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Editor’s Note, Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle, Red
Rock Relay, Running of the Leopards, Skinny Tire Fest
Resort Report
Classes and Clinics at Local Resorts
By Jenny Willden
Feature
Spandex and Skinny Skis:
The Rise of SkiMo
By Melissa McGibbon
Profiles
Sochi Hopefuls:
Local Athletes Contending for Olympic slots
By Connie Lewis
Trailsides
Snow Striding:
Winter Running Training Tips
By Lora Erickson
Travel
Exploring Powder Mountain:
A Mom-and-Pop Resort Grows Up
By Rachael Hodson
Fitness
CrossFit for Athletes:
It’s the hottest trend at the gym right now. Is this
military-style workout right for you?
By Molly Newman
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FROM THE EDITOR
Despite the warming
temperatures and melting snow,
it's hard to believe this is our
final winter issue of the year.
Soon we'll swap our boards for
bikes and boots for flip flops,
but we can't say goodbye
just yet! Savor the end of the
season reading this issue's
stories on ski mountaineering
(pg.10), winter running (pg.16),
hometown Winter Olympic
hopefuls (pg.12), and more.
Come spring, look for our
annual Keeper issue—Utah’s
guide to local races and events—featuring more event listings,
training tips, and nutrition information then ever before. The
Keeper is your go-to guide for getting race ready, and it's
FREE for event directors to add races to the calendar! Just visit
sportsguidemag.com before March 5 for details.
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BRIGHTON ROXY
WOMEN’S SKI/
SNOWBOARD WORKSHOP
Join Roxy pros at Brighton on Saturday, February 8 for a
women’s all-mountain ski or snowboard workshop that’s catered
to your ability level. Half the day will be spent on the mountain and
half in the terrain park. Camp is from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and
includes lunch. Giveaways and goodie bags for participants. $100
to register. brightonresort.com
CHASING CUPID 5K
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by coupling
up with your sweetie or a friend for this
5K run at Gardner Village in West Jordan
on Saturday, February 15. Chase Cupid
along the trails, and win a prize if you’re
stuck with one of his arrows! Finishers
receive a medal, cup of soup, and hot
chocolate after crossing the finish line.
Costumes encouraged! lonepeakevents.com
HELLY HANSEN BIG
MOUNTAIN BATTLE
Partner up with a skiing or boarding buddy
and spend Saturday, February 22 navigating,
traversing, and skiing your way through Park
City Mountain Resort in a battle to the finish.
Your path will be tracked with a Flaik GPS, and
you must visit checkpoints and take specific
runs while skiing around the mountain. Prizes will be awarded to
top teams, including $2000 in Helly Hansen gear for the winners!
Intermediate and advanced courses available. Registration is
$80 per two-person team. Discounted lift tickets available for
participants. bigmountainbattle.com
BANFF FILM FEST
WORLD TOUR
Watch adventurous outdoor films featuring
hiking, skiing, kayaking, and the most
spectacular views you can imagine. Utah
showings are scheduled for February and March
2014. Salt Lake’s screenings are February
18–20 at Kingsbury Hall. Orem screens on February 11 at Utah Valley
University Outdoor Adventure Center, Logan on February 13–14 at
Utah State University Recreation Center, Ogden on February 15–16
at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, and Moab on March 10. Find detailed
information and buy tickets online. banffcentre.ca
WASATCH POWDER KEG
Test your endurance and backcountry ski
skills in this intense race featuring a 10-mile
course with 5 climbs totaling 6500’ at Brighton Resort on Saturday,
March 8. The race offers male and female divisions, AT/Tele, and
splitboarding. A shorter, single-division sprint race is offered Friday
that features a 6.5-mile course with 4 climbs totaling 3,500’. A 14-
mile technical teams competition is on Sunday. Saturday’s race is
followed by a barbecue, awards ceremony, contests, and raffle at
the Milly Chalet. wasatchpowderkeg.com
RED ROCK RELAY DIXIE
Ditch sub-zero temperatures and bad air quality to
spend a winter weekend running outdoors with five
of your favorite running buddies in St. George on
Saturday, March 8. The one-day, six-person running
relay requires each team member do just two legs
with a full course total of 64 miles. Plus, you’ll get
a sweet medal and bragging rights when you finish.
redrockrelay.com
SKINNY TIRE FEST
Moab is home to some of the
country’s best mountain bike rides,
but did you know Moab’s also
BRYCE CANYON WINTER FEST
famous for world-class road cycling?
Experience Bryce Canyon in winter over
Experience Moab’s best pavement rides at this annual festival
President’s Day weekend (February 15–17)
from March 8–11. Stay all weekend and enjoy four beautiful rides:
at this annual events! There’s something for
through Arches National Park, two along the Colorado River, and
everyone from enjoy cross-country ski races,
one to Dead Horse Point and back. Each ride is fully supported
archery clinics, biathlon competition, free
with sag wagons, bike mechanics, and aid stations along the way.
snowshoe tours, photography clinics, snow
Registration includes yoga, event expo, non-cycling activities, and
sculptures, kids’ events, and much more! Call 435-834-5341 for prizes! Choose from a four-day pass or weekender with Saturday
more information. rubysinn.com
and Sunday rides only. skinnytireevents.com
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OPERATION
SMILE CELEBRITY
SKI CHALLENGE
This annual event hosted at Canyons Ski Resort pairs teams
of six racers—one celebrity skier, a professional skier, and
four amateurs—for a fun downhill ski race to raise money for
the organization, which raises funds to provide free surgical
procedures for children with facial deformities around the
world. Famous names like actress Kate Walsh, Access
Hollywood's Billy Bush, and many others will participate. The
race is on Saturday, March 15 beginning at noon and it's free
for the public to watch. thecanyons.com
CANYONS SPRING GRUV
Get your spring on at Canyons’ Spring GRÜV
from March 21-30 where they celebrate the
changing seasons in a big way with FREE
outdoor concerts, the popular Pond Skimming
contest, and much more. Check the website for
updates. thecanyons.com
RUNNING OF THE LEOPARDS 5K
Nicknamed the fastest 5K in Utah, this race's
downhill course is designed for speed, making it a
great place to achieve an early season PR! Race
begins Saturday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the
This Is The Place Heritage Park parking lot and
finishes at East High’s track. Race benefits East
High School. runningoftheleopards5k.com
SALT LAKE CITY
CHALLENGE
How well do you know Salt
Lake City? Team up with one or more friends for a thrilling
urban scavenger race around town where you’ll follow clues
to landmarks and hot spots, snapping pictures along the
way to record your travels. Plan to run about a 5K distance
while solving riddles and clues along the way. Cash prizes
for fast finishers and best costumes. Race is Saturday, April
5 beginning at Legends Bar and Grill in Salt Lake City.
challengenation.com
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SHAMROCK HALF MARATHON
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a half marathon race in Saratoga
Springs. Date is to be announced, but will be sometime in
March. This is a great training race for spring marathons like
Ogden and Utah Valley. Great course with plenty of up and
downhill! All participants will receive a technical race shirt and
a finisher’s medal. active.com
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esort report
Sharpen your skills or gain new ones at local ski resort camps,
clinics, and classes. Only a few clinics are highlighted here, but for
full listings (including children’s classes) visit the resorts’ websites.
