The Banyan Collective

Erica Petty - Aerialympic Pole-Fessional

Representing Kairos Fitness, aerialist Erica Petty, gave us the scoop on the 2nd Annual Aerialympics at the Davis Conference Center. There are multiple disciplines at this family friendly event. Are there serious competitors? Diet plans? Workout regimines? Steroid testing? Erica spills the beans on what happens behind the silks in this hard hitting interview about polefessionals. Check out this weekend's Aerialympics where yes, there is beer, and VIP seating.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 197 - Aerialympics

ON THE DOCKETOngoing – Ogden Citizen Trail Series: Thursday’s 7pm. Ogden TrailsMay 29-31 – 8th Annual Ogden Music FestivalMay 29-30 – 2nd Annual AerialmpicsMay 29-30 Sports and Outdoor ExpoMay 30-31 Sail-a-palooza - JordanelleJune 1 – Standup Paddleboard YogaJune 3 – Mt. Ogden Midweek Bike Race Series Begins (Every Wed @ Snowbasin)June 4-7 GoPro Mountain Games - VailJune 5 – Laney Jones and the Spirits Summer Concert at the Ogden Nature CenterJune 8 – Standup Paddleboard YogaJune 11 – SLCA Fundraiser PartyJune 12 – Snowbasin Summer Brew & Backyard BQQ CelebrationJune 12-13 – Ogden Arts FestivalJune 13 – Snowbasin Summer Opening DayJune 14 – Blues, Brews & BBQ Summer Concert Series Kick-offJune 21 – Snowbasin Father’s Day BBQJune 26-28 – Maple Canyon Rock ClimbingJune 26 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripJuly 3 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripJuly 3 – Symphony Under the Stars - Patriotic Pops with Bravo Broadway at Snowbasin ResortJuly 8 – Winemaker’s Dinner – Snowbasin Earl’s Lodge 6:30, $75July 10-12 – High Uinta’s Rock Climbing TripJuly 18 – Ogden Wild Half at Powder MountainJuly 17-19 – Weekend Snake River Rafting TripJuly 26 – Bark at the BasinJuly 30 – Wildflower Trailfest for WomenJuly 31 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripAugust 7 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripAugust 29 – Snowbird Oktoberfest 2nd Annual Beard & Moustache CompIN THE NEWSLiquor Board Finalizes Oktoberfest RulesNinja Warrior Gym Coming to Ogden3,600 Foot Zip Line Coming to Deer Creek State Park2 Hunting Dogs Disappear in the La SalsTrail Runner Dave Mackey Takes a SpillOutside Spotlights the Dorais BrothersLaughing Dog Beers Coming to SLCPoint Break RebootSUP Mural ArtistNew Plank World RecordPond Skimming World Cup coming to BanffWrite for GrindTVA Walk in the Woods Movie

Michelle Tanner - Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music

The 8th annual Ogden Music Festival is loaded with 3 days of live music, camping, kids workshops, and family friendly fun at Fort Buenaventura, Ogden. Michelle Tanner of OFOAM, spends a year choosing and booking the artist lineup. Find out which musical talents she's excited to see, learn more about the festival workshops, and why this year's event is poised to be the best yet!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 196 - Ogden Music Festival

