The GEAR30 Podcast

OOA Show Episode 166 - Everest

Everest seems to be done for the season according to Alan Arnette's latest update: "The final large #Everest2014 teams that might have climbed declare the end: Himex and Altitude Junkies." Before this latest update, we brought GEAR:30's own Everest summiter, Will Calton, onto the podcast to give us his perspective on the tragic avalanche that killed 13 and left three still missing. Will's portion of the episode is here. Scroll below for the entire show. News & Events:

• • Sherpa Deaths and the Future of Everest Guiding
  • Expeditions Cancel Everest Summits
  • Everest Nepal “kind of” Officially Closed
  • Alex Lowe Foundation Photo Sale to Benefit Sherpa
  • Utah Paraglider Dies
  • Wild & Scenic Film Festival
  • Truckload of Live Turkeys Dumps Into Deer Creek Reservoir
  • Altra’s Seth Wold Led Boston Marathon Briefly Before Finishing 927^th
  • Vasque Sponsors Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia
  • Google Maps Time Lapse
  • Tough Mudder in Trouble
  • Kayaker Swept out to Sea Rescued
  • Base Jumping World Record
  • Alex Honnold’s Camper Van

• Wikipedia Editor and Climber Dies Rappelling
• Carolina Cup Paddle for Bob Risner
• Big Agnes Sponsors Walk Off The War, Thru-Hikes for Veterans
• Machine Makes Drinking Water From Thin Air
• Woman Attacked by Duck Sues for $275 Large

Events:

• April 26 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 30K, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley
• May 1 - Ultra Nutrition - Fueling for Distance with Hammer Nutrition athlete Kelly Agnew
• May 3 – N.O. Limits Half Marathon
• May 7,8,10 – Intro to Kayaking Class
• May 17 – Ogden Marathon

 

Will Calton on the 2014 Everest Tragedy & Shutdown

Will Calton, Everest Summit. Photo Credit: Damai Chhiri Sherpa 

Will Calton along with fellow Ogden resident and friend, Tom Burton, summited Everest in 2012. Will continues to closely follow the exploits of the world's tallest mountain, the deaths, summits, success stories, and drama. This year is extraordinarily significant as an avalanche swept through the Icefall killing 13 Sherpa men with three more missing. This tragic event may in effect shut the mountain down as many of the Sherpa were part of the high altitude team who set ropes for all those who follow.  

Will's personal experience on the mountain is quite remarkable and to have him available to contribute his thoughts on the mountains recent events is a privilege. Thanks Will! And, we would like to send our prayers and thoughts to those who lost loved ones in the avalanche.  

Consider purchasing a print for $100 to benefit the families of Sherpa who died. Visit http://sherpafund.bigcartel.com/ Purchase prints like "The Return" from Aaron Huey to benefit the Sherpa who died. Visit: http://sherpafund.bigcartel.com/

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Episode 5 - Jeff & Beth of The Daily Rise

  

This week's Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood features Jeff and Beth from The Daily Rise. These High School sweethearts who picked Ogden, Utah on a map as a place to rekindle and start a business, have immersed themselves into the local scene. From working closely with the GOAL Foundation, Striders Running Winter Racing Circuit, the Farmer's Market, and Layton Taste of the Town, the Daily Rise owners are heavily involved in the community. 

Check out this great interview as John from Striders guides the conversation from coffee to community, and even rugby. Visit the official Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Podcast page here: http://www.stridersrunningblog.com/goodyear-podcast.html  

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Episode 5 - Jeff & Beth, The Daily Rise

OOA Show Episode 165 - Camping Season

  Episode 165, Camping Season, marks Todd to the Top's triumphant return to the show after losing a body part. Woo Hoo! Spring has sprung, resorts are shutting down, and camping is on the mind. Dixie is opening more roads and campgrounds this weekend, and Northern Utah will follow in a few short weeks. Shake out the tent, fluff up the sleeping bag, and get camping! News:

• • Dixie Announces Campground Openings
  • 4 Spring Utah Camping Destinations
  • Utah Glamping
  • Utah Symphony to Perform at National Parks
  • PowMow and Snowbasin Host Pond Skim Events

• Rendezvous Weekend at Fort Buenaventura
• Utah Energy Bars Made of Crickets
• New Forrest Service Directives Promote Summer Use
• Snowbasin’s Season Coming to a Close
• Utah Cyclist Dies of Accidental Pain Medication Overdose
• Oldest Person in the World to Climb a 5.14a
• Wingsuit Flier to Jump Off Everest
• Have We Reached ‘Peak Beard?’
• Woman Attacked By Bear with the Power of Five
• IOC Claims Slopestyle is Too Dangerous
• Don’t Be a Lazy Rat
• Cow Fartpacks
• 100 Year Old Message in a Bottle

