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The Ute 100: Wild and Rugged - Ultra Running Magazine
A dark, star-filled sky greeted us on a chilly summer morning. The race director yelled go, and everyone was off. A few bystanders clapped, but that was it. There was no fanfare, just desert, mountains and silence. The Ute 100 was founded in 2018. This dramatic course is set in the La Sal Mountains outside of Moab, Utah. It starts in the red rock desert, what you might traditionally picture when you think of Moab, but at mile 15, the course climbs above the treeline into high alpine territory....
Christian Allen: Rise to the Top - Ultra Running Magazine
Christian Allen’s mullet precedes him—his foray into the professional running scene seems, like his elite hair and mustache combo, shocking. However, for those that know him, his rise has been anything but, as he recently won the Broken Arrow Ascent in Olympic Valley, California, coming in first overall in a race with 452 finishers. Like so many runners, Christian Allen’s athletic journey didn’t begin in competitive running. His first love was soccer and to him, running was a punishment enforced...
The Ultra Way - Ultra Running Magazine
I tried to get up, but Mark scolded me with a playful silence that seemed innately Australian. He moved smoothly through the aid station, quickly returning from the doting volunteers with some ice and salty snacks. I checked my watch: 2 hours. Chuckling, I shook my head in disbelief. I’d now been sitting at mile 35 for 2 hours. Runners still streamed by, but the frequency was slowing. The back of the race was now starting to drop me. Initially, it felt humiliating to see the number of runners pa...
Never Too Old to Wakeboard: Rémy's Journey from ACL Surgery to Water S
When Rémy’s son was a teenager the family was out on a lake with a group of friends. These friends brought out a wakeboard –something Rémy had never done to that point. Rémy decided to stay in her lane, and she politely declined the invitation to wakeboard. Her son looked at her and said, “I never thought I’d see my mom get so old that she’d be afraid to try something new.” This lit a fire in Rémy and that day she learned how to wakeboard. She never looked back and wakeboarding became a major pa...
Rocky Mountain Slam’s Youngest Finisher - Ultra Running Magazine
The ridge at mile 85 was steep, technical and unforgiving, and a storm was looming. Kaden Coleman crawled under a tree, seeking refuge from the inevitable. Suddenly, he heard the aggressive roar of a bear. Looking over his shoulder, he found that his ears had betrayed him in the howling wind. The “bear” was a rock fall that had just been triggered above him by the raging storm—the Wyoming Range 100-miler was living up to its gnarly reputation. Moving frantically, he was too consumed to even wond...
Escape the Noise, Find your Oasis
By Tyler Marshall
The shuttle screeched as we pulled off of the rugged 80 MPH Texas freeway.
We sat at an inconspicuous dirt turnoff. A sign hidden from the road welcomed us to the H.E. Butt Foundation Camp. Rolling desert hills extended as far as the eye could see.
The environment was extreme. Our group took in the arid scenery until enough of our crew was gathered. Afterward, we together traversed the dirt roads down to our spot for the week. At the bottom of those rolling hills a concealed...
The shuttle screeched as we pulled off of the rugged 80 MPH Texas freeway.
We sat at an inconspicuous dirt turnoff. A sign hidden from the road welcomed us to the H.E. Butt Foundation Camp. Rolling desert hills extended as far as the eye could see.
The environment was extreme. Our group took in the arid scenery until enough of our crew was gathered. Afterward, we together traversed the dirt roads down to our spot for the week. At the bottom of those rolling hills a concealed...
Ricky Hodge
His voice to the world is an infectious aesthetic. He is a master artist who expresses his voice through both fashion, and hair styling. Originally from Hawaii, Ricky has spent most of his life in Austin, Texas, where he still cuts and styles.
Ricky has always followed his own distinct path. He boasts nearly two decades of experience in the hair industry. Being a fierce champion of individuality, Ricky utilizes a scissor-over-comb style of cutting. It emphasizes the hair’s natural growth pattern...
Ricky has always followed his own distinct path. He boasts nearly two decades of experience in the hair industry. Being a fierce champion of individuality, Ricky utilizes a scissor-over-comb style of cutting. It emphasizes the hair’s natural growth pattern...
