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30 Years of Outdoor Sports Guide: A Look Back (and Forward) By Molly Newman
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Bend It Like Buddha: Open Your Mind, Your Heart, and Your Hips By Melissa McGibbon
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Find us on Many of the activities covered in the Outdoor Sports Guide are action sports carrying significant risk of personal injury or death. Outdoor Sports Guide, including its writers, photographers and other staff and management, does not recommend that anyone participate in these sports unless they are supremely expert, knowledgeable about the risks and willing to personally assume all responsibility associated with those risks. Also, the views herein are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the magazine’s management or ownership. Outdoor Sports Guide welcomes story, art and photo contributions. We will consider, but assume no responsibility for, unsolicited proposals, manuscripts, art and photographs; all such material must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope or it will not be returned. MILLS PUBLISHING, INC. retains reprint rights, including affiliated internet site reprints, but contributors retain all other rights for resale, republication, etc. Outdoor Sports Guide is not responsible for unsolicited contributions, lost or damaged photo material. Send contributions to Outdoor Sports Guide, c/o Mills Publishing, Inc., 772 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, 801.467.9419; email editor@sportsguidemag. com. For advertising information please call 801.467.9419 or email info@sportsguidemag.com. Published by: Mills Publishing, Inc. Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2012 by Mills Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Happy holidays and happy birthday to us! We’re thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of publishing Outdoor Sports Guide with our commemorative Anniversary Issue! It includes a look back at our roots (pg.10), interviews with past staff members (pg.24), and a huge holiday buying guide to help you shop (pg.18).
But there are gifts for you too! We’re bringing back our favorite contest of old, B.S. The Boss, in which we ask you to share your best sick-day excuses for powder days to win prizes! Post your best real or imagined excuses through social media on our Facebook or Twitter (@osportsguidemag) page with the hashtag #bstheboss before January 30, 2013. Our favorite response will win two Canyons lift tickets! Get full details on page 14. Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag. com send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
St. George Jingle Bell Walk or Run for Arhritis
Bring your bells and antlers to this run or walk for arthritis on Saturday, December 8 at Vernon Worthen Park in St. George. Racers are invited to wear festive costumes and don jingle bells on shoes or clothing. Costume contest and prizes for fundraising. Create a team and get your friends to join you! stgeorgejinglebellrun.kintera.org
Demo Day at Canyons
Try out the latest technology in skis and snowboards for FREE with a lift ticket at Canyons annual Demo Day on Saturday, December 15. Try products from Bern, Burton, Gnu, Lib Tech, Never Summer, Blizzard, K2, Klint, Nordica, Salomon, Scott, Rossignol, Volkl, and more before you buy. The demo will take place from 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. on the Ski Beach. thecanyons.com
34th Annual Beat the New Year 5K
Ring in 2013 as you pound the pavement around Sugarhouse Park! The 5K begins at 11:30 p.m. on December 31 and the course is two laps around the park. Check-in is from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m. at Highland High School. All racers are entered into a pre-race raffle. slctrackclub.org
Solitude’s 5th Annual Winterfest
Ski Solitude and visit the Village after for this holiday festival with activities like avalanche dog demonstrations, s’mores parties, ice skating, carolers, alphorn players, magicians, ice carvers, storytellers, and other guest speakers. Winterfest runs from December 22–January 1. skisolitude.com
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Suit up in Santa’s suit for a day of FREE skiing or riding at Canyons on Saturday, December 22, if you are one of the first 50 to show up appropriately dressed. Guests must wear a complete Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, or elf costume to receive a ticket. Registration is from 8:00—9:00 a.m. at the Cabriolet in the Resort Village. thecanyons.com SM
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This series consists of five nordic races held each year at the major cross country ski areas along the Wasatch Front and Back. Two classical technique and three free technique races are included to provide the balance local athletes need to prepare for national and international competition. The first race is held December 22 and the last on February 23, 2013. There are categories for age, gender, and ability level, so all can participate. Points are accumulated over the entire season, and special prizes are awarded to the top three skiers in each class. Lunch is provided at the first, third, and last races. utahnordic.com
Resolutions are words without a personal commitment. Sign up for this run and start your year off with a commitment to fitness at this 5K, 10K, or 1K Kids Race. Held January 5, 2013 at Boondocks in Kaysville. Make a statement in your life by running or walking in honor of your 2013 resolutions. The run benefits the Hess Cancer Foundation. Overall winners of the 10K and 5K receive prizes from Boondocks Fun Center. Race happens snow or shine. utahenduranceevents.com
Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival
Is snowshoeing a 5K not enough for you? Take on longer races at this fesitval on January 26, 2013 at Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway. A 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K are offered and each race must be run entirely in snowshoes to qualify for awards. The Title Sponsor, Kahtoola, will be demoing their innovative Flight System snowshoes at the event, but the race is not limited to just using their snowshoe. Get a discounted entry with your Outdoor Retailer badge. squawpeak50.com
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This invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for an exciting weekend of skiing, live music, and fundraising on December 8 and 9 for the environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance, which supports and empowers Waterkeeper member organizations to protect communities, ecosystems, and water quality. Includes giant slalom races on both Saturday and Sunday on Deer Valley’s Birdseye run. The public is welcome to watch the ski racing portion of the event adjacent to the Birdseye ski run. deervalley.com
Deer Valley FIS Freestyle Championships
Watch athletes from around the world compete in moguls, dual moguls, and arials at the annual FIS Freestyle Championship at Deer Valley on January 30 – February 2, 2013. The fun begins with a FREE live concert on lower Main Street in Park City at 7:00 p.m. on January 30 and continues with events nightly followed by fireworks. All are free and open to the public. If you want to hob knob with athletes and enjoy Deer Valley’s famous cuisine, buy VIP Freestyle Fest tickets and enjoy a buffet and beverages inside a heated tent. deervalley.com
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer
Raise funds to support breast cancer research at this 3K or 5K Snowshoe Walk or a 3K Snowshoe Race at Quinns Junction in Park City on Saurday, February 23, 2013. Don’t have a pair of snowshoes? Tubbs will have FREE demo pairs for you to borrow. This year, kids can join in on the fun with FREE registration for ages 0—5 and discounted registration for kids 12 and under who register with a paying adult. The kids can walk or run with mom or dad, or compete in their own kids dash before the race begins. Lil Romper Demo Snowshoes will also be available. tubbsromptostomp.com
Alta 75th Anniversary Ale Released
Celebrate Alta’s 75th Anniversary season by drinking their new beer, the Alta 75th Anniversary Ale, which is a deep, dry hopped pale ale. Surprisingly, this is the first beer made in Utah to be dedicated to a resort, but we hope more are to come! The new ale is available at Squatters and Wasatch Pubs, as well as restaurants and grocery/convenience stores near Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
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resort report Celebrate the holidays on a mountaintop with these festive happenings at local ski resorts. PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT Holiday Season Kick Off Welcome Santa, Rudolph, and the other reindeer to Park City on December 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Towne Lift Plaza. The evening will feature hot chocolate, holiday treats, and caroling while waiting for Santa to fly in on the Town Lift. parkcitymountain.com
ALTA New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade Come watch or participate in Alta’s annual torchlight parade on New Year’s Eve. To participate you must be an intermediate skier or above and you should bring goggles. Lifts will load at 5:15 p.m. The parade and fireworks begin at 6:00 p.m. Goldminer’s Daughter is a good spot to watch, or park along Hwy 210. Bring non-perishable items to donate to the Utah Food Bank. alta.com BEAVER MOUNTAIN Beaver Mountain is closed on Chrismas Day, but will be open on New Year’s Day. skithebeav.com BRIAN HEAD Free Ski Day On Thursday, December 13, the resort will offer FREE rentals, FREE lift tickets, and FREE lessons to all visitors. Plan to visit on this day and experience Southern Utah skiing. Just a four-hour drive from Salt Lake. brianhead.com BRIGHTON RESORT Quad Wednesdays Ski or ride for just $20 on Wednesdays in December (5, 12, 19) by supporting charitable organizations with donations of toys, winter clothing, and food. Specific details on dates and donations are available online. brightonresort.com
Military Appreciation Ski Day Military skis free at Powder Mountain on January 11! Just present your military ID at the ticket window and receive a complimentary day pass. Spouses and dependants ski for half price. powdermountain.com
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Chanukah Concert with Lipa Schmeltzer Celebrate Chanukah at Canyons with a private concert by Lipa Schmeltzer on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. in Red Pine Lodge. Tickets are $50 per person and a kosher BBQ will be available for purchase. New Year’s Eve Celebration Watch Canyons’ annual, free fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Look online to come about additional event activities too. thecanyons.com DEER VALLEY Santa Claus Visits Deer Valley Come on Christmas Eve and visit Santa in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9:00-11:00 a.m or from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Silver Lake Lodge area. Bring a camera and have your picture taken with St. Nick. Torchlight Parade Begins at about 6 p.m. (dusk) on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain. Complimentary hot cider and cookies will be served on the Snow Park Plaza. For more information, please call 435-649-1000. deervalley.com EAGLE POINT Ski Free Thursdays in January Escape crowds and ditch lift lines while enjoying a day of free skiing or snowboarding at this new Southern Utah resort every Thursday in January. eaglepointresort.com
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POWDER MOUNTAIN Night Jam After the holiday frenzy winds down, head up for a nighttime park jam under the lights in the Sundown Terrain Park on January 9 at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy friends, music, fun park features, and a friendly jam format competition. Skiers and snowboarders welcome. Prizes will be awarded after each event, followed by a product toss around the fire pit at Sundown lodge.
