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FALL 2011 VOL. 29 NO 5

staff PUBLISHER Dan Miller ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Paula Bell MANAGING EDITOR Jenny Willden

starting line Editor’s Note, Warren Miller Movie, Turkey Triathlon, Utah Human Race, Utah Santa Runs

8 resort report features 10 Running the Red Rock Relay Zion: 185.3 Miles of Pain & Glory

by Jenny Willden

Wind Down Cycling Season on Utah’s Colored Canvas: 5 Challenging Road Rides for Fall by Jonathan Cracroft

15 ski swaps trailsides 16 Hiking with Your Hound: Pooch-friendly Trails in Utah by Jerson Hatch

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Rested & Ready: Why Athletes Need to Hit the Mattress

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Fall riding in the Wasatch. Doesn’t get much better than this! Photo by Jonathan Cracroft, jonathancracroft.com

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This is me happily finishing the second of three legs at the Red Rock Relay Zion. I ran it with a team of eleven talented runners and though trying, this relay is worth doing. The camaraderie of team racing on a beautiful course, coupled with the joy of finishing strong makes for a truly satisfying race experience. In this autumn issue of Outdoor Sports Guide you’ll Red Rock Relay learn the do’s and don’ts of relay running (pg. 10) and find the best spots to see Utah’s brilliant fall foliage by bike (pg. 12) or with dogs (pg. 16). But with leaves rapidly turning to their brightest shades, ski season will be here before you know it. So dig out your winter wardrobe, and update your duds at upcoming local ski swaps (pg.15). You’ll save a bundle, and you can put the cash toward a pass at your favorite resort. See you on the slopes! Jenny Willden Comments, feedback or complaints? Email editor@ sportsguidemag.com or send mail to 772 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

ski utah yeti passes Explore all fourteen of Utah’s amazing resorts with the new Ski Utah Yeti Pass, which gives you one lift ticket to each resort for $499. (Just $35 a ticket.) This pass is great for parents with children participating in the 5th or 6th Grade Passport program that gives kids access to tickets at each resort. Passes are non-transferable and only 100 are available...so order yours today! skiutah.com

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provo halloween half Wear your best runnable Halloween costume to this fast, scenic race down Provo Canyon on Saturday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. Race begins on the Alpine Loop above Sundance, but you must take a shuttle to the starting line. All runners receive a technical event shirt, finisher’s medal and bragging rights. halloweenhalf.com

Do your best turkey trot and burn a few calories in preparation for Thanksgiving at this triathlon and 5K on Saturday, November 5 at 8:30 a.m. The events take place at the Fitness Center in Orem (580 West 165 South Street) with medals awarded to top three finishers in each age group, each gender and relay winners. The triathlon consists of a 5K run, 10-mile bike and 300-meter swim, or you can sign up solely for the 5K. t3triathlon.com

local warren miller movie screenings Get set for another great ski season at a screening of Warren Miller’s latest film, Like There’s No Tomorrow, at select Utah locations. Free lift ticket to Canyons included with your movie ticket. Catch it in Salt Lake at Abravanel Hall on October 14 and 15 at 8:00 p.m. or in Ogden at Peery’s Egyptian Theater from October 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Also plays in Orem at SCERA Center on October 18-20 at 6:00 p.m. and October 20 at 9:00 p.m. Park City folks can watch it at the Eccles Center on October 21 at 8:00 p.m. and October 22 at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. warrenmiller.com

Get a jolly start to the holidays at timed Santa 5K Runs in Provo, Ogden and West Valley. Dressing as Saint Nick is required to participate, and a full Santa suit (hat, beard, jacket, pants and belt) is included in your registration fee. Along the 5K course, Santa’s Helpers will hand out milk and cookies to aid the runners. The West Valley Run takes place on November 25, Ogden Run is November 26 and Provo Run is December 3. Singing carols as you run is optional, but is sure to make the race more fun! runsanta.com

run, run reindeer 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run Celebrate the season and try to beat Santa to the finish line at these festive races on Saturday, December 3 in Ivins, Utah begnning at 9:00 a.m. The first 300 runners registered get Rudolph antlers, and you’re encouraged to wear them as you chase Santa! Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and save on your registration fee. Post-race hot chocolate and donuts are included. runrunreindeer.com

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moab river rendezvous Spend the weekend of November 11–13 in Moab at this event, a gathering to celebrate rivers and their history while encouraging conservation. During the Rendezvous you’ll receive up-to-date river education, see historic river-running films, participate in a Riparian restoration service project, listen to expert presenters, take an eco-tour of Deadhorse Point State Park and much more. Attend to support guide training and ecological restoration projects in the Colorado River watershed, conducted by Plateau Restoration, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Moab, Utah. Get detailed event information online. moabriverrendezvous.com

utah human race Earn your turkey by running a 5K or 10K on Thanksgiving Day beginning at the Outlet Mall in Draper, Utah. Starts at 8:00 a.m. and is fun for the whole family! Race benefits the Utah Food Bank. Sign up soon as early registration is only $15! utahhumanrace.com

butch cassidy race Run a race through Zion Canyon at the peak of the autumn color on Saturday, November 5. The scenic 5K begins at 8:45 a.m. just past the Rockville Bridge, and the 10K starts at 9:00 a.m. in Springdale at the entrance to Zion National Park. Both end at the historic ghost town of Grafton. springdaletown.com/butch_cassidy.html

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resort report Fall is upon us again, and before you know it snow will be falling and ski season in full swing. Prepare early by purchasing a season pass at your favorite resort and getting familiar with this list of resort upgrades. ALTA SKI AREA Always wanted a blue run back to the base? This season Alta is easing the pitch of the popular Corkscrew run, making it better for less advanced skiers. Skip the ticket window with Alta’s new app, which lets you reload your Alta Card on a smartphone. alta.com BEAVER MOUNTAIN Ditch the crowds and take your family to this Logan ski gem. A new Little Beaver Lift has been installed that’s 400 feet longer than the old one, providing access to more beginner terrain. skithebeav.com BRIAN HEAD This Southern Utah resort is adding a new restaurant, Chair 9 Deli & Pub, and real-time snow alert texting capabilities this winter. More demo and high-performance rental packages will also be available. brianhead.com BRIGHTON RESORT Enjoy better skiing and riding conditions with Brighton’s $500,000 investment in snowmaking upgrades, along with $20,000 in terrain park enhancement. New high-end equipment will also be available in the demo center. brightonresort.com CANYONS RESORT Enjoy the completion of Canyon’s vast upgrades from last season: two new chairlifts (including the Orange Bubble chair with heated seats), over 300 acres of new terrain, the Umbrella Bar, new base dining options and a lodge at the top of Dreamscape and Dreamcatcher lifts. Heli-skiing will be offered in conjunction with Wasatch Powderbird Guides. And for the first time ever, UTA will offer public bus service from Salt Lake City to Park City for $5.50 one way. thecanyons.com DEER VALLEY Teach the little ones (or yourself) to ski at the redesigned beginner’s/learning area on Wide West ski run, and try out the newly-added Sunkid surface lift. This season’s snowmaking capabilities will greatly increase with the purchase of 41 energy efficient air-water snowmaking guns. deervalley.com EAGLE POINT Ski 200 additional acres of trees and steeps during Eagle Point’s second season. Make a weekend of your visit and enjoy new amenities at the Canyonside Lodge like an outdoor hot tub garden and spa services. skieaglepoint.com PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT Experience a towrope-free beginner’s area at PCMR’s new learning zone, featuring two just added conveyor lifts. Then take a break from skiing to race down the exhilarating, new yearround zip line. This season the Three Kings Lift will be overhauled to double its rider capacity, and the terrain park’s signature 22foot Eagle Superpipe will open earlier than usual, thanks to dirt work done over the summer. parkcitymountain.com

