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Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 312 - Outdoor Retailer Recap

Ahhh, it's that time of year again, Summer OR, the greatest party in the outdoor industry. I mean, the highbrow gathering of outdoor industry professionals clinking Stanley shot glasses of fine whiskey lemonade over conversations of comparitive cuben fiber products, recent epics, and athlete sightings. It's a fast and frazzling 4 days of wicked awesome gear, friends, and beer. All the beer. And, yes, sometimes whiskey. But, mostly beer. 
OR moved to Denver last year and our little OOA team has yet to make the trip. GEAR:30 Big Enchilada Buyer (official position title), Chase Moffett, did make the trip along with a small shop contingency, and reported back to us covering some of the fresh gear coming into GEAR:30, trends, and navigating the new mile-high facilities. 
On The Docket, Adventure News, Worth Listening, Worth Watching, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more, all on episode 312 - OR Recap. 
Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 311 - The Vansion (Take 2)

It took us 2 weeks to get this one right, but then we nailed it! From down by the Ogden River to the top of Powder Mountain, we spent time with full-time van-lifer, Jake Nelson, in The Vansion, discussing the realities of van life, how to build out your own van, and van hacks. Also, #OnTheDocket featuring upcoming adventure events, news, a GEAR:30 segment, Outdoor Jukebox and more. We even harken back to draggin the 'vard. Maybe we'll start our own van-drag thing. Or, something. Enjoy Ep. 311 - The Vansion (Take 2).

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 310 - Pathways

OOA Ep. 310 includes special guests Greg Scothern and Rod Kramer from Weber Pathways. We chat TrailFest 2018 presented by Bank of Utah, along with upcoming community events, adventure news, a new #worthlistening segment, Outdoor Jukebox and more! 

OOA Interview - Ogden Tedx Speakers: Rebecca Virgo & Tabatha Butler

Ogden Tedx is Friday, June 29th. We spoke with duo presenters, Rebecca Virgo & Tabatha Butler about their subject: Serendipity in Collaboration. Oh, and Rebecca's carabiner earings are dope. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 309 - SUP Along

SUP'ing Pineview and podcasting in an RV down by the... well, my house. OK, it's parked next to my house. Initially we nicknamed the RV "Studio B," but we just renamed her to "Studio RV." It's kind-of a nice place to podcast, actually. Plenty of room. Anywho, we chat Adventure news, events, pop-culture, gear-of-the-week, outdoor jukebox, and more. Tell a friend.
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OOA Interview - Chase Burch

 A conversation with adventurer, marketer, boat captain, Chase Burch, about work life balance, chasing your dreams, sailing, and pizza.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 308 - Salty Sailing

Featuring a conversation with adventurer, marketer, boat captain, Chase Burch, about work life balance, chasing your dreams, and pizza. Plus, On The Docket, Adventure News, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more.
This episode was recorded on the Ohana while anchored at sea on the Great Salt Lake. Thank you, Chase!
Shout out to new friends John & Marga!
Cheers!

OOA Interview - Kasey LaRose, Ogden Film Festival

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Interview with Kasey LaRose of Circa3 and the 2nd Annual Ogden Film Festival. 
The 2018 Ogden Film Festival is Friday, June 1st, at Peery's Egyptian Theater. Tickets are only $10 for 15 films including local sumbissions along with international submissions from Hungary and Belize. 
Film Q&A's with actors and directors include "Up to Snuff" Producer / Director, Mark Maxey.
We chat with Kasey about Friday Light Nights as one of the best television shows of all time, review Solo, Kasey's Coming of Age preferences, and of course, this year's Film Fest.
Enjoy!

Van Sessions S4 - Kendrick Zane

From rocking a piano bar to playing 88 keys in a van down by the railroad tracks, Kendrick Zane along with guitarist Tom Hopkins performed 4 original songs in this Billy Joel inspired set.

LITerally Ep. 26 - Teresa Dovalpage, "Death Comes In Through The Kitchen"

Teresita Dovalpage, writing about food and murder and what it's like to wrap them together in Cuba, made us laugh. Teresa opened up on the LITerally Podcast about being a writer, a native Cuban, and what it's like write a crime novel, which, to me, felt like a literary crime novel because of the beautiful prose!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 307 - Dinosaur's, Everest, and Solo Guiding

Facebook LIVE fail, Beus trail report, Solo Guiding's the new thing, Everest Season, and a Dinosaur as a comfort animal.

LITerally - Ryan Sharp, "My Imaginary Old Man: Poems"

Ryan Sharp, a poet and a hell of a good guy, read some old and new poetry for us at LITerally. It was great to talk with him and hear him talk about what all this means in this crazy world of ours, and where we belong in it and how our voices view it and interpret it and shape it.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 306 - Mountain Gravity

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 306 - Mountain Gravity featuring Jordan Lovejoy of the Mountain + Gravity Expo.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 305 - Wheeler Thru Hike

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 305 - Wheeler Thru Hike with actual PCT thru hiker Bryden Bowley. Boogie boarding groomers, Dark Sky's, National Parks, a clam house, action sport death rankings, Aspen knows how to party, trip report, and more. Enjoy!

Van Sessions S4 - Jarom Eubanks

Jarom Eubanks, who recently impressed Katy Perry on his American Idol audition with his relaxed pajama pants attire, played an 88 Key Keyboard in an '87 Dodge camper van down by the railroad tracks during Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll.
Produced in partnership with Ian White of Miniature Planets.

LITerally - Misty Bell Stiers "Witch, Please"

LITerally - Misty Bell Stiers "Witch, Please"
 
Misty Bell Stiers, debut author, enlightened us on so many things Wicca and life and love and family when she joined us to talk about her new memoir, ‘Witch Please’.
 
Website: https://www.mistybellstiers.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbellstiers | @mbellstiers
"Witch, Please" Preorder: Amazon

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 304 - Don't Get Yakked

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 304 - Don't Get Yakked, featuring adventure news, #OnTheDocket, #OnTheRadar, trails report, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. 

Van Sessions S4 - The Reverend and the Revelry

Nicholas Garn, The Reverend & The Revelry, performed an amazing 4-song set for #VanSessions. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 303 - Restaurant Week, Climbing & Earth Day

Recorded LIVE down by the river at Slackwater Pizzeria, representatives from Ogden's Restaurant Week including Steve Ballard of Sonora Grill and Tai Curry Kitchen, along with Jacquie Wright, brewer with Roosters brewing, and Brandi Bosworth from the Ogden Nature Center. It was a full show and managed to chat a little Ogden Climbing Festival as well. Definitely worth the listen! Huge thanks to Visit Ogden for throwing up a LIVE feed on their Facebook Page and for taking pictures. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 302 - Evermore

Resort closing dates, climb time, mow electric, Winter advisory, Kavu love, Cotopaxi, and Pennywise all featured on this week's episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show!

Van Sessions S4 - Cherry Thomas

Cherry Thomas on #VanSessions
Song Breakdown:
Song 1 (1:25) - Black Panther
Song 2 (9:07) - Mr. Soundtrack Man
Song 3 (20:59) - The Bar Is Closed
Song 4 - (30:31) - She’s A Dreamer
Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/van-sessions/id1359506595?mt=2
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Gg7yFiHxGOpXdk0EZd2xK?si=LaKgrPZKQKW7diq9tu9Y1g

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!