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PUBLISHER Dan Miller ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Paula Bell
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Editor’s Note, Subaru Freeride Series, Run SLC Races, Banff Film Festival, Wasatch Powder Keg, Fit Con Utah, The Bookshelf
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Ice Picks and Shred Sticks: Ice Climbing and Skiing Montana’s Mighty Lines By Melissa McGibbon
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Avalanche Aware: Stay On the Snow and Out of Trouble By Nick Como
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Getting the Skinny: 3 Reasons to Go Cross-Country Skiing By Mark Deterline
16 Gear
Gear of the Year: The Best in Skiing and Snowboarding By Jenny Willden and Melissa McGibbon
20 Health
The Protein Question: What is it and how much do you need? By Matt Hart
22 Fitness
Gyms with a Difference: Revitalize your workout with these creative, local fitness options By Molly Newman
24 Resort Report Upcoming Ski Resort Events By Jenny Willden
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starting line FROM THE EDITOR Mild weather and a lack of valley snow have made for a bizarre winter so far, but luckily there’s still an abundance in our mountains and plenty of time to enjoy it. Flip through this issue for ideas and fascinating winter reads on avoiding death and danger in avalanche country (pg. 12), ice climbing and skiing adventures in Montana (pg. 8), and the year’s best skiing and snowboarding gear (pg. 16). Not a snowsports fan? Coming in March, our annual guide to races and events—The Keeper—returns with more event listings, training tips, and gear picks than ever before. Race directors: add your events online at sportsguidemag.com before March 5, 2015 to be included in the printed calendar for FREE. Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag. com or send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
SUBARU FREERIDE SERIES
Subaru's Freeride Tour is making a stop at Snowbird February 4–8 for a big mountain ski and snowboard competition that's open to competitors and spectators alike. Divisions for men and women offered. The event includes Subaru's Winterfest with gear demos, expo, educational clinics, parties, and live music along with great food and beer. So whether you're hoping to win the coveted Sickbird Award or just watching the competitions, don't miss this event. subarufreerideseries.com
WINTER RACE CIRCUIT
Dread indoor winter treadmill runs? Sign up for The GOAL Foundation’s Ogden Winter Race Circuit to stay fit and train for the Ogden Marathon. The circuit includes five races for just $125 with distances that build throughout the season. 5K held February 7, 2015 at the Weber State Dee Events Center with 10K, 10 Miler, Half Marathon, and 30K to follow in late February, March, and April. Full schedule and details online. getoutandlive.org
CHASING CUPID 5K
Chase cupid along a 5K route through Gardner Village, West Jordan streets, and the Jordan River Trail on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Bring your lover or friends and race to chase cupid. If you’re hit with an arrow you win a prize! Post race you’ll enjoy soup, hot chocolate, giveaways, finisher medals, and prizes for speed and costumes. lonepeakevents.com
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL
Watch inspiring athletes climb, ski, hike, and defy gravity in this spectacular festival of outdoor films. Performances in Utah are slated for February and March 2015. Salt Lake’s screenings are February 17–19 at Kingsbury Hall. Logan’s are February 12–13 at Utah State University Recreation Center, Ogden’s are February 14–15 at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, and Moab’s is on March 9–10. Radical Reels—Banff’s showing of its most extreme, high-adrenaline films— screens in Salt Lake on February 26. Tickets available online. banffcentre.ca
WASATCH POWDER KEG
Take in stunning views and torch calories as you test your endurance and backcountry ski skills in this intense three-day ski mountaineering race festival at Brighton Ski Resort on March 6—8, 2015. Multiple races offered: elite 10-mile race with five climbs totaling 6500’, recreational 6.5-mile race with three climbs totaling 3,700’, and 14-mile team competition with six climbs totaling 8,600’. Event followed by post-race barbecue, awards ceremony, and raffle at the Millet Chalet. Backcountry clinics offered on Saturday. wasatchpowderkeg.com
SKINNY TIRE FEST
Though best known for its mountain biking trails, Moab is also home to some of the world’s best road biking. Experience Moab’s pavement riding at this annual festival from March 14—17, 2015. Stay all weekend and enjoy four beautiful rides: through Arches National Park, two along the Colorado River, and one to Dead Horse Point and back. The rides are fully supported with sag wagons, bike mechanics, and aid stations along the way. The weekend also includes yoga, event expo, cowboy dinner with live music, and Banff Film Festival screenings. skinnytireevents.com
RUN SLC WINTER RACES SERIES
Stay fit this winter while training for the Salt Lake Marathon with a new three-race winter series from Salt Lake Running Company that includes a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Instead of including a t-shirt you’ll never wear, finishers receive a stoneware mug with the matching color RUN SLC logo and race distance. Finish the three-race series and get a RUN SLC Race Series finisher’s mug to complete the four-mug set! Series limited to 500 people, but first 300 to sign up receive $20 Brooks Running gift card too. 5K- February 7, 10K- March 7, 15K- April 4. saltlakerunningco.com
ICE BREAKER TRI
Kick off triathlon season early on Saturday, March 21, 2015 with this indoor/outdoor race in American Fork that begins with a 300-meter pool swim followed by a 12-mile outdoor bike ride and 5K run. Kids’ sprint triathlon (100-meter pool swim, 5K bike, 1-mile run) immediately follows adult race. Polar bear medals for finishers! 5K run also offered. A USAT sanctioned event. racetri.com
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JACKSON HOLE POLE PEDAL PADDLE
Road trip to Wyoming road trip this March to participate in a fun Jackson race tradition held March 28, 2015, the second to last Saturday of skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The four-event race is open to individuals and teams and consists of four legs: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, and boating. The event raises funds for the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club, a non-profit that provides affordable skiing and boarding programs to Jackson youth. jhsskiclub.org
SPORTS-AM EMIGRATION HALF MARATHON AND 10 MILER
Run a gorgeous course at this early season 13.1- or 10-mile race on April 4, 2015 beginning at Mountain Dell and winding past Little Mountain and landmarks like Ruth’s Diner. Race finishes in Research Park with social afterparty that includes hearty breakfast, live music, and awards at the Marriot Hotel. Not ready to run a half? Choose the 3-person relay option and split the distance with friends! sports-am.com
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For the best selection, friendly staff and local knowledge, visit the Black Diamond Store—your backcountry source. BlackDiamondEquipment.com/store 2092 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84124 801-278-0233 Hours: M-F 10-7, Sat 9-7, Sun 11-5
FIT CON UTAH
A unique fitness convention, Fit Con Utah, is coming to the South Towne Expo Center on April 24—25, 2015. Fit Con is dedicated to bringing the top fitness professionals and icons to improve fitness education in Utah. The event’s packed with seminars, trainings, and keynote speeches from national and local fitness professionals, including: Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens-NFL Professional), Ben Pakulski (IFBB Bodybuilder - Mr. Canada 2008), Noelle Pikus Pace (2014 Olympic Silver Medalist), Drew Manning (“Fit2Fat2Fit” Celebrity), Felicia Romero (IFBB Figure Pro), and more. fitconutah.com
THE BOOKSHELF
Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth By Jim Steenburgh Is Utah’s snow really the Greatest on Earth? Renowned Utah weather researcher and avid skier, Jim Steenburgh, shares facts and folklore on our fluffy snow in this essential read for Utah powderhounds. Steenburgh covers the science of snow in the Wasatch and around the world to explain what makes our powder worthy of its reputation. He then delves into the truth about lake-effect storms, avalanche dangers, and the effect of global warming on Wasatch winters. Packed full of informative pictures and graphs that make the science easy to understand. Get your copy locally at the King’s English and Weller Book Works.