SNOWBASIN RESORT Holiday Gala Celebrate the holidays in style with a gala at this majestic mountain lodge on December 7 at 6:30 p.m. The night includes appetizers, diverse buffet, and live music by the Svengali Jazz Quartet. Tickets are $55 each. Call 801-510-7477 for details or to purchase. snowbasin.com SNOWBIRD SKI AND SUMMER RESORT Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks The Torchlight Parade begins at dusk on Christmas Eve, approximately 6:00 p.m. Following the parade is the fireworks display. The best view is from the Plaza Deck. A Candelight Christmas Eve Service follows the fireworks at Snowbird Center. New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks The Torchlight Parade begins at dusk on New Year’s Eve, approximately 6 p.m. A fireworks display follows. Event is free. snowbird.com Solitude Solitude's 4th Annual WinterFest When skiing Solitude from December 22—January 1, check out avalanche dog demonstrations, s'mores parties, ice skating, carolers, alphorn players, magicians, ice carvers, and more at this annual fest. Santa Visits Solitude Mountain Resort On Christmas Day, look for Santa on the mountain as he hands out candy canes to kids. Later, meet up with him for photos by the fire pit in the Village. skisolitude.com
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CANYONS RESORT Santa on the Slopes From December 22–25, Santa will ski at Canyons, delivering candy and treats to everyone on the Nice List. Look for Santa at the Ski Beach and throughout the entire resort from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Torchlight Parade And Christmas Eve Celebration Celebrate Christmas by listening to holiday music while enjoying hot beverages and cookies at sunset as the ski and snowboard school snake down PayDay trail for a traditional torchlight parade. Admission and refreshments are free. Event held on Resort Plaza on December 24. parkcitymountain.com
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What’s changed the most in outdoor sports over the last 30 years? “Of all the things that have changed the most in this industry over time, what stands out to me most is the development of equipment. Manufacturers have done an an amazing job developing better materials and bringing safer, better products to market.”
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Where is he now? Still serving as publisher and president of Mills Publishing. Chris Noble, Editor “I started out in the world of professional freestyle skiing, but I left when I saw too many good friends get terrible injuries, too many sponsors deciding to leave the sport. Then I began writing for ski magazines and ultimately taking the photos to illustrate my own stories. Ultimately, when I was asked to come on board and edit the magazine, it gave me the chance to experience life on the other side of the desk.”
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What’s changed the most in outdoor sports over the last 30 years? “The Wasatch area, and Utah in general, has become a huge draw for people interested in all outdoor sports. People are moving here from all over the world for skiing, climbing, mountain biking. And as more people have gotten involved in outdoor sports, more opportunities have become available. For example, gyms have completely changed the climbing sport—they’ve made it more accessible and allowed people who might not have attempted a climb otherwise to develop their skills in a safe environment. “Additionally, more companies are putting more money into research and development. We’re seeing more choices in gear and much more information available about what makes equipment perform better. With Utah’s reputation as a great place for outdoor sports, more companies in the industry are starting up or relocating here. We’re really on the front lines for product development.”
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Where is he now? Operating his own photography business, Noble Foto, and editing a book on women rock climbers.
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n the summer of 1982, a few friends who loved skiing, climbing, and everything else about the great outdoors decided to take a chance. They knew Utah’s Wasatch Range was hitting its stride as a mecca for outdoor athletes. They knew Salt Lake City was drawing young people eager to get outside and play. And they knew there was a need for information: the best spots, the best gear, the best new trends in the sports they loved. The way ahead would not be easy. There were business decisions to make, ad spaces to sell, products both amazing and less-than-stellar to review. And of course, there were articles to write, photos to shoot, page layouts to design. All this, while balancing family life, the growing pains associated with any new business, and the constant pull of the unscheduled day off. Thirty years later, what began as the Wasatch Skiers Guide has evolved into a year-round publication distributed to 40,000 readers all over the state. Our focus has grown to encompass all the outdoor activities that make Utah great: from snowboarding to mountain climbing, paddle boarding to winter camping. We’ve opened both the pages of our magazine and our website sportsguidemag.com to organizers of events from 5K fun runs to ultra-triathlons. Throughout this process, we’ve maintained our commitment to bringing our readers the freshest and best stories about getting fit, staying strong, and enjoying all the outdoor opportunities Utah has to offer.
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Paul Nicholas, Advertising Sales Paul helped establish the magazine in 1982 when it began as Wasatch Skiers Guide. For 30 years he worked as an International world-class freestyle ski judge and judged the 1988 Calgary Olympics and the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics. “What makes Utah great is that we have all the places to play with all the toys. Where else could you theoretically host the Summer and Winter Olympics in the same place at the same time? We’ve come up with our own version: the Gentlemen’s Triathlon. Start with a morning of skiing, follow it up
with a round of golf, and cap things off with a good barbecue.” What’s changed the most in outdoor sports in the last 30 years? “Trying to keep up with changes in sports is like judges trying to keep up with skiers—things just keep getting better almost faster than you can see. When we started the magazine, molded plastic ski boots were the new thing, and people were still using wooden skis. Now gear is getting lighter, stronger, and safer every year.” Where is he now? Working with businesses throughout Northern Utah to design and place ads in the pages of Outdoor Sports Guide and Mills Publishing’s 25 other publications.