INTERVIEW: Michelle Tanner – Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM) ON THE DOCKET: Ongoing – Ogden Citizen Trail Series: Thursday’s 7pm. Ogden TrailsMay 23 – Amer Sports ‘Mavic Relocating to Ogden’ SALEMay 29-30 – 2nd Annual AerialmpicsJune 1 – Standup Paddleboard YogaJune 3 – Mt. Ogden Midweek Bike Race Series Begins (Every Wed @ Snowbasin)June 5 – Laney Jones and the Spirits Summer Concert at the Ogden Nature CenterJune 8 – Standup Paddleboard YogaJune 12 – Snowbasin Summer Brew & Backyard BQQ CelebrationJune 12-13 – Ogden Arts FestivalJune 13 – Snowbasin Summer Opening DayJune 14 – Blues, Brews & BBQ Summer Concert Series Kick-offJune 21 – Snowbasin Father’s Day BBQJune 26-28 – Maple Canyon Rock ClimbingJune 26 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripJuly 3 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripJuly 10-12 – High Uinta’s Rock Climbing TripJuly 17-19 – Weekend Snake River Rafting TripJuly 26 – Bark at the BasinJuly 30 – Wildflower Trailfest for WomenJuly 31 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripAugust 7 – Weber River Inflatable Kayak TripIN THE NEWS: Wyoming Criminalizes Citizen ScienceGirl Gored by Bison at Yellowstone NPSwedish Man Scares Attacking BearTop Ten Adventure MobilesWorth Watching: Jetsuit FlyingWorth Reading: You’ll Get to the Top and Remember James GarrettQUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The main part of my philosophy has always been: ‘Go toward your fears.’”- Dean Potter, What I’ve Learned, Rock & IceThank you to Slackwater Pizzeria for hosting today’s Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, & thebanyancollective.com, and our new app for iPhones available from our About page on thebanyancollective.com.Chat with us on Twitter @OgdenAdventureShare the Love - Tag your Grams & Tweets with #OgdenAdventureOUTDOOR JUKEBOX: Everlong – Foo FightersAs John Muir would say, “The Mountains are calling and we must go…”

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 195 - Ogden Marathon Preview

Celebrating the 15th annual Ogden Marathon, Olympian, coach, and author Jeff Galloway sits down with us to share his experiences and tips on running. Also joining us is Striders running owner John Wojciechowski who divulges when to carb load in order to avoid hitting the port-a-johns in an untimely manner.  

Jeff Galloway - Olympian, Author, Trainer, Runner

Running legend and creator of the run-walk-run method of training and running races, Jeff Galloway, joined us for an insightful interview beginning with his implausible 1972 Olympic team appearance. Jeff divulges the origin of the run-walk-run method, delivers race tips, rain advice, and thoughts on minimal shoes. We also receive insight into Jeff's wife's playlist on her shuffle - important stuff. Jeff is not only passionate about coaching and running, but he loves returning year after year to the Ogden Marathon to show his support. Gather your questions because Jeff will be available during packet pickup to deliver last minute tips and strategies for Saturday's race. Enjoy the podcast and good luck runners!

MGN Show - Ogden Pub Runners

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood presents an evening with the Ogden Pub Runners

Brad Petersen - Utah Director of Outdoor Recreation

That day when you get offered an opportunity to be the Director of Outdoor Recreation in Utah, yeah, that would be awesome! Brad Petersen is the first ever outdoor recreation director in any state. The job sounds amazing, but Petersen admits to wearing a suit the majority of the time.This interview sheds light on Petersen's busy day-to-day operations of balancing desires of the outdoor community with the politics of the legislature. Petersen also chats about tourism and tax revenue, how Ogden stacks up in the outdoor industry, cycling and traveling the world with Mayor Caldwell, the importance of raising outdoorsy kids, and much more. We could of spent hours getting to know more about what Brad Petersen and his efforts as the director of Outdoor Recreation. We're hoping to have Petersen back on the podcast soon. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 194 - Office of Outdoor Recreation