Alta
Performance Ski Camp (February 10–14, April 6–10)
Take a getaway to Alta and learn to develop allmountain
ski tactics and techniques to increase your
performance on expert terrain. This three-day, four-night
camp includes lodging at Alta Lodge, breakfasts, dinners, four days
of instruction with lift tickets, and high-end demo rentals.
altalodge.com
Beaver Mountain
Wild Women Ladies’ Specialty Clinics
(Wednesdays, February 12, March 12)
Get to know a great group of ladies at this women’s clinic for
skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Each clinic is just $50 and
includes a light breakfast, group lesson, and lunch. Lift tickets not
included. skithebeav.com
Brian Head
Terrain Park Lessons
Learn the basics of park riding from skilled
instructors. For intermediate or advanced riders.
brianhead.com
Brighton
Women’s Workshops
(Wednesdays and Thursdays in February and March)
Sign up for this half-day series to improve your skiing and
snowboarding with a female instructor in this workshop for beginner
through advanced levels. Includes lift tickets each day and brunch
on first morning. 3 days $199, 4 days $249. brightonresort.com
Canyons
First Tracks
Make the day’s first tracks on Tuesdays and Saturdays
with a resort insider and Olympic skier. You’ll ski two hours
before the resort opens followed by breakfast in Red Pine
Lodge. Cost is $79 and doesn’t include lift ticket.
Holly Flanders Women’s Clinic
(February 6–8, March 13–15)
Improve your skiing with Olympian Holly Flanders at this 3-day
clinic for intermediate and advanced skiers. For women only, you’ll
develop your ski skills in a low-pressure, confidence-boosting
environment. Price is $699. thecanyons.com
Deer Valley
Mahre Training Center Ski Camps
(February 3–7, February 28–March 2)
These three- and five-day sessions, conducted in part
by Olympic medal winners Phil and Steve Mahre,
provide skiing fundamentals to all ability zones. Includes daily
instruction, and indoor sessions, and video. Prices vary; lift tickets
included. mahretrainingcenter.com, deervalley.com
Eagle Point
Learn to Ski /Snowboard
Try out skiing or snowboarding for the first time!
Program includes five hours of on-snow learning,
lift ticket, and rental. Just $75 per skier or boarder.
skieaglepoint.com
Park City Mountain Resort
All Mountain Club (Daily until March 30)
New this season, join a top instructor and up to four
participants for an insider’s tour before the resort
opens. You’ll learn about secret powder stashes, hidden runs, and
more. Advanced skiers and snowboarders only. $130 per person.
Snowboard Camp (Dates vary)
Focus on improving your snowboard skills on freestyle or all mountain
terrain at this affordable afternoon workshop where coaches
help you reach the next level. Intermediate level riders and up.
parkcitymountain.com
Powder Mountain
Locals Program (Saturdays; February 8–March 15)
Live nearby? Get lessons for a steal! Five lessons for
skiers or snowboarders are just $95. Lift tickets not
included, but they are discounted for participants.
powdermountain.com
Snowbasin
Snow Divas Workshops
(February and March)
Build confidence and skills to tackle the slopes at these all-women
workshops. Instruction by women for women. Available for alpine
ski and snowboard learners of all skill levels. Cost is $275, which
includes luncheon but not lift tickets or rentals. snowbasin.com
Snowbird
SheRide (February 21–23)
A weekend of snowboarding in the company of other women,
coached by women. Learn to tackle steeps, negotiate trees, whisk
through chutes, and enjoy riding in powder. For all skill levels.
Includes three days on-hill instruction, reception, video analysis, and
celebration dinner. Cost is $1095.
Sidecountry Camp (March 22–23)
Use the lifts to explore untracked sidecountry trails while following
procedures for leaving the ski resort with a pack, avalanche
transceiver, probe, and shovel. Camp fees include guiding and
coaching, early mountain access, video, and après-ski activities.
Cost is $350. Lift ticket not included. snowbird.com
Solitude
Back Tracks Guided Backcountry Tours
Guides accompany groups of 2–10 skiers or boarders
into areas just outside of the ski area boundaries for
an all-day excursion. Tours include lift ticket, lunch and
equipment: avalanche transceiver, skis, backpack, shovel,
probe, climbing skins. Snowshoes and poles are provided for guests
who prefer to snowboard. skisolitude.com
Sundance Resort
Ladies Day Specialty Clinics
(Tuesdays or Thursdays; February and March)
Offers ladies from beginner to advanced skill levels the opportunity
to learn to ski or snowboard, or just improve their skills. Price is $200
and includes a lift ticket. Kids can be enrolled in a program that takes
place at the same time as this class. sundanceresort.com
Wolf Mountain Utah
Get on Board
Learn to ski or snowboard with this beginner’s
lesson package, which includes three
group lessons, lift tickets, and an unlimited season pass upon
completion of the lessons. Price is $275, $325 with rental.
wolfmountainutah.com
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Spandex and Skinny Skis:
The Rise Of SkiMo
By Melissa McGibbon
Photo Credit: Sallie Shatz
It’s a starry Tuesday night. It’s wintry, it’s dark, and there’s an
overwhelming sea of spandex and skinny skis forming at the base
of Brighton Ski Resort’s Great Western Trail. As the countdown
ends an amoeba of determined athletes—who are exceptionally
fast and fit—morphs into a procession of headlamps storming
full speed ahead up the mountainside. It’s fluid and graceful.
Frontrunners emerge and are rapidly separated from the pack. It’s
a struggle to decipher who’s who, let alone track intervals. Racers
flash by, reach the transition point, peel off their skins without the
pesky task of actually removing their ultralight anorexic skis, and
proceed to fly down the slope faster than The Road Runner with
a jet pack. And then do you know what happens? They do it all
over again! And again after that! The hour passes in a blink and
suddenly the race is over and it’s time to head to the closest pub,
Molly Green’s, for the après awards, prizes, and libations.
Although randonee ski mountaineering races, commonly shortened
to SkiMo, have been all the rage in the Swiss Alps for many years,
it has only recently begun to gain steam in the Wasatch. In January
2012, Andy Dorais and Chad Bracklesberg founded the Wasatch
Citizen SkiMo Series (citizenseries.wasatchpowderkeg.com) as
a division of Utah Ski Mountaineering. At the time only a dozen-ish
skiers were consistently showing up to the races, but by the end
of last season the numbers had doubled and this season, just two
years later, they have quadrupled to a prodigious 100.
The Wasatch Citizen SkiMo Series hosts bi-weekly races at
Brighton Ski Resort on Tuesday nights from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Organizers mix up the format of each race alternating between
completing as many laps as possible in an hour or a set
course with a specific number of climbs and descents. Each
lap consists of a 400–600’ vertical gain and both ways are
sufficiently challenging.