Then and Now
In the 30 years that Outdoor Sports Guide’s been covering the newest, coolest, and greatest innovations in outdoor recreation, just about everything has changed—from the fashions to the hottest destinations. One thing that’s remained the same all these years? The passion and dedication our contributors (and our readers) bring to their sports. Take a look at how outdoor sports in Utah have evolved since 1982 with a look back at these articles and ads from yesteryear.
Hottest Ski Fashions
Then: Eye-popping neon colors and bold geometric patterns took inspiration from “Miami Vice” to the ski slope. Contrast trim, bulky jackets, and pants up to the ribs were all must-haves for the well-dressed skier. To accessorize, oversized Vuarnet sunglasses and snazzy headbands jazzed up any outfit. Now: Blocks of strong color, slimmed-down silhouettes, and high-performance materials are today’s ski fashion statements. No
Blasts from the Past
Digging through our archives, we’ve found plenty of trends we’re glad went by the wayside... and a few we think are ripe for a revival. What do you think? Aerobics. Leotards! Feathered hair! Clapping! What’s not to love? Pilates classes are great, but sometimes we’d love to drop the cool facade and just “get physical.” Leather ski boots. Not for the slopes, of course, but these durable classics maintain their rugged good looks so well we think they should start showing up at more apr´es-ski affairs. The Natural Light Half Marathon Well,
more unisex look, either. As more women assert their presence on the slopes, trimmed waists, tailored jackets, and pants that actually fit fill the racks at outdoor stores. Freshen your winter wardrobe with a warm fashion-statement vest from Obermeyer or faux-fur collared boots from Sorel (both at winterwomen.com).
we wouldn’t object if it were sponsored by a local microbrewery instead, but the combination of cold beer and a thirteen-mile run sounds inspiring. $10 lift tickets. No explanation needed.
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Nicholas, a staff member since the first issue of Wasatch Skiers Guide, is a former freestyle skiing judge. He reminisces: “We used to be impressed when we saw single spread-eagles and double daffies. Now it takes something like a quadruple backflip to catch our eyes.” Improvements in gear design and materials, as well as skiers’ constant double-daring each other to try new tricks, have raised the bar for the entire sport.
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worst. An avalanche beacon is one piece of equipment you’ll pray you’ll never have to use, but which can mean the difference between life and death. Starting at around $225, avalanche beacons auto-trigger in an emergency and help rescue crews home in on a buried skier’s location. Learn more about choosing and using avalanche safety gear at utahavalanchecenter.com.
Then: Deer Valley Resort, 29 miles from Salt Lake
City, offered lift tickets for a then-astronomical $28 per day. In return, valets assisted you with your skis, the snow was as manicured as a golf course green, and the restaurants offered food good enough to bring nonskiers in for dinner.
Now: Deer Valley still pampers skiers with wellgroomed runs, limited crowds, and valet service. (Of
course, the price has gone up over the years—you’ll now pay $102 for an adult one-day lift ticket.) For an ultimate splurge, the Stein Eriksen Lodge (steinlodge.com) offers the only AAA Five-Diamond lodging in Utah. Its Forbes Five Star spa is sure to relax away any post-ski soreness (or pre-ski stress).
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no longer providing enough of a thrill? How about translating many of the same techniques to a colder, more slippery, even less forgiving surface? Shimmy up a frozen waterfall armed with crampons and ice axe, and you’re sure to feel the adrenaline rush. Get started with classes and gear rental from Utah Mountain Adventures (utahmountainadventures. com), or get the skinny on all the state’s best climbing spots from Ice Climbing Utah by local author David Black.
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New Kid on the Block Then: Snowboarding! Just a few years before
Wasatch Skiers Guide hit the market, Burton opened the first snowboard (then called “snow surfing”) factory in the world. From this ad’s restrained tone, you’d never know snowboarders were considered edgy, dangerous, and disruptive. (The more things change...) For just $125, you, too, could strap on a sweet plank of wood with a urethane-finished bottom and go irritate the serious skiers at your nearest resort.
Now: Snowkiting! Once you’ve mastered the snow, the next logical step is to master the air. Add a parachute-like kite to your ski or snowboard gear, and you’re ready to take dizzying flight. Check out the new documentary “Another Way” for dazzling first-person footage of this fastgrowing new sport. To try it for yourself, see kiteutah.com for gear, guides, and everything else you’ll need to get started.
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Then: The Salomon SX91 Equipe boot revolutionized the ski industry. With rear entry fit and the first-ever forward flex control, these bright red chunks of rigid plastic immediately became status symbols among serious skiers. Thirty years later, many skiers still describe them as the best boots ever made. At $300 in 1984 (that's $668 in 2012 dollars), they carried a daunting price tag—but for serious skiers, the investment was worthwhile.
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Now: Keep the warmth, lose the bulk with a streamlined Helly Hansen Enigma jacket ($700, hellyhansen. com). Its integrated Flow venting system provides ultimate breathability, while its high-performance fabric is designed to withstand the nastiest weather conditions. With a slim, tailored silhouette and on-trend colors like Imperial Purple and Racer Blue, it looks good enough to wear even off the slopes.
an allergy to my keyboard.” “My doggy daycare provider called in sick.” “Someone stole the tires off my car.” Tragic misfortunes—or great excuses to skip a day of work and spend time on the slopes instead? In 1986, Sports Guide challenged readers to submit their best sick-day excuses for powder days for the “B.S. the Boss” contest. An avalanche of letters poured in, offering workskipping ideas from the almost-serious to the profoundly silly. Top responses were printed in the magazine, and who knows? Maybe a few of these clever excuses even got someone an extra day of playtime. We think this tradition deserves to be revived and given a 21st-century spin. Invent your best excuse for calling in to work to ski, then post it to our Facebook page or tweet it with the hashtag #bstheboss before January 30, 2013. We’ll retweet our favorite responses and pick a few to publish in a future issue. Our favorite response will win two lift tickets the Canyons!
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.
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nutrition A (Brief) Gluten-free Guide for Athletes By Aaron Lovell
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hat do a 2008 US Olympian in the 10K, a 14-time summitter of Mt. Everest, and a Cincinnati Bengals running back all have in common? Let’s strike the obvious. Yes, they have all succeeded at the highest level of their respective sports, but what else links Amy Yoder Begley, Dave Hahn, and Cedric Benson? The answer is that all three of them follow a strictly gluten-free (GF) diet. And they aren’t alone. Other well-known athletes, such as NFL quarterback Drew Brees, Olympic swimmer Dana Vollmer, and current No. 1 ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic are also gluten-free. This article answers some of the basic questions about gluten and the GF diet to help you better understand your suddenly GF friend or family member. It also briefly discusses what some food makers are doing to cater to a growing number of GF consumers. What is gluten? Gluten is a composite of two proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. It works in combination with yeast to make bread rise and contributes to its shape and texture. Bread dough containing gluten gets more and more elastic the longer it’s kneaded. Think of a chewy pizza crust for an example of what gluten does to bread. Wheat, barley, and rye are so prevalent in the Western diet, even appearing as additives in some ice creams, sausages, and condiments, that avoiding gluten can be a major challenge. This is to say nothing of its occurrence in non-food items like lotions and cosmetics. Because gluten resists breakdown by the enzymes the human body uses to digest protein, much of it remains intact when it reaches the small intestine, which is the key organ involved in nutrient absorption. What is the difference between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease? A 2011 study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland estimates that as many as 18 million Americans are gluten sensitive. Symptoms vary from abdominal pain to fatigue to tingling in the extremities. Other symptoms mimic some associated with celiac disease, a more serious condition with a poor prognosis if not identified and treated. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder causing atrophy of the villi in the small intestines of people genetically predisposed to the disease. Villi are responsible for much of the nutrient absorption within the small intestine, which is why the body’s inability to adequately digest gluten is an issue. There are no typical signs or symptoms of celiac, though sufferers often cite diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and other discomforts. The disease, however, can elicit dozens of different symptoms, including neurological and dermatological maladies, or be completely asymptomatic.