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ICE PICKS AND SHRED STICKS Ice Climbing and Skiing Montana’s Mighty Lines By Melissa McGibbon
I have always wanted to experience the many splendored slopes at Big Sky Resort and I had a hankering to swing my new Black Diamond Viper Ice Tools into some frozen waterfalls in Hyalite Canyon. This urge conveniently coincided of reasons to visit Bozeman, Montana, and the beckoning ice climbing and skiing are just two of them.
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Photo Credit: ŠMichel Tallichet, Courtesy of Big Sky Resort.
with the 18th Annual Bozeman Ice Festival. There are plenty
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Since 1996, the Bozeman Ice Festival has attracted thousands of ice climbing enthusiasts from across the globe ranging from first-time participants to some of the best climbers in the world, including Marc Twight, Conrad Anker, and Will Gadd. Hyalite Canyon, 15 miles from Bozeman, is part of the Gallatin National Forest, has the largest concentration of natural ice routes in the lower 48, and is known for its reliable blue ice and long, steady season. It features more than 150 ice and mixed routes ranging from Type I “Look Ma” fun for beginners in the Genesis area with The Whiskey Sweats (M5 WI4), Hangover (WI3), and Genesis II (WI3) to Type III “Fear of God” fun in the route areas near the iconic Winter Dance (M8+ WI7).
Photo Credit: Julie Ellison
The Bozeman Ice Festival distinguishes itself from other ice festivals by offering unique women-only clinics for climbers of varying ability levels taught by some of the top female athletes in the sport, such as Kitty Calhoun, Danika Gilbert, and Dawn Glanc. When we arrived, I was elated to see so many chicks with picks and thought, “Indeed. I have found my people.” These clinics cater specifically to the way women learn to climb and endeavor to teach everything from body position, axe placement, and crampon use to anchor-building and ice-screw technique in a safe and supportive environment— where she may finagle her harness to answer the call of nature with nary a male in sight. Despite the stingy December sun, temperatures in the canyon were unusually high, which made climbing ice falls with spouting water on some of the routes a little dicey, but it also made for nice and sticky holds all day long.
Photo credit: ©Glenniss Indreland, Courtesy of Big Sky Resort.
Climbing The Scepter
Photo Credit: ©Lonnie Ball, Courtesy of Big Sky Resort.
The festival also delivers the latest technical gear demos, a film festival, gear giveaways, and the International Climbing and Mountaineering (UIAA) World Cup and North American Ice Climbing Championships. Every night of the festival a sea of puffydown-jacket-pom-beanie-wearing-festival-goers fill the Urban Base Camp, located outside the Emerson Cultural Center, to watch the competitions, enjoy the festivities, and consume rather large quantities of fried chicken-on-a-stick. The day after our climbing clinics we decided to head to Big Sky Resort to see how the shredding there compared to the slopes at Brighton, its sister resort. If you have a Gold Pass and book accommodations at one of Big Sky Resort’s many lodging properties you can ski there for FREE! Big Sky Resort’s ski slopes, base area, and lodging options are all located in the Mountain Village. The Meadow Village is located approximately 10 minutes away and offers additional shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Big Sky Resort is located midway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone. You may know that Utah’s Canyons Resort and Park City Mountain Resort are unifying to create the world’s largest ski resort area with more than 7,300 skiable acres, but what you may not know is that while Canyons and PCMR will reign supreme in real estate, Big Sky wins the gold for space to ski with almost two acres per skier. Holiday skier traffic in the Wasatch is less than desirable for locals competing for fresh turns. Big Sky Resort taunts a roomy 5,800 skiable acres with 300 runs, 4,350 vertical feet, 22 chairlifts, and seven terrain parks. In 1995, Big Sky opened the Lone Peak Tram, which increased the terrain by more than 1,200 acres. Only 15 passengers are allowed in the cab at a time. It summits at 11,166 feet, so you have some time to think on your way up. Adrift in existentialist thought we pondered the gravitas of a view that includes two national parks and three states and asked questions like if it’s possible to ride all of the chairlifts and surface lifts in a day. Elk Park Ridge is known as one of the best intermediate runs in the country and is fun whether the snow is
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skimpy or substantial. And then there’s the famous Big Couloir, which is considered one of North America’s classic ski lines. It has a 50 degree pitch and over 1,000 feet of vertical so it’s kind of a big deal, but is not such a good idea early season. If you get hungry while you are skiing or snowboarding, but you don’t want to stop to eat, no problem. Big Sky Resort has a variety of grab ‘n go food shacks including Black Kettle Burrito Co. and Uncle Dan’s Cookies at the Tram & Six Shooter. How perfect is that? A burrito and a cookie ski-through? Yes please. I can definitely ski with both poles in my left hand so I can nom-nom a burrito with my right. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Big Sky also offers two winter zipline tours (Adventure or Nature), snowshoeing tours, dog sledding rides, and tubing. If you need to take a break from the slopes, you can visit the Solace Spa and Salon in the Mountain Village for relaxing spa treatments or hit up a yoga class at the Wellness Studio to stretch out your muscles before or after your hard day of making turns. The night before I left Bozeman it snowed several inches, making for dramatic roadside views on the way home. Everything was completely flocked with bright white snow except the contrasting black waters of the Gallatin River, which parallels US Highway 191. The six-and-a-half-hour drive back to Salt Lake City was a reasonable go. I like road trips and chose driving over the hour-anda-half flight because I didn’t feel adequately prepared to explain axes in my luggage to TSA. They recently confiscated my toothpaste at the airport so I’m pretty sure I’m on their watch list.
