Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 225 - #VanSessions

Russ Adams of Escape Design FX on the left with train wheels through the back window. Image: Linda Long (Mom)

Escape Design FX owner and Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge poster signer, Russ Adams, stepped into the TanVan to help explain this whole #VanSessions thing. As part of the Ogden City Arts sub-committee that helped with conceptualization of podcasting musicians from a late '80s Dodge Camper Van, Russ had to experience the Van in person. We chatted about his love of special effects, his thorough Historic 25th Street tour guide skills, and his grouchy grandpa inspired new project. 

Come hang out with us during the First Friday Art Stroll on February 5th's #VanSessions. Visit the Facebook Event Page for updates.  

ON THE DOCKET

• Weber County Outdoors Meetup
• Jan. 13 – Powder Mountain Ladies Nightw/SheShreds.Co Every Wed Jan 13 – Feb 24th $15 for Ladies from 3-9pm
• Jan. 22 – USASA Big Mountain West Snowboard & Freeski Series at Snowbasin
• Jan. 23 – Burton Qualifiers at Powder Mountain – Hidden Lake Halfpipe
• Jan. 23 – ASDT Full Moon Snowshoe Meet Up with WSU Outdoor Program 4:30pm at Snowbasin’s Overflow Parking Lot
• Jan. 23 – Ogden Nordic Moonlight Glide
• Jan. 30 – Snowbasin 75th Birthday Party!
• Feb. 3-6 – U.S. Snowboarding & Freeski Grand Prix at Park City
• Feb. 5,6 – The Bettie Sessions at Powder Mountain – Ladies Intro to Backcountry Clinic
• Feb. 5,6 – Endurance Sports Show – South Towne Exposition Center
• Feb. 20 – Winter Bike Benefit – The Ogden Bike Collective at Mt. Ogden Golf Course – Fat Bike Demos. $5 Entry, Raffle Ticket, Beverage
• Feb. 27 – USA Cycling National Fat Bike Championships at Powder Mountain
• March 5 – X-Trifecta Triathlon at Hidden Lake, Powder Mountain – Shred, Ped, Tread
• April 8-9 Cotopaxi Questival at Thanksgiving Point

Russ Adams of Escape Design FX and Jim Henseon's Creature Shop Challenge with Todd to the Top in the #TanVan

IN THE NEWS

• Powder Mountain Ski Patroller Survives Avalanche
• Snowfall Impeding Local Trail Access
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Asking for Funds to Help Treat Bald Eagle
• New Guide for Jumpoff Canyon Climbing Posted in FB Ogden Climbing Community – by Derek DeBruin
• Skier Pushes Snowboarder off Chairlift
• Help for Andy Lewis
• Why You Shouldn’t Eat Snow
• New Winter 24 Hour Backcountry Race – In Vermont
• 5 Camp Coffees That Taste Good Around the Fire

WORTH WATCHING

Here is the video of the slide from today.

Posted by Travis Zollinger on Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 “Self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment.” – Maxwell Maltz

 Thank you to Union Station for hosting today’s 225th Episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, & thebanyancollective.com, and our new app for Android & iPhones available from our About Page on thebanyancollective.com.

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