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For decades, celiac was severely underdiagnosed in America. Some sufferers report going ten years or more without a diagnosis. Because of advances in celiac research, the disease is becoming more readily recognized in the United States, with as many as 1 in 133 thought to have it. Undiagnosed and untreated celiac can lead to the development of other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, and even cancer of the small intestine. While incurable in the sense that it doesn’t go away like a cold or flu, celiac can become completely asymptomatic with total adherence to a GF diet. Ruined villi resume normal, nutrientabsorbing activity, diarrhea disappears, and life becomes livable again for those celiac patients who strictly observe the diet. But this isn’t as easy as it seems. Does a GF diet simply mean not eating wheat, barley, and rye? In the strictest sense, yes. But completely avoiding those things can be a tricky animal. There is the issue of cross-contamination, for instance, which occurs when gluten from other foods comes into contact with GF food. This can happen easily. French fries cooked in the same oil as breaded chicken or fish, a contaminated utensil used to stir rice pasta, or a cook not changing gloves before preparing a GF meal are all causes for cross-contamination. Cross-contamination is also the reason that celiac patients avoid oats, which don’t contain gluten. Oats are a problem grain because they are most often processed on the same equipment as gluten-containing grains or grown in rotation with wheat. What does a GF diet mean for athletes? Athletes have to adjust just like anyone else who for medical reasons needs to avoid gluten. The good news is that because celiac and gluten sensitivity are becoming more widely recognized and diagnosed, food makers are taking notice. New GF brands seem to pop up weekly, and even established companies are creating new GF products or resourcing ingredients to cater to the GF market. In 2008, General Mills removed barley malt from Rice Chex and created the first mainstream GF cereal. Today, five varieties of Chex are completely GF. ProBar, a brand familiar to both outdoor and endurance athletes, launched its Fruition line in 2010. The bar was devoid of gluten-bearing ingredients, but the oats were not GF certified, introducing the possibility of cross-contamination. For less sensitive celiac patients or people with mild to moderate gluten sensitivity, this isn’t always an issue. But for most celiac patients, that possibility is enough to discourage buying. Demand for a totally gluten-free bar made ProBar decide to relaunch Fruition in 2012 with resourced, certified-GF oats.
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4 Gluten-free Bars for the Chairlift Stay fueled on ski days with these gluten-free snacks. Certified GF Bars Clif Bar, Kit’s Organic Fruit & Nut Bar ($1.49, 1.76 oz) This is the most candy-bar like of any date-based bar I’ve tasted, especially the Chocolate Almond Coconut. The only Kit’s Organic to have more than four ingredients is the Berry Almond flavor (five), and that’s because it has two different kinds of berries in it. The 1.76-oz. bars range anywhere from 170–200 calories apiece and are the least expensive bar per ounce in this review. And date-based bars have a distinct wintertime advantage: they don’t freeze. Certified Organic, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Dairy-free. clifbar.com GF Bars Produced in non-GF Facilities ProBar, Fruition Bar ($1.79, 1.7 oz) Reformulated in 2012 to contain only certified GF oats, ProBar’s Fruition date-based line is available in seven tart and fruity flavors. Each 1.7-oz. bar delivers 160 calories of nutrient-dense energy and contains a single serving of fruit. From a texture standpoint, I find date-based bars lacking, though the oats help with this. Fruition’s variety and quality of flavors (I love fruit!) make up for any texture demerit. Like other date-based bars, Fruition bars stay soft in the cold. Certified Organic, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free. theprobar.com
Smaller food makers like Kate’s Real Food, whose bars contain oats, but no gluten-bearing grains, would also like to make the GF transition but find that doing so is cost-prohibitive. Company founder Kate Schade says resourcing the oats for her bars is just too expensive right now. “Certified GF oats,” she says, “would cost six times as much as the ones [Kate’s] currently use[s].” In November 2012, however, Kate’s launched a new product called the Tiki Bar, made without oats. Schade hopes this bar will be attractive to less sensitive gluten-avoiders, though it is produced in a non-GF facility. Most GF dieters are GF out of medical necessity because they suffer from some form of intolerance, whether it be gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. But some–Lady Gaga reportedly among them–are gluten-free for a variety of non-medical reasons, making the movement appear like the latest fad. While remaining GF isn’t easy for anyone, it’s certainly possible for athletes to stay at the top of their game while adhering to a GF diet. Just consider the list of athletes mentioned at the beginning. If you think a little thing like gluten is going to keep Dave Hahn out of the mountains or Cedric Benson out of the end zone, it’s time to think again.
Aaron Lovell is a freelance writer and the former editor of Rocky Mountain Running & Triathlon. He studied journalism at the University of Oklahoma.
Kate’s Real Food, Tiki Bar ($2.79, 2.2 oz) Kate’s Bars are renown for good flavor, and the Tiki Bar is no exception. It’s Kate’s first bar made with all GF ingredients and is packed with good stuff like mango, cashew, coconut, almond butter, and honey. The 2.2-oz. Tiki packs an energy punch with 32g of carbs, 5g of protein, and 19g of good fats. It isn’t date-based, but the Tiki Bar’s ingredients also don’t freeze when the mercury drops, making it a slopeside winner. Though the Tiki is the most expensive bar in this review, it’s also the tastiest. Certified Organic. katesrealfood.com Breeze Bar, Energy Bar ($2.20, 2.5 oz) Of all the bars in this review, the Breeze Bar wins the best texture award. A good blend of fruit and nuts makes the mouth happy. Breeze Bar is also the most calorie-dense, with both flavors topping 310 calories per bar, making it more of a small meal replacement than a snack. While the original and chocolate varieties are tasty, there’s nothing new here in terms of flavor. Then again, there are no surprises either, so if you’re looking for a basic nutrition bar that will fill you up during winter outings, this is a solid choice. The packaging claims gluten- and dairy-free, but Breeze Bars are manufactured in facilities that aren’t. shop.breezebars.com
Gift Holiday Guide By Outdoor Sports Guide Editorial Staff
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hop for everyone on your list with this categorized gift guide that helps you find just the right present. Stocking stuffers are found at the beginning with higher-priced picks at the end. See more gift ideas at sportsguidemag.com.
