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Southern Hospitality: A Look at the South American Beacon Project
By Sean Zimmerman-Wall
The Chilean Andes are renowned for their scenic vistas, epic terrain and plentiful snowfall. Forming the eastern boundary of the Ring of Fire, these mountains represent a dramatic mix of volcanoes and lofty peaks. While this rugged land inspires the spirit and captures the heart, it leaves the mind wanting.
Ponying Up
An Interview with Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer
By Melissa McGibbon
Ultra marathon runner Karl Meltzer is known as “The Speedgoat.” He started running competitively when he was eight. In 1989, Meltzer moved to Utah from New Hampshire to ski at Snowbird and Alta for the season. But like most folks who think they are just “passing through,” he couldn’t convince himself to depart the Rockies after the snow melted. He bought a mountain bike and embarked on a discovery of the Wasatch terrain. But didn’t take long for Meltzer to ditch the bike and start trail running. He never looked back.
When She Says Jump, You Say How High
By Sean Zimmerman-Wall
What would you dare to accomplish if you knew the only possible outcome was success? A new line at your favorite ski hill, the second pitch of a daunting climb or perhaps the big hit in the park? This mantra has been the guiding concept for an intrepid bunch of young women who strive to push themselves, and others like them, in the outdoor realm. Welcome to She Jumps. The brainchild of co-founders Lynsey Dyer and Vanessa Pierce, She Jumps started out as a blog for the two young athletes to share their love of sport with friends.
Cancer Cant Stop Them
Team Tumor's Inspirational Ragnar Relay Journey
Through doubt, fear and several setbacks, 14 cancer patients, survivors and supporters came together as Team Tumor at the Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay on June 18 and 19 to inspire people living with cancer and to raise funds for the Huntsman Foundation. The team's participation proved to themselves and the rest of the world that, "Cancer can't stop us!"
Dane Rauschenberg
Extreme Runner, Author and Motivational Speaker
By Jenny Willden
“You don’t know what you can do until you try,” said runner, author and motivational speaker Dane Rauschenberg. He describes himself as an “average runner who happens to be extremely stubborn,” and spent every weekend of 2006 running a certified marathon for a total of 52 marathons in 52 weekends.