Events:

• April 19 – Salomon Running Demo Day!
• April 21 – OR, Western, Osprey Night
• April 26 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 30K, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley
• May 3 – N.O. Limits Half Marathon
• May 7,8,10 – Intro to Kayaking Class
• May 9-10 – Adventure Gear Expo
• May 17 – Ogden Marathon

“It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.” – Dave Barry

OOA Show Episode 164 - #OCF7

 

INTERVIEW: Mike Henderson – 7th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival    

News:

• GEAR:30 Athlete, Kelly Agnew, Wins Pickled Feet 24 Hour Race
• Forrest Service Backs Alta on Snowboarder Ban
• Recent Storms Help Water Supplies
• Darn Beefalo Trample Grand Canyon Vegetation
• Police Arrest ‘Ski Bum Bandit’
•  Skier Tree Collision in Keystone
• Yosemite Now Open to Paddlers
• Jimmy Web Dominates Bouldering
• Dani Arnold Free Solos 1,100-Foot Crack Baby in 27 Minutes
• Greg Hill Completes 100K One Month Vertical Challenge
• Yellowstone Earthquake, It’s Cool, The Animals Knew It Was Coming
• Italian Hits 156mpg on Skis
• Marketing Stunt: Chinese Breathe Bags of Mountain Air 

Events:

• April 5 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit Half-Marathon, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley
• April 10 – Ogden Climbing Festival Kickoff Slideshow with climber-photographer Nathan Smith at GEAR:30. Pizza from Slackwater.  7pm.
• April 11 – Ogden Climbing Festival Demo & Collegiate Comp at Weber Rocks 5-9pm.
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival Red Point Boulder Comp 10am-12:30pm in the Ogden Boulder Field
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival FREE Red Bull Lunch Noon-1pm, Ogden Boulder Field
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival FREE Clinics – Striders Run, Children’s Bouldering, Obe Carrion Next Level Climbing, Rock Rescue, & More
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival Obe Carrion Slideshow Presentation
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival After Party at GEAR:30, Chair Bouldering, Reel Rock 8, Catered by Roosters Brewing
• April  12-13 – Snowbasin Totally 80s Weekend – Feathered Hair
• April 20 – Snowbasin’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• April 26 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 30K, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley
• April 26 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 30K, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley

GEAR:30:

• Sanuk Opens Flagship Store
• The Return of CONTOUR

Skillz Session:

•  5 Best Stargazing Spots in Utah
• Top 10 Dog Breeds for Trail Runners

Quote of the Week: "A climber's day always starts at the crux: getting out of bed." - unknown

Mike Henderson - Ogden Climbing Festival

  

Most of the winter Mike Henderson charged the backcountry guiding Dawn Patrol for the Weber State Outdoor Program. Now that spring has sprung, well, 'Hendo' is still skiing, but also helping organize this year's 7th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival. Below is our interview with Mike about #OCF7, but first the deets: 

GEAR:30 kicks off the Fest on Thursday, April 10th at 7pm, with a slideshow presentation by adventure photographer Nathan Smith. Check out Nathan's images at Pull Photography. This year's Fest will introduce an Invitation Only Intercollegiate Boulder Comp at Friday night's Weber Rocks demo. Young Subaru donated a $250 purse for the winning climbers. Friday's demo will also be a great night for families and climbers to come test gear, jump on a rope for the first time, and meet Keynote Speaker, climber and trainer, Obe Carrion. 

Saturday is the big Fest day! The action kicks off at 10am in the Ogden Boulder Field with a Red Point Boulder Comp! At noon is lunch sponsored by Red Bull. Clinics for the community begin at 1pm. From upping your climbing game with Obe Carrion's "Next Level" clinic, to Climbing Yoga, a Striders Running Trail Run, Rock Rescue, and Children's Bouldering, there really is something for everyone at Saturday's boulder field events. 

Amer Sports will host Obe Carrion's Keynote Presentation at 6:30pm. We'll announce winners of the boulder comps, and give away ridiculous amounts of swag!

The weekend wraps with an after party at GEAR:30, catered by Roosters. Reel Rock 8 will be playing, along with music, chair bouldering, and socializing.

  

More Festival details in the interview, or visit the Festival website here: http://www.weber.edu/outdoor/ogden-climbingfestival.html  

   

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Episode 4 - Steve Conlin

  

Episode 4 of the Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Podcast featured the man who lives Underground with 5 Wives, behind Historic 25 Street, and who once began a war with Idaho, the myth and legend, Steve Conlin. 