For Backcountry Explorers Alite Cloverware Lite Utensils This featherlight spoon, fork, and knife set is perfect for the camper, picnicker, or backpacker on your list. $8 alitedesigns.com Clean Ethics Bottle Bright Give the gift of a clean-as-new water bottle this holiday season. These effervescent tablets safely clean bottles and water reservoirs without dangerous chemicals. $11 for 10-pack cleanethics.com PackTowl Ultralight Skip heavy cotton and stuff your backpacker’s stocking with this packable, quick-dry towel. $14-$35 packtowl.com Flip-Box Iceless Cooler Chill drinks or food without ice in this fully collapsible, stowable cooler. It keeps drinks cold for up to six hours and food warm too! $30 sport-brella.com Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Hang this bitty portable lantern on a Christmas tree or clip it to a gift to delight your favorite backpacker. Use the “Candle Mode” to create romantic ambience. $40 snowpeak.com Kelty Lumaspot Rhythm Lantern Get the party started with a light and musicenhanced campsite. It’s all built in to this LED lantern featuring a rotating spotlight, color-changing disco lights, and an MP3 speaker. $65 kelty.com Little Griddle Sizzle-Q Cook gourmet food at a campsite by placing this griddle on top of a grill for making pancakes, eggs, grilled veggies, and even cookies! $70 littlegriddle.com Grand Trunk Nano-7 Super Ultralight Hammock At a mere 7.4 ounces, the pop can-sized Nano-7 is easily the lightest production hammock in the world, and the perfect gift for the ultralighter on your list. $80 grandtrunkgoods.com
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MyChacos For true Chaconians, no gift beats a customized pair of Chacos. Choose the webbing, buckles, footbed, and more with their easy online design tool. $125 chacos.com
BioLiteTM Camp Stove Charge your smarphone while enjoying a real wood fire in a camp stove. The stove converts heat from the fire into usable energy that charges electronics. Works with twigs found on your journey. $129 biolite.com
For Man’s Best Friend Lickety Stik Nothing like doggy treat crumbs lining your pockets, right? Keep your gloves on with this liquid treat by PetSafe. It looks like roll-on deodorant but dispenses a flavored liquid pets will flip for. $7 petsmart.com Orbee-Tuff Snowball Toss him a Snowball that won’t disintegrate. This is world’s first doggie-durable, buoyant, bouncy, minty rubber ball that’s 100% guaranteed, nontoxic, recyclable, washable, and non-melting. $10 planetdog.com Hide-A-Squirrel Dog Toy Rover will shred the wrapping when he spies this plush “log” with three, cute squeaky squirrels that taunt him from various openings. Your dog scatters the squirrels and you stuff them back in the log, making it a toy for both of you. $18 shop.kyjen.com/hide-a-squirrel-large.html Mountain Leash A leash that not only looks tough but can take a good beating is what you’ll want this year. The thick nylon rope with water-resistant hardware holds up whether it’s being dragged through snow or used as a chew toy. $18 petco.com Petmate Vari Kennel Ultra Those without dogs may consider a kennel akin to cruelty, but dogs think of them as home. Perfect solution for security on long ski days or when you want to keep your dog from getting dirt everywhere. $80 petco.com
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For Yogis Bani Bands Headbands Keep hair off your face with these no-slip adjustable headbands. A slider moves to customizes the fit for all head shapes. $15 banibands.com Gaiam Yoga Mat Carrying Bag Choose this hand-embroidered, Fair Trade Certified yoga mat bag with Thai Hill Tribe designs for a unique gift. No two are alike! $36 gaiam.com Manduka eQua HOT Yoga Towel and Hand Towel This super soft, double knit microfiber towel is perfect for managing sweaty, high-intensity yoga sessions. Pair it with the microfiber hand towel for wiping your face. Towel $60, Hand Towel $16 manduka.com Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat A favorite among hot yoga fans, this mat is a lighter, zero-waste, non-slip mat for in the studio and on-the-go. $72 manduka.com Juil Grounding Shoes Slip these on after yoga and stay connected to the earth’s natural energy field with copper conductors in the footbed and sole. Each pair comes with a free yoga mat bag! Use code OSGMAG to save 15% on your order. $155 Holland (women), $135 Yuba (men) juil.com
For Frequent Fliers PlatypusR PlusBottleTM Don’t waste precious carry-on space on a large water bottle. Instead, pack this collapsible one through security, then fill it up on the other side. $17 platy.com Sockwell Circulator Socks Travelers will love these graduated compression socks that improve circulation to prevent swollen feet upon arrival. Made for all-day wear. $20 goodhew.us.com Twelve Ways Convertible Dress Give a lady the gift of easier packing with this multifunctional dress that can be worn as a dress, skirt, or top. $85 twelveways.com Lug Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag Go from Zumba to Zanzibar with this gym- and travel-ready tote with a side strap for yoga mats or jackets, ring holder for your jewelry at the gym, ventilated compartment for dirty laundry or shoes, and strap to attach it to your rolling carry-on. $95 luglife.com
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Zeal Optics Essential Sunglasses Part of Zeal’s “Active” line that bridges the gap between lifestyle and performance sunglasses, the Essential (unisex) features exceptionally clear optics using Zeal’s Hyperion™ polarized lens with frames made from a castor bean oil-based polymer. $99 zealoptics.com Merrell Adventure Men’s Rest Ridgeland Hoodie Use this Primaloft insulated men’s jacket on your travels, then transform it into a cozy neck pillow when you need to catch some z’s. $170 merrell.com Dakine Luggage Set Matching, high-quality luggage is always a perfect gift. The 90L Roller holds enough for week-long treks with U-shaped easy access top and interior pockets. The Travel Kit/Diva hangs on the back of hotel doors and stores personal care products in organized zippered mesh and vinyl pockets. 90L Roller $170, Travel Kit/Diva $35 dakine.com Kelty China Clipper Old school is in, and this vintage bag is a hit with men on the move. Zips open like a traditional suitcase with an externally accesible laptop sleeve for speeding through security. $175 kelty.com Eagle Creek Flip-Switch 22L Carry-on Rolling bags may be the best luggage innovation of all time, but on Europe’s cobblestone streets, they’re still impractical. This carry-on bag has removable backpack straps and hip belt for times when two wheels aren’t better than none. $275 eaglecreek.com
For Families Vapur Quencher Choose these refillable, flat, freezable drink containers for lunches and hikes to avoid the waste of one-use juiceboxes while allowing you or your toddler to pick the liquid of your choice. $12 vapur.com Lifefactory Baby Bottle No more feeling guilty about chemicals leeching from your baby’s bottle into his milk with this glass bottle made breakproof by encasing it in protective silicone. As your little one grows, change out the top to a sippy cap. $17 lifefactory.com Northside Alberta II Boots Get these sturdy, waterproof boots to take on every puddle and snowstorm. They’ll keep your little one warm and your pocketbook from squeaking when outfitting growing kids for every season. $35 northsideusa.com
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Kelty Woobie Sleeping Bag This sleeping bag is small enough for your toddler and warm enough for outside use. Fits kids 1–4 with a temperature rating of 30 degrees. Dual zippers make late night changes easy. $45 kelty.com Keen Howser Masquerading as a house slipper, the Howser’s sole is tough enough for outdoor wear. Boys and girls will love the bright colors, and the easy-on, easy-off style appeals to parents and kids alike. $45 keenfootwear.com I’m the Daddy Diaper Pack While your other half might claim he can rock your retro pink floral diaper bag, you know better. He secretly hates it. This sleek black number with innumerable pockets allows Dad to parent in his own style. $70 daddyscrubs.com Mountain Mama Trinity Maternity Trekking Pant An expectant mama’s go-to sport pant. Handles camping and weekday errands in all of its many forms; pants, capris, cuffed shorts, and all of the above with the optional suspenders to ensure gravity and your baby bump don’t send the pants on a southward trek. $79 mountain-mama.com Mountain Mama Fairview Maternity Fleece Wrap Jacket Well priced, wonderfully warm, and generously cut (while avoiding the tent effect) the Wrap extends via an interior and exterior tie. Also fits post-pregnancy with a baby carrier and minime strapped in underneath. $140 mountain-mama.com
For Techaholics Yurbuds Inspire Talk Yurbuds are best known for making comfortable headphones that never fall out, but this new model also offers improved sound quality and a mic so you can take calls on the go. $40 yurbuds.com Lifeproof Fre Case for iPhone 5 Drop, drown, or smash your iPhone 5. It can take it...with a Lifeproof case. These innovative cases protect your phone completely while allowing full access to the touchscreen and buttons. Also available for other devices, including Samsung Galaxy. $80 lifeproof.com Motorola Talkabout MT350R Radios Stay connected skiing, hiking, or camping when you’re out of cellphone range using weatherproof two-way radios with a flashlight and NOAA weather channel. $90 motorola.com