POWDER MOUNTAIN Make tracks in fresh powder using Powder Mountain’s expanded single ride snowcat service, which will add 350 more skiable acres and a new snowcat to its services. One ride to this area is just $15. Get in a full day of snowcat skiing on a Snowcat Powder Safari, which includes guide service, lunch, avalanche beacon and the chance to try new, challenging tree runs. powdermountain.com SNOWBASIN Take a break to warm up on cold days at new outdoor gas fireplaces on Earl’s Patio. And mark your calendar for the Winter Dew Tour Finale, which returns for its second consecutive year on February 9 –12, 2012. You’ll see top freeski and snowboard athletes compete for victory on a 22foot superpipe and slopestyle course. snowbasin.com SNOWBIRD Advance your abilities with new programs at Snowbird’s Mountain School: an Expedition Team for expert skiing and boarding youth ages 10-15 and an Adult Adventure program for parents of Adventure Team kids. The Flaik system will be used to track terrain and vertical feet students cover. If you’re an iPhone user, download Snowbird’s new app and get snow reports, live mountain cams and road conditions throughout the season. snowbird.com SOLITUDE Buying a ticket pak, but not sure you’ll use all the passes this season? Pay $4 extra for any 5-,10- and 15-day ticket pak and you’ll be able to roll over extra days to next season. Or if you can’t get enough skiing, add on extra days to your pak at the same rate you paid when you purchased it. Free Wi-Fi is now provided throughout the Village to keep you connected and updated on resort happenings via Solitude’s Twitter Feed and Facebook page. skisolitude.com SUNDANCE Ride the improved, expanded terrain park day or night, due to its relocation. The park will be larger with more features and have additional lighting to promote a better, safer experience for all. More pass options will boffered this winter, including a 5-punch pass for $199 and a 10-punch pass for $399. Add unlimited UTA Sundance Ski Bus service to any pass for $25. sundanceresort.com WOLF MOUNTAIN Best for families looking for a casual atmosphere, this resort has improved multiple ski runs, added new snowmaking machines and updated the lodge. The resort will offer new ticket options, like 12-hour, morning, afternoon and evening passes, to better fit guests’ schedules. wolfcreekutah.com

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Running the Red Rock Relay Zion:

185.3 Miles of Pain and Glory

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just past 3:00 a.m. I’m running alone on a dark, deserted highway, lit only by moonlight and the steady beam of my headlamp. I’m two miles in to the last of my three race legs—a 3.1-miler ending with a steep uphill. Since yesterday morning, I’ve run about 10 miles and slept only two hours. Yet I feel alert as my feet strike the pavement in a steady rhythm. A blaring horn shatters the quiet night as my team van cruises by and pulls over ahead of me on the road. They refill my water bottle and cheer me on to the finish. I feel reenergized as I trek toward the runner exchange. I trod up the hill and am just a quarter short of the end when, suddenly; a woman comes from behind and passes me! Stunned, I pick up my speed, passing her, but right before the finish she inches past, crossing the run exchange less than half a second before me. The woman cheers, and I resign myself to the fact that I’ve been killed…again. For those unfamiliar with relay-lingo, getting killed is when someone from another relay team passes you on a leg. Our team’s goal: kill as many people as pos-

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sible. We memorialized said kills on the back of our van in poster marker. A little morbid to outsiders, this kill list is a great motivator to run quickly, and our total surpassed 50 when we completed our first Red Rock Relay. Relay running is not a new concept, but this race style is rapidly gaining popularity with the continual creation of more relays. The Red Rock Relay, now in its third year, is still a newbie, and has the benefit of being smaller than many others on a varied, beautiful course. Taking place in the cooler month of September, this race challenges teams of 12 (or six if you’re hardcore) to run three (or six) legs of varying distances that add up to 185.3 miles. Teams are split into two vehicles and each alternate between running and resting from Friday morning until Saturday evening. Called the “Snow to Sun Journey”, this race begins on a chilly chairlift ride to the top of Brian Head Resort where one team member runs a trail to the bottom, and the race’s final leg is trekking uphill to the finish in Zion National Park.Team vehicles are named either the Snow or Sun van, and both are assigned specific sets of

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legs. As a member of the Snow Van, my five running buddies and I had the pleasure of running first in the morning, early in the evening and insanely early the next morning (hence my 3:00 a.m. leg). Legs range in length and intensity with a quick, nearly flat two-miler being the Snow van’s easiest and a grueling 8.4mile uphill climb one of our most difficult. But don’t let short lengths fool you into thinking a run will be easy! One of the shortest, roughest legs, “The Diablo” had Satan-costumed sentries on course as a testament to the devilish nature of the leg’s climb…almost 1,500 feet up in less than three miles. The Sun van faced similarly difficult and easy legs, and we took turns on the course for blocks of running time, which were broken up by short rests. While one van’s people ran, which lasts about 4–6 hours, the others showered, slept and refueled at van exchanges. These exchanges are rec centers or quiet grassy areas where racers spread their sleeping bags everywhere like a giant slumber party. Each team member faced challenging legs, my worst was an immediate uphill climb on the first run with no flat to

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Don’t lose your teammate, even on a dusty or poorly lit trail. Better to stay obnoxiously close than miss them altogether. Don’t lose the same teammate again. Enough said. Don’t assume your cell phone will work. It won’t. Invest in twoway radios. Don’t plan for perfect weather. Chilling cold, freezing rain, furious hail and hot sun showed up for us. Prepare for the worst. Don’t bother with muffins. Unless you like them flat and crumbled. Choose apples and protein bars instead. Don’t bring a fifteen-passenger van…if only one person can drive it.

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Team, team, team. Similar goals and a positive attitude make all the difference. Wear matching outfits and decorate your van. It’s fun, and prizes are up for grabs! Sleep when you can, where you can. No, you won’t get eight hours of shuteye. But a bit improves performance when your final leg rolls around. Pack Advil, a foam roller and a travel neck pillow. You’ll still be moving when everyone else can’t. Drink Zipfizz. This natural B-12 energy powder is a life elixir. Plus, the tiny tubes travel easily in a packed van. Bring a fifteen-passenger van. With capable drivers, you can’t beat the space. Not touching a sweaty teammate…priceless.

After completing our final legs on Saturday morning, we were exhausted to the point of delirium. All of us wanted nothing more than a shower, sleep… and possibly a few fast food breakfast burritos. Our bodies ached: sitting arduous, standing worse and a lucky few were still coughing up dirt from the trail runs the night before. At that point, I thought, maybe relays aren’t for me. Give me a 5K any day. But after recuperating, my outlook shifted. Relay running adds a new social dimension to pounding the pavement…a change I, and many other runners, crave. When our Sun and Snow vans crossed the finish together at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday after a 29-hour journey, we forgot the cramping, pain, heart-pounding uphills and wild weather. Instead, we remembered our team’s 36 strong runs and laughing together from all the learned do’s and don’ts of relay racing. And with all our new stories, we headed home, agreeing one thing: we’ll be back next year. Ready to join the party? Get info on next year’s relays at redrockrelay.com.

Jenny is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a selfproclaimed gear and grammar nut. She loves adventure and is most free when riding horses in Utah’s mountains.

