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

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

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 174 - Trail Mixer

Access to miles of scenic well-kept trails minutes from downtown Ogden takes a team of dedicated individuals to maintain. Weber Pathways is a non-profit organization dedicated to planning, promoting, constructing and protecting Weber County non-motorized trails.We are committed to the idea that non-motorized network of public pathways significantly contribute to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life. - weberpathways.comClinking of glasses and the pitter-patter of late summer rain welcomed this year's annual Weber Pathways Trail Mixer at Snowbasin Resort. Attendees were greeted by Weber State Cheerleaders doing stunts in exchange for raffle tickets, tables of outdoor gear for the live and silent auctions, and live music. The fundraiser sold out raising a significant amount of money to help build and maintain local trails.The who's who of Ogden were in attendance and many sat down with us as we recorded the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show LIVE in Earl's Lodge. Todd to the Top and myself pulled podcast duty while John Wojciechowski gathered influential personalities like Weber Pathways Executive Director Mark Benigni, Chair Greg Scothern, Outreach Coordinator Rod Kramer, and Board of Trustees Member Mark Bunker. Weber Pathways Chair - Greg ScothernWeber Pathways Board Member - Mark BunkerWeber Pathways Outreach Coordinator - Rod Kramer The Goal Foundation's Jenny Scothern joined us to chat about the upcoming USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships in Ogden September 3rd - 7th. Chris Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Weber School District Foundation and the evenings auctioneer invited everyone to the Christmas Tree Jubilee which raises funds to enhance Weber County education. Future standup paddling pro, and Roosters Brewing Co. proprietor, Kym Buttschardt, spoke to us briefly about inspiring a paddling nation. GOAL Foundation - Jenny ScothernWeber School District Foundation - Chris ZimmermanRoosters Brewing Co. - Kym ButtschardtOgden's Mayor, Mike Caldwell and his wife Cathrina (also a future standup paddling pro) also sat down with us. The Mayor who was a Weber Pathways board member for seven years displayed his passion for Ogden and the outdoor industry by reminding us that our little mountain town is home to 32 outdoor industry logos, over 2,000 outdoor industry employees, with over 400 full-time jobs in the bike industry alone. Home to 240 miles of trails and uncrowded 10,000+ skiable acres, Ogden is an outdoor enthusiasts dream base camp.The Caldwell's have adopted the Burch Creek Trail and as Cathrina explains, "people are pretty respectful" referring to trail upkeep and the lack of garbage on that particular trail. Weber Pathways exists to educate and inform others to help keep all our County trails in proper order. Stay up to date with all Weber Country trail volunteer activities at meetup.com page:Weber Country Trail Construction and Maitenence Ogden Mayor - Mike CaldwellCathrina CaldwellLocal News:Hiker Dies in Little Cottonwood CanyonCapitol Reef National Park Marks Wilderness Anniversary ActFallen and Injured Scout Makes it out of Smithfield HillsGreat Salt Lake is Low, Really LowUtahan is Oldest Person to Finish American Ninja Warrior CoursePCMR Launches Keep Park Open WebsiteCougar Captured in Orem DiesNot Local News:Three Climbers' Bodies Retrieved From Mount RainierMelissa Arnot Gives Mountain AdviceChild Dies in Yellowstone CanyonCar Camping Hot TubOldest Man to Swim English ChannelSolar Farm Ignites BirdsJelly FightEx-Olympian Poaches Deer at Car LotTodd to the Top and Host Brandon Long of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show.Ogden City Mayor - Mike CaldwellMark Benigni - Weber Pathways Executive Director 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 173 - Backpacking