Why are SkiMo races exploding in popularity? Elite ski
randonee mountaineering competitor Jason Dorais speculates
it has to do with the accessibility and affordability. “One
of the big reasons the Citizen Series has grown is that the
atmosphere at the races is great. It’s pretty low key and
everyone there is supportive of one another. One barrier to
racing is that a lot of people think it’s only for the fastest skiers.
At the Citizen Series it doesn’t matter if you’re first or last, you’ll
be hearing encouragement the whole time.”
Indeed word is spreading quickly among pro ski mountaineer
racers and amateurs alike. So much so that the series has
attracted a sexy list of sponsors, including: Backcountry.com,
BCA, Black Diamond Equipment, Gear30, Gnarly Nutrition, Kate’s
Bars, La Sportiva, Scarpa/Ski Trab, Skimo.co, The Sport Loft,
Utah Avalanche Center, Voile, and Wasatch Powder Keg who
donate prizes for the awards and raffle ranging from pies and
Powderwhore movies to Arc’teryx apparel.
The Wasatch Citizen SkiMo Series has two divisions, 30% of
whom are in Lycra (the racing division) and the other 70%, wearing
sensible clothing (the recreation division). Helmets and headlamps
are required to participate. And by headlamp, I mean the lightest,
highest amount of lumens one could possibly strap to a helmet.
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Most of the sprinters
usually finish 15 minutes
in front of the rec division
racers and are admittedly
obsessed with the fastest
and lightest gear, hence
the racing suits that leave
little to the imagination
and their über-lightweight
randonee set-ups (which
seem pretty worthless
for other types of skiing),
weighing a mere 750
grams—that’s about 1.65
pounds for those of you,
like me, who are still using
the Imperial system. The
rest succeed just fine with
typical alpine touring gear.
Brackelsberg
acknowledges
that women are
underrepresented in
the group, but hopes
more will join in the fun
as the event catches
on. Splitboarders also
account for a very small
portion of the group—
understandably limited
by transition logistics,
but are nonetheless
increasing their count as
The Series grows.
Dorais adds, “The Citizen
Series is training for how
to move faster and more Photo Credit: Sallie Shatz
efficiently on skis and
snowboards, and I think
people value that. They are realizing that racing techniques and
the right gear will allow them to go farther and ski more in the
backcountry. This certainly is what drew me toward racing. After I
showed up to my first race and saw how fast people could move,
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Sochi Hopefuls:
Local Athletes Contending
for Olympic Slots
By Connie Lewis
Alissa Johnson, ski jumper
Photo Credit: Dan Campbell
As temperatures drop, Olympic athletes in Utah are heating
things up. The road to Sochi, Russia is not an easy trip and
competitors training in Utah have given it their all to get
there. From the Olympic Legacy Park to the Utah Olympic Oval in
Kearns, speed skaters, aerialists, and ski jumpers take advantage of
our world-class training facilities to prepare for the Games.
Some of these amazing athletes took a moment out of their training
schedules to provide some insight into their Olympic journeys.
Dylan Ferguson
A member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
competing in aerials, Dylan qualified for
the 2010 Vancouver Games, but was
sidelined with appendicitis. Just weeks
later he took silver in the 2010 U.S.
National Championships. Dylan trains
in Park City and attends Westminster
College. Sadly, Dylan just learned he did
not qualify for this year's Olympic team.
2. What's your current training routine?
In the summer we train five days a week at the Utah Olympic Park
water ramps in Park City. This is where we learn and qualify new
tricks while perfecting our previous tricks. We supplement this
with weight training at the Center of Excellence located just down
the road. Once we get into winter, we trade off between training
at the Utah Olympic Park and training at our different World Cup
locations. We usually have 2–3 days before a World Cup to get
used to the jump site and make sure we feel super comfortable
come competition time.
3. What are your Olympic goals?
I would love nothing more than to win an Olympic gold for my
country. Like so many other athletes, it has been a dream of mine
1. What’s your proudest accomplishment?
My top accomplishment is a two-way tie. Making the Olympic
team for Vancouver 2010 was definitely one of the most rewarding
and proud moments of my life. Though I couldn’t compete in the
Games because of illness, making the team was pretty sweet! The
second most rewarding experience was my 2nd Place podium
at the Deer Valley World Cup in 2012. Deer Valley always holds
one of the best World Cups of the season, so I knew I had to
throw down some huge tricks for my home crowd, and that’s just
what I did!
Dylan Ferguson, aerialist
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Photo Credit: Steven Kornreich

since I was little to not just represent my country in the Olympic
Games, but to have as much fun as possible doing it!
4. What are your ties to Utah?
I moved to Utah in 2006 when I was 18 years old. The U.S. Ski
Team invited me out to Park City for the summer training camps,
and after training with them throughout the summer and fall I
was named to the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. I started attending
Westminster College in the fall of 2006, and have been living the
Mahalo Lifestyle in Park City ever since! Although I grew up on the
East Coast and my family still lives in Massachusetts, I consider
Park City just as big a part of my life.
5. Describe the motivation or inspiration for starting down
the path that led you to the Olympics.
My parents put my older sister Megan and I in the Waterville Valley
(NH) freestyle program when I was about 7 years old. I started
off doing a combination of ballet skiing and moguls, and at that
time halfpipe and slopestyle disciplines were just coming onto the
scene. When I was about 10 years old my coach, Nick Preston,
put me on the water ramps for the first time where I started
off with simple front flips. Until I moved to Park City in 2006, I
switched off between boarding school in New Hampshire for half
my school year and Waterville Valley Academy for the other half,
so I could train and still get an education. My time in Waterville
Valley with Nick Preston and his wife Susie not only gave me a
strong foundation, but introduced me to the sport and the amazing
community I am part of today. Later down the road, seeing my
teammate—the late Speedy Peterson—progress the sport and have
such a great time doing it was the biggest inspiration I could ask for.
Photo Credit: Dan Campbell
Alissa Johnson
A Park City resident and member of
the VISA Women’s Ski Jumping Team,
Alissa was in competition for a spot on
the Olympic Team, but just learned she
did not make it this year . Between 2012
and 2013 she had 16 top 30 finishes on
the World Cup circuit. At the 2014 U.S.
Olympic Team Trials, held at the Utah
Olympic Park on December 29, she
came in 3rd.
1.What’s your proudest accomplishment?
I am proud to be a part of the core group of women that pushed
hard to get Ski Jumping into the Olympics for women to compete.
2. Explain what goes into training physically, mentally, and
emotionally. What kind of endurance does it take to reach
the Olympic level?
While our sport obviously takes a serious time commitment on the
hill and in the gym, a vast majority of it is mental. It takes years and
years of mental work to get yourself to a place where your mind
and body can work together on the jump hill. Every year I give
my best in the gym and on the hill and I think there isn’t possibly
anything left to give. Then every spring I reevaluate and convince
myself that there is always just a little bit more. It’s that little bit
more that keeps me going year after year.
3. What are your ties to Utah?
I have lived in Park City for almost 22 years. I have been really
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Abby Hughes, ski jumper
Photo Credit: Dan Campbell
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fortunate to have traveled to 25 different countries before the age
of 30, but nothing feels like coming home. I am always amazed
when I fly into Salt Lake and see the snow-covered mountains and
realize that I’m so fortunate to have them in my backyard.