INTERVIEW - BRAD PETERSEN, UTAH DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONThat day when you get offered an opportunity to be the Director of Outdoor Recreation in Utah, yeah, that would be awesome! Brad Petersen is the first ever outdoor recreation director in any state. The job sounds amazing, but Petersen admits to wearing a suit the majority of the time.This interview sheds light on Petersen's busy day-to-day operations of balancing desires of the outdoor community with the politics of the legislature. Petersen also chats about tourism and tax revenue, how Ogden stacks up in the outdoor industry, cycling and traveling the world with Mayor Caldwell, the importance of raising outdoorsy kids, and much more. We could of spent hours getting to know more about what Brad Petersen and his efforts as the director of Outdoor Recreation. We're hoping to have Petersen back on the podcast soon. ON THE DOCKETOngoing – Ogden Citizen Trail Series: Thursday’s 7pm. Ogden TrailsMay 6 – Ogden Trails Network Shin-DigMay 8-10 Nordic Valley XC Stage RaceMay 10 – Snowbasin Mother’s Day BrunchMay 14-16 – AMGA Single Pitch Instructor CourseMay 22-24 – Swiftwater Rescue Certification Course (SRT1)(NFPA)June 12 – Snowbasin Summer Brew & Backyard BQQ CelebrationJune 12-13 – Ogden Arts FestivalJune 13 – Snowbasin Summer Opening DayJune 14 – Blues, Brews & BBQ Summer Concert Series Kick-offJune 21 – Snowbasin Father’s Day BBQJuly 30 – Wildflower Trailfest for WomenIN THE NEWSWoman’s Body Discovered by Mountain Biker, IdentifiedGOAL Foundation Looking for Marathon VolunteersNew Bear Lake GlampingLemonade Stand to Benefit NepalNepal Earthquake SupportCemetery Point, Pineview, Named as Open Air Demo SiteDeer Valley Purchase of Solitude FinalizedSporty Mom’s Mother’s Day IdeasThe Ultimate American Road TripFamily Vandalizes National Park RailingDean Potter Sets New Half Dome FKTDani Arnold Sets New Matterhorn FKTEverest Sherpa’s Refuse to Fix Icefall RouteNepal’s Recovery EffortsArtist to Cover Italian Lake in Gold FabricWorth Watching: Mountain Biker Rides Via FerrataSALUTATIONSThank you to Slackwater Pizzeria for hosting today’s Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, & thebanyancollective.com, and our new app for iPhones available from out About page on thebanyancollective.com.Chat with us on Twitter @OgdenAdventureShare the Love - Tag your Grams & Tweets with #OgdenAdventureOUTODOOR JUKEBOX

Jenny Scothern - GOAL Interview

We wrap up our interviews
with Jenny Scothern, our gracious
hostess and officially the Executive Director of The GOAL Foundation.  Jenny listens to all the great ideas The GOAL
board offers her team, but Jenny can turn great ideas and make them a reality,
of course with the help from Mike, Bree, Clarisse and CT.  No doubt, Jenny is in charge though.  She was in charge of this interview too; she
was running an open house, had packet pick-up in a few hours and a half
marathon to stage in a couple of days. 
She doesn’t have all day to chat with a couple of knuckleheads with a
microphone.  We got her to sit down long
enough to talk about her first half marathon in Moab and how the hills of Ogden
helped her train.  It was an honor to sit
down and chat with Jenny and all the community partners who attended GOAL’s
open house.

Holin Wilbanks - GOAL Interview

Holin Wilbanks
took Mayor Caldwell’s old job as the PR Director for Weber County…could we be
talking to the future Mayor of Ogden? 
Holin answers ‘no’ without hesitation but we’ll see, right?  Holin does offer us some insight into
fostering relationships with folks who’s homes are affected with the many
events Weber County hosts every year. 
She’s also in charge of maintaining the County’s ‘cool factor.’

Carolyn Brierly - GOAL Interview

Carolyn Brierley was the Ogden Marathon in 1999.  She was the race director, committee chair
and the whole committee.  The Mayor asked
her to plan and stage the inaugural Ogden Marathon with just a 4 month lead
time, and she pulled it off with 600 runners that first year….Wow!  Carolyn retired as the events coordinator for
Ogden City, and enjoyed her retirement for about two days before being tapped
as the Historic 25th Business Association Director.  Carolyn gets stuff done and brings the cool
factor to 25th Street…you gotta see her car!

