Archive for June, 2011

The Healing Power of Outdoor Recreation

The Healing Power of Outdoor Recreation

Monday, June 13th, 2011 | No Comments »

The Healing Power of Outdoor Recreation By Dr. John Librett   When Olympic skiing Medalist Jimmie Heuga was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1970, his doctors told him not to exercise, believing exercise would be detrimental to his health. After six years, frustrated with his sedentary lifestyle, Heuga borrowed a friend’s bike and started [...]

127 Hours - Behind the Scenes

127 Hours – Behind the Scenes

Monday, June 13th, 2011 | No Comments »

Story and Photos by Brett Sutteer   Aron Ralston’s’ book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, made it on the NY Times Bestseller List, propelled him onto the talk show circuit, and finally into the homes of millions along with Tom Brokaw’s Nightline. As a the owner of a climbing and canyoneering guide service [...]

127 Hours of San Juan County

127 Hours of San Juan County

Monday, June 13th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

127 Hours of San Juan County In the southeast corner of the state, San Juan County is known as Utah’s Canyon Country.  San Juan is rich in culture, history and immensely diverse in outdoor recreation. There are so many opportunities for high adventure that 127 hours barely does the county justice. Here’s but a sampler: [...]