Yes, the same man who once ran Ogden One Cycling, photographed the Nagano Olympics, and helped finance hundreds of homes in Weber County. Conlin is one interesting cat, and yes, Ogden can claim him as one of its own, Ogden's Own. 

Check out the interview below and learn how Steve Conlin taught himself to live life rather than live through others. Huge credit to John Wojciechowski with Striders Running for reaching out to Conlin and booking this awesome guest.  Check out the official Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Podcast page here: http://www.stridersrunningblog.com/goodyear-podcast.html 

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood Episode 4 - Steve Conlin  

OOA Show Episode 163 - Running The Edge

 

INTERVIEW: Scott Jaime – Colorado Trail FKT (Fastest Known Time)

  

We had the privilege of interviewing the owner of the Colorado Trail FKT (Fastest Known Time), Scott Jaime, before the Ogden preview of his film. Running The Edge played at Peery's Egyptian Theater to an enthusiastic, nearly sold-out crowd. 

Would like to thank John Wojciechowski with Striders Running for pitch-hitting for the San Francisco travelin’ co-host Todd to the Top during this episode. 

INTERVIEW: I'm with the Band

Next, we had a couple musicians back on the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! We called this segment, "I'm with the Band." Dan Froerer with Betty Hates Everything, and Austin Cochran from The Last Wednesday chilled with us and chatted about their mini-tour, promoting music in 2014, and preparing for a Spartan Race. 

Scott Jaime and John Wojciechowski hung around to chime in with News and Events, and things got weird. You'll have to listen. 

News:

• Bryce Canyon to Propose Horseback Riding Changes
• Three Die in Zion Basejumping
• Run and Jump to Build Bone Density
• 16 Year Old Looks to Summit Everest
• Marathon Numbers are up
• Vail Resorts Offers to Buy PCMR
• Dogs Getting High in Colorado

Events:  

• April 5 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit Half-Marathon, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley
• April 10 – Ogden Climbing Festival Kickoff Slideshow with climber-photographer Nathan Smith at GEAR:30. Pizza from Slackwater.  7pm.
• April 11 – Ogden Climbing Festival Demo & Collegiate Comp at Weber Rocks 5-9pm.
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival Red Point Boulder Comp 10am-12:30pm in the Ogden Boulder Field
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival FREE Red Bull Lunch Noon-1pm, Ogden Boulder Field
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival FREE Clinics – Striders Run, Children’s Bouldering, Obe Carrion Next Level Climbing, Rock Rescue, & More
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival Obe Carrion Slideshow Presentation
• April 12 – Ogden Climbing Festival After Party at GEAR:30, Chair Bouldering, Reel Rock 8, Catered by Roosters Brewing
• April  12-13 – Snowbasin Totally 80s Weekend – Feathered Hair
• April 26 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 30K, Start at Bee Hive Homes in Ogden Valley

Quote of the Week: “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” - Mark Twain

I'm with the Band - Betty Hates Everything & The Last Wednesday

From left to right: John W (Striders Running), Austin Cochran (The Last Wednesday), R. Brandon Long (OOA Show Host), Dan Froerer (Betty Hates Everything)  

Thanks to Todd to the Top, we had a couple musicians back on the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show. We'll call this little segment, "I'm with the Band." Huge thanks to Dan Froerer with Betty Hates Everything and Austin Cochran from The Last Wednesday for hanging out with us! Also, would like to thank John Wojciechowski with Striders Running for pitch-hitting for the San Francisco travelin' co-host Todd to the Top. 

What you hear, here, is the second rendering of the interview. The first version, which was spectacular by the way, is lost in time as someone forgot to push the record button... whoever could that be? So, because of the mistake from yours truly, this is version 2.

 

Betty Hates Everything and The Last Wednesday are on a little mini-tour. Couldn't get the podcast up early enough to help out much, but if you rush up to Jerome, Idaho right now, you can catch them opening for Crash Kings.

      Interview Images: GEAR:30 Radio "Adventure for your ears."

Scott Jaime - Running the Edge Interview

  

Scott Jaime set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 486 mile Colorado Trail. Matt Trappe documented the amazing feat and the Ogden premier of Running the Edge: The Colorado Trail is Friday, March 27 at Peery's Egyptian Theater. 

It was a privilege to have Scott sit down with us in the GEAR:30 lounge to chat about the FKT. Scott covered crew logistics, fueling, pushing past mental barriers, and the importance of balance. We also learned the man may be a better soccer player than trail runner. 

Let's all rally around this amazing accomplishment and stuff Peery's Egyptian Theater Friday night!

 

Running the Edge: THE COLORADO TRAIL - Teaser 2 from Matt Trappe Photography on Vimeo.