Stephanie Chambers
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T.H. Bell Junior High authors write novella
Utah writer Joy Spraycar assisted the junior high students with the project. → Read More
Former Ben Lomond, Weber State track coach publishes motivational book
Six years into retirement, Coach Chick Hislop has written a book — a collection of 15 stories about the outstanding athletes he coached throughout the years, how they shaped him as a coach... → Read More
Utah business designs high-quality wrapping paper for your gift-giving needs
They didn’t know it at the time, but two Northern Utah couples’ first setback would be the base for their now thriving Northern Utah business that distributes to major chains... → Read More
Davis cross country coach honored with first Joe Newton Coach of the Year award
For 14 years Corbin Talley has put his heart and soul on the line for Davis High School cross country and track and field teams. He’s worked countless hours — ask his wife and... → Read More
Geocaching one of many options for #optoutside on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
With sunny skies in the forecast, Thanksgiving and Black Friday offer several opportunities to get outside. → Read More
Northern Utah veteran finds empowerment, purpose through cane fu self-defense
Many see canes as signs of weakness — however, one Northern Utah veteran in search of self-defense has found they’re powerful tools. → Read More
Column: The outdoors can have a calming influence
As outdoor activities make recreation more competitive, it can be a challenge to take a step back and understand it’s all just for fun. → Read More
Follow the rules: A simple way to deal with land in Utah
Outdoors columnist Stephanie Chambers compares the struggle of state legislators for control over federally managed land in Utah to... Candyland. → Read More
Children's Forest designation provides more opportunities
Tucked about one mile up Logan Canyon a third of a mile down a meandering trail that follows the river, a brown building cheerfully flies a bright “Open” flag. Kids with butterfly nets are attempting to catch bugs by the river, kids are swinging on... → Read More
Urban and suburban bike trails offer a great way to get outside
“In Your Backyard” is a series of articles about one- to two-day adventures within 2-3 hours of Ogden. This entry features the Old Emigration Trail, a pedestrian/bike trail in West Point and Syracuse, two towns west of Ogden. Cities... → Read More
State wildlife agency's mission: Hunt, fish and learn
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants you — to protect wildlife resources and wild places. To that end, DWR serves up a variety of education and outreach programs to help foster people’s relationships with the outdoors and... → Read More
Women-only outdoor events expanding in Ogden
Ogden-area women are joining a trend of getting more into the outdoors and doing activities that have traditionally been male-oriented. Last year, the Outdoor Foundation reported in its annual Outdoor Participation Report that, overall the... → Read More
Back-country horsemen teach trail best practices
Iconically, the American cowboy stands for hard work, courage, and individuality — someone who quietly does his duty to make life better. Weber and Davis counties have their own iconic cowboys: the Wasatch Front Back Country Horsemen... → Read More
Skyline 50 ultramarathon challenges runners with 4 peaks
26.2 miles? Old news. Road racing? Wussy. It’s all about the mountain ultramarathon. An ultramarathon is anything longer than 26.2 miles, and often traverses steep and rocky terrain, taking a day or so to complete. Ogden hosts its... → Read More
Campfire cooking tips, from quick to gourmet
Hot dogs, granola bars and marshmallows don’t have to be go-to fare while camping. Cooking techniques and expert tips can turn a dismal, barely-surviving meal into a gourmet feast, seasoned by a gorgeous view. Here are three ways to... → Read More
Utah man climbs Kilimanjaro in memory of mother
His mouth was dry. He tried breathing techniques to slow down his escalating breath. Nausea and headaches and stomach pains set in. At 18,500 feet, close to the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, Colby Thackeray thought... → Read More
Getting outside more easily and maybe more often
Since summer started five weeks ago we’ve been camping, hiking, visited the best beach in Northern Utah — Bear Lake — and had a few s’more building fires. It’s been wild. As our first month winds... → Read More
Building a community of outdoor-minded women
OGDEN — When Susan DeBruin moved to Ogden she was sure she would find a vibrant community of outdoorsy women — or at least some good women’s-specific ice climbing boots. “I expected there to be a really... → Read More
REVIEW: Wild Horse mountain bike trail, a great addition
“Shift! Shift! Shift!” This is my swear word of choice while mountain biking. I didn’t get to use it much on Tuesday as my husband and I rode the new <a href= → Read More
Snowbasin Resort summer opening Saturday
HUNTSVILLE — Snowbasin Resort will be opening on Saturday, with new family oriented additions to familiar summer activities. The resort will be open for summer operations Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 13 through Oct. 4.... → Read More