR ➧ Tustin, CA. www.tpsf.net/dash.htm
November 9
K9 PET CANCER AWARENESS WALK ➧ Long Beach, CA. Participate in our walk to help fund prevention and treatment research. Race benefits Animal Cancer Foundation. www.renegaderaceseries.com
November 10
DONUT DASH ➧ Memory Grove, Salt Lake City, UT. Run 1.5 miles, eat donuts, run 1.6 miles to finish. Seconds taken off your finish time for each donut eaten. www.utahheritagefoundation.org
November 13
FRARY PEAK HILL CLIMB ➧ Antelope Island, UT. Check website for updates. www.buffalorun.org
November 16
UTAH SANTA RUN - PROVO ➧ Provo, UT. Everyone runs in Santa Suits. Milk and cookie stops along the path with Christmas Music overhead. www.runsanta.com
November 16
MUSTACHE DACHE ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Grow your best Tom Selleck stache for this irreverent 5K series. Race held at Thanksgiving Point (3003 N. Thanksgiving Way) in Lehi, Utah. Participants receive a t-shirt and mustache finisher’s medal along with access to the Mustache Bash with photo booth, costume contest, food trucks, and more. www.mustachedache.com
November 16
VALLEY OF FIRE HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K ➧ Valley of Fire State Park, NV. Half marathon, 10K, 5K. www.runvalleyoffire.com
November 23
RENEGADE 5K, 10K & KIDS TURKEY TROT ➧ 5K/Run/Walk, 10K Run, and 1/2 mile Kids Run. These holiday runs have a mixture of dirt and paved trails. www.renegaderaceseries.com
November 23
UTAH SANTA RUN - SALT LAKE CITY ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Start at Gateway Mall. All runners wear Santa suits. Event will be tied into the Light Up the Night Celebration. Milk and cookie aid stations line the course with Christmas Music overhead. Kurt Bestor puts on a Christmas concert. www.runsanta.com
November 28
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS THANKSGIVING 5K ➧ Cottonwood Heights, UT. Thanksgiving 5K with thousands of runners. Starts and
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November 28
SPORTS-AM MILL CREEK 5K COLD TURKEY RUN ➧ Holladay, UT. Starts at Olympus Hills Shopping Center on Wasatch Boulevard. www.sports-am.com
November 28
TOQUERVILLE TRAILS TURKEY TROT ➧ Toquerville, UT. Thanksgiving morning races. The short course covers about 1.7 miles on the long course about 3.1 miles. Not a road race (think soft sand and rough rocks). www.toquerville.org
November 28
THANKSGIVING DAY 10K, 5K,1K ➧ Bountiful, UT. 10K, 5K, and 1K. Bring your whole family down for one of Davis Counties most loved Thanksgiving Day traditions! www.turkey10k.com
November 28
UTAH HUMAN RACE ➧ Draper, UT. Thanksgiving Day 10K and 5K to benefit Utah Food Bank. Begins at Draper Outlet Mall. Contact Kelly at 801-887-1281 or kellyo@utahfoodbank.org for info. www.utahfoodbank.org
November 29
SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK 6K COLD TURKEY RUN ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Starts at the Capitol, goes up City Creek Canyon and back down to finish at Memory Grove. 801-5836281, www.sports-am.com
November 30
UTAH SANTA RUN - OGDEN 6TH ANNUAL ➧ Ogden, UT. Run in a Santa suit! Milk and Cookie Aid Stations and Christmas Music on course. The race is immediately followed by a Holiday Light Parade, the Lighting of the Ogden Christmas Village, and a fireworks display. www.runsanta.com
December 7
WINTER SUN 10K ➧ Moab, UT. A fast course, great raffle prizes, and delicious finish food. www.moabhalfmarathon.com
December 7
DEATH VALLEY TRAIL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON ➧ Beatty, NV. Wilderness trail run. www.envirosports.com
December 7
SOUTH JORDAN SANTA CHASE RACE ➧ South Jordan, UT. 1.5-mile loop course. Chase Santa! Free ice skating, free hot chocolate, free family pictures with Santa and other activities after the race. Sjsantachaserace-eorg. eventbrite.com/
December 14
RENEGADE SANTA 5K, 10K & 1/2 MILES KIDS RUN ➧ Orange County, CA. Orange County’s best holiday run. www.renegaderaceseries.com
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SANTA HAT DASH AND REINDEER RUN ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Run at Sugar House Park. A 5K fun run and hot cocoa party benefiting The Road Home, a homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. Santa hat and cocoa included in registration. Bring your reindeer (dogs) and enjoy hot cocoa after at The Dodo. www.flashdashseries.com
December 31
BEAT THE NEW YEAR 5K ➧ Salt Lake City, UT. Race in Sugar House Park at 11:30 p.m. www.slctrackclub.org
February 6–8
RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT ➧ St. George, UT. Women’s running retreat with workouts, top speakers, coaches, and more. www.sheruns.com
February 8
RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT 5K AND 1/2 MARATHON 2014 ➧ St. George, UT. Women’s 5K and 1/2 marathon races held in conjunction with retreat. www.sheruns.com
February 15
MOAB’S RED HOT 55K & 33K ➧ Moab, UT. Endurance races. Registration opens August 15, 2013. www.grassrootsevents.net/home/ moabs-red-hot-55k-33k/
March 15
CANYONLANDS HALF MARATHON 2014 ➧ Moab, UT. Registration opens on November 13, 2013. www.moabhalfmarathon.com
March 22-23
ANTELOPE ISLAND BUFFALO RUN 2014 ➧ Antelope Island, UT. 25K, 50K, 50-mile, 100-mile. www.buffalorun.org
March 22
RUNNING OF THE LEOPARDS 5K 2014 ➧ East High School, Salt Lake City, UT. Fastest 5K in Utah. www.runningoftheleopards5k.com
March 22
THINK PINK 5K 2014 ➧ Lehi, UT. Untimed breast cancer awareness race. All proceeds donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Everyone gets custom pink finisher’s medal. Strollers, iPods, and wheelchairs welcome! thinkpink5k. wordpress.com
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POWELL3 TRIATHLON CHALLENGE ➧ Wahweep Marina, Lake Powell, UT. USAT sanctioned. Sprint and Olympic distances. www.powell3.com
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TRI, GIRL, TRI - ALL WOMEN’S SPRINT TRIATHLON ➧ Lake Berryessa, Napa County, CA. Allwomen’s triathlon. The sprint event entails a 500-yard swim, 11-mile bike, and 3-mile run in a beautiful setting. www.envirosports.com
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PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON ➧ Lake Mead to Boulder City, NV. Sprint, Olympic and half courses. www.bbsctri.com/pumpkinman
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TRICK OR TRI ➧ Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, St. George, UT. Formerly known as the Turkey Tri. www.sgcity.org
Equipment Check out Sun. Oct. 20 - 10am - 2pm Rowland Hall 970 E. 800 S.