Melissa McGibbon is an Associate Editor for Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine, a Lolë Ambassador, and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers. She is usually skiing, biking, climbing, practicing yoga, flying, diving, or surfing—and is always in pursuit of adventure, travel or some daring combination of the two.
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AVALANCHE Aware
Stay on the Snow and out of Trouble By Nick Como
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think we drop in here,” said my ski buddy as we traversed several gullies away from the top of the Snowbasin Tram. “Yeah, maybe,” I hesitantly offered. The storm clouds were making visibility hard and we were in a zone only one of us has skied, with a local on a sunny day years ago. “We may have traversed too far and are in a different drainage, but I guess this is right,” I finally agreed. Our goal was to make a few turns, then cut back hard right into the resort. Then it happened, a small avalanche knocked my buddy off his feet. We were in a small opening above some trees—a relatively safe zone. Nonetheless, it scared the crap out of us. We started to head back to the resort when it dawned on both us that we had, in fact, traversed too far and could not get back to safety.
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even, from a professional. The Utah Avalanche Center lists all local classes online, as do most regional avalanche centers. I had taken a Level One class previous to this day, and obviously it didn’t make me an expert and it won’t make you one either.
I am by no means an expert or authority on avalanches, safety, and certainly not on avalanche safety. But here’s some basic advice on how to keep yourself out of situations like this and not wind up a statistic.
What does it mean when the snow is “noisy”? Is it a sign that your skins are gobbing up with snow? Learn to ask questions like these while also understanding the possible implications are real-world experiences that are best learned in the field from the pros. There is no substitute for hands-on experience.
Read the avalanche report every day. Even if you don’t plan on
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We were in alpine gear, rather than backcountry gear that would allow us to retrace our path. While we did have avalanche safety gear—beacon, shovel, and probe—and it looked like we may need them soon, we were not fully prepared. And now on top of that, we were lost. How did we get ourselves into this spot? Poor planning. While picking our way down gullies we had no idea where they would lead—hopefully to the road in Ogden Canyon and not to a
Take a class. Take two, or three
400-foot cliff—we both silently recounted the choices we had made individually and as a group that landed us in this predicament an hour before nightfall.
Accidental pack inflation on the skin track.
being in the backcountry, you never know when you’ll have the bright idea to take a quick lap into the sidecountry, which is no more or less dangerous than a zone you can only access from a helicopter. Anywhere that is not maintained by ski patrol is backcountry, plain and simple. In addition to reading the daily avalanche reports, reading books about avalanches is incredibly helpful to understand the language in those updates, as well as informed decision making in the wilderness. My favorite is
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper. I make a habit of reading it cover to cover each year before the ski season starts. One of the most important chapters in this book is on the human factor. The nexus of this is that even when armed with the proper gear, current avalanche reports, etc, we still make choices of what and where to ski. Sometimes, the worst choices can be the ones we don’t make. That day outside Snowbasin I made the choice to not make a choice by not challenging my partner sooner on if he knew where we were going. Nowadays, I am routinely the devil’s advocate for any choice my touring party makes. If they don’t like it I’m happy to find a group that appreciates being challenged and confident in our decisions.
Choose touring partners wisely. Friends of friends have a way
of latching onto groups, as well as buddies visiting from out of town. With each personality added, the group dynamic can and will change, and with that decision making does too. Studies show humans, when travelling in large groups, succumb to a safety in numbers false sense of security, impacting decision making immensely. Be on the watch for that, as there is a balance to safety and numbers
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and group mentality, which can also make it tough for timid group members to speak up about their concerns. I make a habit of asking each and every person how they feel about a route or decision multiple times throughout the day away from the larger group for this reason.
Get the right gear, and know how to use it. As out-
door enthusiasts one thing we love as much as the outdoors themselves: gear shopping. For years the holy trinity of safety gear was a beacon, shovel, and probe. Since backpacks with an inflatable airbag to keep avalanche victims above the snowpack in a slide have become increasingly available, most people consider these a necessity as well. I’ve used both the ABS Vario, as well as the Black Diamond Halo. Both companies make multiple models that fit a day’s gear inside ABS Vario
and offer an extra margin of safety if and when you need to “pull the cord” and create a “halo” around your head while you float above the snowpack. Hopefully you’ve had the proper training and education to make smart decisions and the only time your airbag inflates is accidentally, on the skin track, like my friend Matt in the accompanying photo. If this type of pack isn’t in your budget, Black Diamond also makes Avalung packs, which offer a means to exhale carbon monoxide away from your face should you become buried. I hope the only time your or I have to use this safety gear is for practice, which I do often. And you should, too. None of this is meant to scare, but rather prepare you. Backcountry recreation is incredibly fun when you are smart and attentive, plus it’s a great way to get exercise and build partnerships with touring partners. Know before you go, and get some fresh turns for me! Nick Como escaped the skyscrapers of NYC for the tall peaks of the Wasatch. Climber, skier, canyoneer, mountain biker, and lover of food. Just don’t think of offering him pizza with pineapple on it.
