Backcountry Utah

Program Highlights for the December 19, 2009 Weekend Edition

backcountryutah — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:55:00 +0000

Saturday’s Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for December 19, 2009. You can hear it along the Wasatch Front from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on AM 630 KTKK.

Segment 1

Phil Douglass with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeing lots of wintering elk at the Hardware Ranch. http://www.hardwareranch.com/

Segment 2

Andy Bolt with Best Kiteboarding will invite you to a few great clinics at Powder Mountain This weekend. http://powdermountain.com/ http://www.powdermountain.com/mtn_snowkiting.php

Segment 3

Dennis Phillips with Safari Club International will invite you to their big Reno Convention in 2010. http://www.showsci.com/

Steve McGrath from Camp Chef highlights the Solstice Lamp just in time for the Winter’s Solstice. http://www.campchef.com/new_items.html

Segment 4
Steve McGrath Continues his discussion of the five hottest gifts of the Holiday season. http://www.campchef.com/

Drivetime Audio Segments Now Available for December 21 – December 25, 2009

backcountryutah — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Celebrate ths Winter Solstice at the Sun Tunnels, located in the West Desert. It is usually not too crowded this time of year. Make sure you bring plenty of extra gas and provisions in case you get stuck. Let folks know where you will be and when you plan on getting back. For more information or directions, visit http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/SUNTUNNELS.HTML

Download this week’s drivetime programming at our Network Page at http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/Download.htm . Check out the schedule below or find a station near you that airs Backcountry Utah.

December 21, 2009
Monday Morning (Track 1) Winter Solstice Light– Steve McGrath, Camp Chef http://www.campchef.com/new_items.html

Monday Afternoon (Track 2) SCI is First for Hunters– Dennis Phillips, Safari Club International http://www.showsci.com/

December 22, 2009
Tuesday Morning (Track 3) Supporting Wildlife Conservation Programs Worldwide– Dennis Phillips, SCI http://www.showsci.com/

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4) Share the Hunting Legacy at the Reno SCI Convention– Dennis Phillips, SCI http://www.showsci.com/

December 23, 2009
Wednesday Morning (Track 5) Events and Activities at the SCI Convention– Dennis Phillips, SCI http://www.showsci.com/

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6) See Wild Elk at the Hardware Ranch– Phil Douglass, DWR http://www.hardwareranch.com/

December 24, 2009
Thursday Morning (Track 7) Winter Activities at the Hardware Ranch– Phil Douglass, DWR http://www.hardwareranch.com/

Thursday Afternoon (Track Elk Management at the Hardware Ranch– Phil Douglass, DWR http://www.hardwareranch.com/

December 25, 2009
Friday Morning (Track 9) Christmas for Cowboys– In Cahoots

Friday Afternoon (Track 10) Christmas Cowboy Poetry– J.P. Carson http://www.hebercitycowboypoetry.com/index.php?mod=perform&id_perf=14

December Events scheduled at Jordanelle

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:13:00 +0000

Dec 19 2009 Jordanelle State Park – Heber

Join park staff and volunteers from the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for one last celebration of the International Year of Astronomy. 2009 celebrates 400 years after Galileo pointed his telescope toward the sky. We have come along way since then.

Dig out your telescopes and on Dec 19th from 3pm- 7pm bring them to the Hailstone Event Center at Jordanelle State Park. Volunteers will be here to help set up and/or repair your telescope and show you how to use it. When the sun goes down we can celebrate the winter equinox by star gazing. If you don’t have a telescope just come and star gaze. Hailstone is located on the west side of Jordanelle just off of Hwy 40. Day use fee of $10.00/carload up to 8 people required, or free to Utah State Parks Pass holders. Call (435)649-9540 for more info.

December 26 2009 Wasatch/Jordanelle State Park, Heber

Heber Valley Christmas Bird Count 8 am- 4:00 pm. Join park staff from Wasatch and Jordanelle State Park as well as other bird and wildlife lovers in Audubon’s 110th Christmas Bird Count. The CBC is one of the largest citizen science efforts in the world. Beginner, intermediate, and expert birders are welcome. To register, or for more information call Wendy at (435) 654-1791 or visit www.audubon.org/bird/cbc .

Boating Safety Tip of the Week

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:44:00 +0000

Photo Courtesy of The U.S. Coast Guard.

Salt Lake City – Be aware of carbon monoxide dangers while boating on Utah’s waters. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas produced when carbon-based fuel, such as gasoline, propane, charcoal or oil, burns.

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless, and mixes evenly in the air. It enters the bloodstream through the lungs and displaces oxygen in the body. Do not confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with seasickness, intoxication, or heat or marine stressors.

“If someone on board complains of irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, or dizziness, immediately move the person to fresh air and seek medical attention if necessary,” advises Utah State Parks Boating Program Assistant Manager Chris Haller.