4. What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I worship my days off and vacation time. I don’t get much of it
being an elite athlete, but I take it to a whole new level. I need at
least a week-long vacation at a warm beach in April to thaw out
before I can consider going back to the gym in May!
Chomping at the Bit for
a great Ski Season
Abby Hughes
A Utah native, Abby resides in Park City
and attends Westminster College. She’s
also part of the VISA Women’s Ski Jumping
Team and came in 4th at the recent trials
in Park City. Unfortunately, Abby did not
qualify for the Sochi Olympic team.
1. What’s your proudest
Photo Credit: Dan Campbell accomplishment?
I’m proud of myself for being a role model for younger girls. I grew up
idolizing the guys in ski jumping and when a group of younger girls
came up to me and ask for my autograph on their helmet I knew I was
making a difference in their lives.
2. Explain what goes into training physically, mentally, and
emotionally. What kind of endurance does it take to reach
the Olympic level?
Every day counts. Every gym session, every acupuncture
appointment, every massage, every night’s rest, every jump,
everything I put in my body. Everything I do, I do for ski jumping.
My life is consumed by my athletics, and it’s consumed by jumping
because I love the sport. You have to be fully committed and
dedicated to be the best you can be.
3. What are your ties to Utah?
My parents came to Utah from Pennsylvania to ski. I was born
at the University of Utah Hospital and have lived in Park City my
entire life. I’m a very lucky girl.
4. What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I am afraid of heights! Not ski jumping, but ski jump towers or tall
buildings. I guess I’m mostly afraid of falling. I struggle with being
at the top of tall things and looking over the edge. I engage my
fear frequently and am working on getting more comfortable with
pushing myself to the edge.
Sugar Todd
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Sugar is a member of the U.S. Long Track
Speedskating Team who now makes
Park City her home. She competes in the
500m and 1000m events, and thanks to
a fundraising campaign her parents will
be able to travel to Sochi to watch her
compete.
1. What’s your proudest accomplishment?
I am most excited about making my first Olympic Team. It’s
everything I have been working towards.
2. Describe your current training routine.
A typical day consists of an on-ice practice in the morning
followed by dry land or weights in the afternoon. We also do a
good amount of biking and running to maintain overall fitness.
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Snow Striding:
Winter Running Training Tips
By Coach Lora Erickson
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As a runner and triathlete for over 28 years, I’m a big advocate of
cross training; it’s fun to throw new things into workouts to keep
them fresh. Winter is the perfect opportunity to do this. Consider
adding snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, elliptical, indoor
cycling, yoga, swimming, and indoor surfing to your routine.
Outdoor Running Tips & Gear
While it’s fun to add new things; it’s important to include key
workouts to maintain sport-specific fitness. Running is probably
one of the most important activities and can be utilized in nearly
every sport. Personally, I prefer to run outside—even in the winter—
because I love the outdoors and running on a treadmill utilizes
muscles differently than outdoor running. I believe that if you want
to do well in races you must mimic the conditions you’ll face, so
outdoor running is best. However, there are several barriers when
it comes to running outside in winter.
You’re likely to find icy conditions, and to prevent falling you must
change your form. Try to land more flat-footed and minimize your
calf push-off. This gives you more surface contact, and while it
might slow you down it keeps you from slipping. If you run in the
road, face oncoming traffic and be mindful not to impede drivers.
When dressing for winter runs, choose a pair of tights, a double
layer on top with a hat/ear warmers, and gloves. If it’s below 30
degrees, add a light jacket on top. For deep snow runs, wear
gators to keep snow out of your shoes. Try trail running shoes in
the winter as they’re less breathable and provide better traction.
Wearing reflective gear is also smart with the reduced daylight in
cold-weather months.
just prefer running indoors because of the weather or inversion.
If you choose a treadmill workout, explore the interval feature at
least once a week to improve your speed in races. Be sure to
also do a pace workout like a tempo or steady-state run weekly.
Treadmills are great for this because they give you constant
feedback. It may be boring and difficult to get that long run in on
the treadmill, so consider splitting it up and doing the first part
on the treadmill then heading outdoors and finishing up your run
that way.
While the temperature change may feel great at first, realize
it can dissipate your heat quickly leaving you chilled, so dress
in layers to allow for adjustments as needed. Also, be careful
when you start to run outdoors regularly after putting a lot
of miles in on a treadmill over the winter. Running outdoors
is generally harder on your body than using a treadmill so
reduce your overall mileage by 10–15% the first 2–3 weeks to
allow your body to adapt since treadmills cushion more than
unforgiving asphalt or concrete.
Maintain Your Motivation
This can be a challenge in winter, but one of the best ways to stay
motivated is to have units of measure that show you are making
progress. For example, do a timed mile every week and try to
improve it. Or do as many push-ups as you can in a minute and
test yourself weekly. Also, keep in mind that “summer bodies are
earned in the winter.” It takes work and consistent effort to make
progress. Decide in your mind that exercise and eating right will
be a part of your day once and for all instead of debating it with
yourself daily. This way you’ll spend time figuring out what works
best for your schedule instead of “IF” you are going to exercise.
A little time spent outdoors or at the gym now can mean more
healthy time with your family in the future.
Treadmill Running
Some people, especially moms of young children, are often
confined to running on a treadmill at home or in the gym; others
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Training with others and hiring a coach keeps you accountable
and is a great way to make measurable progress. As a USATFcertified
running and triathlon coach for over 18 years, I’ve seen
huge improvement with my athletes that would otherwise struggle
to go it alone. With coaching help they were able to exceed their
goals and reach new levels of success and achievement. As I
always like to say, “You don’t know what you don’t know.”
Becoming informed is more than just reading books and searching
the Internet. You can’t replace experience and in-person support.
A coach can open your eyes to new ways of training and push
you to your own true potential. You don’t have to be an advanced
athlete to hire a coach; many “average non-athletes” have become
elite athletes because of coaching help. Come join one of my
classes or coach team training programs and get the information
and training you need to excel.
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A Mom-and-Pop
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By Rachael Hodson
“The last bastion of ripping glory away
from the tourist towns.”- Rip The World
Over a hundred years ago, a sheep herder from Grand
Targhee, Wyoming began buying property around Eden,
Utah for his livestock. As the years went by, he acquired a
considerable amount of land, much of it being found high up in the
picturesque mountains and valleys which surround the sleepy town.
Little did he know that a few mere decades later, his son Dr. Alvin
Cobabe would listen to two simple words, “build it,” and develop
what would become one of Utah’s best kept secrets.
After Alvin’s father unexpectedly died, Alvin decided he wanted to
break away from the rancher life and go to medical school. He was
no spring chicken at 41 years old, but he had his heart set on it. The
summer before he was scheduled to begin at the University of Utah,
Alvin was horseback riding with a friend on the property. Admiring
the vast, steep, open terrain, Alvin’s friend posed the question of
building a ski resort. Alvin stated later that he heard a voice as clear
as day tell him to “build it,” and with that Powder Mountain took its
first breath.