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Lifeproof iPad 2/3/4 nüüd Case Give the gift of protection with an nüüd iPad case that provides water, dirt, snow, and shock protection without compromising the look or feel of your favorite gadget. $135 lifeproof.com Mophie Juice Pack PRO (Outdoor Edition) Transforms iPhones into dedicated GPS devices that include complimentary access to detailed U.S. maps and trail info, even when out of network coverage. Extends battery life by 150% and protects your phone from water, sand, and dust. $150 mophie.com JayBird BlueBuds X Set yourself free with JayBird’s newest earbuds that play music and take calls though the power of Bluetooth. Couple that with superior audio performance, an 8-hour battery life, and a secure sport fit to create the best wireless headphones you can buy. $170 jaybirdgear.com GoPro Hero 2 The perfect gift for anyone who documents their adventures on snow, water, and land. This updated camera boasts a redesigned, easier-touse interface and improved optics. Pair it with a free GoPro app to use your smartphone or tablet as a video remote with on-screen live preview. Outdoor Edition $199 gopro.com
For Pavement Pounders SpiBand Stuff a stocking with this slim wristlet made to secure and stow keys, cards, cash, and jewelry safely when you’re active. Use it running, at the gym, or anywhere a wallet’s impractical. $10-12 spiband.com Nathan QuickShot Bottle Don’t run a race without one of these! The bottle holds keys/cards and a few ounces of water. $16 nathansports.com Oofos Clogs Make race recovery easy with clogs made from Oofoam that absorbs 37% more shock than EVA to reduce pain and fatigue while helping recharge tired limbs. $50 oofos.com Lucy Quick Witted Jacket Say yes to winter runs! With fleecy fabric on the inside and quilted overlays, you’re sure to stay warm. If you get hot, mesh panels will cool you off. Reflective details enhance visibility on short winter days. $98 lucy.com Brooks PureDrift Shoe Brooks' newest, lightest shoe let runners customize the heel-to-toe drop from 4mm to 0mm by removing the insole. The flexible, anatomical fit makes you forget you’re wearing a shoe at all. $100 brooksrunning.com
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K2 ALEXIS 84 Boa Your favorite activity of the ‘90s is back! Inline skating is making a comeback as a way to train and stay fit in every season. This K2 boot is modernized with a Boa closure for a perfect, adjustable fit with a stability cuff for complete ankle support. Available locally at Skate Now. $190 skatenow.com Garmin Forerunner 610 Sports Watch A slim, yet robust and weatherproof touchscreen solution for serious runners seeking an extra advantage. Offers an on-screen pacer to keep you on track. $349 garmin.com
For Road Warriors Specialized Lo Down Gloves These affordably-priced, full-finger gloves protect hands in winter weather while the LifeLine palm fits like a second skin. The slim fit gives you optimal control in tricky conditions. $25 specialized.com Footbrake Shoes Stow these fold-up flip flops in your jersey pocket and prevent wear and tear on your cleats when you hop off your bike. $30 footbrake.net Columbia Windefend Jacket Wear this during blizzardy rides and you won’t feel the icy wind. Wind-blocking front and back panels and Omni-Shield rain-and-stain repellency keep you warm and dry in any weather. $70 columbia.com Moji 360 Massage Kit You control the intensity with this massager featuring omnidirectional rollers that break up scar tissue at a fraction of the cost of massage therapy. The two-piece pack includes a palm-sized piece and a larger stick. $70 gomoji.com Specialized Works Kit Newbie road bikers will love this colorcoordinated kit that includes everything you need to get started...except the bike. Contains a saddlebag, water bottle holder, pump, tire lever, and cycling computer. $110 specialized.com
For Winter Worshippers Hot-Can Imagine hot soup, coffee, and hot chocolate anywhere in just three minutes. With these selfwarming cans, it’s a reality. Just pull the tab and enjoy one snowshoeing or skiing. $2.50 hot-can.com
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Stanley 100th Anniversary Vacuum Bottle The only thing worse than lukewarm coffee is no coffee at all. Enjoy yours hot in a green vacuum bottle like outdoor enthusiasts of yesteryear. This nostalgic edition includes cap cup and a 100th anniversary seal. $40 stanley-pmi.com Isis Chantilly Long Jane Take baselayers to a new level of fashion with the Chantilly! The soft, stretchy fabric is at home under ski gear or when paired with a sweater dress and boots. $59 isisforwomen.com Spenco Cold Snap Shoes Uggs are cozy, but the lack of arch support makes them as good for your feet as a flip flop. Enjoy a fuzzy shoe interior with a supportive Spenco insole built right in. $80 spenco.com DaKine Rider’s Duffle The tarp-lined Rider’s Duffle features a U-shaped opening that provides easy access to the entire main compartment and folds out into a changing mat to keep your socks safe from slushy asphalt while you change out of your boots at the end of a powder day. $85 dakine.com Sierra Designs Cascade Skirt Insulation...it’s not just for jackets and sleeping bags anymore. Layer up with this clever number that covers your assets on outdoorsy winter pursuits. $99 sierradesigns.com Zoot Performance CompressRx THERMOmegaheat Tights The best in compression just got better. Designed to keep you warm while reducing muscle fatigue and recovery time so you can enjoy winter activities without missing a beat. $110 zootsports.com Teva Chair5 and Jordanelle Boots Stiff, heavy boots are SO 2012. Update your kicks with Teva’s stylish Lifty Boot collection. They compress to regular shoe size for easy packing, and the removable Thinsulate liner makes a great house slipper. $170 teva.com Helly Hansen H2 Flow Jacket Helly is all about innovation, and the H2 Flow™ Jacket goes where no midlayer has gone before. It uses a Hollow Heat Flow system to warm and cool you using positive and negative space for temperature regulation. $180 hellyhansen.com Columbia Powerfly Down Jacket Need an uberlight, warm down jacket? Get this! Packs to the size of a soda can, and it’s lined with Omni-Heat® thermal reflective lining to keep you warmer with less weight. $220 columbia.com
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Bend It Like Buddha Open Your Mind, Your Heart, and Your Hips By Melissa McGibbon
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years ago, when the first issue of Outdoor Sports Guide was running through the printing press, my mom, along with every other aerobicizer, was likely getting her workout on wearing trendy new leg warmers that cleverly matched her leotard and high-top kicks, bouncing around to the popular new videotape Workout: Starring Jane Fonda. A few iterations of leg warmers and many thankful innovations in sport science later, fitness fanatics are far more focused on downward-facing dogs than jumping jacks, and Ms. Fonda no longer holds the keys to the kingdom. Yoga’s roots are steeped in an ancient Hindu ascetic discipline— even more ancient than Jane Fonda. It’s a practice that involves controlled breathing and simple meditation in combination with specific body poses (called asanas) that improve your well-being. If you think yoga is for new-agey, ohming, flexitarians bending harmoniously together in synchronicity while focusing on their ujjayi breath, well, you’re not entirely wrong, but it’s also for anyone interested in better health, fitness, and relaxation. Whenever I’m chatting with someone who doesn’t practice yoga and the subject sprouts into the conversation, the person I’m chatting with almost always proceeds to demonstrate how inflexible they are by folding over to reach for their toes. “I’m not very flexible. I can’t even touch my toes.” This both amuses and vexes me because it’s precisely the reason to do yoga. And by do, I mean practice. Much the same way that doctors don’t do medicine, they practice it; the way of the yogi involves an everascending journey where perfection has no home. Yoga is for people of all shapes, sizes, religious beliefs, and ability levels, not just for those who can achieve Eka Pada Sirsasana (legs behind head pose), and apparently it’s catching on. Fitness experts and physicians agree that yoga is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health and quality of life. It’s been proven to reduce stress, increase energy, vitality, concentration, and metabolism, strengthen immunity, tone muscles, improve spinal flexibility, expand lung capacity, and even
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regulate cholesterol levels in the blood. Plus, unlike many sports, like running and mountain biking(even though yoga isn’t a “sport") you can practice it until you die of old age without causing harmful deterioration to your body.
