The Banyan Collective

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 183 - No Snow

Interview: Sara
Toliver – Visit Ogden
·     
Lack of
Snow Impact
·     
Mavic
·     
Winter
Fest?
News:
·     
Lack
of Snow Helping Cherry Creek Ski Resort
·     
Mavic
Moving to Ogden
·     
Cabela’s
Opening in Farmington Spring 2016
·     
Annual
Hardware Ranch Elk Festival
·     
RAMP
Funds $1M in local projects
·     
New
Gondolas Announced for Deer Valley & PCMR
·     
Utah
Father Daughter Team Trek Through Antarctica
·     
PowMow
Ramps up Mountain Biking
·     
Grand Canyon in
the Clouds
·     
Greatest
Ski Line of All Time
·     
Ski
Las Vegas, Resort Opens for 2014/15 Season
·     
Canyon
Photo Record
·     
Slacklining
World Record
·     
Kilian
Jornet Preps for Aconcagua Record
·     
REI
Taps 5,000 Customers as Brand ‘Advisors’
·     
Vegetarians
Return to Meat
·     
Erotic
Carp Calendar is a Real Thing
·     
Grand
Canyon Raft Leader Busted for Dumping in River
·     
Grizzly
Travels 2,800 Miles
·     
Dead
Hanging Holiday Coyote Complete with Red Bow
 
Skillz Sessions: Backpacker
Magazine – 10 Things You Should Never Do
 
Events:
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Dec. 13 – Hardware
Ranch Elk Festival
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Dec. 16 – Pezl America Presents Andrew
McLean: The Slotterhouse $5 benefits Utah Avalanche Center
·     
Jan. 4-9 – WSU Outdoor Program
Cooperative Ouray Ice Climbing Trip
·     
Jan. 7,9,10 – WSU
Outdoor Program AIARE Level 1 Course
·     
Jan. 24 – WSU Ski Day at
Snowbasin
Quote of the week: “You are
never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” - C. S. Lewis
Thank you to Slackwater
Pizzeria for hosting the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on
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We’ll leave you with Angels
& Airwaves - Paralyzed
As John Muir would say, “The Mountains are calling and we
must go…”
 

Interview: Derek Bowles - Crossroads Academy

Interview: Derek Bowles – Crossroads Academy Many of us in Ogden recognize Crossroads as a skate shop and indoor park, and that it is, but it's also a way for youth to work on accessing their FLOW as a means to recovering from addictions. Derek Bowles, Program Director and Primary Therapist for Crossroads sits down with us to discuss how they use sports like snowboarding, rock climbing, wakeboarding, and skateboarding to ensure kids working through recovery are successful.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 182 - Crossroads

Interview: Derek Bowles – Crossroads Academy Many of us in Ogden recognize Crossroads as a skate shop and indoor park, and that it is, but it's also a way for youth to work on accessing their FLOW as a means to recovering from addictions. Derek Bowles, Program Director and Primary Therapist for Crossroads sits down with us to discuss how they use sports like snowboarding, rock climbing, wakeboarding, and skateboarding to ensure kids working through recovery are successful. News:UDOT Approves Scope for Ogden City Bicycle Master PlanWeber River Confluence Partnership“Ski City” Case SettledPark City Hosts Sprint Grand Prix FinaleBlind Runner Completes Grand Canyon Double TraverseClimber Dies at the GunksMontana Road-Kill Permit Plan Working Splendidly

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Amir Jackson, Nurture The Creative Mind

Fate, and the below freezing air of North Dakota, gifted us
with Amir Jackson and his ability to empower and inspire our community.  In 2007, after staging a hunger strike at a
local coffee shop, Amir founded the non-profit organization ‘Nurture the Creative
Mind,’ and with it, invested in our youth with the tools of creativity,
education and character development.  8
years later, Amir and NCM have affected thousands of youth and have inspired
them to be brave and explore new paths. 
Amir also put pianos on 25th Street.
It was an extreme honor for The Banyan Collective to sit
down with Amir and listen to stories of his youth and his thoughts on  ‘innovation and creativity.’  After listening to Amir speak for an hour, we
believe you’ll be as inspired as we are to become more involved in our
community and excited to serve in Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood. 
 