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warm-up on beforehand. At one point, I was fairly certain my heart would burst, despite my slow speed. The Snow van’s encouragement propelled me to the finish, and I completed each subsequent leg stronger than my last. My snow van teammates, on the other hand, are running All Stars: a high school cross country athlete, marathoners and speed demons who excelled, even in sufferable conditions like blindingly dusty trails or running with a broken toe. So why do people do this? It sounds like a suffer-fest. Truth be told, it is, which is oddly enough what makes it fun. Running three different legs ranging from two to nine miles each in a day is enough to make anyone feel accomplished, tough and even cool. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was partly motivated by the finisher medal awaiting me, and the glory of Facebook photos of our team wearing them. Plus, having a supportive team encourage you as you run is more rewarding than flying solo. Our team bonded when the race got hard, even painful, finishing legs for injured teammates and learning that great friendships come from great adversity. Teams further unite themselves with names, themed costumes and van decorations. Some are eccentric, like wearing an entire chicken suit…feathers and all. Our team (The Crew) chose to support Hugs for T.U.G, a non-profit organization dedicated to building orphanages in Uganda and Tanzania. Moving Comfort and Brooks Sports generously sponsored our race attire. Matching shorts aside, as first-time relayers, we did a few things wrong on this race. Learn from our mistakes:

Our Red Rock Gear Essentials Having the right gear to race in can be the difference between pure elation and unending suffering. Pick up these favorites for races, relays and night runs. You won’t be disappointed. Moving Comfort Women’s Momentum Shorts The ladies felt spoiled in these comfortable, flattering, chafe-free shorts that go the distance in long runs. Side mesh stash pockets hold gels, and the wicking brief liner keeps you cool. $36 movingcomfort.com Brooks Men’s Sherpa Shorts III Popular with distance runners, these stretch-woven shell, relaxed fit shorts move with you as you sprint to the exchange. Rear holster pockets store energy gels, and an internal pocket keeps important items close. $36 brooksrunning.com Brooks Nightlife Infiniti Half Zip Our team wore these retro-reflective shirts during night or early morning runs. Great as a mid-layer or alone, this top keeps you warm in chilly temps without overheating. $75 brooksrunning.com Karhu Flow Shoes Built for competitive runners with a need for speed, the Flows are light and breathable with a supportive fit and durable outsole. Engineered to propel you forward while reducing bouncing and overpronation. $110 karhu.com

Wind Down Cycling Season on Utah’s Colored Canvas 5 Challenging Road Rides For Fall Story and Photos by Jonathan Cracroft

xperience your own personal Tour De Utah and check out these five rides for a full-on feast of autumn color, heartpounding climbs, bomber downhills and lightning fast flats through some of Utah’s best canyon country. Maps of all the following routes and more can be found on my MapMyRide.com page under “jlcracroft.”

#1 – NEBO LOOP 70-Mile Loop, 5,240-foot elevation gain Enjoy views of the nation’s best fall foliage on this ride that begins with a big climb from Payson to the Mt. Nebo lookout, down Salt Creek Canyon to Nephi and back along the flats to Payson. Getting There: From Salt Lake City take I-15 and get off at Exit 248 (800 S.) in Payson. Make a left turn at 800 West, drive one block and park at the baseball diamonds on the left. Ride one block back to 800 South and head east up to Canyon Road. This turns into Nebo Loop Road when it meets with 600 East. Ride the entire loop road, connecting back to State Road 132 into Nephi. Take Main Street north toward Nephi, which turns into Mona Road to Santaquin. Follow State Street back to 800 South in Payson. The Ride: Near the foothills, Canyon Road quickly turns into Nebo Loop Road and a nice rolling start gets you warmed up. The next 15 miles is an intense climb past pine and aspens lining the road. Along the creek you’ll ride past several campgrounds and continue pushing through the atmosphere into the 9,000 ft. level. Enter the loop’s plateau section. Here you find a little relief before digging deep for the three last short, but steep,

climbs and rolling hills, pulling you to the top elevation of about 9,300 ft. Just past the Monument Trail parking lot, sit back and take in the change of scenery in Salt Creek Canyon, aptly named for its more arid and desolate feel. This upper section is fast! Beware of the steep, sharp corners and the “chip-sealed” road. Red rock lines the upper canyon walls, which juxtapose the beautiful rock-lined streams with the previous high alpine meadows. Descend into the canyon basin where old tree snags loom near the road, evidence of a previous wildfire. Ride to Nephi and stop to rejuvenate at local restaurants. End in Payson.

#2 CANYON CHALLENGE 109-mile loop, or mix any number and variety of canyons to your vertical and mileage desires, 12,119-foot elevation gain Summit the four main recreational canyons along Salt Lake’s Wasatch Front in one day if you’re up for a mega-challenge! Getting There: Start anywhere along Salt Lake’s East bench and ride these canyons in any combination of your liking. The Ride: Increasing congestion and valley smog make the canyons an excellent clear-air getaway with many challenging rides. Little Cottonwood, the steepest, and toughest, of the four canyons rewards you with incredible views, large granite walls, wildlife, waterfalls and striking fall foliage. Big Cottonwood is tough, but offers a little reprieve halfway up with some comfortable climbing for a couple miles in the middle, just enough time to get

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your lungs back for more gear grinding and plenty of stand-up pedaling. The scenery is highlighted by slower water at Tanner Flats and brilliant yellow, orange and red trees glowing in fall fashion. Mill Creek is my favorite of these canyons because of its tranquility, especially in the shoulder seasons when traffic is blocked at the winter gate. This is the narrowest of the canyons and offers lots of shade and cooler temperatures, especially the upper half. Take in the canvas of colors this fall as changing leaves peak in October. Emigration is arguably the busiest of the four canyons because it’s closest to the heart of the city and the terrain is much more manageable. A great social ride with a variety of climbing and rolling canyon hills.

#3 ALPINE LOOP 63-mile loop, 5,965-foot elevation gain Many enjoy this area’s spectacular autumn palette by car, but cycling lets you see this picturesque, decadent canyon up close. The early challenger on Suncrest drops you down to Alpine and the base of American Fork Canyon where you can ride up and over to Sundance. Getting There: From Salt Lake, exit I-15 at Bangerter Pkwy Eastbound (Exit 289), follow Bangerter to Highland and turn left, a half mile on your right park at South Mountain Park. Bike along Highland back to Bangerter and take a left on Traverse Ridge Road (Suncrest). Go up and over Suncrest to Timpanogos Highway, left up the canyon, following the Alpine Loop signs. Ride down to Provo Canyon into Orem. Head west to

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State Street, north to American Fork and back to Suncrest. The Ride: Suncrest is a teaser, the real magic happens once you enter American Fork Canyon. Enjoy the cool canyon breeze as it hits your face upon entering the mouth. Mount Timpanogos stands high above Utah Valley and typically holds glaciated snow yearround. The mix of fiery fall colors and icy snowcapped peaks offers a bold canvas for fall visitors. Past the Timpanogee Campground turnoff, colorful aspens dominate the landscape, creating a strobing effect as bright light beams through the gaps and shadows of the trees. The road narrows and becomes steep as it winds down into the Sundance area. Enjoy mach speeds as you thunder down to Provo Canyon. Once there, connect to the cycling/pedestrian path beginning at Vivian Park, host to one of the Heber Creeper train stations. From here it’s a fun ride past Bridal Veil Falls into Orem and back along the city streets to Draper.

a fast drop into Deer Valley, ride along the interstate to East Canyon ending with a classic finish down Emigration. Getting there: Ride from home if in Salt Lake or park anywhere along Wasatch Boulevard. The Ride: If you’re driving, park far enough away from Big Cottonwood to have time to warm up, a cold start can be detrimental. Once in Big Cottonwood, it’s straight up until you reach Tanner Flats/ Mill D area. Along the way, push past Dogwood then up and over the bridge into the Slip and Storm Mountain, taking a short breather near the amphitheater.