Sometimes it pays to listen to the OOA Show live. This week would be one of those weeks. For some unknown reason our podcast recording cut off after the first 10 minutes. A shame too as we were on a roll. We had a great show. So, we included the outline of stories we covered. Catch us LIVE at Slackwater Pizzeria on Fridays from 2:30 - 3:30ish. This coming Friday however, we're broadcasting live from Snowbasin. Below is the first 10 minutes of Episode 173, Backpacking. Local News:PCMR Offers 'Fair Market to TaliskerLost Boyscout Found in High UintasBrighton Buys SolitudeMoose Drinks from Bear Lake SprinklerNew Wasatch Bike Network       Not Local News:Frenchwoman Survives 36 Hours Clinging to PaddleboardCompetitor Dies in Alaska Backcountry RaceGoal Zero Bought by NRGMountaineers Climb Alps to Deliver Baby6 Die on Mont Blanc's Aiguille d'ArgentiereBarefoot Runner Breaks RecordFather Summoned for Firing Gun to Summon Help in Glacier National ParkHiker Sings Opera to Mountain LionWolf Pack Kills 5 Hunting DogsTourist Crashes Drone into Yellowstone Grand Prismatic SpringWomen Attack Each Other with Deer HeadGear:Backcountry Magazine 2015 Editors Choice - SplitboardsBackcountry Magazine 2015 Editors Choice - Backcountry SkisGear Institute - Best New Gear at Summer Outdoor RetailerOR Trail Running Trends - TrailRunner MagazineGoPro Hero 4 Specs AnnouncedGoTennaAdventure Brief – Kings Peak, A Utah Classic. Always Long. Always winded. Always a good time. Is Backpacking Dying? – Gearjunkie.comQuote of the week: “The best action we can take to keep our kind of outdoor rec alive: Go backpacking. “—Christopher KetchamOutro:  “Recover” from Chvrches as seen on Guitar Center Sessions

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Tom Remkes

Tom Remkes:You may have heard tales of the legend of Tom Remkes and his feats of strength in the San Juan and Wasatch mountains, but like the Bear Lake Monster, the birth of Paul Bunyan and fur-bearing trout, you just don’t know what stories are real and which fall into the realm of myth.  Well, we at the Banyan Collective were able to get the ultra-running hero himself into a chair at Weber State’s downtown bookstore and we pressed him about his career as a mountain runner, husband, mechanical engineer, woodworker and community activist with his service to the AutoLiv Race for Life.Although Tom prefers to live under the radar (no blog, Facebook or Twitter) and doesn’t volunteer any information about himself, we were able to validate his mythos at the Hardrock 100, HURT 100, Wasatch 100 and the Ogden Marathon.  Tom also gave us the skinny on AutoLiv’s 24 year history with the Race for Life 5K where each year Tom and his team at AutoLiv are able to generate upwards of $24,000, benefiting local families in need as well as downtown Ogden’s shelter, The Lantern House.  In fact, after you listen to Tom’s interview and have the insatiable need to shake his hand, Tom will be at the Ogden Striders tomorrow (August 13th) at 3:00pm to present checks to the 2014 beneficiaries of The Race for Life.  Tom is an amazing person with a very humble personality, we are honored to call him a friend and Ogden is a better place because of his achievements and service to the community – Thank You, Tom!We hope you enjoy this episode of Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood, it’s one of our favorites.   PS – Fur-bearing trout are real, I’ve seen the hairy fish before in the streams of Colorado along with UFO’s and baby elephants.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 172 - Pepsi Invasion

