The GEAR30 Podcast

Betsy & Bob Risner - H2O Overdrive Summer Series Interview

Bob & Betsy Risner, H2O Overdrive organizers and racers

The H2O Overdrive Summer Series is July 27-29th. This three day event includes a three and five mile flat-water race, a Weber River whitewater SUP race, and an 8-ball kayak river race. Race organizers Bob and Betsy Risner phoned into the OOA Show to give us the low-down on participating athletes, tips and tricks on how to race well, and how the public can demo boards. Check out the interview:

OOA Episode 106, Intro The Wet Spot

SUP (stand up paddleboarding) is blowing up. A forward-facing, prone kayak, otherwise known as a bellyack made its debut this summer, and kayakers and open boaters are nailing first descents down gnarly sections proving progression on water is far from stagnant. This is why in Episode 106, we introduce, The Wet Spot. This segment and soon to be stand-alone podcast covers paddle sport news, events, flows, gear, and interviews with pro’s and industry reps. Keep up on all things paddling and tune into The Wet Spot! In this episode, we also covered traditional adventure news including the Southern Utah mountain man/burglar has moved to Sevier County, booby trap sentencing, Colorado 7-year-old contracts bubonic plague, someone dumped a deer in Sunset, Boo Boo recovering in Idaho, two Utah ski resorts to host US Sprint Grand Prix, a Seattle woman was too slow with bear spray during a grizzly attack, an elk caught in a hammock, and finally, land crabs – a tragic love story. Upcoming Events:

• September 7^th –  Ogden Nature Center Wildwoods Bash – Catered by Roosters, Grounds, Union Grill, Slackwater, Great Harvest, Maddox, Sonora Grill, and more… $60 tix benefits ONC – Auction
• September 7^th – Wasatch 100
• September 8^th – The Amaizing Raise: 10k and 5k for charity begins at the best little resort in northern Utah–Wolf Mountain. The race winds its way through scenic rural Ogden Valley, past fields and horse pastures with stunning mountain views every step of the way. It returns via country roads to the HUB where the party begins. There will be a celebration of Ogden Valley non-profits with food, music, prizes and free fun for all. Come run with us, where the air is amazingly clean and the people are amazingly friendly.
• Thurs, Sept. 13^th – Black Diamond Hosts 19^th Annual Avalanche Fundraiser: With food from Rico Mexican Market, beer & wine and the live tunes of Herban Empire. There will also be the legendary silent auction to support the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) as well as grand giveaways for those who purchase advance tickets. The festivities are set for Thursday, September 13, 2012, from 6-10pm at Black Diamond, 2084 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• September 15^th – Annual Mt. Ogden Homecoming Hike
• September 22^nd – Ogden Downriver Kayak Race Presented by GEAR:30! – Cancelled.
• September 22^nd – XTERRA
• October 6^th – Antelope Island 50/100K
• October 12^th – 9^th Annual Outdoor Gear Sale & Swap
• November 1 – First Day to Reserve the WSU OP Yurt
• November 15^th – TGR Ski/Board Film Presented by the WSU Outdoor Program
• Check the Weber Pathway’s Website: Wednesday Night Hikes, Thursday Singles Mingles Hikes (45 & Older), Science Hikes, Wild Edible Hikes

For this week’s Skillz Session, we cover How to Stay Alive Climbing, and How to Taper Your Ultra In this week’s Adventure Brief, we chat about backpacking the Wind Rivers from Elkart Park to Hobbs Lake. See the pics, GPS data, and details here: Wind Rivers – Elkhart Park to Hobbs Lake ” There are only 2 real sports: bull-fighting, car racing and mountain climbing. All the others are mere games.” – Hemingway

The Wet Spot: Ep. 1, The Intro

In this introductory episode of The Wet Spot, Jeff Young, professional paddler and president of the Utah Whitewater Club, joins Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show host, Brandon Long, for paddling news & events, product info, trip reports, and river flow updates. Wet Spot News:

• Ogden Narrows Downriver Race Cancellation
• WRSI Owner SUPing the White Nile
• Utah Whitewater Club Green River Noobie Trip
• Kayak Polo Starting in Ogden Again

Wet Spot Gear: all SUP

• Boardworks debuts wake SUP at Lake Powell
• H20 produces whitewater SUP prototype
• Wearing the right shoes for SUPing
• New Sharkskin protective coating on Boardworks whitewater SUPs