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#4 BIG COTTONWOOD — PARK CITY — SLC LOOP 65-mile loop, 6,263-foot elevation gain Gorgeous scenery and autumn backdrops make this spectacular climb up Big Cottonwood worthwhile. Then blaze down

Then it’s a steady grind up to the S-curves with a big push to Mill D. Catch your breath on short flats with a mellow climb from here past the Spruces campground. The area’s lined with a mix of large cottonwoods changing from summer greens to fall yellows. The Aspens on the other side of the road absorb backlight from the morning sun and radiate spectacular hues as you ride up. Ride past Solitude. It’s a continuous pedal pump from here up Guardsman Pass to the summit. Follow the road up and over onto the two miles of dirt road into the basin. As the road rejoins the pavement, continue straight into Empire Pass and down to Park City. Follow Park Avenue into Snyderville and down the interstate at Kimball Junction to the East Canyon Exit. Ride up to Mountain Dell, and then hang a left at Emigration to reach Little Mountain. Enjoy the cruiser down Emigration.

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60-mile out & back, 4,350-foot elevation gain Experience the full-blown fall beauty of the Uinta Mountains on Mirror Lake Highway. This exceptional ride can be accessed from a number of places including Salt Lake, Park City, Evanston, Coalville and more. I’ve chosen Kamas as a common reference point.

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Getting There: From Salt Lake, head east on I-80 to Highway 40 South, Exit 4 (Kearns Blvd.) then go east on State Road 248 to Kamas. Take a right on Main Street and park at the city park. The Ride: The bright hues of changing leaves make autumn a beautiful time in the Uintas, and the traffic is mellower on the road then. It’s still a good idea to ride single file when there is traffic as the shoulder is narrow. From Kamas, head east up Mirror Lake Highway past Samak Smokehouse. Stop in for delicious jerky and micro-brewed root beer (best on the way back). Continue up the manageable

climb through the thick pine forest, past the pay station and wind up the canyon along the Provo River. After a long left, and just before the Alexander Lake turnoff, pull over for a breather and scope the Duchesne Tunnel, a ten-foot wide hole running six miles through the Uintas. At Slate Gorge prepare for a big push to the top. This begins the toughest section of climbing. The river cascades down the riverbed in this upper section and may justify a few spots to pull over, rest and enjoy the colorful scenery. Continue past Trial Lake and meander through Teapot, Lost and Lily Lakes.

Prepare for the final push to the colder, more exposed climb to Bald Mountain. Turn into the top parking lot and prepare for a quick descent back to Kamas. Jonathan Cracroft is a freelance writer and photographer, transacting residential real estate as his “full time” job. He has been writing and creating images for over fifteen years with a focus on Utah’s outdoor recreation.

OCTOBER 14 Weber State Outdoor Program Swap At Weber State Bell Tower/Waterfall Plaza, or in the Shepard Union Building if raining. Ogden, UT. 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. All are welcome to bring equipment to sell. 801-626-6373, weber.edu/outdoor OCTOBER 21–22 Rowmark Ski Swap Lincoln Gymnasium, MS Commons, Rowland Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Public check-in Thursday 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., fee of

$1 per item. Swap runs Oct. 21, 5:00–10:00 p.m. and Oct. 22, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Public check-out Oct. 23, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Admission: Friday $5 per person, Saturday free. Children under 12 are free. 801-355-3943, rowmark.org

10:00–6:00 p.m., Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The ski team keeps 30% of the profit. Admission is $8 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and $2 on Sunday. Children under 12 are free. info@parkcityskiswap.com, 435-6498749, parkcityskiswap.com

OCTOBER 22 Black Diamond Store Swap 2092 East 3900 South, East Millcreek, UT. 8:00 a.m.–noon. Bring gear, sell your gear and keep the money. Free admission. 801278-0233, blackdiamondequipment.com

NOVEMBER 11–12 St. Lawrence Thrift Stores Ski Sale Park and Recreation Building, 90 North 100 West, Heber City, UT. Sale runs Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Drop your donations off at St. Mary’s Church at 121 Park Avenue, Park City, UT. No fees, free admission. 435-657-0209, stmarysparkcity.com

NOVEMBER 4–5 Soldier Hollow Pre-winter Ski Sale Lodge at Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT. Swap runs 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Cross Country ski equipment and snowshoes. Junior Packages from $75, adults from $199. Discounted pre-season passes available. 435-654-2002, soldierhollow.com

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OCTOBER 7–9 2nd Tracks Sports Ski Swap 2927 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Oct. 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Oct. 9, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Opportunity drawing with prizes Friday and Saturday night with proceeds going to local Wasatch Adaptive Sports programs. Swap gear will be accepted starting September 15 through October 6, all items not sold during the swap can remain in store for consignment. 2nd Tracks Sports will take a 30% commission for items brought between Sep. 15 and Oct. 6. 801-466-9880, 2ndtracks.com

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ou know you need to exercise when your dog is fat,” this humorous, and true quote reminds me of the importance of exercising my dogs…and myself. But whether you have a chubby puppy or a skinny one, fall is a great time to en enjoy changing leaves and cooler temperatures with your canines before winter. Perhaps your dogs may not appreciate the breath breathtaking views and vibrant colors as much as you, but they’ll love the fresh air, new surroundings and plethora of sniffable scenery. My two dogs are unlikely friends. They have not only com completely different personalities, but near opposite body types. Max, a Black Lab, is lean with long legs and unending energy. Oscar, an Australian shepherd and Corgi cross (whoops) has a thick body, long hair and absurdly short legs. While Max can be compared to a two-door Honda: quick and fuel-efficient, Oscar is more of a miniature German tank: slow, but ever pressing. Both can barely contain their excitement when they get to ride in the truck, and their tails wag with increased ferocity when they are headed for a hike. Unfortunately, finding nearby dog-friendly hiking isn’t always easy because my favorite hiking areas, Big and Little Cotton Cottonwood Canyons, don’t allow canine visitors. Here are a few spots that allow pups, just remember to follow all area rules for bring bringing a pet...and clean up after your dog.

Mill Loop Trail in American Fork Canyon at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Located on SR-92, take I-15 Highland exit. Distance: 4 miles including the parking lot Duration: 3 hours My favorite hike this year, AF Canyon is a quick drive from Utah County and about 30 miles from Salt Lake. Begin on the south side of the Reservoir, just across the overflow, and hike up a series of switchbacks with beautiful views of the canyon. You’ll reach a meadow with a beaver dam at the midpoint, then start a trek back down the mountain. Depending on the season, you’ll be immersed in blankets of wildflowers, changing fall leaves, shrubs and wildlife on this loop. Several streams provide water for your pups, but plan on bringing at least a liter for yourself. Watch out for horseman, mountain bikers and dirt bikers that frequent the trail. Several other hikes, and dogfriendly camping and rock climbing sites, are available. See a list of trails on the Forest Service Website: fs.usda.gov/Interfs.usda.gov/Inter net/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsem_034879.pdf

Big Water Trail in Mill Creek Canyon

3800 S. Wasatch Boulevard, Salt Lake City Distance: 5 miles roundtrip Duration:: 3 hours Visit this canyon on leash-free days (odd-numbered calendar days) and enjoy the secondary benefit of not encountering mountain bikes, which are only allowed on even days. For those unfamiliar with Mill Creek, Big Water Trail is a great beginner/intermediate hike that can also be used to access Little Water Trail. Little Water is a bit more difficult than Big Water, but is a mile shorter roundtrip. This trail is nice for dogs because you don’t have to carry water in with you, they can slurp from the little streams and lake. Bring $3.00 for canyon usage fee. utahhikingandlakes.com/millcreekcanyon.html