Bryan J Smith - GOAL Interview

Bryan J. Smith is
another veteran of the Goodyear Podcast hot-seat.  Brian is also the official photographer of
The GOAL Foundation and the brainchild behind Only in Ogden.  Bryan isn’t a ‘drone guy,’ be believes
climbing a rock wall and going on adventures is the only approved method to
capturing the best moments on film.   Bryan also likes it ‘fat.’  Whaaat?

Tim Kendall - GOAL Interview

Tim Kendall, also
a Chamber Spiker but engages the community as a representative from
Intermountain Health Care’s McKay-Dee Hospital. 
Tim helps small businesses with their health care needs and helps
facilitate McKay-Dee’s mantra ‘live the healthiest life possible.’ Take a look
at any sponsorship list at your next community event, chances are Intermountain
Health Care is involved and backing up what they preach about getting involved
in community.

Scott Sluis - GOAL Interview

Scott Sluis is
a Chamber Spiker and your local Zions Banker during the day, but at night he’s
a ‘badass’ drummer who you’ll find rocking out in your favorite local pub.  Scott and Zions Bank are key partners with
the GOAL Foundation and the Ogden Marathon….sorry, I mean The Zions Bank Ogden
Marathon.

Carla 'CT' Taylor - GOAL Interview

‘CT’ Carla Tayor is a local legend and now she’s a Utah Hall of
Fame Coach.  GOAL is fortunate to have CT
 as their Community Outreach and Youth
Program Coordinator, and with her office front and center in the new GOAL
facility, she’s the face of GOAL and unofficial ‘door greeter.’ It’s always fun
to sit down with CT , we’re doing the interviewing but she’s giving us some
life coaching.

Kevin Burns - GOAL Interview

Kevin Burns is
the past chairman of the GOAL board and the current committee chair for the
newly acquired Striders Winter Race Circuit. 
Kevin is a Weber County Sheriff’s Deputy and has worked GOAL events for
over 10 years…including those years where they’re pulling porta-poties out of
ditches.  Kevin gives us a peak behind
the scenes and dishes out the real shiz.

Kym Buttschardt - GOAL Interview

Kym Buttschardt set the tone early with the statement, ‘this is
freaking awesome!’ Kym is one of the original founders of The GOAL Foundation,
originally known as the Greater Ogden Athletics Legacy.  Kym tells us GOAL is about getting off our
devices, breathing real air and doing something beyond yourself.  Give it a listen, it really is ‘freaking
awesome!”

