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 Yellows...
Apr 07, 2014•43 min
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 y...
Apr 07, 2014•12 min
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 taug...
Apr 02, 2014•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
Apr 02, 2014•1 hr 6 min
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 pitc...
Mar 29, 2014•20 min
Love Utah Give Utah is happening on March 20th, 2014, the first day of Spring! Help Utah nonprofits by attending one of the many local funding parties, or just click and give here: http://loveutgiveut.razoo.com/giving_events/utah14/home INTERVIEW: Brandi Bosworth Ogden Nature Center, Love Give Utah - News: Two Cyclists Killed Biking to Work Turkeys Take Over Cache County Outdoor Inspiration Award Honors Jeff Lowe Backcountry.com launches Detour Climber Cited After Fall Climbing Gym Meets Brewery...
Mar 20, 2014•54 min
Let's party for Ogden's outside!! Love Give Utah goes down on 3.20. Roosters Brewing is showing love for the Ogden outdoors by hosting a public party with appetizers and music in their atrium. Make an outdoorsy hat, and donate to one of your fave non-profits! Members from Weber Pathways and Ogden Nature Center will be in attendance. The invite from Love Give Utah states the following: If you apprecieate open space, nature education, wildlife and preservation in our community, you can show you ca...
Mar 13, 2014•15 min
Stoked to have Patagonia ambassador and La Sportiva ski mountaineer , slash mutant, Luke Nelson, sit down with us for a quick interview before he graciously gave a GEAR:30 Ultra Running Basics clinic. We asked Luke about balancing a busy schedule, heli-ski guiding, jock mentality, death in the mountains, and advice for tackling your first ultra. Follow Luke on his blog: Challenge of Balance ....
Mar 13, 2014•12 min
INTERVIEW: Luke Nelson - Patagonia Runner , La Sportiva Ski Mountaineer, Family Man Follow Luke Nelson on his blog: Challenge of Balance News: Snowpack is Lookin’ Good Jogger Falls Off Overpass Lands on I15 U of U Campus Igloo Hosted Illegal Weed Smoking (Allegedly) Snowbasin First Annual Burger Challenge Dinosaur Footprint Stolen Dog Saves Snowmobiler’s Life Woods Wins ABS Nationals Policing Everest World Slacklining Champ Signs with Addidas LA Mountain Biker Found Dead on Bike Historical Log C...
Mar 13, 2014•47 min
Jim Skaggs, Race Director for the Antelope Island Buffalo Run sat down with us to chat about this year's race, buffalo wrangling, mountain lion fears, finish-line stew, and yes, ultra-running. Skaggs' best racing advice for first timer's on the Island: "Don't p**s off Earl (the buffalo)."
Feb 27, 2014•27 min
INTERVIEW: Jim Skaggs – Buffalo Run RD Follow Jim Skaggs on his blog: http://www.ultrajim.blogspot.com/ News: Utah Lawmakers Dump Colorado Spruce Father and Son Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Ice Fishing Hut Provo Woman Injured and Trapped in a Slot Canyon Stoning Death of Mountain Lion 4RNT Wins Sochi Gold Todd Richards, Behind the Sochi Scenes New Course Records at Moab’s Red Hot Chad Kellogg Killed by Rockfall Honnold & Caldwell Earn First Ascent of Fitzroy Traverse Garlic Wins! Gl...
Feb 26, 2014•1 hr 1 min
It was a pleasure having Carla 'CT' Taylor in studio. A player-coach legend at Weber State University, and an inspiration to more than her players, CT now works in our community for the GOAL Foundation inspiring youth in Ogden! Huge thank you to John Wojciechowski with Striders Running for making this interview and show happen! Kick back, grab some popcorn, and have a listen to this episode of Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Carla 'CT' Taylor!...
Feb 25, 2014•1 hr 23 min
News: Newlywed Base Jumper Dies / Citation dropped Fundraiser for Husband of Dead Base Jumper BYU’s Kate Hansen, New Olympic Crush / Olympian’s Missionary Opp Six Die in Western US Avalanches Utah Avalanche Center Advisory US Slopestyle Sweep Jamie Anderson Half Pipe Gold IOC Bans Sarah Burke Memorial Stickers Molson Canadian Gives Free Beer in Sochi Killian Jornet, Adventurer of the Year Explorers Complete 105 Day Trek to South Pole Alex Honnold El Senderoso Luminoso Full Video Kiwi’s Invent Ne...