Neff’s Canyon

4175 East 4245 South, Salt Lake City Distance: 5.5 miles roundtrip Duration: 6 hours, or turn around anytime to shorten This relaxed, off-leash hike is near Mill Creek Canyon, but has no usage fee. Choose from several different paths and hike until you or your dogs are tired and ready to turn back. Plenty of water stops for dogs to drink from. In winter, strap on snowshoes and enjoy the trails on a white palette. The most popular way to hike is staying to the left on the main walkway, but if you and your dogs prefer a challenge, cross to the right when you meet with the creek and follow the water up the canyon to the top of the mountain. This side is fairly short, but is a decent workout for you and your dogs. My short-legged Oscar is able to climb up the trail over all the rocks and boulders without issue. The only problem is tracking him down after he wanders off chasing butterflies. utahoutdooractivities.com/neffs.html

Waterfall Canyon

Top of 29th Street, Ogden Distance: 3 miles roundtrip Duration: 2 hours If you reside in Ogden, try Waterfall Canyon, a moderate hike with 1,500 feet elevation gain that’s accessible year-round. When on this trail, look ahead for mountain bikers, especially on blind corners. Pay attention to your footing, as there are a few slippery places and the second half gets fairly rocky. But the view of the valley from the top and the stunning 200-foot waterfall make this hike worthwhile. Bring plenty of water because the vertical incline is tiring. localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_7160.asp

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Located along Highway 14, about 18 miles east of Cedar City Distance: .75 miles roundtrip Duration: less than 1 hour If you venture further south with your pooch, enjoy amazing views on this easy hike that takes you out to a viewing platform overlooking Zion National Park. Stop in to the Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism office and pick up their Hike & Bike Guide and to learn about nearby fall colors trails. utah.com/cedarcity/hike.htm When hiking with your dogs, remember that if yours is aggressive, be cautious and don’t allow him off leash around others. You are liable for your dog’s actions. Dogs, however well trained, are still animals and can be unpredictable. Take time to socialize your pup with other pets and people. Jerson Hatch is always ready for an adventure. He has exceptional taste in socks and enjoys fine black licorice. You can usually find him in the mountains with his two dogs and horse, or racing down the slopes on skis or a board.

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or faster race times, higher energy and that all-around healthy glow, you plan your meals and workouts down to the last carrot stick and push-up. But you’re probably neglecting the part of your training that heals injuries, rebuilds muscle, and occupies up to a third of your life. Whether you’re a runner, a biker, a climber or any other kind of athlete, getting enough of the right kind of sleep is critical for optimal performance.

look forward to makes it much easier to leave the comfort of your bed behind. Trouble falling asleep? Artificial light (including the TV) interferes with your natural sleep cycle, especially the deep slowwave sleep that’s essential for improved memory and repair of exercise-damaged tissue. Try listening to soothing music or a guided meditation instead. I like the “Falling Asleep” episode, free to download at TheMeditationPodcast.com.

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Monitor your nightly sleep cycles with the wristwatch-style SleepTracker. It senses your slight movements as you move through cycles of lighter and deeper sleep. You can program it to wake you during a specified interval when your sleep is at its lightest, helping you hop out of bed refreshed and ready for the day. After using the SleepTracker for several nights, I discovered that meditating just before bed helped me sleep most soundly, while getting up just after sunrise guaranteed a high-energy start to my day. $150 sleeptracker.com

It’s easy to sacrifice sleep when more important things— work, time with friends, an early morning run—get in the way. But without sufficient high-quality sleep, your performance is impaired. A University of Chicago study showed that after just six nights of sleep deprivation, subjects metabolized glucose less efficiently and had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The result: More trouble finishing workouts, a higher risk of injury from overtraining, and a lead-footed feeling that turns running or cycling into a chore. Eight hours a night may not always be attainable, but it’s an excellent goal to keep in mind.

SET A RHYTHM

An ideal sleep rhythm is like a perfect cycling cadence: easy to maintain over long periods of time, and familiar enough that you can keep it up without having to think too hard about it. Establish a regular bedtime and wake-up time, and try to stick to them even on weekends. If it’s tough to peel yourself out of bed on a Saturday, try scheduling early morning outdoor get-togethers with your friends. Giving yourself something to

POWER NAPPING

It happens to all of us: that post-lunch slump that leaves you yawning and reaching for another cup of coffee. Though work schedules may not always permit it, a 20- to 30-minute nap is the best way to recharge. Who knows? Once you point out to your boss that many researchers have found that a short

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nap boosts self-confidence, performance level and even brain activity, you might find power napping tolerated (or even encouraged) at your office. Keep your sleep break under half an hour, though. Longer stretches of daytime sleep, rather than refreshing you, are likely to leave you even more fatigued than you were pre-nap.

ON THE ROAD

Going out of town for a competition? Don’t let long travel times and lumpy hotel beds throw your sleep schedule off track. If you’re traveling by air, especially across multiple time zones, jet lag can be a serious performance-crashing factor. Sync your watch to your destination a day or two ahead of schedule and adjust your mealtimes and bedtimes accordingly. Flight time makes a difference too. An Australian study of 85 athletes showed that those who traveled in the evening and slept on their flights experienced less jet lag and fatigue on arrival. Once you’ve arrived, fight the urge to derail your sleep schedule with a daytime nap. Try rebooting with a brisk walk outdoors instead. Exposure to natural light helps reset your body clock to local time.

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Cushe Women’s Manuka Fawn WP Tromp through a blizzard unscathed in this waterproof leather boot with cozy fleece lining. Decorative back lacing adds sophistication and style, and a molded insole cushions, for long-wearing comfort. $150 cushe.com

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Sorel Women’s Cate the Great Inspired by the Russian Empress of the same name, the Cate would suit you even in Siberia. They are designed to keep your feet warm and dry down to -25ºF and are made with a waterproof vulcanized rubber shell. Look great, feel great, do great things. $200 sorel.com

Keen Men’s Pearson Tough enough to handle winter’s worst, these waterproof boots are the perfect combination of comfort and style. Lined with flannel and cushioned with a plush memory foam footbed, they’re easy on, easy off, easy come, easy go wherever you want. $130 keen.com

Merrell Men’s Whiteout 8 Trek through the snow all you like in this bomber boot. The waterproof membrane, snowshoe strap ridge and gaiter D-ring takes you from streets to trails without swapping shoes. A heat reflective silver film insole and lightweight insulation keeps toes warm without adding bulk. $140 merrell.com

Cushe Men’s After Ride WP Wear these waterproof boots hiking or going out; the warm sherling lining and tough suede uppers perform well in all u conditions. A memory foam footbed cushions and the Vibram® outsole provides optimal traction. $160 cushe.com

Tecnica Men’s Montana III Durable and rugged, these Italian oiled suede boots look as good as they feel. The synthetic wool lining provides warmth, and a side zip makes getting in and out a snap. Plus, the lugged rubber outsole offers superb grip for confidence in all conditions. $220 tecnicausa.com

Merrell Men’s Bergenz Wrap your feet in warmth with the pull-on Bergenz; waterproof, breathable insulation keeps feet warm down to -40ºF and the stable air cushioned heel reduces shock for longstanding comfort. A lugged, siped outsole prevent slips and falls in icy, wet conditions. $160 merrell.com

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owering peaks, vast forests and an explosion of fall colors, experience this and more on an affordable autumn getaway to Winter Park, Colorado. Located at 9,000 feet above sea level in the Fraser Valley, and nestled on the Continental Divide, this small town provides fresh-air getaways and endless outdoor recreation. And it’s all just 70 miles from Denver. The name suggests a constant white wonderland, but Winter Park offers a variety of outdoor adventures in every season. In summer, you’ll find some of the nation’s best downhill mountain biking trails, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and hiking. When the leaves fall and seasons change, Winter Park is blanketed in white with spectacular skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Autumn is a quiet, beautiful time here: the fall foliage spectacular, hotel prices low and crowds non-existent. Though the lifts at the Resort are now closed for mountain biking season, many excellent biking and hiking trails can be accessed without a lift in the shoulder season. Download a map of the area’s 600 miles of trails here: playwinterpark. com/nature-and-wildlife/trails.