MGN Show - GOAL Foundation Ribbon Cutting

‘Get Out And Live,’ that statement kind of says it all.  This same statement has inspired the greater
Ogden community and made us more active, healthier and stronger as a
people.  Just take a look around, our businesses
are thriving and engaging the community. 
Our parks, trails and mountains have runners, bikers, hikers and dog
walkers swarming all over them. 
Snowboarders and skiers have complemented each other like peanut butter
and chocolate on the slopes and we’re embracing new hobbies like stand up
paddle boarding and fat biking.  People
love us and want to join in on the fun; our hotels are booked, homes are being
built and we’re investing in ourselves by creating jobs and supporting our
schools. 
At the center of it all is the GOAL Foundation, Get Out And
Live…coincidence?  All this good ‘mojo’
we have going on right now in our little mountain town was manifested last week
with the grand opening of the GOAL Foundation’s new facility in downtown
Ogden.  It was a ‘who’s who’ in
attendance as the ‘Spikers’ coordinated the official ribbon cutting and we all
celebrated the new crown jewel of downtown Ogden.  We don’t like to miss a good party, so
Brandon and I, representing The Banyan Collective, crashed the gala and set up
our recording studio, pulled some chairs up and had us a Mr. Goodyear’s
Neighborhood interview extravaganza!  Check
it out:
Kym Buttschardt
set the tone early with the statement, ‘this is freaking awesome!’ Kym is one
of the original founders of The GOAL Foundation, originally known as the
Greater Ogden Athletics Legacy.  Kym
tells us GOAL is about getting off our devices, breathing real air and doing
something beyond yourself.  Give it a
listen, it really is ‘freaking awesome!”
Kevin Burns is
the past chairman of the GOAL board and the current committee chair for the
newly acquired Striders Winter Race Circuit. 
Kevin is a Weber County Sheriff’s Deputy and has worked GOAL events for
over 10 years…including those years where they’re pulling porta-poties out of
ditches.  Kevin gives us a peak behind
the scenes and dishes out the real shiz. 
‘CT’ Carla Tayor is
a local legend and now she’s a Utah Hall of Fame Coach.  GOAL is fortunate to have CT  as their Community Outreach and Youth Program
Coordinator, and with her office front and center in the new GOAL facility,
she’s the face of GOAL and unofficial ‘door greeter.’ It’s always fun to sit
down with CT , we’re doing the interviewing but she’s giving us some life
coaching. 
Scott Sluis is a
Chamber Spiker and your local Zions Banker during the day, but at night he’s a
‘badass’ drummer who you’ll find rocking out in your favorite local pub.  Scott and Zions Bank are key partners with
the GOAL Foundation and the Ogden Marathon….sorry, I mean The Zions Bank Ogden
Marathon. 
Tim Kendall, also
a Chamber Spiker but engages the community as a representative from
Intermountain Health Care’s McKay-Dee Hospital. 
Tim helps small businesses with their health care needs and helps
facilitate McKay-Dee’s mantra ‘live the healthiest life possible.’ Take a look
at any sponsorship list at your next community event, chances are Intermountain
Health Care is involved and backing up what they preach about getting involved
in community. 
Brian J. Smith is
another veteran of the Goodyear Podcast hot-seat.  Brian is also the official photographer of
The GOAL Foundation and the brainchild behind Only in Ogden.  Brian isn’t a ‘drone guy,’ be believes
climbing a rock wall and going on adventures is the only approved method to
capturing the best moments on film.   Brain also likes it ‘fat.’  Whaaat? 
 
Carolyn Brierley
was the Ogden Marathon in 1999.  She was
the race director, committee chair and the whole committee.  The Mayor asked her to plan and stage the
inaugural Ogden Marathon with just a 4 month lead time, and she pulled it off
with 600 runners that first year….Wow! 
Carolyn retired as the events coordinator for Ogden City, and enjoyed
her retirement for about two days before being tapped as the Historic 25th
Business Association Director.  Carolyn
gets stuff done and brings the cool factor to 25th Street…you gotta
see her car!
Holin Wilbanks
took Mayor Caldwell’s old job as the PR Director for Weber County…could we be
talking to the future Mayor of Ogden? 
Holin answers ‘no’ without hesitation but we’ll see, right?  Holin does offer us some insight into
fostering relationships with folks who’s homes are affected with the many
events Weber County hosts every year. 
She’s also in charge of maintaining the County’s ‘cool factor.’
We wrap up our interviews with Jenny Scothern, our gracious hostess and officially the Executive
Director of The GOAL Foundation.  Jenny
listens to all the great ideas The GOAL board offers her team, but Jenny can
turn great ideas and make them a reality, of course with the help from Mike,
Bree, Clarisse and CT.  No doubt, Jenny
is in charge though.  She was in charge
of this interview too; she was running an open house, had packet pick-up in a
few hours and a half marathon to stage in a couple of days.  She doesn’t have all day to chat with a
couple of knuckleheads with a microphone. 
We got her to sit down long enough to talk about her first half marathon
in Moab and how the hills of Ogden helped her train.  It was an honor to sit down and chat with
Jenny and all the community partners who attended GOAL’s open house.
Get Out And Live!  Thank you, we can’t wait to do it again.

