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 Needed
• Ogden Cracks Down on Panhandling (an adventure in itself...)
• Ogden Nordic Fundraiser
• Provo's Altra Running Recognized by the Wall Street Journal
• Utah Mother of 8 Vying for Cover of Runner's World
• Local Olympian's Brother Lost, Found in Idaho Wilderness
• US Senators Urge New Utah National Monument
• Bear Causes Temporary Closure of Book Cliffs Campground
• You Should Be Fishing in the High Uintas
• ENVE Test Track Alarms North Ogden Home Owner
• Utah Outdoors is Good For You
• Bobbie Bensman, Brady Robinson Climb for Jeff Lowe

Not Local Adventure News:

• First All-Female Nepalese Team Summits K2
• First K2 Death This Season
• Let Eddie Bauer Be Your Guide
• Skateboard Legend Dies Standup Paddleboarding
• MacAskill Rides Playboy Mansion
• Teen Dies Climbing Longs Peak
• Steph Davis Joins CONTOUR Team
• Jeremy Jones' Higher Trailer
• Woman Black Bear Slapped in Aspen
• Elk Stressed Out From Too Many Selfies

Skillz Sessions:

• How to Break Your Standup Paddle
• 5 Campsites to Book this Summer
• 5 Ways to Improve Your Landscape Photography

Quote 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’Neil

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