From World-Ranked Athlete to 70-Year-Old Skiing Success: Robin Rhodes'
1979 was a big year for the state of Utah. The basketball team The New Orleans Jazz migrated northwest to Salt Lake City and the snowfall was above average. Life was good. This same year was a key milestone for skier and future longtime Nutriex customer Robin Rhodes. A friend of hers dragged Robin out to Park City for a ski trip. They made the drive from Lake Tahoe and went straight to the slopes. Robin was instantly in love with the world-famous Utah powder before her first run was over. The sn...
From Pain to Prosperity: How Nutriex Sport Helped One Mechanic Keep His Farm Running
Jaimy Wadsworth has been a mechanic for many years. He started his career working for GM, fixing cars at auto dealerships. Later, he became a heavy mechanic with a focus on diesel engines, and other large pieces of equipment. Eventually, seeking a quieter life for his three children, he moved to Eastern Utah, where he still lives and in his spare time he runs the family farm. However, life hasn't all been fun and games: Jaimy has spent decades working hard.
Jaimy is a meat-and-potatoes kind of g...
Jaimy is a meat-and-potatoes kind of g...
From Olympic Hopeful to Everyday Champion: Nesrin's Journey with Nutri
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Nesrin knows this well. At 10 years old, she saw a picture in a magazine that would draw her to San Francisco, and set the path for the rest of her life. The picture? A dramatic landscape shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The rugged seaside cliffs of majestic mountains framed the famous landmark. The ocean ripped beneath the bridge. That infamous fog shrouded columns under the bridge. In the foreground was something that made little Nesrin gasp....
From Mountain Athlete to Advocate: Jeannie Wall's Inspiring Journey wi
Jeannie Wall is more or less addicted to pushing herself in the mountains. She’s been told on more than one occasion that she is a “whirling dervish!” Throughout her life, she’s competed in many events. These include ultra running, triathlons, cycling races, nordic skiing and ski mountaineering. She just missed the Olympic Nordic skiing team in 1994.
Jeannie’s love for the mountains bled into her professional life. She said, “I have spent my life and work in the outdoor realm. I worked in the o...
Jeannie’s love for the mountains bled into her professional life. She said, “I have spent my life and work in the outdoor realm. I worked in the o...
A Wedding Story: Skye & Garrett
Planning a wedding is a stressful endeavor. As every bride knows, each little detail needs to be figured out in order for the day to run smoothly. It can be challenging. Adventuring couple Skye and Garrett decided to add an extreme step to their wedding preparation: the two planned to rock climb up a mountain, and exchange vows at the summit.
On the morning of August 3, 2024, Skye and Garrett arose with excitement. This was the day before their wedding. All of their planning was done. That even...
On the morning of August 3, 2024, Skye and Garrett arose with excitement. This was the day before their wedding. All of their planning was done. That even...
Love Stories
Love stories are as unique as the couples who live them, each one a testament to the power of connection and shared passions. At Scott James Jewelry, we believe that the rings that symbolize these unions should be just as extraordinary. Our semi-custom made pieces are more than just jewelry; they're wearable narratives, capturing the essence of each couple's journey. From sun-kissed beaches to rugged mountain peaks, our rings have witnessed countless magical moments. Today, we're honored to shar...
The Symbol of the June Bug
Ricky Hodge’s first tattoos were done by none other than himself. Initially, his plan was to tattoo the majority of one side of his body, while leaving the other completely blank. Eventually though, he felt something was missing. Perhaps it was balance. Ricky made a bold move: he found an artist to tattoo the center of his throat. The imagery he chose comes from his childhood in rural Texas: a June bug. A close friend noted to him that this tattoo is a symbol of his voice to the world; it’s also...
Jewelry Inspired by the Places we Love
“How are mountains and jewelry related? And how do you put your passion for the mountains into the pieces you make?”
“With jewelry making, something that we’ve often tried to do is to capture that same feeling you get when you're on a trail, knowing you have a number of different possible destinations. It’s about keying into the joy in the journey that you’re experiencing. We love being in the mountains, and appreciating those moments in that middle. We just wanted to translate that sentiment in...
“With jewelry making, something that we’ve often tried to do is to capture that same feeling you get when you're on a trail, knowing you have a number of different possible destinations. It’s about keying into the joy in the journey that you’re experiencing. We love being in the mountains, and appreciating those moments in that middle. We just wanted to translate that sentiment in...