Pepsi brought a new and exciting kind of fun to 25th Street this weekend. I posted my thoughts on my Facebook Page: "I didn't know there was a Grounds on 25th Street, we should come walk down here more often,"  - heard someone say while we were playing one of the Nurture the Creative Mind pianos. This is what I like about events like this. To me, the worth doesn't lie in a free concert or swag parade, but rather in giving people a reason to revisit H25, give local biz some love, and realize Ogden really is awesome! Thanks Pepsi!!" And, apparently two explanation points really drives home the message. Haha. It really was a good time and I'm sure businesses on Historic 25th enjoyed the added attention. Now on to our interview with Austin Hansel who is representing Ogden, Utah at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships soon in New Caledonia! Austin's and his Dad are already over $5,000 into this upcoming trip with airfare and lodging. Austin is working a 'real job' to help pay for his expenses, however any love our community would like to throw at him, I'm sure he and his father Lance would appreciate. Visit his Go Fund Me page here where even a $5 donation will help. Local Adventure News:  One Ogden Volunteers NeededOgden Cracks Down on Panhandling (an adventure in itself...)Ogden Nordic FundraiserProvo's Altra Running Recognized by the Wall Street JournalUtah Mother of 8 Vying for Cover of Runner's WorldLocal Olympian's Brother Lost, Found in Idaho WildernessUS Senators Urge New Utah National MonumentBear Causes Temporary Closure of Book Cliffs CampgroundYou Should Be Fishing in the High UintasENVE Test Track Alarms North Ogden Home OwnerUtah Outdoors is Good For YouBobbie Bensman, Brady Robinson Climb for Jeff LoweNot Local Adventure News:First All-Female Nepalese Team Summits K2First K2 Death This SeasonLet Eddie Bauer Be Your GuideSkateboard Legend Dies Standup PaddleboardingMacAskill Rides Playboy MansionTeen Dies Climbing Longs PeakSteph Davis Joins CONTOUR TeamJeremy Jones' Higher TrailerWoman Black Bear Slapped in AspenElk Stressed Out From Too Many SelfiesSkillz Sessions:How to Break Your Standup Paddle5 Campsites to Book this Summer5 Ways to Improve Your Landscape PhotographyQuote of the week: “I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, & wear Reebok.”  – Shaquille O’NeilVisit our home site: thebanyancollective.com

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Bairgutsman Founder, Jan Cheney Part 2

Here it is!  The
Banyan Collective is excited to present part 2 of our interview with the
original Utah mountain runner, Jan Cheney. 
We concluded part 1 of our interview with Jan’s sad tale of
his almost guest appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and continue
with Jan’s 29 mile tale of his then ‘Flight of the Eagle’ run, an ultra version
of the Bairgutsman, but now commonly known as the Wasatch 100 Endurance
Run.  We’re also introduced to Richard
Barnum-Reece and learn how a litigious runner, who gets lost in Baer Canyon, is
the catalyst of the Bairgutsman deal Jan and Richard negotiate during the
inaugural running of the Wasatch 100 in 1980. 
Even with threat of legal action, the Bairgutsman lived
under the direction of Richard Barnum-Reece, who affectionately renamed the race
after his late brother, Robert, also known as ‘Crazy Bob.’
Jan gives us the straight story on all the Bairgutsman
folklore and myths in addition to an inside perspective of the mind of Richard
Barnum-Reece.  Everything you ever wanted
to know about the early history of the oldest mountain race in Utah is served
up by Jan, and we can’t thank him enough for his time and willingness to sit
down and talk to us.  Thank you,
Jan! 
Long live Crazy Bob’s Bairgutsman, Conquer Thyself!  

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Bairgutsman Founder, Jan Cheney

The 40th edition of Crazy Bob’s BAIRGUTSMAN, the
oldest mountain run in Utah, is scheduled for this Saturday, August 2nd
in Fruit Heights at 6:00am.  The
BAIRGUTSMAN has had an aura of badassdom for a long time with equal parts
mystery and urban myth. Well, as fate would have it, the creator of the
BAIRGUTSMAN waltzed into the loving hands of The Banyan Collective last Friday
and offered the keys to a long and storied event first known as the
Baer-Gutsman in 1974.  Jan Cheney, a 1965 graduate of Davis High School and creator
of the Beehive Track Club, Molestus Half-Marathon and the Garden of Eden 10
miler, also gave life to the Baer-Gutsman after gazing at the ‘Balls’ on top of
Francis Peak during his commute to work every morning.  The Gutsman course was established after Jan
and Howard Cheney (no relation) made a reconnaissance trip up Baer Canyon to
the top of Francis Peak.  They had no
water or provisions, luckily the nice folks working at the radar towers offered
sandwiches and water.  Jan and Howard had
such an epic adventure that day, they wanted to offer the same mountain
experience to the world.
The Banyan Collective is excited to offer this special
edition of Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood; we invite you listed to this 2-part interview
with Jan Cheney as he unloads some authentic Utah ‘running’ history staring
Chuck Smead, Rick Trujillo , Chick Hislop and Johnny Carson….whaaa?  That’s right…heeeeere’s Johnny.  Check it out, only on The Banyan
Collective!