Over the years, Alvin earned his medical degree while giving life
to what locals, and those in the know, now call Pow Mow. With a
heritage steeped deep in family values and sense of community, many
of those who come here desire to keep Pow Mow on the lowdown
with the crowds few and far between. You’ll find people working on
this mountain who’ve been here as long as anyone can remember.
Pow Mow is also home to some of the best powder in North America,
receiving up to 400–500 annual inches of the lightest snow on
Earth. Locals know they can ski here weeks after a storm and still
find stashes of the Wasatch’s finest white stuff, but more people are
discovering this hidden gem just an hour north of Salt Lake City each
year. Although, if you think about it, it really isn’t hidden, we’ve just
been overlooking it for glitzier, more developed mountains.
While most of us continue to pass up this powder paradise and
head to bigger names, Pow Mow has been quietly creating a niche
in the market by offering in- and out-of-bounds snowcat skiing,
heli skiing, and even kite boarding! There’s no need to jet up to
Canada and Alaska when you can enjoy some of the best snow,
terrain, and breathtaking scenery the world has to offer in our very
own backyard!
Photo courtesy of Powder Mountain
Photo courtesy of Powder Mountain
With over 7,000 skiable acres, Powder Mountain is the largest
resort in the United States! Lift tickets are reasonably priced, and
you can add on single cat rides for just $18 with a lift ticket. Free
buses run continuously that pick skiers and boarders up who
choose to ski powdery side bowls of natural glades and trees.
Powder Mountain also boasts incomparable views, untracked
glades, unsurpassed snow conditions, and terrain that would take
a season to truly discover, but what you won’t find are are over-thetop
lodges and fine dining. Think 1980s ski movies, and you’ve got
Powder Mountain.
But the future is bright for this formerly obscure resort; magazines
and websites are naming Powder Mountain among the best, and
people are buzzing with the latest news. The Summit Group (which
throws conferences/festivals that are the hottest ticket among the
country’s entrepreneurial elite) co-founders, Jeremy Schwartz, Jeff
Rosenthal, Brett Leve, and Elliot Bisnow, recently plunked down
a rumored $40 million for the place. This seems to be the start
of something positive for Powder Mountain and the community.
Though some protest change and change is always hard, many
welcome the new owners as a better option than the last.
Several years ago the Cobabe family sold the mountain and
surrounding acreage to a consortium group who planned to turn the
place into a mini Vail or Park City. Locals hated the idea and when
the economy tanked, so did the mega million dollar plans. Then
along came The Summit Group’s Millennial entrepreneurs with the
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hopes of finding a permanent home for their decadent but
eco-friendly bashes, and a deal was struck.
The future remains to be seen, but for now the Summit Group
hopes to build a sense of community with the locals and are
promising not to upscale their beloved mountain…too much.
There will be some changes like homes going in on the backside
and a lodge, and the locals know this group won’t be shy about
spending money where it needs to be spent. As far as the skiing
and boarding goes, nothing changes and nothing ever will.
Powder will always remain one of Utah’s biggest little mountains
and the snow will never stop falling.
How to Ski the Mountain
Powder is huge and spread out so it’s easy to get turned
around. Take advantage of the inbound tours, which include a
snowcat ride up Lightning Ridge.
The word on the street is to ski this mountain in a loop.
Everyone does it a little bit differently, but here’s our suggestion.
Start at Timberline and take the cat up to the top of Cobabe
Peak. Find a powder stash and ski to the bottom of Paradise
Lift. Take one of the many black runs back to the bottom and
ski Geronimo down to Hidden Lake Express. From there ski
Powder Country, take the Palmalift or go back to the base and
repeat.
One local said, “Do not be afraid to hike, that is where you will
find the gold at the end of the rainbow.”
Looking to hit some rails and bust out your bag of tricks? Try
your skills out at Sundown Park; then kick it over to Hidden
Lake for more advanced technical features.
Best Powder
Ride Powder Country for untouched stashes that last long after
a storm, or spend the money and catch a private cat for the day.
Best Groomed Run
Burntwood at the top of Hidden Lake Express is picturesque
and perfect.
Where to Eat
Pow Mow is no Deer Valley, but who comes here to eat
anyway? Down a beer and the local’s favorite Powder Burger at
the Powder Keg, or enjoy endless views from the top of Hidden
Lake Lodge and warm up with hot cocoa and fries. Save the
real eating for Harley and Buck’s in Eden. Calamari, crab cakes,
and fish tacos make for a fabulous après ski dining experience.
Don’t forget to finish with the Apple Walnut Cobbler!
For more information on pricing and lodging visit
powdermountain.com.
Rachael Hodson followed her love of skiing from
Washington to Utah. Entrenched in the ski industry for
more than 18 years, she worked as a tech rep for Atomic,
a ski instructor at both Alta Ski Area and Solitude Ski
Resort, and was a freeskiing competitor and action sports
model before turning to writing. Rachael currently makes
her home at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon with
her husband and two sons, Noah, 11, and Isaac, 8.
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Another key component of CrossFit is its group
setting. While you may be able to do these
exercises on your own, an essential part of the
CrossFit experience is testing yourself against
others, getting encouragement from them, and
encouraging them in turn. Tommy Hackenbruck,
owner and self-described “overlord” of Ute
CrossFit, says, “It’s like being in the college
weight room again. You’re part of a team, you’re
training for something; it’s a powerful motivator to
work out together.”
Steph Gaudreau McCormack, CrossFit athlete and
owner of Stupid Easy Paleo, agrees: “In most big
gyms, people purposely try not to talk to each other,
but the people at your CrossFit gym end up being
your friends and in many cases, an extended family.
There’s also the aspect of constant variety in the
day to day workouts, so it’s really hard to get bored.
And from someone who can’t stand five minutes on
the treadmill, that’s big!”
For outdoor athletes, CrossFit’s whole-body
fitness benefits are especially apparent. Building
core strength and endurance are perfect prep
for any sport. “Endurance athletes who do
CrossFit typically notice that it’s much easier to
climb hills,” Hackenbruck says. “They’re stronger
during races, and they have fewer problems with
overuse injuries.”
CrossFit for
Athletes:
It’s the hottest trend at the gym right now. Is this
military-style workout right for you?
By Molly Newman
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Getting Started
With more than 20 CrossFit affiliates in the Salt
Lake Valley alone, choosing a starting point can
be a challenge. “Find a gym that really emphasizes
building strength and quality of movement before
adding intensity,” McCormack advises. “If you don’t
like the vibe of the gym, find another one.”
Hackenbruck warns against choosing a gym too
quickly: “Don’t shop based on price. The cheapest
gym may not be the best for you long-term. Try a
few gyms and choose one that feels right to you;
the experience is what you pay for.”
It will definitely make you sweat, possibly make you collapse in
exhaustion, and maybe even make you weep. Its unofficial mascot
is “Pukie the Clown,” a projectile-vomiting character crawling away
from a discarded barbell. And around the world, more than 7,000
affiliated gyms are packing in determined exercisers to experience
the challenge, the pain, and the potential glory of CrossFit. Why
is this hardcore training method gaining so many devotees, and
what are they gaining from the experience? As an active outdoor
athlete, should you give CrossFit a try?