OOA Show 193 - Roosters Brewing Co. & Power Practical

Celebrating 20 years in the restaurant and brewing industry, Kym Buttschardt sat down with us to chat about starting Roosters Brewing Co., restaurant week, and their emphasis of always putting community first."PowerPot inventors | Shark Tank Survivors | A Mark Cuban Company," reads the copy on the PowerPractical website. We spoke with PowerPractical CEO, and Ogden raised Matt Ford about being recruited for Shark Tank, the practical use of the PowerPot, Utah's solid entrepreneur climate, and the power of crowd funding.ON THE DOCKETOngoing – Ogden Citizen Trail Series: Thursday’s 7pm. Ogden TrailsApril 17 – Ogden Weekly Climbing TripsApril 18 – Bonneville Shoreline Connector Trailwork DayApril 17-19 – Spring Notquinox – Ogden’s Biggest Fam Dam ReunionApril 21 – Mountain Real Estate Co. Ogden River CleanupApril 24 – Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Baby Shower & Open HouseApril 24 – Ogden Weekly Climbing TripsApril 25 – Utah Whitewater Gear 3rd Annual Whitewater Gear SwapApril 26 – Only in Ogden Store Closing Sunday FundayMay 1 – Eric Zschiesche Art Show – Eccles Community Art CenterMay 2 – 5th Annual Ogden Bike and Gear SwapMay 8-10 Nordic Valley XC Stage RaceMay 10 – Snowbasin Mother’s Day BrunchMay 14-16 – AMGA Single Pitch Instructor CourseMay 22-24 – Swiftwater Rescue Certification Course (SRT1)(NFPA)June 12-13 – Ogden Arts FestivalJune 14 – Blues, Brews & BBQ Summer Concert Series Kick-offIN THE NEWS:North Fork Park designated newest International Dark Sky ParkNo one finished this years Barkley MarathonsRanulph Fiennes Completes Marathon des SablesIndian Army to Climb Everest and Clean TrashPiolet d’Or HighlightsWorth Watching:  Pacific Crest Trail in 1985

Matt Ford CEO - Power Practical

"PowerPot inventors | Shark Tank Survivors | A Mark Cuban Company," reads the copy on the PowerPractical website. We spoke with PowerPractical CEO, and Ogden raised Matt Ford about being recruited for Shark Tank, the practical use of the PowerPot, Utah's solid entrepreneur climate, and the power of crowd funding. 

Kym Buttschardt - Roosters Brewing Co.

Celebrating 20 years in the restaurant and brewing industry, Kym Buttschardt sat down with us to chat about starting Roosters Brewing Co., restaurant week, and their emphasis of always putting community first. 

OOA Show 192 - Restaurant Week

Restaurant week returns to Ogden! 2-course lunches for $8 and 3-course dinners for $15 at participating restaurants through April 19th. Celebrate Ogden's independent, locally-owned restaurants! We sat down with Shane Osguthorpe and Sydnie Furton from Visit Ogden, as well as Mike Lee from Slackwater Pizzeria to discuss what Restaurant Week means to Ogden, how to hit all the participating restaurants, and the scoop on what Slackwater may keep on the menu after the event. Not to be outdone, we cover upcoming events and hard hitting news like the trending story of Goldfish mating like rabbits in a Colorado lake. Also, John from Striders Running talks blister prevention, and the Ogden Citizen Trail Series.All this, some hidden gems, and more on OOA Show Episode 192 - Restaurant Week!

Ogden Climbing Festival - WSU Outdoor Program Interview

With roots reaching back to Jeff Lowe, the 8th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival celebrates Lowe this year with his Utah premier of Metanoia. The three day festival features a gear demo, the premier of Jeff Lowe's Metanoia, climbing clinics, and a climbing comp at The Front Climbing Club. New this year, the Passport ups your swag odds. The more events and days you attend, the more raffle tickets you can earn. Celebrate the rich history of climbing in Ogden at this weekend's 8th Annual Climbing Festival. Follow updates on the official festival Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ogdenclimbingfestival/timeline