Featured guests include Conrad Anker and Apa Sherpa, who will recount their successful expeditions.

Anker, who once lived in Utah and discovered the body of George Mallory on Mount Everest in 1999, will talk about the Climbing School, which he established. Apa broke his world record with a 17th summit of Everest this spring.

The 6:30 p.m. event includes live and silent auctions. Tickets are $50. Call 801-933-2147 for more information and to make a reservation. Money from the event will benefit the Khumbu Climbing School in Nepal. The school is an annual vocational training and instructional program for Nepali climbers. The school is designed to increase technical competency of Nepali people who work and climb in the mountain regions.

Ski classes at Park City

Park City Mountain Resort is accepting reservations for its Kid's Mountain School for the 2007-08 ski season. The Kids Signature 5 program guarantees class sizes of five or fewer for children 6-14. Advance reservations are suggested, particularly for the winter holidays, Martin Luther King weekend, Presidents' Day week and spring breaks. The cost starts at $155 for one day. Reservations can be made at www.parkcity mountain.com or by calling 800-227-2754.

Archery permits sold out

Utah's 16,000 archery deer-hunting permits sold out Monday. The permits, 14,400 for residents and 1,600 for nonresidents, sold out three weeks earlier than last year. This is the earliest the permits have reached capacity. The 2007 archery season opens Aug. 18 and runs through Sept. 14.

Hunters who have waited are running out of time to get a deer permit in Utah for the 2007 season. Officials say about 5,800 rifle and muzzleloader permits remain for the Northern Region. All other deer permits have been sold. The permits are available at www.wildlife.utah.gov or from license agents across the state.

Cedar Mesa guided hike

Edge of the Cedars State Park museum in Blanding is holding a guided hike on Cedar Mesa from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. Far Out Expeditions owner Vaughn Hadenfeldt and archaeologist Rebecca Stoneman will lead the hike, which will highlight the cultural and natural resources of the mesa. The two- to three-mile hike is geared for all ages and abilities. Tuition is $135 and includes transportation from the museum, lunch and a slide show the night before. Call 435-678-2238 for more information and to register.

Canoe the Jordan River

The Great Salt Lakekeeper is sponsoring free canoeing tours on the Jordan River in the Salt Lake Valley on Aug. 1 and 14 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Raging Waters parking lot, 1200 W. 1700 South. Participants will get a chance to see the river and learn about the ecology and importance of the Jordan. Canoes, paddles, life jackets and instruction are provided. Advance registration is required and can be done by calling 801-485-2550.

Swaner Nature Preserve

The Swaner Nature Preserve in Park City is seeking volunteers to help with a stream restoration project on the preserve Aug. 8 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Volunteers will anchor Christmas trees to the undercut banks of East Canyon Creek to reduce erosion and improve water quality. Participants should bring gloves, a hat, water shoes, a snack, sunscreen and water. Contact Erin Spear at 435-649-1767 or erin@swanernature.org for more information.

Utah trails meeting

The Utah Combined Trails Council will make recommendations to Utah State Parks and Recreation officials in a meeting Aug. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources building, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. The council is made up of motorized and nonmotorized trail users. Contact State Trails program coordinator John Knudson at 801-538-7344 for information.

Shotgun Showdown

Joe Sudbury of West Valley City won the $1,000 grand prize in the 2007 Sportsman's Warehouse Shotgun Showdown July 14 and 15. Teresa Harward of Santaquin won the High Ladies for the second consecutive year. Bud Heaton of Salt Lake City won the High Junior division, and Cody Clayburn of Pleasant Grove won the Sub-Junior category.

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