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Swap Hours Fri. Oct. 18 - 5pm - 10pm Sat. Oct. 19 10am - 5pm admission $5 Friday - Free Saturday Children under 12 Free
MARIN COUNTY TRIATHLON & DUATHLON WEEKEND 2013 ➧ San Rafael, CA. Olympic, sprint, and kid courses. Duathlon, relay, and individual events. www.marincountytriathlon.com
November 9
TELOS TURKEY TRIATHLON & 5K ➧ Orem Fitness Center, 665 W Center St., Orem, UT. Splash distance. Rowmark 8/13.indd www.t3triathlon.com
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RENEGADE TURKEY TRI (SPRINT TRI) & PUMPKIN PIE KIDS DUATHLON ➧ San Dimas, CA. 1/2-mile, Calm lake swim. The bike is a 14-mile (2 loop) road course that is mostly flat with a couple of small hills. Tri: 1/2 mi swim; 14-mi bike; 4.5-mi run. Duathlon: 1/2mil run; 2-mile bike; 1/2-mi run. www.laraces.com/race/584
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For more information, call (435) 649-8749 or visit www.parkcityskiswap.com.
ski swaps 2013 WHERE TO BUY AND SELL YOUR GEAR THIS FALL Prepare for ski season by updating your gear at a local swap this fall. Bring your used equipment to sell or simply sift through the offerings to score deals on items you need. Swaps are also a perfect place to outfit growing kids with affordable, quality equipment. October 4–6 2ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP—2927 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Swap runs Oct. 4–5 from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 6 from 11:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Swap gear will be accepted until October 3. All 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. 801-466-9880, www.2ndtracks.com October 11 WEBER STATE OUTDOOR PROGRAM SALE AND SWAP—At Weber State Bell Tower/Waterfall Plaza, or in the Shepard Union Building if raining. Ogden, UT. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. All are welcome to bring equipment to sell. Free admission. 801-626-6373, www.weber.edu/outdoor October 18–20 2ND TRACKS SPORTS SKI SWAP OGDEN—1273 Canyon Road, Ogden, UT. Swap runs Oct. 18–19 from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 20 from 11:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Free admission. 801-621-2003, www.2ndtracks.com October 19 BLACK DIAMOND STORE SWAP—2092 East 3900 South, East Millcreek, UT. 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bring gear, sell your gear, keep the money. Free admission. 801-278-0233, www.blackdiamondequipment.com October 18–19 ROWMARK SKI SWAP—Lincoln Gymnasium, MS Commons, Rowland Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Public check-in Thursday 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., fee of $1 per item. 25% of sales benefit Rowmark Ski Academy. Swap runs Oct. 18 from 5:00–10:00 p.m.; Oct. 19 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Admission: $5 Friday, free Saturday. Children under 12 are free. 801-355-3943, www.rowmark.org
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November 1–3 SNOWBASIN SKI SWAP— Legacy Events Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT. Swap runs Nov. 1 from 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 3 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Admission: $5 Friday and Saturday, free Sunday. 801-430-1279, www.snowbasinskiswap.com
November 2–3 SOLDIER HOLLOW PRE-WINTER SKI SALE—Lodge at Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT. Swap runs 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Cross Country ski equipment and snowshoes. Junior Packages from $75, adults from $199. Discounted pre-season passes available. swap@ovwsf.org, 435-654-2002, www.soldierhollow.com November 8–10 40TH ANNUAL PARK CITY SKI TEAM SWAP—Basin Recreation Field House at Newpark, 1388 New Main Street, Kimball Junction, UT. Early check-in Nov. 4–7 at Jans Mt. Outfitters & Cole Sport of Park Ave. Swap runs Nov. 8 from 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; Nov. 9 from 10:00–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 10 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The ski team keeps 30% of profits. No accessory items accepted. Admission: $10 Friday, $5 Saturday, $2 Sunday. Children under 12 are free. swap@ovwsf.org, 435-649-8749, www.parkcityskiswap.com November 15–16 ST. LAWRENCE THRIFT STORES ANNUAL SKI SALE—Park and Recreation Building, 90 North 100 West, Heber City, UT. Sale runs Nov. 15 from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 16 from 9:00 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. 435-657-0209, www.stmarysparkcity.com
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