Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 247 - Summer Outdoor Retailer Recap

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OOA friends during Outdoor Retailer Happy Hour!

It happens twice a year. The Outdoor Retailer Show takes over our lives as we wonder in awe through thousands of square footage of new and improved outdoor gear. We compiled our Fave 5 memories or impressions from this Summer's OR Show and it's awesome.  

OUTDOOR RETAILER RECAP - Fave 5 2016 Summer OR Memories

Brandon

• Tonga Thong on the Paddleboard - Can’t un-see Tonga Thong
• Goal Zero’s new Yeti 400 & 1400
• I Got My Creamy Pulled - Maple Vanilla Ice Cream with Bacon Sprinkles
• Odd New Gear: Merfins, Kanulock - lockable tie-down straps, Glide Sup FitFloat
• Rush Sturges Interview

John

• Parking is better in SLC than Ogden
• Importance of Media
• SUP industry could have own show
• Young Entrepreneurs - Make Good Stuff
• Outdoor Industry likes good beer

Todd

• Ortlieb & Astral
• Outsiders Ball
• Nut Butter Filled Clif Bar
• Friends
• Barry Barr & Tyler Bradt Interviews

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ON THE DOCKET

• August 11 – Ogden Nature Center Summer Concert Series - Kristin Andreassen and Friends
• August 13 - H30 Race - SUP, Swim, Kayak at Bear Lake
• August 13 - Utah Spartan Race Super, Nordic Valley
• August 16 - SCOTT Twilight Ride Series at Deer Valley
• August 19 - Weber Pathways Trail Mixer - Earls Lodge, Snowbasin 
• August 20 – Skyline Mountain Marathon and 1/2
• August 23 - SCOTT Twilight Ride Series at Deer Valley
• August 25 - Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 250 Party at the Ogden Nature Center
• August 26 - Ogden Pub Runners Presents Beer Runners’ Beer Fest
• August 27 – Salomon Mid Mountain Marathon, Park City
• August 27-28 – SLC Climbing Festival
• Sept. 9-10 Ragnar Trail Tetons, WY – Grand Targhee Ski Resort
• Sept 9-11 - Snake River Rafting Trip - Weber Outdoor Program
• Sept 9-11 – REI Outessa Summit: Powder Mountain
• Sept 13 - Uli Steck Tour - Capital Theater
• Sept 24 - Mountain 2 Metro 8 Mile Urban Trail Run
• Sept 24 - Red Bull 400 Park City - 400m Race up K120 Ski Jump at Utah Olympic Park
• Oct 27-29 - Snowbasin Ski Sale & Swap 
• Nov 5 - SLC Shred Fest: Ski & Snowboard Festival

IN THE NEWS

• New Trump Tower Route
• Kilian Jornet Attempting Everest FKT
• Miranda Oakley Solo’s the Nose in 21:50
• Olympic Kayaker Capsized by Underwater Sofa

DISCOVER GEAR

• Escapod Trailers

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Winning isn't about finishing in first place. It isn't about beating the others. It is about overcoming yourself. Overcoming your body, your limitations, and your fears. Winning means surpassing yourself and turning your dreams into reality.” ― Kilian Jornet

Thank you to GOAL ZERO for powering today’s 247th Episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, thebanyancollective.com, and on the Podbean App for Android & iPhones.

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OUTDOOR JUKEBOX

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