What is CrossFit?
Developed by trainer Greg Glassman, CrossFit emphasizes
“functional fitness”: the development of all-around strength,
endurance, and cardio capacity. It’s best known for the “Workout
of the Day” or “WOD,” a list of prescribed exercises to be
completed as many times as possible in a given amount of time.
These workouts, all named after people, range from the relatively
easy but still challenging “Chelsea” (a sequence of five pull-ups,
ten pushups, and fifteen squats, repeated for 30 minutes) to the
truly brutal “Hero WODs” named after fallen US soldiers.
Another great resource for learning CrossFit
basics is the official CrossFit website. Learn weightlifting terms
and techniques with the extensive exercise library at crossfit.
com/cf-info/exercise.html. Detailed videos demystify
“kipping” (jerking your knees up to help you do a pull-up), the
“hang power snatch,” and the infamous burpee, among many
other moves.
No matter where you start your CrossFit journey, experts
emphasize the importance of safety. “Make sure your trainer knows
about any pre-existing injuries or conditions, even if they’re not
bothering you at the time,” Hackenbruck says. “When you start
using a new range of motion, old issues can flare up if you’re not
prepared to deal with them.”
Playing it Safe
Like any other form of exercise, CrossFit is associated with certain
risks. By far the most common related “injury” is muscle soreness,
which usually passes after two or three days. But other problems
can prove more serious and require special attention.
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“We see people getting ankle injuries from box jump moves,”
Hackenbruck says. “That step-up, step-down motion can lead
to twists or even sprains.” Minimize your risk of ankle injury by
wearing extra-stable shoes suited for your foot shape, and always
warm up with a few minutes of light stretching or slow jogging
before progressing to more intense moves.
Another associated risk is “exercise-induced nausea,” or the
condition that was the genesis of Pukie the Clown. Though
any prolonged, challenging exercise can sour your stomach,
CrossFit’s uniquely demanding environment may lead you to push
yourself past your natural stopping point, resulting in a possibly
embarrassing situation. Experienced CrossFitters recommend
working out on an empty stomach, or snacking no less than an
hour before the start of your session.
One rare, but extremely serious, condition that’s been
associated with CrossFit is rhabdomyolysis, a condition in
which overstressed muscle fibers break down and release the
protein myoglobin into the bloodstream. This protein damages
the kidneys and can even lead to acute kidney failure, possibly
requiring IV fluids and dialysis. Though this condition occurs
infrequently, it’s a possibility with any intense exercise straining
the muscles for a long period of time; it also occurs among
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Though many CrossFit exercisers become dedicated to the
lifestyle, others use it as an adjunct to other training programs. Its
focus on building overall fitness makes it an excellent way to stay
in shape during the off-season for outdoor sports like cycling and
trail running.
“Many athletes find that CrossFit helps them recover from
injuries or other chronic problems they’ve developed elsewhere,”
Hackenbruck says. “The variety of exercises helps you develop
new motor patterns that strengthen you overall, and having a
higher fitness level helps you recover faster from any new injuries.”
During the long, cold months of winter, it’s often tempting to stay
on the couch rather than face a snowy slog to the gym and another
boring hour on the treadmill. The high-energy, challenging, supportive
nature of a CrossFit class could make it just the thing to help you start
this year’s racing season in better shape than ever before.
Resources
Give CrossFit a try at one of Utah’s dozens of affiliate gyms. Ute
CrossFit (utecrossfit.com) has locations in downtown SLC,
Sugarhouse, Holladay, and East Draper.
Learn more about the CrossFit lifestyle and pick up lots of
healthy eating tips (and tasty recipes!) at Stupid Easy Paleo
(stupideasypaleo.com).
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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3. What are your Olympic goals?
Skate fast!
4. What are your ties to Utah?
I moved to Utah in May of 2012 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to
train with the National Team. I live in Park City, and I can’t imagine
living somewhere without mountains ever again.
5. What’s your motivation or inspiration for starting down
the path that led you to the Olympics?
It simply starts with a desire to be the best. When you’re little you
think, “I want to be the best in the world. How do I do that? I go to
the Olympic Games.”
Chris Crevling
2014 will be Chris’ first trip to the Olympic
Games. He competes in the 1000m and
1500m short track events. Originally from
Pennsylvania, Chris now resides in West
Jordan, Utah.
1. What’s your proudest
accomplishment?
My career has been relatively short so
there is one accomplishment that really
sticks out: winning the relay at the World Cup Final in Kulomna.
This win placed us as the number one team overall going into
the Olympics.
2. Describe your current training routine.
I have currently been training primarily on the ice along with off ice
training and weight room training twice a week, but usually I train 6
days per week with 5-or 6-hour training days.
3. What are your Olympic goals?
Going into my first Olympics I have big goals! In particular I want
to win an individual medal. But ideally I want a gold medal, which
would be most likely in the relay event.
4. What are your ties to Utah?
I have lived in Utah for a total of five years. I moved away for
school and decided to come back. That makes Utah pretty high up
on my list of places I love. Also, I’m a snowboarding fanatic.
5. What’s your motivation or inspiration for starting down
the path that led you to the Olympics?
In my early skating career I was not thinking about the Olympics.
After I accomplished my goals to be world champion I decided there
was something bigger for me out there. That’s when I decided to
pursue my dream of becoming an Olympian. My friends who won
medals in past Olympics are a big inspiration, but mostly my friends
and family back home inspire me to bring home the gold.
Connie Lewis attended BYU and the U of U and has
written for the past 33 years. An avid skier and jeeper,
she thinks Utah is the ideal recreational destination for
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➧ Watch adventurous outdoor
films featuring hiking, skiing,
kayaking, and some of the
most spectacular views you
can imagine. Performances in
Utah are scheduled for February
and March 2014. Salt Lake’s
screenings are February 18-
20 at Kingsbury Hall. Orem
screens on February 11 at
Utah Valley University Outdoor
Adventure Center, Logan on
February 13-14 at Utah State
University Recreation Center,
Ogden on February 15-16 at
Peery’s Egyptian Theater, and
Moab on March 10. Find detailed
information and buy tickets online.
www.banffcentre.ca
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CANYONS SPRING GRUV
➧ Get your spring on at
Canyons’ Spring GRÜV where
they celebrate the changing
seasons in a big way with
FREE outdoor concerts,
the popular Pond Skimming
contest, and much more. Check
the website for updates.
www.thecanyons.com
REI
SANDY CITY – The following
presentations are offered free
of charge to the public at the
Sandy City REI store. REI is
located at 10600 South &
230 West in the northwest
corner of the South Towne
Mall property. Registration is
required. For more information
and to register, visit our website
at www.rei.com/Sandy or call
801-501-0850.
February 13
AVALANCHE AWARENESS –
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
➧ 7:00 p.m. Sandy. This popular,
multi-media talk includes an
exciting 15-minute video on
avalanche safety basics followed
by a half-hour PowerPoint on how
to stay alive in avalanche terrain.
