Profiles of Utah's notable elite athletes
Discovering Intertwining Passions in Family and Sport By Sean Zimmerman-Wall Utahns enjoy the luxury of having a premier training ground for nearly any sport they choose. The state’s diverse landscape offers a multitude of opportunities for honing one’s craft, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,”…