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Trailsides
Getting the Skinny: 3 Reasons to Try Cross-Country Skiing By Mark Deterline
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hen describing Utah, our unique snow, amazing winters, and downhill and backcountry skiing and snowboarding come to mind for most. As a state, we boast some of the top winter sports athletes in the world, but what many may not immediately recognize are that our world-class winter athletes include country-country (or Nordic) skiers. Our XC skiers have access to excellent local XC ski venues, and lucky for you the public is welcome to use these facilities too. If you haven’t gone skinny yet, there are a host of reasons to try both skate skiing and classic (diagonal stride) cross-country skiing. They provide excellent full-body conditioning and endurance training while toning your body, and it's an affordable way to have fun outdoors this winter.
1. Great Cross Training for Other Sports Many running and cycling coaches fail to understand the importance of cross training beyond sport-specific strength training, and athletes committed strongly to individual sports like running, cycling, downhill skiing, and snowboarding may find that XC skiing improves coordination and can reduce injuries. Getting out on “skinny skis” also keeps you mentally fresh while making you stronger and less susceptible to injury, especially overuse injury from doing too much of the same thing all year long. This quality cross training can even help make you faster in your sport of choice. Swimming and general strength training provides great all-body cross training for athletes narrowly focused on a specific sport.
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However, the benefits of XC skiing stand out in Utah because it provides an outdoor workout that maximizes high-altitude training opportunities.
2. Fun! Both classic and skate techniques are fun—really, really fun. That doesn’t mean that they’re easily mastered at first, but that’s what contributes to the enjoyable nature of XC skiing; every hour spent on XC skis yields progress in the form of better fitness as well as improved technique.
3. Affordable All-day downhill ski lift ticket prices have soared in recent years, now topping $100 at some Utah resorts, but prices for Nordic skiing have remained reasonable. A full day of skiing the track at Mountain Dell Golf Course near Park City is just $5! While prices vary at each location, you can expect to pay a max of $18 for a full-day Nordic trail access pass. Rentals are affordable too! Head to REI, Nordic Centers, or Wild Rose Recreation to snag the gear you need for just $15–$22 a day.
Where to Learn Ready to try it yourself? Grab some skinny skis and hit a clinic or take a private lesson, which brings us to the importance of instruction in a sport so technical. Trying to tackle XC skiing on your own is like teaching yourself how to ride a motorcycle. Spare yourself potential frustration, inefficient technique, and spectacular spills by spending time with an experienced instructor and/or racer. Either can provide guidance and insight in how to
more effectively (and gracefully) propel you forward. Free classic ski beginner lessons (day pass and rental not included) are offered at the Solitude Nordic Center at 3:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month beginning in January. With one of these lessons under your belt, you’ll be able to spend the rest of the afternoon practicing on the Resort’s 20 kilometers of trails. Solitude also offers more advanced clinics for developing your skills or readying for your first race. Northern Utah is home to many other crosscountry ski spots, but here’s a short list of favorites to explore: Mountain Dell Golf Course in Parley’s Canyon between Salt Lake and Park City, Soldier Hollow in Midway, and White Pine Touring Center in Park City. After all, why live in a place that affords a variety of spectacular outdoor activities and breathtaking natural beauty if you’re not going to appreciate and take advantage of it? Have it all by doing it all, or at least more of it. Enjoy! Mark Deterline is a top endurance coach operating in Utah and Northern California (2thefront.com) and an elite cycling competitor. A certified Nordic ski instructor, Mark has worked closely with Sam Palmatier of Sundance Nordic Center and Laurie Grover Humbert of the Mountain Dell development programs to promote Nordic skiing and the advancement of athletes of all backgrounds. “Like” Leadout Endurance Coaching on Facebook for ski clinic dates, times, locations, and ski rental packages (via Wild Rose Sports wildrosesports.com) this winter.
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The Best in Skiing and Snowboarding By Jenny Willden and Melissa McGibbon
SNOWBOARD
Outdoor Research Stormbound Mitt – A layer of 800+ fill down sandwiched between PrimaLoft® One makes these the driest, toastiest mitts money can buy! $70 outdoorresearch.com
Smith I/O7 Goggles – Pioneers of the rimless interchangeable goggle seven years ago, Smith’s newest creation boasts fog freedom, smaller face fit, a quick-than-ever lens changing system, and unbelievable optical clarity. $225 smithoptics.com Hoodie Buff – The love child of your favorite hoodie and a Merino wool neckwarmer. Pull it up on the coldest days, or leave it loose around your neck in better conditions. $50 buffwear.com
Patagonia Rubicon Rider Coat – Cold is no match for this insulated poly-ripstop coat with relaxed fit and an astounding seven pockets for stashing snacks and....other goods. $299 patagonia.com
Columbia Minx Shorty Boots – Slip these thermal reflective-lined boots on after a long day on the slopes. The short style fits easily under ski pants! $90 columbia.com O’Neill Streamlined Snow Pant – 10K waterproofing/ breathability teamed with a flattering fit makes these pants a lady rider’s dream. Leg vents, boot gaiters, and adjustable waistband net bonus points. $170 oneillclothing.com
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K2 Women’s SpotLite Board with Ride VXN Bindings – Responsive on icy terrain and powdery tree trails alike, this board for intermediate to advanced riders delivers a strong all-mountain experience in diverse conditions. The VXN’s cushy Wedgie footbed adds comfort with smooth gliding ratchets for easy on-off and snug boot grip. $450 Board, $180 Bindings, k2snowboarding.com, ridesnowboards.com
travel O’Neill Men’s David Wise Jacket – Designed for the Olympic half-pipe medalist of the same name, this long fit jacket has riderfriendly features like mesh goggle pocket, Thinsulate for no-bulk insulation, and an interior zippered pocket to keep your phone thawed. $200 oneillclothing.com
O’Neill Men’s Exalt Snow Pants – Reasonably priced with features boarders need like DWR coating, zippered thigh vents, and a handy system to connect pants and jacket on powder days. $150 oneillclothing.com
Stance Men’s Otay Snow Sock – Foot slippage can be a big concern for boarders, but this sock’s No Heel Lift Grip keeps your foot locked in place for steady turning on our biggest mountains. $15 stance.com
Dakine Boot Locker 69 L – Stash everything for the slopes in this spacious, split-level gear bag that stows wet boots in bottom and helmets and apparel up top. $60 dakine.com