Subjects include: avalanche
rescue, how avalanches work,
reading avalanche terrain, obvious
clues to instability, avalanche
weather, safe travel practices and
essential equipment. This talk is
presented by a representative of
the Utah Avalanche Center. For
ages 12 and older.
February 27
YOGA FOR OUTDOOR
FITNESS
➧ 7:00 p.m. Sandy. Would
you like to become a better
climber, paddler, backpacker,
skier or snowboarder? It
starts from within. Join our
Yoga instructor to learn the
Yoga basics and develop
your balance, endurance and
strength (inner and physical).
Note this is not a Yoga class
– we will demonstrate a select
number of poses and provide
examples of how you can use
these examples to modify and
enhance your workout.
SALT LAKE CITY - The following
presentations are offered free of
charge to the public at the Salt
Lake City REI store. REI SLC
is located at 3285 East & 3300
South. Registration is required.
For more information and to
register, visit our website at
www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call
801-486-2100.
February 4
AVALANCHE AWARENESS –
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. This popular,
multi-media talk includes
an exciting 15-minute video
on avalanche safety basics
followed by a half-hour
PowerPoint on how to stay alive
in avalanche terrain. Subjects
include: avalanche rescue,
how avalanches work, reading
avalanche terrain, obvious clues
to instability, avalanche weather,
safe travel practices and
essential equipment. This talk is
presented by a representative
of the Utah Avalanche Center.
For ages 12 and older.
February 6
GOPRO BASICS
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Looking to
get a GoPro, or you have one
and would like some insight
into best practices for capturing
your life’s most exciting
moments? Join our GoPro
experts for this class and Get to
Know Your GoPro. We will focus
on the camera’s user interface,
video capture, image settings,
and accessories.
February 11
SNOWSHOE BASICS
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Join our
experienced REI staff for a class
on the basics of snowshoeing.
We will focus on the appropriate
selection of gear as well as the
basics on what you need and
where to go to get started.
February 13
YOGA FOR ATHLETES: A
YOGA SESSIONS WITH SAGE
ROUNTREE
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Join REI and
prAna for an athlete’s approach
to yoga with author, endurance
sports coach, and yogi Sage
Rountree. Come prepared for a
workout while learning some tips
from this stellar trainer. Space is
limited and registration is required.
February 19
BRAINSTORMING
MOUNTAIN TRANSIT UP
LITTLE COTTONWOOD
CANYON
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Join Beat
SIXTH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE LEOPARDS 5K
March 22, 2014
8:30 a.m.
East High School
Find us on
The race is USATF certified and sanctioned and
is ranked the fastest 5K in the State!
The safe course is designed for speed with a
record time of 13:56 posted for men and 16:34
for women. This is the Perfect Race to achieve a
Personal Record, it’s an all-around PR!
Last year’s race attracted over 800 entrants –
from elite runners, students, families, and the
community. We invite all to participate in this
year’s community event. Register on-line at
www.runningoftheleopards5k.com
Lace up your shoes and come Run with the Leopards!!!
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calendar ➧ running
Von Allmen, acclaimed
specialist in mountain resort
design, and guests for their
presentation on mountain
transit up Little Cottonwood
Canyon. The presentation
will be about the history of
how people traveled up Little
Cottonwood Canyon and
the possibilities for improved
travel in the future. This
presentation is put on by the
Alta Historical Society.
February 25
INTERNATIONAL AND
ADVENTURE TRAVEL
BASICS
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Thinking
about an exciting adventure
abroad? Curious about what
planning the trip might entail?
Join our International and
Adventure Travel experts
to learn about planning,
preparation, and execution of
an international adventure trip.
February 27
INTRODUCTION TO PET
FIRST AID
➧ 7:00 p.m. SLC. Join Salt
Lake County Animal Services
and Dr. Jordan Scherk DVM,
DACVECC of Utah Veterinary
Center for an introduction to
first aid for your pets.
RUNNING
February 6–8
RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT
➧ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m. St.
George, UT. Envision a
weekend away with your
friends. Sound good? It’s what
every girl wants right!? How
about a party weekend away
where you actually put in a
couple of good runs, a few
extra workouts, and hear from
top speakers, athletes, and
coaches on how to improve
your game? Ooooh tempting!
She Runs Retreat is about
helping empower you to
become better at your favorite
sport while having a little (or
a lot) of fun at the same time!
With tons of giveaways, a
party atmosphere, a beautiful
location, and perfect company,
we promise to give you the
biggest bang for your buck.
Whether you have just started
running, or you have been
running for years, this event
is for ALL skill levels! Choose
between the whole weekend
or just running the race. You’ll
relax a little, rejuvenate to
get ready for your race, and
finally put what you learned to
the test with a race! So relax,
rejuvenate, and RUN HARD!
February 8
BRIGHTON ROXY
WOMEN’S SKI/
SNOWBOARD WORKSHOP
➧ Join Roxy pros at Brighton
for a women’s all-mountain
ski or snowboard workshop
that’s catered to your ability
level. Half the day will be
spent on the mountain and
half in the terrain park.
Camp is from 9:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. and includes lunch.
Giveaways and goodie bags
for participants. $100 to
register. brightonresort.com
February 8
RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT
5K AND 1/2 MARATHON
2014
➧ 9:00 a.m. St. George, UT.
All women are invited to
compete in the 5K and 1/2
marathon races! Prove you
Run Like A Girl! Run Hard!
www.sheruns.com
February 15
CHASING CUPID 5K
➧ West Jordan, UT. Celebrate
Valentine’s Day by coupling
up with your sweetie or a
friend for this 5K run at
Gardner Village in West
Jordan on Saturday, February
15. Chase Cupid along the
trails, and win a prize if you’re
stuck with one of his arrows!
Finishers receive a medal, cup
of soup, and hot chocolate
after crossing the finish line.
Costumes encouraged!
www.lonepeakevents.com
February 15
MOAB’S RED HOT 55K &
33K
➧ Moab, UT. Registration opens
August 15, 2013. http://
grassrootsevents.net/home/
moabs-red-hot-55k-33k/
March 1
WOODSIDE KING’S
MOUNTAIN HALF MARA-
THON & 5 MILE
➧ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Woodside, CA. The scenic
course may humble you, with
its 1,880 feet of climbing
and descending - but at the
same time, the remarkable
surroundings will energize
you as you navigate the lush
hiking trails of the Santa
Cruz mountains. Along the
course, you’ll be shielded by
redwood and oak forests and
bordered by sprays of vibrant
wildflowers. The climb will
take you just shy of reaching
Skyline Blvd. Who wants
to be reminded of traffic
anyway? At the turn-around
aid station, you’ll be able to
fuel up for your descent back
into Woodside. 5-milers turn
around at an earlier point
along the course.
www.envirosports.com
March 8
RED ROCK RELAY DIXIE
➧ St. George, UT. Ditch
sub-zero temperatures and
bad air quality to spend a
winter weekend running
outdoors with five of your
favorite running buddies in
St. George. The one-day,
six-person running relay
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requires each team member do
just two legs with a full course
total of 64 miles. Plus, you’ll get
a sweet medal and bragging
rights when you finish.
www.redrockrelay.com
March 15
CANYONLANDS HALF
MARATHON & 5-MILE RUN
➧ Moab, UT. Join us for the
39th annual Canyonlands Half
Marathon and Five-Mile Run!