Nurture the Creative Mind is celebrating its 8th
Anniversary this Saturday, November 22nd from 6-10pm at Ogden’s
Union Station.  $15 gets you all the food
and drink you want (open bar) and lots of entertainment; 25 live acts and over
100 performers and art displays.  Ages 18
and under get in FREE.  All the ticket
sale revenue will go to the Nurture the Creative Mind foundation.  Tickets and details at www.nurturethecreativemind.com  

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 181 - Snow, Mammoth & Evolution

Interview: Jerome Berg - Ogden Trails Network

Jerome Berg from the Ogden Trails Network joins us on the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show. Join their Facebook page for trail updates, volunteer information, and awesome photos! Visit ogdencity.com for a list of Ogden Trails. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 180 - Vampire Deer, Whiskey & Beer

Interviews: Jerome
Berg – Ogden Trails Network
 
News:
·     
Cody Lee
Summer Edit
·     
Shoreline
Trail Getting Connected
·     
First
Wolf Spotted in Grand Canyon Since 1940s
·     
Officials
Seeking Hunter Who Left Skinned, Decapitated Deer
·     
What’s
New in Utah this Winter
·     
Ski
Season Outlook Appears Bright
·     
Call
for Snowboarders to Boycott Olympics
·     
WiFi
Coming to Yellowstone
·     
Vampire
Deer
·     
Japan
Makes the Best Whiskey
·     
2015
SkyRunner Schedule – Utah Dates
·     
Grizzly
Bear Photographer
·     
National
Geographic Adventures of the Year
·     
New
Women’s Beer Record
·     
Great
White Selfie Criticized
·     
 
 
Skillz Sessions:
 
 
 
Gear:
·     
Garmont
Coming Back to America
·     
G3
Fetish Contest – Win $1,100 in G3 Gear #FirstTurnsFetish
·     
Kenji
Haroutunian out as Director of Outdoor Retailer
·     
Mammut
Realization Shorts
 
Trip Report: Jimmy
Chin’s Guide to Jackson, Wyoming
 
Events:
·     
Nov 7-8 - 
Adventure+Gear Expo
·     
Nov. 11 – Petzl America Presents David
Roetzel: East Vail Ice Project $5 benefits Salt Lake Climbers Alliance
·     
Nov 12 – Ogden
Nature Center Wild Wednesday’s Special Veterans Day Program
·     
Nov. 14 – Bulleit
Bourbon Whiskey Dinner at Earl’s Lodge
·     
Nov. 17-18 - Weber
River watershed symposium—“Confluence 2014”
·     
Nov. 24 – Trail
Running Film Festival - Brewvies
·     
Nov. 26 – WSU Outdoor Program
Free Ski/Snowboard Wax
·     
Dec. 3 – WSU Outdoor Program
Free Ski/Snowboard Wax
·     
Dec. 10 – WSU Outdoor Program
Free Ski/Snowboard Wax
 
·     
Dec. 16 – Pezl America Presents Andrew
McLean: The Slotterhouse $5 benefits Utah Avalanche Center
·     
Jan. 4-9 – WSU Outdoor Program
Cooperative Ouray Ice Climbing Trip
·     
Jan. 7,9,10 – WSU
Outdoor Program AIARE Level 1 Course
·     
Jan. 24 – WSU Ski Day at
Snowbasin
 
My Lands - Weber
River watershed symposium—“Confluence 2014”
 
Quote of the week: “The
secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Trina Taylor, Prevent Child Abuse Utah

Child abuse is a difficult topic, but it needs to be addressed, especially here in Utah where we rank 8th in the nation for substantiated child abuse cases in the nation.  Just in Utah, that equates to about 12,000 child abuse cases a year affecting 1 in 5 boys and 1 in 3 girls between the ages of 6-11. Child abuse affects us all in some way, either personally or economically.  Prevention is the key and in this episode of Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood, the executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Utah (Ogden Chapter), Trina Taylor, discusses how we can all take charge and help prevent child abuse. At the time of this interview, professional runner and Prevent Child Abuse ambassador, Chad Weller, was also scheduled to sit down with us but was delayed in Denver while in route from Miami to Utah.  Chad eventually made it to Ogden before competing in the North Face Challenge 50 mile Ultra Marathon in Park City on October 4th.  While in Ogden, a small group of us took Chad on a tune-up run along the Bonneville shoreline trail where we intersected with many local runners who were very friendly and patient as I introduced Chad to everybody I knew on the trail – you know who you are, thank you for being so friendly and hospitable. We hope you enjoy the show, for more information on Prevent Child Abuse Utah please visit www.preventchildabuseutah.org

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Wasatch Front 100 Organizers

The Wasatch Front 100 Endurance Run has been ‘running’ since 1980, making it the oldest continuous 100 mile race in the country. ‘Wasatch,’ as the race is affectionately known, has spawned trail runners all over Ogden, as they train for arguably the toughest 100 mile event in the world.  It was an honor for John and Brandon from the Banyan Collective to sit down with Wasatch organizers  John Grobben, Steve Baugh and Phil Lowry and speak with them about the early days of Wasatch and how the race has evolved over the years  to become the Wasatch 100 we know and love today.  You know what; you’re going to learn the Wasatch 100 is not that different today than it was 35 years ago. In this special episode of Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood, we discuss with John, Steve and Phil how Wasatch has remained true to its origins and continues to be one of the premier trail running events on the race calendar.  