Sources of carbon monoxide on boats include gasoline engines, generators, cooking ranges, and space and water heaters. Cold and poorly tuned engines produce more carbon monoxide than warm, properly-tuned engines. Boat exhaust leaks can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. These leaks can migrate throughout the boat and into enclosed areas. Regular maintenance and proper boat operation can reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

It is illegal to operate a motorboat or have the engine of a motorboat run idle while a person is occupying or holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder or while a person is being towed in a non-standing position within 20 feet of the vessel. These restrictions do not apply when the motorboat is docking, or while persons are entering or exiting the vessel.

For more safe boating tips go to http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/ or call (801) 538-BOAT. Utah Boaters…WEAR IT!

Share The Legacy at the Ultimate Hunters’ Market

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:27:00 +0000

Ask any member who has attended the SCI Convention, and you will likely hear, “Sensational, you have to go! It is the Ultimate Hunters’ Market and it’s a knockout!”

The allure of SCI’s 2009 Annual Convention attracted nearly 20,000 attendees. This hunters’ heaven has everything the mind can dream of and occupies over 650,000 square feet of exhibit space. Six continents are under one roof where members come to book hunts, rendezvous with old friends and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. That only scratches the surface of products available at SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually.

There are dozens of informative and educational seminars designed to provide attendees the opportunity to learn new hunting techniques or refine old ones, discover imaginative ways to prepare wild game, or to glean tips on the best care for your equipment and gear. Countless topics that appeal to the hunting sportsman are covered.

When the exhibit halls close the evening fun and excitement begins. Each night, members come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the organization and enjoy top entertainment and speakers. SCI’s evening auctions offer top of the line guns, once in a lifetime hunts, the finest artwork and more. Every purchase provides crucial funds to help preserve our hunting heritage and enable conservation efforts to occur around the globe.

Yes, it’s true! SCI’s Convention is the most dynamic and diverse hunting show today. You will find it to be the most powerful buying and selling environment in the outdoor industry. Mark your calendars and please join us for the 2010 Convention January 20 – 23, 2010, in Reno, Nevada. Be sure to register online at http://www.safariclub.org/ .

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Park City Mountain Resort

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:44:00 +0000

Park City, Utah (December 10, 2009) – Park City Mountain Resort celebrates the 2009 holiday season with family events for the local community and destination visitors during the month of December.

“Park City Mountain Resort is a magical place to be during the holidays and the reason why so many families choose to celebrate with us time and time again,” said Krista Parry, director of marketing for Park City Mountain Resort. “Our holiday events have become a tradition for the local community and visiting guests alike. We treasure the opportunity to share in their experience.”

On December 19, Park City Mountain Resort welcomes Santa Claus into Park City as he descends from the top of the mountain down the Town lift. Guests are invited to arrive around 5:30 p.m. to enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas carols and storytelling. Santa and his reindeer will fly their sled full of goodies onto the Town Lift Plaza around 6:15 p.m.

On December 24, Santa Claus will ski around the mountain during the day and once the sun sets he will lead more than 100 ski and snowboard instructors down the PayDay run during Park City Mountain Resort’s 46th annual traditional torchlight parade. The parade can best be viewed from the Resort Plaza where complimentary hot beverages and cookies will be served.

All holiday activities are complimentary.

About Park City Mountain Resort

Park City Mountain Resort, the most accessible mountain resort in North America, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah and is only a 40-minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. With 3,300 acres of unspoiled terrain, the Resort offers groomed Signature Runs™, bumps, powder, trees, eight peaks, nine bowls, four terrain parks, and the Eagle Superpipe.

Park City Mountain Resort was once again ranked a top-five resort by the readers of SKI and Transworld Snowboarding magazines and a top-10 ski resort in North America by Conde Nast Traveler. For more information, visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/ or call (800) 222-PARK.

Become a Hunter Education Instructor

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:22:00 +0000

Training offered in Salt Lake City, Brigham City, Logan and Springville
Have you ever thought about sharing your passion for hunting with someone else?

You can by serving as a volunteer Hunter Education course instructor.

Starting in January, the Division of Wildlife Resources will train new instructors at classes in Salt Lake City, Brigham City, Logan and Springville.

The DWR will also hold classes in southern Utah this spring.

“You can make an amazing difference in the life of a young person by volunteering to serve,” says Kirk Smith, assistant hunter education coordinator for the DWR.

“And don’t be concerned if you don’t have any experience teaching young people. Our training will help prepare you to be a good Hunter Education instructor.”

The instructor training is free. More information about the training—including dates and locations—is available at www.wildlife.utah.gov/huntereducation/instructors .

After reaching that part of the site, scroll down to the “See schedule” selection at the very bottom of the page. Dates and locations are available there.

“If you look at the schedule and you don’t see a training session in your part of the state, please call us,” Smith says. “If there’s enough interest in the area of the state where you live, we’ll put a training session together for you.”