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Terramar TXO 2.0 Baselayers – Cozy polyspandex brushed fabric with activated carbon yarn that retains heat to keep you warm and dry while fighting odors. $55 terramar.com
Stuck Men’s Boxer Briefs – Prevent baselayers from untucking with boxer briefs featuring silicone grippers on the outer thighs to hold shirts in place. $30 ribbedtee.com
K2 Men’s Maysis Snowboard Boot – Already the world’s best-selling Double Boa boot, it’s redesigned for a better fit and flex with no-sew uppers that reduce weight without sacrificing performance. $270 k2snowboarding.com
Dakine Freestyle Board Bag – Whether crossing the globe or just driving up LCC in search of powder stashes, this affordable, padded bag protects your board with room for gloves and accessories. $65 dakine.com
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SKI Salomon Quest Helmet – Representing a new era in helmet technology, the Quest features Auto Custom Air, which self inflates to form a precise fit around the head and an EPS 4D liner that absorbs more shock than any liner on the market. $180 salomon.com
Arcteryx Ravenna Jacket – Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable. This stretchy, streamlined N40s GORE-TEX jacket pairs well with down or synthetic insulated layers. $525 arcteryx.com
Cyclone Buff – The worst days are the best days, and the Cyclone saves your skin in wind or cold. Wear as a neckliner, helmet liner, balaclava, mask, or hat. Made of Gore WindStopper® fabric on lower half with breathable upper for soft-on-skin feel. $43 buffwear.com
Leki Micro Vario Carbon Lady Ski Poles – Perfect for ladies who want to stow their poles while booting in the backcountry, these folding poles are super lightweight, compact when needed, and adjustable. $199 leki.com
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Salomon X Max Ski Goggles – Offering the ultimate field of vision, as well as Twin Lock System for interchangeability, Airflow System for fog control, custom frame fit, and a top-notch lens for low-light conditions, the X Max is the only goggle you’ll ever need. $185 salomon.com
Leki Black Feather Glove – Full sheepskin palm and thumbs ensure solid pole grip while the wicking micro Bemberg liner and no-bulk Hyperloft insulation makes these gloves a very powerful pair. $119 leki.com
Black Diamond Front Point Bibs – Keep powder and wind out and warmth in with these durable bibs. Made with GORETEX Pro shell fabric, they have all the bells and whistles: articulated construction, full side zips, and reinforced kick patches. $499 blackdiamondequipment.com
DPS Nina 99 Hybrid Skis – A combination of fiberglass, carbon fiber, and bamboo make these skis a nice option for skiers who enjoy both backcountry and resort skiing. The rocker and variable construction is ideal for soft or mixed snow. $799 dpsskis.com
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Point6 Ski Pro Socks – Ultra lightweight wool with terry loop cushioning in the shin and underfoot offer extreme comfort, warmth, and versatility. $22 point6.com
G3 Ion Bindings – These powerful, lightweight freeride touring bindings are game changers. They have a wide mount and refined toe jaw dynamics with step-in brake features. $529 genuineguidegear.com
Osprey Kode ABS Pack – Made for all-day use, this ABS-compatible pack has removable suspension with comfort features: thermoformed backpanel, contoured harness with insulated hydration tube sleeve, and shaped hipbelt. $220 ospreypacks.com
Dynafit Radical CR Ski Touring Boot – Ideal for alpine touring, these boots are some of the lightest on the market and feature four buckles, progressive flex, and a custom ready thermo-moldable liner. $549 dynafit.com
The North Face Warm Baselayers and Light Tights – Essential baselayers for breathable warmth during low-tomedium-intensity days on the slopes. Fabric is antiodor with slim, next-to-skin fit that wicks away sweat. $50 Top, $45 Tight thenorthface.com
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Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket – With narrow baffled down and weather-resistant Pertex on the outer fabric, this goose down jacket makes the best insulation layer with optimum loft for nearweightless warmth. $265 us.rab.uk.com
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The Protein Question What is it and how much do you need?
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ince 1960—when just 13 percent of Americans were obese and just 1 percent had diabetes—there has been a considerable effort to understand our obesity epidemic. Over 600,000 articles have been published in medical literature on nutrition since then, with 44,000 last year alone. It would be great if this onslaught of information inched us closer to the goal-post in any meaningful way. Instead, obesity now affects a third of our population, with 9.3 percent of Americans suffering from diabetes. To make matters worse, most this research is paid for by vested interest groups. As with most things nutrition, marketing has also muddied the waters. When it comes to protein specifically, there seems to be new research every few months declaring the best protein for you.
What is protein?
Protein is one of the three macronutrients we get from food: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. It’s in every cell in the human body. Its components—amino acids—are the building blocks of life and are necessary for a range of bodily processes, most notably the synthesis and construction of muscles, enzymes, hormones, bones, cartilage, hair, and skin. There are nine amino acids that the body can’t produce on its own; these are called essential amino acids, and we can only get them through food consumption. Though a protein deficiency can lead to loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, weakening of the heart and respiratory system, and even death, it’s rarely seen in America where food is plentiful.
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How much do you need?
For optimal health, the Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day. They suggest a range of about 10 to 35 percent of your total calories should come from protein— this is your low end. Since protein is highly concentrated in animal sources a diet that includes meat and eggs will easily accomplish this. There is a “we don’t need that much” faction who claim these guidelines, and our obsession with protein, is to blame for our collective health issues. But the science suggests otherwise.
Do athletes really need more?
It’s true that athletes require more protein than sedentary people. Using your muscles to propel you through your chosen sport is hard on them. The contractions required by exercise cause microtears in muscle tissue. When these tears are properly repaired the muscle is then rebuilt stronger. To repair your muscles your body requires more protein than a person who doesn’t exercise and therefore doesn’t have repair to do. As your training increases so does your need for protein. If you skimp, your body will take the amino acids by catabolizing it from your muscle tissue. Endurance athletes need about 0.55 to 0.65 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So a 140-pound athlete needs to eat somewhere in the range of 77 to 91 grams of protein per day to meet their recovery needs.