The scenic USATF sanctioned
and certified course follows
the Colorado River through
a dramatic redrock canyon.
Food, awards, raffle and live
music await you at the finish in
downtown Moab. Registration
opens on November 13, 2013.
www.moabhalfmarathon.com
March 15
LEPRECHAUN LOPE
➧ Salt Lake City, UT. 10K, 5K,
and 2-mile courses offered.
From State Capitol to Memory
Grove. www.lourdeschool.org
Date TBA
SHAMROCK HALF
MARATHON
➧ Celebrate St. Patty’s Day
with a half marathon race in
Saratoga Springs on March 16.
This is a great training race for
spring marathons like Ogden
and Utah Valley. Great course
with plenty of up and downhill!
All participants will receive
a technical race shirt and a
finisher’s medal. www.active.com
March 21–22
ANTELOPE ISLAND BUFFALO
RUN
➧ Antelope Island, UT. 25K,
50K, 50-mile, 100-mile. Check
website for updates. www.
buffalorun.org
March 22
THINK PINK 5K
➧ 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Breast
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Lehi, UT. Our theme is “Pink
Warrior.” All of the proceeds
are donated to the Huntsman
Cancer Foundation. This is not
a timed race; it’s a benefit run.
Every participant will receive a
SWAG bag and a custom pink
finisher’s medal. Strollers, iPods,
and wheelchairs welcome!
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March 22
NAPA VALLEY TRAIL
MARATHON, HALF
MARATHON & 10K
➧ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Calistoga,
CA. Babbling streams will be
your soundtrack as you challenge
yourself on the lush singletrack
within Bothe-Napa Valley
State Park. The course is a bit
challenging with the hills, streams
and rocks — which makes it all
the more exciting and rewarding.
The event is limited to 300
participants and sells out every
year so don’t wait too long to
register! www.envirosport.scom
March 22
RUNNING OF THE LEOPARDS
5K
➧ 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Salt Lake
City, UT. Fastest 5K in Utah! This
is a USTAF certified course and
designed for speed. Begins at
the mouth of Emigration Canyon
in Salt Lake City and ends at
the East High School track.
Transportation from East High to
the start is provided.
www.runningoftheleopards5k.com
March 30
GOLDEN GATE HEADLANDS
MARATHON, HALF
MARATHON & 7 MILER
➧ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Area, CA.
As you reach the summits of
this course, you’ll take in a view
of San Francisco Bay tucked
behind the rolling green hills of
the Marin Headlands to the east
and looking west you will view
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the Pacific Ocean. One thing’s
certain...the views this course
offers are unlike any other.
The event is limited to 400
participants and sells out every
year so don’t wait too long to
register! www.envirosport.scom
April 5
SALT LAKE CITY CHALLENGE
➧ Salt Lake City, UT. How
well do you know Salt Lake
City? Team up with one or
more friends for a thrilling
urban scavenger race around
town where you’ll follow clues
to landmarks and hot spots,
snapping pictures along the way
to record your travels. Plan to
run about a 5K distance around
town while solving riddles and
clues along the way. Cash
prizes for fast finishers and best
costumes. Begins at Legends
Bar and Grill in Salt Lake City.
www.challengenation.com
TRIATHLON &
MULTISPORT
March 29
THE ICEBREAKER
➧ Pleasant Grove, UT.
Triathlon with pool swim.
REGISTRATION CLOSES on
March 26th, 2014 or when
race reaches its 300 capacity
limit. The race sold out last year,
register early to secure your
spot. www.racetri.com
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February 7-9
SKI TO LIVE CAMPS
➧ Alta, UT. For people like you.
At Ski to Live you’ll: •greatly
enhance all the things you love
about skiing •end bad habits
which have plagued your life
or skiing for far too long •learn
how to take the experience you
have while skiing and make it
part of everyday life •meet a ton
of powerful, intelligent people
with whom you have a lot in
common •become clear, not just
about who you are as a skier,
but who you are as a human
being. 3-day camp, $590. www.
kristenulmer.com
February 15-17
BRYCE CANYON WINTER FEST
➧ Experience Bryce Canyon
in winter over President’s
Day weekend at this annual
events! There’s something for
everyone from cross-country ski
races, archery clinics, biathlon
competition, free snowshoe
tours, photography clinics, snow
sculptures, kids’ events, and
much more! Call 435-834-
5341 for more information.
www.rubysinn.com
February 22
HELLY HANSEN BIG
MOUNTAIN BATTLE
➧ Park City, UT. Partner up with
a skiing or boarding buddy and
spend Saturday, navigating,
traversing, and skiing your way
through Park City Mountain
Resort in a battle to the finish.
Your path will be tracked with
a Flaik GPS, and you must visit
checkpoints and take specific
runs while skiing around
the mountain. Prizes will be
awarded to top teams, including
$2000 in Helly Hansen gear
for the winners! Intermediate
and advanced courses available.
Registration is $80 per twoperson
team. Discounted lift
tickets available for participants.
www.bigmountainbattle.com
March 7–9
WASATCH POWDER KEG
AND VERTFEST
➧ 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Brighton,
UT. Held at Brighton Ski Resort.
The Powder Keg is a test of
speed, strength, and endurance
for any backcountry skier. This
year will once again feature 3
races and racers have the option
of doing any individual race or all
3 races. The Powder Keg is also
hosting the North American Ski
Mountaineering Championships
so each of the 3 races will crown
the North American Champion in
that event Vertfest presented by
Outdoor Research is a weekendlong
festival of backcountry and
sidecountry skiing and riding,
combining a ski mountaineering
race, backcountry and sidecountry
skills clinics, gear demos, music,
and celebration of the beyond the
rope-line community.
www.wasatchpowderkeg.com.
March 15
OPERATION SMILE
CELEBRITY SKI CHALLENGE
➧ 12:00 p.m. Park City, UT.
This annual event hosted at
Canyons Ski Resort pairs teams
of six racers–one celebrity skier,
a professional skier, and four
amateurs–for a fun downhill
ski race to raise money for the
organizations, which raises
funds to provide free surgical
procedures for children with
facial deformities around the
world. Famous names like acress
Kate Walsh, Access Hollywood's
Billy Bush, and many others will
participate. It's free to the public
to watch. www.thecanyons.com
March 28–30
SKI TO LIVE CAMPS
➧ Alta, UT. For people like you. At
Ski to Live you’ll: •greatly enhance
all the things you love about
skiing •end bad habits which have
plagued your life or skiing for far
too long •learn how to take the
experience you have while skiing
and make it part of everyday life
•meet a ton of powerful, intelligent
people with whom you have a lot
in common •become clear, not just
about who you are as a skier, but
who you are as a human being
Traditional 3-day camp, $590.
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