from Winter Park Resort on Forest Road 128. This 4.6-mile roundtrip hike is ideal for spotting moose in the morning amidst a backdrop of glowing Aspens, now peaking in their autumn colors. Also great for snowshoeing. Want a tougher trek? Hike to the Devil’s Thumb on the High Lonesome Trail II just east of Winter Park in Devil’s Thumb Park. This strenuous hike takes you through beautiful scenery to 11,670 feet for striking views of the valley below and to the finger-shaped rock outcropping known as the Devil’s Thumb. Take on Winter Park western-style with Fossil Ridge’s horseback trail riding guide service (fossilridgehorses.com). In summer and early fall, their expert guides take you through forested trails, along the river and to scenic viewpoints. When the snow falls, bundle up for an hour-long sleigh ride through the forest and along the Fraser River in an Amish sleigh pulled by draft horses. Winter Park reopens for winter operations on November 15, and this expansive resort has 2,886 skiable acres with trails for every level of rider. If Utah’s snow is late in arriving, book a November trip here for a taste of early season skiing.

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Fill up early with breakfast at Mountain Rose Café (mountainrosecafe.com) with hearty choices like Egg Biscuit Sandwiches and Corned Beef Hash, or indulge in sweeter fare like Cinnamon Roll French Toast and Happy Hippie Granola. For lunch, grab a quick, cheap bite at Rudi’s Deli’s (winterparkdeli.com) where huge sandwiches like the popular Turkey Avocado Melt or Spinach Nut Burger are sure to fill you. Good seafood in the middle of Colorado? Sounds unlikely, but Fontenots (fontenots.com) offers tasty Cajun favorites in an elegant atmosphere and has been a local favorite for 20 years. You can beat the atmosphere at Hernando’s Pizza & Pasta Pub (hernandospizzapub.com), a laid-back eatery decorated in $20,000 worth of dollar bills from past visitors. Enjoy your fill of hand-tossed pizzas or bountiful servings of pasta paired with a cold brew. Great spot for socializing with locals and relaxing.

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It’s an 8-hour drive from Salt Lake City to Winter Park via US-40E. If possible, avoid driving at night as elk, moose and deer frequent the roads. Prefer to fly? Winter Park is easily accessed from Denver’s International Airport. The gorgeous 67-mile drive through small towns and over mountain passes takes just over an hour. See more photos and stories about Winter Park adventures at sportsguidemag.com. Jenny is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a selfproclaimed gear and grammar nut. She loves adventure and is most free when riding horses in Utah’s mountains.

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24 HOURS OF BOOTLEG CANYON ¦¦ Bootleg Canyon

Mountain Bike Park is in Boulder City, NV. Race categories include 6-, 12and 24-hour distances. www.24hoursofbootleg.com

November 6

DINOSAUR DASH 5K, 10K, KIDS RUN AND 50K BIKE TOUR ¦¦ 7:00 a.m. The Market

Place in Tustin, Tustin, CA. questions@renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

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October 3–31

HALLOWEEN CRUISE ¦¦ 6:00

p.m.–9:00 p.m. Come enjoy an adventure riverboat ride on the lower Provo River! You’ll see over 100 hand carved jack-o-lanterns reflecting off the water, hear the boat captain tell a scary story and enjoy some scary songs. The roundtrip ride takes 25 minutes, with departures every 15–30 minutes. Open Monday through Thursday 6:30-9:00, Friday and Saturday 6:30-10:00pm. Closed Sunday. 801-3738891, www.clasropes.com

October 7 - 8

POLYNESIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ¦¦ October 7th- 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. FREE admission. Opening ceremonies at 5:00 p.m. Luau/ Entertainment. $25 per person, Free for kids 8 and under. October 8- 9:00 a.m._7:00 p.m. FREE admission 7:00 p.m. $15 per person, Free for kids 8 and under. Community Center, Hurricane, UT. www. fiyahproductions.com

November 11–13

3RD ANNUAL MOAB RIVER RENDEZVOUS ¦¦ Join Moab-

area non-profit organization, Plateau Restoration, for 3 days of outstanding presentations from regional expert speakers/ authors on river history, ecology, geology, ecological restoration and resource management, including Brad Dimock and Roy Webb. Features indoor venues, field trip to Dead Horse Point State Park, volunteer restoration project and a river history film festival. 435-2597733, 866-202-1847, www. moabriverrendezvous.com

December 2–26

CHRISTMAS CRUISE ¦¦ 6:00

p.m.–9:00 p.m. Enjoy a lighted riverboat ride on the lower Provo River. There are thousands of lights reflecting off the water, holiday scenes along the shore, and Christmas music on the boat. Since the boats are uncovered, blankets and warm clothes are strongly encouraged. The roundtrip ride takes 25 minutes, with

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.clasropes.com

REI Community Events

AND WAX BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI Sandy. Learn the basics of waxing, including base preparation, structure, major and minor repair, and stone grinding. Our expert technician will explain how and why waxes work.

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 strongly recommended. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/sandy or call 801-501-0850.

SALT LAKE CITY - The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Salt Lake City REI store. REI SLC is located at 3285 East & 3300 South. Registration is strongly recommended. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.

October 4

CLIMBING BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m.

at REI Sandy. Join experts from Momentum Climbing Gym for an introductory class on the basics of rock climbing. You’ll leave with an understanding of the different types of climbing, the necessary gear and how to get started.

MAP & COMPASS BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI SLC.

Aimed at the newcomer to map and compass. Covers basics like understanding map symbols, orienting the map

October 6

CLIMBING BASICS FOR WOMEN ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI

Sandy. Join Michelle from Momentum Climbing Gym for an introductory class on the basics of rock climbing. You’ll leave with an understanding of the different types of climbing, the necessary gear and how to get started.

October 13

BACKCOUNTRY BASICS: STAYING SAFE IN THE WASATCH ¦¦ 7:00

p.m. at REI Sandy. Be ready for your next adventure with prior planning, the right tools and the knowledge to use them. Brandon Dodge, Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Asst Team Leader, will be here

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calendar ¦ rei ¦ running and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features. Participants are encouraged to bring their own compasses.

October 6

BIKE MAINTENANCE BASICS ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at REI SLC.

Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor adjustments to your bike.

October 11

PHOTOGRAPHING THE ROUTE TO SEVEN NATIONAL PARKS; US 89 ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at

REI SLC. Join Ann Torrence, photographer and instructor with the U’s Lifelong Learning, to see photos, hear stories and get photography tips before you start your next adventure. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or looking for ways to take better travel photos, come learn while discovering US 89, which extends 1,600 miles from Canada to Mexico.

October 13

PARADE OF RAPTORS ¦¦

7:00 p.m. at REI SLC. Volunteers from HawkWatch International will show some impressive birds of prey and talk about their natural history, personal stories, and conservation efforts in our own community. For all ages.

October 18

CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at

REI SLC. Mt. Elbrus (18,510 ft), a volcano in the Russian Caucasus, is the highest peak in Europe. Elbrus attracts relative beginners to mountaineering, as well as more experienced Seven Summiters. Last spring, terrorists killed several tourists on the more popular route from the south, so the Russians closed this route. Carol Masheter found climbing Elbrus from the relatively pristine, remote north a more traditional mountaineering experience. Learn about this experience. For ages 9+.

October 19

COMFORT 101 ¦¦ 7:00 p.m. at

REI SLC. Learn about proper clothing layering systems for Utah’s diverse climates; from Southern Utah desert to High Uintahs, to skiing the Wasatch.