Common Yoga Styles Explained
Hatha/Vinyasa Flow is the most common form of yoga and emphasizes the principles of body and mind alignment through breathing exercises paired with specific postures. Bikram Yoga technically falls under this umbrella, but is done in a room that is 113 degrees Fahrenheit with 40 percent humidity to promote blood circulation and allow for a deeper muscle stretch. Bikram consists of 26 specific poses done in sequence. Your goal during your first class is to not pass out. If you feel nauseous, it’s normal and the result of your body expelling toxins, you’ll be advised to go into child’s pose until it passes. Alternatively, if you like the heat, but want it more freestyle, you can visit the new Salt Lake Power Yoga studio downtown, which is the only studio that offers Hot Power Vinyasa Flow classes in a similar climate to Bikram. Classrooms are heated to 95 degrees with 40–45 percent humidity or more, depending on how many people are in the class. Yoga Nidra and Restorative classes are designed for mind and body relaxation, practicing Nidra is said to have the equivalent benefit as three hours of restful sleep, while Power Flow classes are meant to be more challenging and require a high level of commitment in each pose. Anusara is a relatively new form of yoga that pairs strict principles of alignment with a playful spirit and deeper philosophies of the practice. Iyengar Yoga promotes strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance through coordinated poses and body alignment. The pace is slower than in other styles of yoga so each position is held longer. Trying to elucidate the nuances of yoga is like trying to understand String Theory, so don’t be deterred if you can’t wrap your aura around it.
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Some classes are designed specifically for climbers, cyclists, and other athletes. Yoga helps reduce the risk of injury by making the body more flexible and strengthening the support muscle groups. Prana Yoga’s Scott Moore says it’s easy for our bodies to get stuck in a rut of repetitive motion for extended periods of time and encourages people to focus on a well-rounded approach to prevent injuries and other deleterious effects of such activities, “One of my favorite poses that is beneficial to so many athletes is pigeon pose, or kapatasana. It’s designed to open some of the often tight muscles in the hips caused by running, cycling, skiing, and snowboarding, or even sitting at a desk for long periods of time. For climbers, I like the arms portion of eagle pose, or garudasana, which works miracles on the tight muscles in the upper back. I also recommend side angle pose, or parsvokonasana, which stretches the lats, a very important muscle for climbers.”
Growth of Yoga in Salt Lake City
Over the past ten years, yogis have been slowly colonizing the Salt Lake market. A decade ago, Soma was the only yoga studio downtown. In 2002, just as the nation was seeing a more popular trend in yoga, D’ana Baptiste opened Centered City Yoga in the 9th & 9th District and included certified instructor training as an option. A new legion of yogis weaved themselves into the local tapestry, introducing the practice everywhere from gyms and spas to community centers and city parks while simultaneously dispelling the many myths about yoga being too esoteric. The past few years have given rise to a sort of yoga boom with a nothingto-sneeze-at number of new yoga studios, classes, and certified instructors to lead them. According to Yoga Journal, Salt Lake City is now one of the fastest growing and most yoga-friendly cities in America. There are currently at least seven dedicated yoga studios within a three-mile radius of downtown that average between 50–125 students each day. Should you choose to join these bendy believers, you’ll have options galore for studios, class types, and schedules. Avenues Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Centered City Yoga, Prana Yoga, Salt Lake Power Yoga, The Shiva Centre, and Yoga Central are among the most frequented studios in the valley, but each offer something different. The atmospheres of these studios are unique and classes will vary depending on the instructor. Many of these studios offer free classes for beginners, discounted passes, or a free class on your first visit so you can explore your options before committing to a pass. If you’re new to yoga, shop around until you find the instructor and type of practice you think is ohmazing for you. Deciding what to wear is an entirely different challenge. Wear something you can move in, but that stays in place. If you might be doing inversions (if you’re in Kim Lynn’s class it’s a certainty), wear a top that won’t slide up so you can focus on your handstands. If you’re going to a hot yoga or Bikram class, pare down to something minimal and avoid wearing cotton. Bring a mat, towel, and bottle of water to your class. Yoga is an intensely personal practice. If you can’t do peacock, twig, or crow, no one will judge you, there’s always a modification that will help you derive the same benefit. The key is to practice it consistently, at least 2–3 times a week, but 4–5 is better. The hardest pose is always get-your-ass-to-class-asana.
Melissa McGibbon is an Associate Editor for Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers. She is relentlessly optimistic, and always in pursuit of adventure, travel, or some daring combination of the two. Follow Melissa on Twitter @ambitbrands or on Google+.
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profile Faces From the Past:
Interviews with Former Outdoor Sports Guide Staff By Connie Lewis
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n honor of our 30th anniversary, we interviewed past editors and contributors to learn about their experience at Outdoor Sports Guide, and find out where they are today. Do you have memories from Outdoor Sports Guide’s past? Share them with us at editor@sportsguidemag.com.
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Chris Noble
Chris Noble was the first editor of Outdoor Sports Guide 30 years ago when it was called the Wasatch Skiers Guide. After a full winter of successful issues, the magazine broadened its focus to cover all outdoor sports and became Wasatch Sports Guide.
Chris was writing freelance articles for national ski magazines when he was contacted to be the editor. With a background in creative writing and journalism, along with a love for outdoor sports, producing the then bi-monthly magazine was a natural fit. “Being an editor after being 2:41 PM a freelance writer and a photographer broadened my perspective and introduced me to a lot of talented people,” Chris said. When he became too busy writing for National Geographic, Outside, and Rolling Stone, Chris reluctantly gave up his duties at Wasatch Sports Guide. Still drawn to outdoor adventure topics, Chris is currently writing a book for Falcon Press about inspiring women climbers. He is excited about the project and said, “I get to profile some of the finest female climbers in the country.”
Rose (Gilchrist) Fryer
Before making her way to Wasatch Sports Guide, Rose Gilchrist Fryer, worked for 13 years as a reporter and editor for the Salt Lake Tribune. With her journalistic background she took the publication from bi-monthly to monthly and changed the name to simply, Sports Guide.
She went on to change the focus of the magazine. She said, “I was not a mega athlete so I wanted to gear the stories more to beginners and add some humor.” She remembers one of her articles, “Carabina in My Hope Chest.” Being the editor of an adventure sports magazine, she got in great shape and tried everything from skydiving to mountain
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climbing. Rose used her experiences to write stories from a beginner’s viewpoint. After marrying she left Sports Guide, and subsequently moved to Moab. Rose runs an import shop there and continues her adventures with hiking and river running. “Every weekend is an adventure,” she said.
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Steve Howe
Steve Howe edited Sports Guide in the mid ’80s for six years. He said, “It was a one-man band kind of operation. I was doing editorial, advertising, and art.” Besides Dan Miller as publisher, he relied on freelancers to put out the magazine.