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Where should you get your protein?
This is a complicated question when considering all the possible options and variety of protein sources and fad diets. But, there are a few guidelines that seem to work. Eat as close to the source as possible and buy the best quality you can afford. This means organic free-range chicken breast over chicken fingers and wildcaught salmon over fried fish take-out. If you choose to eschew meat, then you are going to have a harder time meeting your protein requirements. And with the myths about dietary cholesterol and saturated fat leading to heart attacks slowly dying, we can now focus on what matters—the source. Animal proteins are still king and are the most dense and complete sources of protein available to us. It’s possible to get enough through a vegan diet, it’s just harder and will likely mean considerable effort combining foods with incomplete amino acid profiles. Examples are beans with rice and lentils with corn.
Sample Protein Day:
Breakfast: Eggs (3 eggs = 18 grams of protein) Lunch: Chicken breast (4 ounces = 30 grams of protein) Snack: A handful of almonds (10 almonds = 2.5 grams of protein) Dinner: Salmon (4 ounces = 24 grams of protein) Day’s Total: 74.5 grams of protein
Do you need to supplements?
Regardless of what the marketers say, real food should always take precedence over supplements like recovery drinks and protein powders. Protein powders really only make sense where time and convenience are paramount. The same way an energy gel makes sense while you are running a marathon, but not while you are eating a family dinner; protein powders can allow you to quickly give your muscles what they require to rebuild and still get to work on time. Focus on real food, and leave the supplements for when time and convenience are an issue. 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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o you started off the New Year full of determination to hit the gym faithfully. Now, just a few weeks after the champagne and confetti have settled, you find it’s more of a slog every day to drag yourself in for the regular routine of stretching, lifting, and treadmill. Sure, you’ve tried livening things up with a class or two... but there’s no denying that the thrill is gone. Industry experts estimate that 80% of people who join gyms in January stop going by the second week of February. Instead of letting your workout fall by the wayside, why not try a whole new approach? These Salt Lake City-area fitness centers offer exciting, challenging options that will help you build strength, flexibility, and endurance for any sport. BURN SLC 2120 S. 700 East, Suite F, SLC burnslc.com With a high-intensity schedule of Pilates, TRX, and circuit training classes, BURN lives up to its sizzling name. Each class reflects co-owners Stephanie and Walker Willey’s philosophy of “group personal training.” Class sizes are capped at 12 for circuit training, six for Pilates. This smaller size, Walker Willey says, breeds both competition and inspiration as clients push each other to succeed. BURN’s exercise theory is simple: progress comes from strengthening the core. Classes are structured around low-impact, high-intensity intervals and whole-body movements. “Instead of pushing clients with heavier and heavier weights, our classes are body-weight driven,” says Walker Willey. “The heaviest weight we have on-site is 30 pounds, and we mostly just use it to prop the door open.” This dedication to balanced fitness makes BURN’s methods ideal for athletes. “Our clientele is not the meathead bodybuilder type,” Walker Willey says. “Our classes are designed to help people become toned, lean, and fit—we prioritize strength over looks.”
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IJ AND JEANNE WAGNER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 2 North Medical Drive, SLC sljcc.org Building community while strengthening bodies: that’s the mission of the JCC’s health and fitness programs. Classes are designed for both new and experienced exercisers, and an extensive program of children’s and teens’ activities makes it a perfect destination for the whole family. But beyond these options, the JCC also offers a series of intensive training programs for competitive athletes. If you’re counting the days until a big race this summer, check out the JCC’s new triathlon-oriented training program. It incorporates running, the Masters Swim program, and distance cycling—all coached by professional athletes. Weekly “brick” training sessions allow you to spend extra time focusing on your particular needs, and the series concludes with a simulated sprint, half-, or fulllength triathlon. More of a cyclist than a runner or swimmer? The JCC’s cycling programs, coordinated by pro cyclist Jeff Louder, focus on keeping fit and building strength all year-round. Six-week specialty camps allow each cyclist to determine personal riding goals, develop individual fitness benchmarks, and incorporate expert nutrition and training advice into a tailor-made schedule.
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resort report By Jenny Willden Mix up your day on the hill by attending these great skiing and snowboarding events at Utah’s resorts. This listing is updated at press time, but we’ll continue adding listings to our website (sportsguidemag.com) as information becomes available. ALTA Altabird Women’s Camp (April 11–12) Ski the best terrain at Alta and Snowbird for two days with top women guides who provide on-hill coaching and a host of other benefits. Cost $460. alta.com BEAVER MOUNTAIN Beaver Bash (March 28) Send ski season off in style at this party featuring boxcar racing, pond skimming, live music, costumes, and plenty of sunshine. skithebeav.com BRIAN HEAD Easter Carnival (April 4–5) Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, games, face painting, and more on Navajo Mountain. brianhead.com PSA.StopTextStopWrecks.Full Mag.pdf
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➧ biking ➧ films, festivals, clinics and events ➧ rei February 21-22
ENDURANCE SPORTS SHOW South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S State St, Sandy, UT. Largest public endurance expo in the western US catering to runner, cyclists, triathletes, and other endurance athletes. Show brings together athletes, manufacturers, retailers, race directors, clubs, nonprofit organizations, coaches, and more. info@endurancesportsshow.com, www.endurancesportshow.com
March 14–17
SKINNY TIRE FESTIVAL Moab, UT. Festival celebrating Moab’s best road biking. Supported rides, yoga, cowboy dinner, expo, and more. www.skinnytireevents.com
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February 6–March 6 Fridays
LEARN TO POWER KITE Snow and Water Kite lessons taught on a weather dependent basis from Cloud 9 Toys. Free “learn the basics” clinics taught once a week. Contact Cloud 9 or friend us on Facebook for updates and times. www.paragliders.com
February 9–10
BANFF RADICAL REELS Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Banff’s most extreme outdoor adventure film. banffcentre.ca
April 24-25
FIT CON UTAH South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UT. Fitness expo with seminars and trainings. www. fitconutah.com
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BANFF FILM FESTIVAL OGDEN Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, UT. Outdoor adventure film festival. banffcentre.ca
February 12–13
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL LOGAN Utah State University Recreation Center, Logan, UT Outdoor adventure film festival. banffcentre.ca
February 17–19
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL SLC Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Outdoor adventure film festival. banffcentre.ca
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 in-store presentations, we will hold a seat for you until the scheduled start. If you do not arrive to claim your seat before this time, we will release it to the general public. 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.