Shane Waterbury from the REI clothing department covers new fabrics, old standbys and new ways to use them.

October 25

MISC: PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN KIDS TRAINING ¦¦ 6:30 p.m.–8:00

p.m. at REI SLC. The PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program is the result of a unique partnership between REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. PEAK is designed to educate children about the outdoors and responsible use of our shared public lands. If you work with kids and want to teach them about outdoor ethics this workshop is for you! Pre-registration is required.

Running October 1

ST. GEORGE MARATHON ¦¦

St. George, UT. marathon@ sgcity.org, 435-627-4500, www.stgeorgemarathon.com

October 1

RACE FOR HELP 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN ¦¦ 10:00

a.m. The Race for HELP 5k at Historic Wheeler Farm will benefit Holding Out HELP. Holding Out HELP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping those that have been affected by polygamy. The charity provide assistance through a network of volunteers, state agencies and individual donors for those individuals living in or desiring to leave polygamist communities. Holding Out HELP is partnered with the film Sons of Perdition- part Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. www.holdingouthelp.org Register online at Active.com

October 8

THE PINK HALF MARATHON ¦¦ 8:00 a.m. Park City, UT.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Utah’s first all-women half marathon in support of breast cancer awareness in Utah. www. thepinkseries.com

October 8

LAYTON MARATHON ¦¦ Joe

Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@ onhillevents.com, www.laytonmarathon.com

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK - SUGARHOUSE ¦¦ 9:00

a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Are your ready for Utah’s first and only Barefoot Running Race? And the best part...It’s a fundraiser for a local charity that takes the Wasatch Front’s own doctors and nurses to Ghana to perform surgery and healthcare for our friends there. Your registration fee pays for your own entry and sponsors a runner in Kukuoum, Ghana to run in a 5 K there in November. You will get their race results and a photo of them. Donate your used running shoes to the Charity who will ship them and deliver them personally to race participants in Africa. Come have the race of a lifetime and make a real life difference for our good friends in Africa. Tim Collings (Red Rock Relay) at tim@redrockrelay. com, www.hartafrica.org

October 8

SPORT CHALET MAGIC MOUNTAIN MAN 5K, 10K & KIDS RUNS ¦¦

7:30 a.m. Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon (Lot 6) 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, CA. 91384 . questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

October 15

A HURRICANE JEM TRAIL MARATHON/16.5 MILE RUN/5K ¦¦ 7:30 a.m. Virgin,

UT. www.ahurricanejem.com

October 15

RUN ¦¦ Both races will start at

SOJO MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K, KIDS RACE ¦¦ 7:15 a.m. West

River Front Park, 11050 River Front Parkway, South Jordan, UT. The start of this race is in Copperton Park in historic Copperton, Utah. sojomarathon.com

Lookout Pass west of Faust, UT. www.ponyexpress100.org

October 22

SAVE-A-SISTER 10K, 5K, & 1-MILE WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.

Desert Hills High School , St George, UT. Pre-registration accepted until Friday, October 14th. Late registration is open until Tuesday, October 18th with an additional $10 late fee. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION! aaron.metler@sgcity. org, www.sgcity.org/ recreation/adultsports/ details.php?id= 657

October 15

RUN FROM THE REAPER ¦¦ oquirrhmtnsports@

yahoo.com, www. oquirrhmtnsports.org

October 16

THE OTHER HALF ¦¦ 8:30

a.m.–12:00 p.m. Stunning redrock and mountain views accompany you along the Colorado River at the 8th annual The Other Half in Moab. Fun aid stations and Taiko drummers are along the course and finisher medals, food and microbrews await you at the finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. www.moabhalfmarathon. org/otherhalf

October 23

RACE FOR THE RESCUES 5K, 10K & KIDS RUN ¦¦ 7:00

a.m. Pasadena Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA. questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com, www.racefortherescues.org

October 29

PROVO HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.

Start Location: Above Aspen Grove on the Alpine Loop (2.7 miles past Sundance Resort from Provo Canyon)! Finish Location: East of The Shops @ Riverwoods on the Provo River Parkway Trail at approximately 4851 N University Ave. Provo, UT. www.halloweenhalf.com

October 21–22

RAGNAR RELAY LAS VEGAS ¦¦ 7:00 a.m.–10:00

p.m. 12 person, 200(ish) mile, overnight running relay race from Valley of Fire to Las Vegas Nevada. www.ragnarrelay. com/race/lasvegas

November 5

October 21–22

PONY EXPRESS TRAIL 50 AND 100 MILE ENDURANCE

TURKEY TROT 5K ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.

JUNIOR SKI RENTALS!

Lone Peak Park - 10140 South 700 East, Sandy, UT. http://

LAMAR BOARD RENTALS!

sandy.utah.gov/government/ parks-and-recreation/ recreation-division/races.html

November 5

SQUATTERS CHASING TAIL ALE 5K ¦¦ Wheeler Farm,

Murray, UT. 801-808-0804

November 5

SNOW CANYON 1/2 MARATHON, 5K, & TUFF KIDS’ RUN ¦¦ 8:30 a.m.

Half Marathon, 9:00 a.m. 5K, 11:30am Tuff Kids Run. Snow Canyon High School, St. George, UT. aaron. metler@sgcity.org, www. sgcity.org/recreation/

November 6

WORLD RUN DAY 2011 MEMBERSHIP ¦¦ On

any given day throughout 2011, dedicate a run to someone special (living or deceased) and donate to any cause. In the spirit of your dedication we will issue you the Official World Run Day Event T-Shirt worn by likeminded runners worldwide on November 6, 2011. On event day, each runner will again create a running route to celebrate the spirit of the day. www.runday.com

November 12

THE 5TH ANNUAL LONG BEACH VPI K9K PET CANCER AWARENESS WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.

Catalina Landing, Long Beach, CA. questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

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calendar ¦ running ¦ triathlon & multisport ¦ watersport November 13

ATHENS GREECE ORIGINAL MARATHON ¦¦ The

Marathon was first run in Greece in 490 BC. Runners and power walkers follow the original course. 10K, too. Race packages with registration available now. info@cyclegreece.gr, www. marathongreece.com

November 19

MESQUITE MARATHON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K ¦¦

Mesquite, NV. Marathon 5:30 a.m.; Half Marathon - 6:30 a.m.; 10K and 5K- 7:30 a.m. www. mammothmarathons.org

November 19

TURKEY TROT ¦¦ 9:30 a.m.

Seegmiller Historical Farm, St. George, UT. aaron. metler@sgcity.org, www. sgcity.org/recreation/

November 24

SPORTS-AM MILLCREEK COLD TURKEY 5K RUN/ WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m. Salt Lake

City, UT. Starts at Olympus Hills Shopping Center, up Millcreek Canyon & finsih at Einstein’s at Olympus Hills. www.sports-am.com

November 24

SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK COLD TURKEY 6K RUN/ WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m. Salt

Lake City, UT. Starts at the Capitol, up City Creek Canyon and finish at Memory Grove. www.sports-am.com

November 24

UTAH HUMAN RACE 5K/10K FUN RUN/WALK ¦¦ 8:00

a.m. –9:00 a.m. 6th Annual holiday tradition for many area individuals, friends and families. 12101 Factory Outlet Drive, Draper. UT. www.utahhumanrace.com

November 24

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS THANKSGIVING 5K RUN/WALK ¦¦ 9:00 a.m.