Feb 16, 2014•51 min
Jared Preston - Suunto INTERVIEW: Jared Preston – Suunto History of the brand Any Olympic Athletes Suunto wearers? Ambit 2 and Ambit 2S Movescount Wins Design Award New Technology / Watch Improvements Most requested upgrades?
Feb 15, 2014•21 min
INTERVIEW: Jarrod Preston – Suunto History of the brand Any Olympic Athletes Suunto wearers? Ambit 2 and Ambit 2S Movescount Wins Design Award New Technology / Watch Improvements Most requested upgrades? News: Coming Storms Increase Avalanche Danger Utah Avalanche Center Ogden Advisory Terminally Ill Man Gets Free Day at Snowbasin Park City Un-Limb-ited Camp Tour of Utah Stages Announced Oregon Ski Resort Finally Opens for Season University of Vermont Student Dies Skiing at Sugarbush Two Local B...
Feb 15, 2014•1 hr
Snowshoeing with Man's Best Friend near Green Pond below Snowbasin. Local innovative outdoor manufacturer Klymit continues to drive change in the industry by producing cutting-edge camping pads, packs, and even a new inflatable dinghy. Matt and Gabe from Klymit sat down with us in the GEAR:30 lounge to talk new product, Outdoor Retailer, and working in Ogden. Check out their website: News: Local Companies Highlighted at Outdoor Retailer Ogden Native Buys Wolf Mountain Fat Bike Summit Success Ski...
Feb 01, 2014•52 min
Local Photographer, Brian Nicholson, kicks off the new Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood podcast! Hosted by Striders Running co-owner, John Wojciechowski, Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood is the podcast version of Nicholson's " I Am Ogden " book where we explore personalities of Ogden. In this first episode, Nicholson chats about his road to photojournalism with a little help from the Weber State University Signpost , his Utah marathon Grand Slam experience, and of course, the personalities and backstory t...
Feb 01, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Striders Running is celebrating 10 years in business this week! John and Kristen Wojciechowski started Striders in 2004 in Layton, Utah, and have recently opened up a second location in Ogden. Celebrate 10 years in business with Striders. Meet at the Dee Events Center at 8 a.m. to run the Winter Racing Circuit 5k or 10k course. John chats about how the Wojciechowski's signed the lease to Striders before securing their first shoe vendor, expanding to Ogden, the Winter Racing Circuit , running in ...
Jan 14, 2014•19 min
This episode contains an awesome interview with Aric Manning from local, and now, world famous, running group the Happy Utah Mountain Runners , or HUMRs. News items include: Snowboarder Crashes Into Child, Get’s Smacked $25 Lift Tickets at Beaver Mt. The Earth Sets a Record Cold Temp Man Found Frozen to Death In SLC Bobcat in Backyards Avy Survival Victim Speaks Aspen’s Power of Four SkiMo Race Scheduled for March 1 Toboggan Championships Swatch Sponsors Freeride World Tour Santa Day at Whistler...
Dec 20, 2013•1 hr 2 min
HUMR founder, Aric Manning (Manners), known for starting the best trail running group in the world as determined by Trail Runner Magazine , sat down with us in the GEAR:30 Lounge to chat about the accomplishments of the group....
Dec 13, 2013•19 min
[caption id="attachment_2454" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Snowbasin Fall[/caption] Stoked to kick off our 150th Episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show with an Ogden adventure staple, Snowbasin. Jason Dyer and Brooke Broderick from the 'Basin dropped in on the GEAR:30 Lounge and chatted about upcoming events at their sweet mountain. Stay up with the latest happening by visiting their blog: http://blog.snowbasin.com/ Listen to the interview here:...
Nov 16, 2013•11 min
News: “Goblin” Valley rock case – Prosecutors investigating “Skeleton” Team Announced Soldier “Hollow” Prep Mt. Bike Event Utah Moose Stagnation Hiker Rescued Twice on Same Local Trail Winter Parking Restrictions Begin Utah Bank Auctions West Mountain Ski Area Pop Tarts Sponsors Revolution Aspen Ski Company Ditches Elaborate Ski Package US Freeski Team Uni’s Announced SUP Pioneer Dies at 95 Stand Up Paddle Ball Ondra Sends 3 5.14s in One Day Disabled Man Skydives over Everest Banff Mountain Film...