February 3
GOPRO BASICS 7:00 P.M. Sandy. Looking to get a GoPro, or you have one and would like some insight into best practices for capturing your life’s most exciting moments? Join our GoPro experts for this class and Get to Know Your GoPro. We will focus on the camera’s user interface, video capture, image settings, and accessories.
February 12
AVALANCHE AWARENESS – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 7:00 P.M. Sandy. This popular, multi-media talk includes an exciting 15-minute video on avalanche safety basics followed by a half-hour PowerPoint on how to stay alive in avalanche terrain. Subjects include: avalanche rescue, how avalanches work, reading avalanche terrain, obvious clues to instability, avalanche weather, safe travel practices and essential equipment. This talk is presented by a representative of the Utah Avalanche Center. For ages 12 and older. 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. If you do not arrive to claim your seat before this time, we will release it to the general public. 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.
February 3
SNOWSHOE BASICS 7:00 P.M. SLC. Join our experienced REI staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. We will focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started.
February 5
ALTA MAGIC 7:00 P.M. SLC. Join Alta Historical Society’s Fireside Chat Series-Alta Film Festival for their presentation; Alta Magic. A photographic presentation and book signing highlighting Lee Cohen’s passion for skiing, powder snow, and love of Alta.
February 9
GOPRO BASICS 7:00 P.M. SLC. Looking to get a GoPro, or you have one and would like some insight into best practices for capturing your life’s most exciting moments? Join our GoPro experts for this class and Get to Know Your GoPro. We will focus on the camera’s user interface, video capture, image settings, and accessories.
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AVALANCHE AWARENESS – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. 7:00 P.M. SLC. This popular, multi-media talk includes an exciting 15-minute video on avalanche safety basics followed by a half-hour PowerPoint on how to stay alive in avalanche terrain. Subjects include: avalanche rescue, how avalanches work, reading avalanche terrain, obvious clues to instability, avalanche weather, safe travel practices and essential equipment. This talk is presented by a representative of the Utah Avalanche Center. For ages 12 and older.
February 11
REFRESH YOUR RUN 7:00 P.M. SLC. So, you want to be a runner? Whether you are just starting or are getting ‘back on track,’ this class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more.
February 17
TRAINING WITH FITNESS TECHNOLOGIES 6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. SLC. Want to maximize the use of fitness technology in your workouts? Whether you are just starting or are looking to have more fun with your fitness routine, this class will help you get the most out of your Garmin Vivofit or Fitbit Flex. Our fitness experts will discuss the features of the monitors and the software interface through handson active instruction. Bring your monitors, smartphones, app, and running shoes for an informative, active evening with REI.
February 24
TRAINING WITH FITNESS TECHNOLOGIES 6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. SLC. Want to maximize the use of fitness technology in your workouts? Whether you are just starting or are looking to have more fun with your fitness routine, this class will help you get the most out of your Garmin Vivofit or Fitbit Flex. Our fitness experts will discuss the features of the monitors and the software interface through handson active instruction. Bring your monitors, smartphones, app, and running shoes for an informative, active evening with REI.
February 26
YOGA FOR OUTDOOR FITNESS 6:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. SLC. Would you like to become a better climber, paddler, backpacker, skier or snowboarder? It starts from within. Join our Yoga instructor to learn Yoga basics and develop your sportsguidemag.com
➧ rei ➧ running balance, endurance and strength (inner and physical). Note this is not a Yoga class – we will demonstrate a select number of poses and provide examples of how you can use these examples to modify and enhance your work out. CLASSES The following classes require registration and payment. FEBRUARY 7 HANDS ON SKI/SNOWBOARD TUNE AND WAX WORKSHOP 9:30am–1:30 P.M. REI Salt Lake. FEBRUARY 10 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. REI Sandy. $65 members / $85 non-members. Spend four hours with an REI shop tech learning the basics of tuning your own gear. We’ll have all the tools, just bring a set of alpine skis or snowboard. We ask that you have basic knowledge of the gear and tools, or attend one of our Basics classes in store. Space is limited to 4 students. Minimum age 18 years or older to register and participate in this class. $65 REI members/ and $85 non-members. Pre-registration required. BACKCOUNTRY 101 FOR SNOWSHOERS FEBRUARY 19 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. REI SLC. FEBRUARY 218am-4pm Location TBD. $80 per person. REI, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation & Utah Avalanche Center are teaming up to bring you Backcountry 101 for Snowshoers. One evening classroom session and a day on the snow with pros. $80 per person. Preregistration required. EVENTS GET OUT MORE WINTER TOUR FEBRUARY 7. 5:00 P.M. REI SLC. The Get Out More Winter Tour collaborates with specialty outdoor retailers who share the same education and outreach ethic with their customers. The Get Out More Tour brings the pages of Backpacker Magazine to life with a 75-minute seminar on trip planning, choosing the right outdoor gear and apparel, safety in the outdoors, and more.
