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Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 301 RecConnect

Local collegiate entrepreneurs vied for 30K worth of winnings last Friday at RecConnect. We interviewed a handfull of the finalists to learn about their products and story. Really a great time! Take a listen.  

Cass Morgan - Program Director & Assistant Professor, WSU Outdoor Recreation Program

Dr. Cass Morgan - Program Director & Assistant Professor, WSU Outdoor Recreation Program - RecConnect 
Weber State University's Outdoor & Community Recreation Program is hosting RecConnect, a hybrid outdoor innovation expo and networking opportunity. The event is open to the public, outdoor companies and students! 
Throughout the event, there will be a number of different activities including:- Rock Climbing- Product Displays- Vendor Expo- Fantastic Prizes- And so much more!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1983190568621579/

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 300 - Seeing Green

8 years of podcasting the outdoors in Ogden. Here's our 300th Episode featuring Cass Morgan, PhD - Program Director & Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, Weber State University. News & Events, Worth Watching, GEAR:30 segment, My Lands, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. Enjoy!
 

Van Sessions S4 - Addy Lynne

Loved having Addy Lynne join us again on Van Sessions. Addy's sweet voice combined with somber lyrics delivered a haunting acoustic experience in this 4-song set.

30 Minutes with Sean - Episode 1 Overalls

30 Minutes with Sean - writing advice from a man who rides a stationary bike in a 5th-wheel somewhere in the Oregon woods. 
On our inaugural 30 minutes with Sean, we talked about his forthcoming book about the history or Oregon Fire Fighting, what it means to be a writer in this political climate, the Mall of America, and side-by-side stationary bikes in a fifth wheel. Every month, join us here, and, mom, I say the "F" word a couple times in this one, so you may want to cover your ears a couple times. - Kase. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 299 - On The Radar

Happy International Women's Day!! Here's Episode 299, #OnTheRadar, including an interview with GEAR:30's Sara Austin. Also, chaining yourself to a Bison fence is a bad idea, wear your rubber boots in Yellowstone, beer, fundraisers, and more! 

Van Sessions S4 - Miniature Planets

Van Sessions returns with new producer Ian White of Miniature Planets. MP played a quick three song set for us to kick off the season. Enjoy!

LITerally Podcast Ep. 22 - Tabitha Blankenbiller, Eats of Eden

LITerally Podcast Ep. 22 - Tabitha Blankenbiller, Eats of Eden

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 298 - Is It Legal

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Ep. 298, Is It Legal - Featuring yak bells, deep pow, coal rolling, PBR pancakes and more. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 297 - Cosmic Winter

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 297 - Cosmic Winter, with special guest Joey Langford from The Front Climbing Club. Adventure News, #OnTheDocket, #WorthWatching, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more!

Interview: Cam Mcleod, Photographer

Interview with photographer, visual storyteller, Cam Mcleod. High profile clients include Kuhl, Salomon, Amer Sports, Helly Hansen, Outside, Warren Miller, Powder Magazine. What were Cam's first impressions of Ogden? What camera does he use in the field? What was Cam's radio DJ name? We find out all the important stuff. Check it!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 296 - Olympics, Photography & Japan

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 296 - Olympics, Photography, & Japan. Interview with adventure photographer, Cam Mcleod, Adventure News, Trip Report, #OnTheDocket, #WorthWatching, and more. Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 295 - Tribute

We welcome the return of Wojo, along with a Weekly Happy featuring the late Warren Miller, Snow Report (haha), #OnTheDocket, Adveture News, GEAR:30 segment, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more. 

LITerally Podcast Ep. 21 - Sharon Harrigan, "Playing with Dynamite"

LITerally Podcast Episode 21 with memoirist Sharon Harrigan on her latest book, Playing with Dynamite.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 294 - DQ'd

LITerally Podcast Ep. 20 - Deborah Reed, "The Days When Birds Come Back"

We had fun (lots of fun with lots of laughter) last Friday while talking to Deborah Reed and exploring her new book, The Days When Birds Come Back. We talked diction, structure, and tone, but we also explored the much larger themes of loss and pain -- and delved into how June and Jameson (her dual protagonists) rebuild their lives after watching them crumble.

LITerally Podcast Ep. 19 - Eduardo C. Corral

LITerally Podcast Episode 19 - Eduardo C. Corral LIVE at Ogden's Union Station
During the Utah Humanities Book Festival, we got to sit down with Poet Eduardo Corral and talk about his debut collection of poetry, Slow Lightning, and his forthcoming work. We took great questions from the audience and ended the evening with a good laugh.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 293 - Whatcha Got 2018

Kicking 2018 in the face with a crusty snowshoe and hardcore picnic table posing session. Like. A. Boss. Events, Outdoor News, #WorthWatching, Trip Report, Outdoor Jukebox and more. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 292 - Solstice Delight!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 292 - Solstice Delight!
Weekly Happy featuring kayaking Chewbacca , Snow Report, #OnTheDocket, backyard chickens, Worth Watching, Rad Dog, My Lands, Outdoor Jukebox and more! Thank you to Chasers for hanging out with us and holding tight to the 90s fashion trend of socks with 'stocks (Birkenstocks). 
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
See you in 2018!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 291 - Skiing Cows

Ski Report, #OntheDocket, Worth Watching, Adventure News, My Lands, Ski Touring and Ice Climbing report, and yes, skiing cows!

INTERVIEW: Rick & Stefani of Climb-On Maps

When you care more about climbing than getting lost on the approach, you should go with Climb-On Maps. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 290 - On the Map!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 290 - On the Map! Featuring a interview with the husband and wife team, climbers, founders, and mappers of Climb-On Maps, Rick Momsen and Stefani Dawn.
Also, Weekly Happy, Ski Report, On the Docket, Quote of the Week, and Outdoor Jukebox. 
Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 289 - 38 Percent of Normal

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 289 | 38% of Normal
Adventure News, Events, Worth Watching, GEAR:30, My Lands, Outdoor Jukebox and we discuss putting a bison in the Shire. It's a good one. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 288 - 6 to 12 Inches

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 288 - 6 to 12" predicted in this storm, and it did not disappoint!! On the Docket, News, Worth Watching, and the return of My Lands.