It's our favorite show of the year, the annual Ogden Climbing Fest Episode! This year we welcome in studio Daniel from the Weber State Outdoor Program, Shad from The Front Climbing Gym, Greg from new premier mountain equipment retailer, GEAR:30, and Steve, representing the title sponsor of this year's climb fest, RevvNRG!
Quote of the Week:"I know it's kind of a strange thing I'm talking about," Potter admits, "but part of me truly believes I can fly, like somehow my mind can figure it out." - Dean Potter on wearing a bird suit.
Three beautiful ladies from Indie Ogden, Mikki, Jenny, and Kristen, came in studio for this weeks show... They update us on all things Indie Ogden, and this weekend's Easter events.
This week's News includes an update on Greg Mortenson's (Author of Three Cups of Tea, and Stones into Schools), Central Asia Institute drama. Someone died in the Ogden Hot Pots, A paraglider crash landed in a backyard. The Lone Ranger is filming in Moab. Park City's Main Street won't see heated sidewalks anytime soon. Another snowboarder died in a tree well. Bruce Willis is giving away his ski resort. ESPN lists it's top 15 most demanding sports - only 1 outdoor adventure sport: Alpine Skiing. And finally, the search for Gasherbrum I winter summit climbers, is called off.
Events: The End of the World, Antelope By Moonlight Bike Ride, and three concerts this summer at Antelope Island. Teva Mountain Games are back in Summer 2012, Registration is now open. More events here.
The Environmental Freestyle episode is just that. We invite Wes, from the WSU Environmental Club in studio to discuss the groups goals and issues dearest to their agenda. The goal of the Environmental Club is to educate students about issues they may not be familiar with. For instance, our government is leasing more land surrounding the Great Salt Lake to mineral extraction companies. Listen to hear this may affect avian populations. Wes is personally passionate about halting shale extraction from the Uinta's. He gives us details on how to create a call to action to help protect the environment.
For more information on the WSU Environmental Club visit their Facebook Page.
Also on this non-stop, commercial free podcast we cover News stories like Naked Bonneville High students carrying a weapon in case of a surprise deer attack, a run-down of which resorts are closing and when, and an Ogden Climbing Festival Announcement... hint hint, his name is Peter Croft. For more information on this year's Climb Fest visit weber.edu/outdoor.
This and more on the 91st episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show!
It's paddle related. Get your mind out of the gutter, and into the water.
For Episode 90, we invited Jeff Young of the Utah Whitewater Club in studio to co-host the show. Jeff updates us on local river levels, paddle events, and a raffle for a Liquid Logic boat of the winner's choice. You could potentially win a boat for $10.00. Visit utahwhitewater.org for more information. PS, Hen-Tag is floatable.
We also discuss News stories like, skiers hit all 14 Utah resorts in a day, PCMR and Canyons are in a land war, a 65 year-old Utah woman completes the worlds 7 Summits, a man dies on a chair lift, a woman gets bit in the ass by a bear, a San Diego turkey hunt.
For GEAR:30, the La Sportiva Futura, a snowboard binding recall, Moosejaw is expanding retail stores, and Niche wins a an eco-award.
All this and more on our 90th episode, The Wet Spot!
Come on Eileen, I mean seriously... someone stole a one-legged turkey. WTH? In other news: Trifecta of Shred results, a new boating hit-and-run bill, wolves spied in Springville, the alpinist community loses a young up-and-comer, Zirkle leads Iditarod, and a woman is killed by a cannonball.
We missed events on the show, so here's an update:
In Skillz Sessions, we cover how important beacons are in the backcountry and play some audio from the Utah Avy Center containing a humbled snowmobiler who recently cheated death by avalanche.
Winter always comes. Sometimes, it just takes until March 1st. This week's Welcome to Winter Episode includes News and Events, a Gear:30 Segment including LaSportiva, JetFlow, Frankenspikes, and a Rab Neutrino Review, an Ogden bouldering Adventure Brief, and a Skillz Session covering top fitness injuries and how to prevent them.
Bear Grylls teamed with Craghoppers to offer an official Bear Grylls survival apparel line. To help with the launch, Bear attended the 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. He gave a private press interview about the upcoming line. Ogden Outdoor Adventure was there, and recorded the interview. On this episode of the OOA Show, we play the audio version of that interview.
We also cover News & Events including:
Mountain Avalanche Risk is Rated R
Ski Interconnect Senate Resolution
World's Largest Rope Swing goes Viral
Salt Lake Marathon is (kind of) on
The Real "Worlds Most Interesting Man" Died
Cerro Torre Bold Clipping Support
Jeremy Jones Deeper Premier
World Snowboarding Championships
Events:
Special Note to Snowbasin: Please update your EVENT CALENDAR, Thanks
Check the Weber Pathways Website for snowshoe outings and moon light glides!
For Gear:30, we chat about the award winning Petzl NAO, and introduce Black Diamond's new digital catalog.
We throw in a super brief Cross Country Ski intro for the Skillz Session, and in the My Lands seg, water bottles are once again causing controversy. And, oh yeah, The North Face, gives.
Quote of the Week: "Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation plays an integral roll in preparing young women and men for lifelong active outdoor lifestyle. formally known as the Snowbasin Ski Team, OVWSF now operates in multiple winter sports disciplines, and provides a comprehensive training regimen for its athletes.
As a fundraiser, OVWSF sponsors the Banff Mountain Film Festival which rolls through Ogden each year; and net proceeds go to benefit the foundation. Program Administrator, Jen Leininger, came in studio to help us learn more about OVWSF's programs and how parents can get their children involved in such a rewarding endeavor.
Jan Larsen is lucky enough to preview the 2011/12 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour films in Banff, and she is in studio to tell us about this year's line-up. Jan breaks down the Film Fest this weekend as well as give insight into what it's like to view the films in Banff.
We also test to see if Jan can say "Deuter" as well as the Banff Announcer... let's just say, the Banff gentleman is pro.
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