RUNNING February 7
RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT 5K AND 1/2 MARATHON 2015 Town Square, St. George, UT. All women are invited to compete in the 5K and 1/2 marathon races! Prove you Run Like A Girl! Run Hard! www.sheruns.com
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GOAL FOUNDATION WINTER RACE CIRCUIT 5K 8:00 A.M. Weber State Dee Events Center, Ogden, UT. Fully supported with professional timing. www.getoutandlive.org
February 14
WINTER RUNNING SERIES 10K The Great Saltair, Magna, UT. Organized by Salt Lake City Track Club and sponsored by New Balance Salt Lake, this is the second in a 3-race series. The course is an out and back starting near the Saltair parking lot. www.slctrackclub.org
February 14
CHASING CUPID 5K Gardner Village, West Jordan, UT. Finisher medals, prizes, hot chocolate and soup. Costumes encouraged! www.lonepeakevents.com
February 21
GOAL FOUNDATION WINTER RACE CIRCUIT 10K 8:00 A.M. Weber State Dee Events Center, Ogden, UT. Fully supported with professional timing. www.getoutandlive.org
RUN SLC 5K Salt Lake Running Company, 700 East 2454 South, Salt Lake City, UT. 5K fun run with finisher’s mug. www.saltlakerunningco.com
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February 28
WINTER RUNNING SERIES 15K The Great Saltair, Magna, UT. Organized by Salt Lake City Track Club and sponsored by New Balance Salt Lake, this is the third in a 3-race series. The course is an out and back starting near the Saltair parking lot. www.slctrackclub.org
March 7
GOAL FOUNDATION WINTER RACE CIRCUIT 10 MILER 8:00 A.M. Weber State Dee Events Center, Ogden, UT. Fully supported with professional timing. www.getoutandlive.org
March 7
RUN SLC 10K Salt Lake Running Company, 700 East 2454 South, Salt Lake City, UT. 5K fun run with finisher’s mug. www.saltlakerunningco.com
March 15
LEPRECHAUN LEAP 5K Tustin, CA. The Tustin Hangar and the District at Tustin Legacy. The 5k course is fast and fun and welcomes walkers, strollers and dogs! Post race festivities include an expo throughout The Promenade at the District at Tustin Legacy, including great entertainment and awards ceremony. www.renegaderaceseries.com
March 21
MOAB HALF MARATHON AND 5-MILE RACE 2015 Moab, UT. The scenic USATF sanctioned and certified course follows the Colorado River through a dramatic redrock canyon. Food, awards, raffle, and live music await you at the finish in downtown Moab. www.moabhalfmarathon.com
March 28
GOAL FOUNDATION WINTER RACE CIRCUIT HALF MARATHON Weber State Dee Events Center, Ogden, UT. Fully supported with professional timing and finisher’s medal. www.getoutandlive.org
April 4
RUN SLC 15K Salt Lake Running Company, 700 East 2454 South, Salt Lake City, UT. 5K fun run with finisher’s mug. www.saltlakerunningco.com
April 4
SPORTS-AM EMIGRATION HALF MARATHON AND 10 MILER Emigration Canyon beginning at Mountain Dell, Salt Lake City, UT. Finishes in Research Park and followed by breakfast. www.sports-am.com
TRIATHLON | MULTISPORT February 8
ITRYATHLON SPRING AND YOUTH TRIATHLON (LAGUNA NIGUEL) iTRYathlon gives you a great way to get started participating and competing in triathlons. This 3 mile run, 11 mile bike and 175 yard pool swim will be easy enough for beginners and novices while challenging enough for experienced athletes. www.renegaderaceseries.com
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IMAGINED. The world discovered Snowbasin Resort in 2002 as the official venue of the Downhill, Super G and Combined races. Since then, visitors from all over the country (and all over the world!) have continued to rave about the resort’s 3,000 skiable acres, incredible powder, varied terrain, advanced lift system and luxurious mountain amenities. Snowbasin Resort also receives consistent Top 5 ratings from Ski Magazine for service and on-mountain food. Locals and visitors alike agree, once you’ve experienced Snowbasin Resort — it’s all downhill from there.
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February 8
ITRY 5K (LAGUNA NIGUEL) iTRY is the perfect place to get your 5K Run/Walk career started. The run travels from Laguna Niguel Community Park to Laguna Niguel Regional Park and back again. The event will include a community expo and finish line festival. www.renegaderaceseries.com
March 21
ICE BREAKER TRI American Fork, UT. The Icebreaker Triathlon & 5K is the official beginning of the TRI season in Utah! The race starts with a 300-meter pool swim followed by a 12-mile bike through beautiful American Fork, and finishes with a 5K run. Also included is a kid’s race; 100-meter pool swim, 5K bike and 1-mile run to immediately follow the main event. The Ice Breaker is USAT sanctioned event. www.racetri.com/
WINTER SPORTS February 4–8
SUBARU FREERIDE FESTIVAL Snowbird, UT. Big mountain ski and snowboard competition. Features sponsor expos, clinics, parties, good beer and local food. www. subarufreerideseries.com
February 28
2015 NORDIC VALLEY TRIATHLON, DUATHLON AND 5K 7:00 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Nordic Valley, Eden, UT. Sanctioned by USAT and directed by a USAT Certified Race Director. Run from the top of the lift at Nordic Valley down the hill 3.1 miles to the transition area, Bike 6.2 miles on paved road, then XC Ski 3.1 miles on a groomed golf course. Awards ceremony held inside. Fun only option offered. www.nordicvalleytri.com
March 6–8
WASATCH POWDER KEG Brighton Ski Resort. A test of speed, strength, and endurance for any backcountry skier. This year will feature 3 races and racers have the option of doing any individual race or all 3 races. Friday will be a Sprint race followed by the mandatory pre-race meeting for the Saturday and Sunday races. Saturday will be the traditional Powder Keg Individual Race. The race and heavy metal divisions will cover 11 miles and have 6 climbs for a little over 6,000 ft. The Recreational division will cover 6.5 miles and have 4 climbs for 3,500 ft. of climbing. All divisions will have categories for male/female. Sunday will be a Technical Teams Race (teams of 2). The course will have 6 climbs and over 9,000 ft. of climbing. The highlight of the course will be the fixed ropes climbing up and traversing Mt Millicent. Racers will be required to work as a team to complete the course and incorporate mountaineering skills to ascend and traverse the roped section. There will be a BBQ, awards ceremony, and raffle following the Saturday and Sunday races at the Milly Chalet. www.wasatchpowderkeg.com
March 28
JACKSON HOLE POLE PEDAL PADDLE Jackson Hole, WY. Fun four-event race: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, and boating. www.jhskiclub.org
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A BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE The Salt Lake City Marathon takes you past the most iconic parts of the city until it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. Then it's time to reflect on your accomplishment with friends and family. Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. And being A Beautiful Challenge is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to see—and run—for yourself.
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