In a typical month, Steve planned the issue, assigned stories, picked out the cover, wrote headlines, filled in captions, and wrote some of the features. That’s back when the features were longer and ran from between 2,000 and 2,500 words. He said, “I could not have purchased a better journalism education, even from the most prestigious school.” He figured he did 72 issues in six years working 60 plus hours a week. Steve transitioned from Sports Guide to Backpack Magazine where he was a technical field editor, consultant, writer, and photographer for 22 years. He now works as an REI guide for day hikes and backpacking trips in Zion and Bryce Canyons. Steve describes himself as a ski bum who fell into editing and built a great life and career through it.
Drew Ross
In May of 1993, Drew Ross took the reins of Sports Guide and brought a new focus to the magazine. Drew felt the magazine had become too much of a guide–telling people good places to hike or where to go to find the latest equipment. He brought in stories with more of an experiential element. With Salt Lake’s growing population he said, “I felt there were plenty of guide books available.” He decided to focus on pieces about the experience of adventure. From that base he moved the magazine into more of an activist role. Drew included reporting on environment and conservation, as well as legislation impacting the Wasatch Front’s mountain playground. In 1998 he left Sports Guide to move back to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he grew up. He is now a full-time writer with interests in American History. He published a book called, “Walking on Sand” in 2004, a non-fiction account of Italian immigrant, Rocco C. Siciliano, growing up in Salt Lake City. Drew moved on and away, but he remembers Sports Guide as, “Really great times.” Continued on next page
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Ben Tiffany followed Drew Ross after working for him as a freelance writer for the magazine. Drew called him up and said he had just resigned and had recommended Ben to fill the position. Ben said, “It was the best job I ever had.”
When Ben edited, Sports Guide was a monthly publication with overlapping deadlines requring Ben to work on three issues at once. At any time he was wrapping up the current issue, editing the next issue, making assignments for the upcoming issues, and writing his monthly column. He said it was like juggling. Besides working with great people, he tried activities like biking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and all the outdoor adventures featured in the magazine. Now living on the East Coast and working as a financial advisor for private wealth management, Ben’s current occupation is more profitable than editing Sports Guide, but he said, “If I could support a family, I’d still be doing it.”
Tom Price
Tom Price’s idea of a dream job is one where he got to meet great people, learn about new equipment, and try cool activities. He found all these elements as the editor of Sports Guide from 2003 to 2005.
When he took over, he felt the content had remained unchanged for a long time. Tom canceled some of the columns he felt were too technical and added a more upfront and relatable feel. He changed the style of the cover and added more color. Tom also tried to get more current information out to readers, instead of just a list of what was happening in the area. At the time he was supplementing his income with freelance work for magazines like Outdoor and National Geographic. He said Sports Guide was great about giving him time off for research in places like Southern Africa.
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She now pursues a course that will keep her from working in an office behind a desk. Jill is a professional alpine skier and sports model, a level three certified ski instructor, and actor. She authors a syndicated blog and writes for outdoor trade publications and outdoor magazines. Jill enjoys rocking climbing, white water kayaking, and adventure travel in her free time.
Dennis Turville
Dennis Turville is one of Utah’s pioneer canyoneers. He said, “I did the exploring before post and boast blogs.” He did it for the love of the canyons, but kept quiet about the things he discovered. Dennis knew the peace and serenity he found in the canyons would be lost when the secret came out. In the beginning, he could hike all day and not see another person, now Dennis finds over 50 people a day and the solitude it gone.
Dennis is a writer and photographer who contributed great stories to Sports Guide through the years. Some of the topics he explored were going up in an ultra light, free-fall skydiving, ski tuning, building igloos, climbing, ski technique, and river running. He’s passionate about the art of photography and does work for magazines, catalogs, and natural beauty posters. Dennis also taught photography classes at the University of Utah for several years. He is still writing today and is currently working on an article about Harold Goodro and Jim Shane and their early ascent on the northeast face of the Grand Teton.
Connie Lewis attended BYU and the U of U and has written for the past 33 years. An avid skier and jeep enthusiast, she thinks Utah is the ideal recreational destination for any sports enthusiast.
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Women's Only Beacon Clinic»8:00
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Women's Only Beacon Clinic»8:30
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Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 1 of 2»6:00 p.m.–9:00
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December 15
Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 2 of 2»8:30 a.m.–5:00
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December 15
Women's Only Beacon Clinic»8:30
a.m–11:00 a.m. Earl's Lodge, Snowbasin, UT. Back by popular demand in a women's only beacon clinic. Designed for all ability levels to get out on the snow and practice using your beacon. Even if you spend every day in the backcountry, or are just starting out, knowing how to use your beacon is the most important skill to have when it comes to avalanche rescue. Beacon Clinic is a 2.5-hour session on snow. It is okay to be just in boots. Please feel free to bring your skis/board to practice so that you can get the feeling of moving around on your skis/board during a rescue scenario. The course is led by Evelyn Lees, a long-term U.S. Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center Forecaster and mountain guide. Evelyn will be supported by a team of women, all avalanche professionals, leading smaller field day groups. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
December 13
Backcountry 101 Logan avalanche series 1 of 2»6:00
p.m.–8:00 p.m. Forest Service Logan Ranger District, 1500 E Hwy. 89, Logan, UT. Evening Session. Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. You will leave this class understanding the basics of safely traveling in avalanche terrain and sporting a great foundation for learning more. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. }www.utahavalanchecenter.org
December 15
Backcountry 101 Logan avalanche series 2 of 2»9:00
a.m.–4:00 p.m. Logan area mountains (site TBD). Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 1–13
Alta Ski To Live 2013»Come improve your
skiing/snowboarding through mindset training. Come enhance your enjoyment of life through greater consciousness. Come deepen the escape or freedom found in snow sports. Ski to Live is for skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers intermediate to pro ability levels, men and women, ages 12 and up, who want to experience who they are as athletes, and as human beings, in a powerful, super fun weekend event. Ski to Live offers unique on-hill coaching focused on the mindset and wisdom side of our sports, and evening gathering to solidify the experience. No two events are ever the same. What gets explored is unique to you and what you’re looking for. www.kristenulmer.com
January 3
Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 1 of 2»6:00 p.m.–9:00
p.m. Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT. Evening Session. Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. You will leave this class understanding the basics of safely traveling in avalanche terrain and sporting a great foundation for learning more. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 5
Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 2 of 2»8:30 a.m.–5:00
p.m. Brighton Ski Resort, UT. Field Session. Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 10
Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 1 of 2 (women’s)»6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Red Butte Garden,
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT. Evening Session. Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 12
Backcountry 101 avalanche education series 2 of 2 (women’s)» 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Brighton Ski Resort,
UT. Field Session. Designed for those new to the backcountry and those wanting a refresher. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 24
advanced skills backcountry 201 1 of 2 »6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Red Butte Garden,
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT. Evening Session. Furthers the skills taught in the Backcountry 101. Class provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 26
advanced skills backcountry 201 2 of 2 » 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Brighton Ski Resort,
UT. Advanced Avalanche Skills class is a means of furthering the skills taught in the Backcountry 101 class and to spend time with avalanche professionals honing and refreshing your existing skills. THIS IS NOT AN INTRODUCTORY LEVEL CLASS and you should already have basic knowledge of backcountry avalanche safety. Provided by Utah Avalanche Center. www.utahavalanchecenter.org
January 26
5th Annual Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival 50K, Marathon, 25K, 10K & 5K»Wasatch Mountain
State Park, Midway, UT. www.squawpeak50.com
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