Nov 01, 2013•50 min
News: Ogden Marathon Lottery Ends Today Grand Canyon Permit Holders to be Rescheduled Yellowstone Gestapo Antarctic Shutdown Fallout El Cap Climbers Continue Amidst Shutdown Grand Canyon Citations Mechanical Bull Shutdown Prep Mountain Biking to Snowbasin Utah’s Top Sport? Utah Ranks 30th in Deer Collisions Deer Valley Annual Celebrity Ski Fest Snowbird Free Tram Ride Wingsuit Competitor Dies Ueli Solos Annapurna South Face Man Helping Turtle Crossing Bit By Rattlesnake Dog Sets “unassisted” Hal...
Oct 18, 2013•48 min
The annual WSU Outdoor Program Gear Swap is tomorrow!! Bigger and better than ever with more vendors including out-of-state participants with deals on gear that will blow your mind! Daniel Turner in his 7th year at the Outdoor Program is bringing back TGR for their latest film, "Way of Life."
Oct 10, 2013•7 min
Greg had never run 100 miles, or 50 miles, or even 50K (31 miles), but on somewhat of a whim, his wife signed him up for the Bear 100 . You know, to give him a push. Greg had just over three weeks to prepare. He finished. His time, 34 hours and 40 minutes. Hear how he prepared, formed an intelligent finishing strategy, and stuck to his plan. Greg, his wife, Kelsy, and their son, Lincoln at the Bear 100 Finish - image: Caleb Wilson...
Oct 06, 2013•20 min
Let's hope The Shutdown ends sooner than later... GEAR:30 Buyer, Greg Reynolds, finished his first one hundred mile trail run last weekend. Crazy thing is he only had three weeks of preparation. We chat with him to learn how he went from "couch to hundy" in just days. And, no, it's not a recommended training strategy. [caption id="attachment_2274" align="aligncenter" width="578"] Greg, his final pacer and wife, Kelsy, and their son, Lincoln - Bear 100 Finish Line[/caption] Events: 10.1 - Art of ...
Oct 04, 2013•1 hr 7 min
News: Ski Bus Service Ogden Marathon Lottery Registration Begins Oct. 1st! Xterra Results SLC Man Charged with Shooting Deer for Practice Tourist Seriously Hurt at Delicate Arch ESPN Gives Jornet Respect New Waterlining Record Ocean Rower Travels 3.750 Miles Climbing Gym Death in Dallas Ondra Crushing 5.15s Seattle Climber Dies in North Cascades Mugs Stump Awards Open Oct. 1st D-Woods Colorado Sending Man Punches Grizzly Bear, Lives Dogs are Getting High Pregnant Goats Duct Taped, Kidnapped Even...
Sep 28, 2013•56 min
Our second episode podcasting LIVE from the GEAR:30 Lounge went much smoother. Sound is good. Doubled our studio audience from one to two. We even had a guest on the show. Kicked off Episode 142 with Weber Pathways' One Revolution Event Director / Intern, Sydnie Foust. Peery's Egyptian Theater will host a screening of 1 Revolution - The Documentary, in November. 1 REVOLUTION - Trailer from Amanda Stoddard on Vimeo . News: Antelope Island Rangers Warn of Bison Goring Flash Floods in Zion Closes R...
Sep 13, 2013•59 min
Original Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Crew - From Left to Right: Todd to the Top, Trippy Tressa, Host Brandon, Gear Junkie James After three-plus years of broadcasting from KWCR studios, the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show is now moving to the GEAR:30 Lounge. Huge thanks and gratitude to 88.1 Weber FM for allowing the OOA Show to air! "The Move" allows the OOA Show to bring in product reps and athletes who can promote and endorse which is not really allowed when broadcasting on non-profit airwaves....
Sep 07, 2013•53 min
Agenda: Interview with GEAR:30 Athlete, Austin Hansel. Evolv, Mammut, Rack and Road, and Momentum Climbing Gym round out Hansel's sponsors. Hansel recently competed in the Sport Climbing Nationals where he placed 6th in Speed Climbing. The 15-year-old crusher also recently worked backstage at the lauded Psicobloc Comp in Park City, Utah where the worlds best senders attempted 50 foot routes overhanging water at the Utah Olympic Park. News: • Aussie Wins Tour of Utah Second Stage • Basin Joins Po...
Aug 09, 2013•58 min