Cottonwood Heights, UT. phansen@cottonwoodheights. com, www. runcottonwoodheights.com

November 25

SANTA RUN WEST ¦¦ Serving

West Valley, Taylorsville & Kearns. Santa suit included with registration. Joe Coles, 801-3354940, joe@onhillevents. com, sclaus@runsanta. com, www.runsanta.com

November 26

OGDEN SANTA RUN 5K ¦¦ Ogden, UT. Santa suit

included with registration. Joe Coles, 801-3354940, joe@onhillevents. com, sclaus@runsanta. com, www.runsanta.com

November 26

SAN DIMAS TURKEY TROT 5K, 10K & KIDS RUN ¦¦ 9:00 a.m. Frank G.

Bonelli Regional Park - San Dimas, CA questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

December 3

WINTER SUN 10K ¦¦ 10:00

a.m. Moab, UT. Visit Moab when the air is crisp and the skies are blue and sunny. www.moabhalfmarathon. org/wintersun/

December 3

RUN, RUN, REINDEER 10K, 5K ¦¦ 8:00 a.m. www.

runrunreindeer.com

com/xduro/championship. html for more details.

December 10

MAKE ROOM FOR SANTA 5K, 10K & 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN ¦¦ 7:45 a.m. Hicks Canyon

Elementery School, Irvine, CA. questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

Triathlon & Multisport October 9

MAGIC MOUNTAIN MAN TRI ¦¦ Castaic, CA. www.

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October 15

PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON ¦¦ 5:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. This

point to point event begins at Lake Mead and ends in Boulder City, just 25 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. With Sprint, Olympic, Half and our ALL NEW FULL DISTANCE, a bike course you won’t soon forget and the expo of the year! www. bbsctri.com/pumpkinman/

XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ¦¦ www.

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November 5

TURKEY TRIATHLON & 5K ¦¦ 8:30 a.m. Orem Fitness

Center, 580 West 165 South, Orem, UT. Shawn Christian, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triathlon.com, www.t3triathlon.com

November 12

TURKEY TRIATHLON & TUFF KIDS’ TRIATHLON ¦¦ 9:00

a.m. Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, St. George, UT. aaron.metler@sgcity.org, www.sgcity.org/recreation

November 27

TURKEY TRI & PUMPKIN PIE KIDS DUATHLON ¦¦ 8:00

a.m. Frank G. Bonelli Park, San Dimas, CA. questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www.renegaderaceseries.com

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October 22

POWELL 3 TRIATHLON ¦¦ Wahweep Marina,

October 23

State Line Ramp, Page, AZ. Joe Coles, 801-3354940, joe@onhillevents. com, www.powell3.com

SAND HOLLOW SUP FEST ¦¦ 7:30 a.m. 1-, 3- and 5-mile races. Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane, UT. 435-2322816, www.active.com, www. utahpaddlesurfing.com

December 3

PROVO SANTA RUN 5K ¦¦ Provo, UT. Santa suit

included with registration. Joe Coles, 801-3354940, joe@onhillevents. com, sclaus@runsanta. com, www.runsanta.com

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December 3

EXPEDITION ST. GEORGE ¦¦

9:00 a.m. 50-Mile team relay. Town Square, St. George, UT. aaron.metler@sgcity.org, www.sgcity.org/recreation/ races/details.php?id= 631

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XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ¦¦ Hawaiian island of Oahu.

The event will also host 5km and 10km trail runs, a free OC 16 kids race, an adventure walk, great food and stunning scenery. www.xterraplanet.

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deals. Be prepared to barter, try to keep in mind that the benefit is in the aggregate and you get to keep 100% of the cash! See a list of gear swaps on page 15.

Used Gear

Instead of making your garage homage to your formative years, trade in your used gear for some new, better, faster goods, or just some fresh cash. Conversely, if you’re in the market for some new-to-you stoke, there are many sweet deals out there. How much money can you get? A good rule of thumb is to divide the retail price in half and then take 30% off of that. Be realistic. There probably isn’t a huge market of potential buyers for your ski boots that were already semi-crappy when you bought them, so be willing to negotiate. Online You can sell your gear yourself online using a site like geartrade.com, operated by backcountry.com. When your item sells, they take a 12% commission. However, they handle the payment

DOES IT WORK?: Suunto Core’s Storm Alarm By Melissa McGibbon

Some of my closest friends are meteorologists, whom I trust implicitly when it comes to weather-based decision making for recreation. However, because we’re not together every second of the day, getting a watch that alerts me to changing atmospheric conditions, seemed a logical choice. I know almost nothing about barometric pressure, and I’m terrible at math. I need a watch that can measure units of pressure, known to scientist types as hPa, (hectopascals) and relate what that means to me in some type of primitive format, like arrows that indicate rapidly dropping air pressure or perhaps a storm alarm. Suunto’s Storm Alarm feature does just this, and may be extremely helpful for backcountry touring and other weather dependent adventures—if it works. The Core watch calculates altitude and sea level air pressure by constantly

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processing for you so you don’t have to worry about collecting money. All you have to do is ship the item to the buyer within five business days. Gear Swaps Black Diamond’s (blackdiamondequipment.com) bi-annual flea market style swap is so fantastical that purveyors arrive well before sunrise to get a spot and set up their trunk shops. There are plenty of pre-dawn gear hunters too. They arrive with their headlamps on in search of the best booty and early morning measuring absolute air pressure. Air pressure is one of the most important factors in determining weather patterns; so getting a correct mercurial reading is key in order for the Storm Alarm to work. Before entering the inHg, (inches of mercury), I checked two sites for the sake of redundancy. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa. gov) lists barometric pressure by location under the current conditions section. I compared their metrics with the sea level pressure data from wunderground. com located under history data tab, which had the same reading. Then I used earthtools.org to find the altitude reference value for my exact location. The Core’s Weather Trend Indicator is comprised of two lines that form an arrow. Each line represents a three-hour period. So if barometric pressure drops rapidly, the Storm Alarm should sound. After entering all the values, I had to wait for a storm in the forecast to see if the alarm would actually work. You may not believe this, but I actually have special powers. I have this unbelievable ability to affect the weather by hosting parties in my backyard. The probability of thunderstorms rises in direct correlation with my boldness to

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Consignment 2nd Tracks (2ndtracks.com) arrival on the scene in late 2009 has changed the game for gear trading. They take a 30% cut, but you set the price they sell it for, and it’s a non-binding contract so you can pull your gear back at anytime. You can leave items there all season, but after 90 days the price drops by 10%, and after 120 days it drops by 30%. IME (imeutah.com) also has a small outdoor gear consignment shop, which primarily trades in climbing gear. When your gear sells, they take 20% commission if you want store credit, or 40% commission if you want cash back. Generally speaking, it’s not smart to buy safety items like climbing ropes and cams from strangers. You never know if other people have taken care of the gear, and you wouldn’t want put your life or someone else’s at risk because you found a great deal. entertain friends. If it’s a birthday party, I can usually elicit some lightning too. There was a 30% chance of precipitation the night the Storm Alarm went off. Though it was somewhat disappointing to hear it sound shortly after we fired up the grill, thankfully it was a short-lived storm and produced very few drops. I happened to be standing next to one of my meteorologist friends when it detonated. This caused three things to happen: first, he erupted in laughter, I suppose because he wouldn’t rely on a watch to determine inclement weather; second, he gave us a brief lecture on checking with the UAC (utahavalanchcenter.org) prior to any possible touring; and third, we had a positively riveting discussion about thermodynamics. To be fair, when the alarm sounds it doesn’t necessarily mean that a storm is coming, it means the barometric pressure has dropped significantly enough, and the atmospheric conditions are possibly ripe for a storm, but it does work! This feature is especially useful during fall, winter and spring months when precipitation is not predominately from thunderstorms. In the cool months, the drop in pressure from approaching storms is larger and precipitation is more closely tied with falling pressure.

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