Episode 96: Building Man

OC1 on Hen-Tag, Weber River

Great show this week! We covered interesting local news stories along with an extensive list of upcoming events.

News:

• Bear on Beus
• Car Broken into at Par Course Trail Head
• Ruroc Fans Make Run at Buying Wolf Mountain at Auction
• State Road 39 to Monte Cristo Open’s Saturday, kind of
• Great Salt Lake Bird Fest!
• Snowbird Mountain Coaster new locale receives approval
• All resorts are now closed (the Bird was the last on Sunday)
• Man kills rabid mountain lion with a skillet
• National Parks suspend lawn mowing

Events:

• May 17^th – Building Man, Sustainable Living Arts & Music Festival
• May 19^th – Ogden Marathon! Good Luck Racers!! Go Climb in the Canyon
• May 19^th – Green River Freestyle Kayak Competition
• May 20^th – Summer Summit Series: Malan’s Peak
• June 2^nd – Weber Pathways National Trails Day! Riverdale Parkway
• June 3^rd – Summer Summit Series: Lewis Peak
• June 6^th – Mt. Ogden Midweek Race Series at Snowbasin kicks off. Series runs through the summer leading up to the Mt. Ogden 100k Mt. Bike Race
• June 13^th – Aron Ralston Speaking Engagement Benefit at Perry’s Egyptian Theater
• June 17^th – Fathers Day Sunday BBQ at Snowbasin
• June 23^rd – Slackwater’s Birthday!
• June 24^th – Snowbasin Sunday Entertainment Kicks off: Live Music, BBQ
• June 28^th – Ogden Nature Center Outdoor Summer Concert – Brown Bird $20/$12
• July 20-22 Weber Outdoor Program Snake River Rafting Trip
• July 27^th-29^th – H20 Overdrive SUP Cup
• August 9^th – Ogden Nature Center Outdoor Sumer Concert – Horse Feathers $20/$12
• Check the Weber Pathway’s Website: Wednesday Night Hikes, Thursday Singles Mingles Hikes (45 & Older), Science Hikes, Wild Edible Hikes
• Check the Ogden Nature Center Calendar for Summer Camps & Concerts

We missed an interview with Scott Whitaker from Building Man, so here’s a Facebook Event Page to check out the annual sustainability festival.

GEAR:30 News

• Boardworks back on the Weber
• Probar Winning Awards
• Marmot Sponsors Great Russian River Race
• National Geographic Gear of the Year!

Skillz Session: Tips for a Fun, Safe Family Hiking Trip

• 12 steps for a safe, fun hike with the entire family

Adventure Brief: Trails are great! The Weber River is at a great level for beginners along the Henefer-to-Taggart run. Watch the shallows.

Quote of the Week:

“Take only pictures; leave only footprints.”
– Anonymous