You can reach Smith at 1-800-397-6999.

Drivetime Audio Segments Now Available for December 14 – December 18, 2009

backcountryutah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:54:00 +0000

Pressure ridges are showing up on Scofield Reservoir as cold temperatures build ice quickly. Photo courtesy Sewfish at Big Fish Tackle. For his report visit http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=546186#p546186

December 14, 2009

Monday Morning (Track 1) Ice Fishing Season is on at Scofield!– Tom Bean, Lehi’s Cabelas http://www.backcountry-magazine.com/Cabelas.html

Monday Afternoon (Track 2) Hot New Ice Fishing Gear– Tom Bean, Lehi’s Cabelas http://www.backcountry-magazine.com/Cabelas.html

December 15, 2009
Tuesday Morning (Track 3) Weekend Clinics and a visit with Santa– Tom Bean, Lehi’s Cabelas http://www.backcountry-magazine.com/Cabelas.html
Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4) Wildlife Inspires the Artist– Ron Russon, Ron Russon Studio http://www.ronrussonstudio.com/

December 16, 2009
Wednesday Morning (Track 5) Upcoming Art Stroll in Park City– Ron Russon, Ron Russon Studio http://www.ronrussonstudio.com/
Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6) See Wildlife from a new Perspective– Ron Russon, Ron Russon Studio http://www.ronrussonstudio.com/

December 17, 2009
Thursday Morning (Track 7) The 2009 Gold Rush– Kevin Hoagland, Minelab Metal Detectors http://www.minelabusa.com/
Thursday Afternoon (Track Treasure Hunting along I-80– Kevin Hoagland, Minelab Metal Detectors http://www.minelabusa.com/

December 18, 2009
Friday Morning (Track 9) New Metal Detector Technology and the X-Terra 705- Kevin Hoagland, Minelab http://www.minelabusa.com/
Friday Afternoon (Track 10) Onion Soup served Hot– Natalie Brown, Camp Chef http://www.campchef.com/store/group/102/recipe_for_family_fun.html
http://www.campchef.com/blog/?p=831

Program Highlights for the December 5, 2009 Weekend Edition

backcountryutah — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:59:00 +0000

Saturday’s Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for December 5, 2009. You can hear it along the Wasatch Front from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on AM 630 KTKK.

Segment 1
Guy Perkins with Camp Chef is introducing the new Mountain Series Stoves and is giving away a Ranier 2 Burner Stove. http://www.campchef.com/new_items.html

Segment 2
Kevin Eubank with KSL Television discusses scenic Utah Calendars that benefits Primary Childrens Medical Center. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=88

Segment 3
Craig Lacey with the Heber Valley Railroad is ready for the Tubing Trains. http://www.hebervalleyrailroad.org/

Justin Dolling with the Division of Wildlife Resources discusses research on the new River Otters recently released to the Provo River http://backcountryutah.blogspot.com/2009/11/dwr-starts-utahs-third-confirmed-otter.html

Segment 4
Scott Tolentino with the Division of Wildlife Resources has news on a Lake Trout nearing 40 years old. http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/reports_nr.php

Drivetime Audio Segments Now Available for December 7 – December 11, 2009

backcountryutah — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:11:00 +0000

December 7, 2009
Monday Morning (Track 1) – Ride the Winter Rails and see Wildlife–Craig Lacey, Heber Valley Railroad http://www.hebervalleyrailroad.org/

Monday Afternoon (Track 2) The Tubing Train is coming down the Track– Craig Lacey, Heber Valley
Railroad http://www.hebervalleyrailroad.org/

December 8, 2009
Tuesday Morning (Track 3) Holiday Opportunities at the Heber Valley Railroad– Craig Lacey http://www.hebervalleyrailroad.org/

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4) Cold Dry Winter Weather may change– Kevin Eubank, KSL Television http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=88

December 9, 2009
Wednesday Morning (Track 5) Holiday Calendars support Kids– Kevin Eubank, KSL Television http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=88

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6) Old Lake Trout caught in Bear Lake– Scott Tolentino, DWR http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/reports_nr.php

December 10, 2009
Thursday Morning (Track 7) 22,000 Sterile Lake Trout Recently Planted– Scott Tolentino, DWR http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/reports_nr.php

Thursday Afternoon (Track See the new Neighbors along the Middle Provo River– Justin Dolling, DWR http://backcountryutah.blogspot.com/2009/11/dwr-starts-utahs-third-confirmed-otter.html

December 11, 2009
Friday Morning (Track 9) – Research Project tracks River Otters along Provo River– Justin Dolling, DWR http://backcountryutah.blogspot.com/2009/11/dwr-starts-utahs-third-confirmed-otter.html

Friday Afternoon (Track 10) Introducing the new Camp Chef Mountain Series — Guy Perkins, Camp Chef http://www.campchef.com/new_items.html