Interview: Ben Johnson, Tim Nguyen - 2nd Tracks

Gear swaps and breaking news during our interview with 2nd Tracks co-owner Ben Johnson and employee Tim Nguyen. Their annual over-the-top, ridiculously huge gear swap is on now through Sunday, Oct. 26th. Mention "The Banyan Collective" and save $5 on your purchase!

Interview: Maggie Smith-Odette - The Front Climbing Gym

The Front Climbing Gym is the space many local sport climbers will inhabit as soon as the weather turns. We've enjoyed a long Fall of perfect climbing temps, but that's about to change. Maggie chats with us about transitioning into Winter training, gym expansion, and this weekend's DeadPoint Climbing Comp. Stoked to have a rep from The Front back on the show. Take a listen!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 179 - DeadPoint

Maggie Smith-Odette with The Front Climbing Gym kicks off Episode 179, Deadpoint. Maggie chats about Saturday's (costume) Climbing Comp, winter training techniques, and gym expansion. Ben Johnson and Tim Nguyen with 2nd Track Sports also stopped by. 2nd Tracks is hosting a huge gear swap this weekend, and Ben and Tim give us the inside scoop.

Interview: Keith with Wasatch Brewery

We learned in the first minute of sitting down with Keith from Wasatch Brewery that one of their beers won an award at the Great American Beer Festival. With 5,000 to 6,000 beers in a category, for a Utah beer to win is a huge accomplishment. Keith explains, "Burning down that fence of Utah not having great beer."Check out the full interview recorded live at the 2014 Snowbasin Beer Festival!

Interview: Ryan with Epic Brewing

Ryan with Epic Brewing chats seasonal beers, the brewing process, and gives his suggestion for the perfect post mountain bike ride beer. Recorded live at the 2nd annual Snowbasin Beer Festival. 

Interview: Debbie Farka - Ultrarunner

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 178 - Snowbasin Beer Fest 2014

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - GOAL Foundation & the Winter Racing Series

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 177 - Nico Parco

Interview: Nico Parco

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 176 - Harvest Moon

Interview: Sara Toliver - Visit Ogden

We sat down with Sara Toliver, President/CEO of the Ogden Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau, or Visit Ogden. Sara and her CVB Crew help shape and sell Ogden and this little town's adventure vibe to the world. Join Visit Ogden on Facebook for awesome local videos and photos.Sara Toliver Interview:

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 175 - Visit Ogden

After a few sleepless nights and a week of R&R, we're back on the podcast horse. We have 2 episodes to push out to the public. This one, and Harvest Moon. Stay tuned.Before our brief departure we sat down with Sara Toliver, President/CEO of the Ogden Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau, or Visit Ogden. Sara and her CVB Crew help shape and sell the Ogden Adventure vibe to the world. Join them on Facebook for awesome local videos and photos.Local News:Red Butte Night Hike RescueWillard Bay Life Jacket StationsOgden Bench Power Line ProjectCanyonlands Rock Art Not THAT OldWild Sheep Prepare to be HerdedResorts Adding Benefits to PassesWoman Dies Fishing the GreenUtah County Offers New Hiking AppBlack Diamond Fall FundraiserNew Utah Ski ResortRim to Rim Will Require a PermitNew Warren Miller Film Trailer Released

Interview: Tom Kiely - XTERRA CEO

When XTERRA first came to Snowbasin, I thought, wow, this is a big deal. I had seen XTERRA on TV and of course heard of the Nissan vehicle, and really wanted to own one. I never thought I'd get the opportunity to sit down and share a beer with the head cheese who invented the brand in 1996 and remains the CEO today. Tom Kiely tells us how XTERRA began and how Ironman nearly beat him to the punch. He also chats about the move to Ogden and how well received the off-road triathlon is by our mountain town. Thanks Tom for hanging out with us at Slackwater Pizzeria on the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Check out the interview here:

Austin Hansel - IFSC World Youth Championship Climber

Youth Worlds Climbing Competitor Austin HanselAUSTIN HANSEL - IFSC YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CLIMBERSeptember 1, 2014It's not the Olympics, but it's just as important to local Ogden climber, Austin Hansel, who qualified for the IFSC World Youth Championships in New Caledonia. We've been following Austin for the last couple years and his growth in the sport of bouldering and speed climbing is not just respectful, but darn right crazy inspirational. He's only been climbing 4 years and he's qualified for World's!! Congrat's Austin! Ben and Austin Prepare for Worlds from Momentum Climbing Gym onVimeo.Because Worlds is on an island in a place most can't find on a map, the financial burden is hefty. Even $5 will help. Please visit Austin's Go Fund Me account here and help support local talent: http://www.gofundme.com/c2hg58Austin Hansel Climbing in Maple Canyon - Photo via Austin Hansel's Facebook PageAustin Hansel gym climbing - Photo via Austin Hansel's Facebook Page