Adventures with SJJ customers: Professional runner, Coree Woltering
Coree Woltering is a serious professional runner. However, to those who know him, this statement may sound a bit melodramatic. He runs for a handful of outdoor adventure brands, including Merrell, Smartwool, and Kodiak Cakes. He excels at multi-day/week efforts on dirt, but also races road marathons, and ultra marathons of varying distances. In 2016, he put up one of the fastest 50 mile times ever run at the Tunnel Hill 50 in 5:30. (Yes, that’s five hours, and thirty minutes!) He also has FKTs (...
The Perfect Day of the Perfect Month of the Perfect Year (And Why You Shouldn't Wait For It)
By Tyler Marshall
On an early spring afternoon, I pulled up at a local trailhead to run.
This spot is used very frequently by trail runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. It’s a hub for mountain access.
I got out of my car, and prepared to run. At this same moment, an older gentleman was finishing a hike at his car, which was near mine. We started a casual conversation.
“Beautiful day,” I said.
“Oh heavens yes,” he responded.
We began talking about the trails, and about this gorgeou...
On an early spring afternoon, I pulled up at a local trailhead to run.
This spot is used very frequently by trail runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. It’s a hub for mountain access.
I got out of my car, and prepared to run. At this same moment, an older gentleman was finishing a hike at his car, which was near mine. We started a casual conversation.
“Beautiful day,” I said.
“Oh heavens yes,” he responded.
We began talking about the trails, and about this gorgeou...
Hiking the Timpooneke Trail to Timpanogos: Everything You Need To Know
There may be no better place to exist than on the Timpooneke trail.
Roundtrip, this trail is about 14.2 miles long (~23 km). It contains roughly 4,400 feet of vertical gain (~1300 m). In most years, the trail is ready for hiking starting around the 4th of July. This is, of course, contingent on the amount of moisture received in winter and spring.
The last weekend to feasibly hit the trail is generally the second or third Saturday in October. Once again, this solely depends upon what Mother Natu...
Roundtrip, this trail is about 14.2 miles long (~23 km). It contains roughly 4,400 feet of vertical gain (~1300 m). In most years, the trail is ready for hiking starting around the 4th of July. This is, of course, contingent on the amount of moisture received in winter and spring.
The last weekend to feasibly hit the trail is generally the second or third Saturday in October. Once again, this solely depends upon what Mother Natu...
Hiking Mount Olympus
By Tyler Marshall
Mount Olympus lives up to the drama of its name.
It's deceptive though. The mountain tops out at around 9,000 feet above sea level. In mountaineering terms, this is hardly a heavy hitter. In spite of this, the climbing profile is nuts: The Mt. Olympus Trail climbs 4,200 feet in about 3.4 miles.
From an unceremonious parking lot just off of the aptly named Wasatch Blvd, you begin the rapid ascent. On any given day, the trail is enjoyed by hikers, runners, dog walkers, climbers,...
Mount Olympus lives up to the drama of its name.
It's deceptive though. The mountain tops out at around 9,000 feet above sea level. In mountaineering terms, this is hardly a heavy hitter. In spite of this, the climbing profile is nuts: The Mt. Olympus Trail climbs 4,200 feet in about 3.4 miles.
From an unceremonious parking lot just off of the aptly named Wasatch Blvd, you begin the rapid ascent. On any given day, the trail is enjoyed by hikers, runners, dog walkers, climbers,...
Mount Timpanogos: What Makes a Mountain Special?
By Tyler Marshall
Why are some mountains special?
Why are some places in nature special? Is it simply due to their beauty? Is it proportional to the physical cost to arrive at the summit? Could it have to do with the memories we make in these places?
I’m not sure.
Sometimes it just seems that the air in one place is different, special, unique. There's something intangible.
I can’t tell if these feelings come from the mountain (or area) itself, or from within myself. My baseline assumption would...
Why are some mountains special?
Why are some places in nature special? Is it simply due to their beauty? Is it proportional to the physical cost to arrive at the summit? Could it have to do with the memories we make in these places?
I’m not sure.
Sometimes it just seems that the air in one place is different, special, unique. There's something intangible.
I can’t tell if these feelings come from the mountain (or area) itself, or from within myself. My baseline assumption would...
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