November 2007
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 11/26
There is going to come a point where things have to stop, and no one in America is thinking about it. But if we don't think about it now, we may have to do what China did...
ZEN AND THE ART OF SNOWRIDING
Enlightenment on the slopes? Extreme ski legend Kristen Ulmer's "Ski to Live" camps offer a jump to another level in your skiing or snowboarding; along with a jump to another level of consciousness via famed Zen Master Genpo Roshi; her camp parther...
USE YOUR GYM RIGHT!
It's sad for so many people. They join gyms. They work out regularly. But they never realize that they're wasting their time. Are you one of them?...
MIRACLE AT BEAVER CREEK
It was a horrible, terrible crash. He lost nearly all the blood in his body and broke his neck, less than one year ago. On December 2, U. S. ski team racer Dane Spencer will show that miracles do happen: he will race the Beaver Creek World Cup GS...
MASTERS START TRAINING
First there was the party, with elk and venison shot by head Masters coach Bill Skinner. Then there was the first day of training, with a former Austrian race coach. Now it's time to get ready to race...
BUYING A BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS? READ THIS:
Don't pay for more of a mountain bike than you need! Here's what to spend whether you will ride roads or trails---and here are other bike goodies just right for giving...
STEVE MURRAY GOING HOME
The X Games star is breathing on his own and ready to go home and be with his wife and kids. But now he faces another problem. Greg Baerg, of Lat34, has the update...
THE WORLD'S BEST EXERCISE
It works your entire body in under 10 seconds. Learn how to do the power clean and you will be a much better athlete. BYU Coach Jay Omer describes this complex exercise...
ADVENTURE SPORTS by WINA STURGEON
Here's what Shaun White and Bode Miller share...The Canyons ski patrollers get organized...Whistler opens with a three-foot base...Utah Winter Games gets a new partner, clinic and comp signups underway...Snowbasin looks for devo team race coach...
THREE SKATERS PASS THE AUDITION
Salt Lake Derby Girls hold the first of two tryout sessions; three new skaters made the league. Lady Shatterly (aka Jen Philion) writes that one more audition is coming; and meanwhile, you can skate with a Derby Girl!...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 11/12
It sends a revealing message about Americans: we have skipped the holiday of gratitude and gone right to the holiday of greed...
SNOW A NO SHOW
Utah resorts scheduled to open this week are changing plans. There is no snow, and the nights are too warm to make any snow...
BABY BOOMER WORKOUT
If you're middle aged, a stay at home mom or even a high powered executive, you may be more out of shape than you know. Getting back in shape could mean a hospital stay if you don't follow the rules...
SPEEDSKATING WORLD CUP
The first speedskating World Cup of the season was at Utah's Olympic Oval. It was a triumph---for Canada, China and Italy...
TEAM TRIALS WERE A DRAMA
The team trials for bobsled and skeleton determined who would be competing on the World Cup circuit. An unexpected old dog wins one, while a favorite sits down and cries...
CYCLOCROSS: WINTER BIKE EXPLOSION
It's bike racing in winter, and it's huge. Cyclocross is not the next big thing, it's the right now thing. If you haven't heard of cyclocross, find out all about it---and where to race...
ADVENTURE SPORTS by WINA STURGEON 11/06
World Cup canceled over poor snow...Judge tosses paralyzed skicross racer's lawsuit against resort...Outdoor Retailer Show to be the only show in town...Trails site demands suspicious personal information...
AVY SAVVY: SURVIVE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
Climbing editor Patrick Welsh gives advice on an early season backcountry gear as well as a head check so you can go in---and come out...
INCREDIBLE CONDITIONING: $10
An elite trainer gives you priceless conditioning advice, and you can get a full gym's worth of equipment to train for less than ten bucks...
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