events are compiled from many sources and may change. Check with
event organizers when possible.
To include an item in the Recreation Roundup, mail it to The Salt
Lake Tribune Outdoors Desk, 90 S. 400 West, Suite 700, Salt Lake
City, UT 84101, or e-mail it to outdoors@sltrib.com. Attachments will
not be opened. All listings must include a telephone contact number
and an event date. The deadline is noon Tuesday.
BASKETBALL
Dimple Dell Recreation Center
Dimple Dell Recreation Center is registering for the adult men's
competitive basketball league. The cost is $350 per team for seven
games of round robin play and space is limited to the first eight
teams to register. Call the recreation center at 801-495-1480 for
more information.
BIKING
Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club
The Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club has weekly events. Visit
www.bbtc.net for more information.
Today Liberty MTB Ride. Start at mountain road trailhead and ride
the Divide, Liberty, Eden and up to Pow Mow Hidden Lake area. Park at
the trailhead at the foot of the Divide, exit 349 off I-15 eastbound
to Mountain Road. Meeting place: Take I-15 exit 349 eastbound to
Mountain Road and turn left. Turn right at next intersection. Park at
trailhead at foot of the Divide. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or
lech2zurs@msn.com.
Today Thursday Night Bike & Brew. Climb up Bengal Blvd. to Wasatch,
Evergreen and back. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft. Union (7200
South), Cottonwood Heights. Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or
slccycler@netzero.com.
Friday Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800
East, Salt Lake City. Contact Sandy at 801-487-0540.
Friday Back Side Friday, Big Mountain. From Mountain Dell
Reservoir, up Big Mountain and down to East Canyon Resort and back.
Meet at the Mountain Dell exit off I-80 at mile marker 134. Contact
Cheryl at 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.
Friday T.G.I.F. Spin & Free for all out to the marina. Meet at the
weather bureau at 2200 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Contact John
at 801-220-0677 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com.
Saturday Cache Valley Century. Start in Richmond and ride around
Cache Valley. See www.cvveloists.org/century.htm for details. Meet at
the Community Center in Richmond. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or
lech2zurs@msn.com.
Saturday The Big Easy. To the zoo and through Parley's Way. Meet in
the SLCC/Whittier School parking lot, 1600 S. 300 East, Salt Lake
City. Contact Jay at 801-466-9052 or jaykirsch@msn.com.
Sunday Huntsville Park Century. Start at Huntsville City Park and
ride around the Ogden and Morgan valleys. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241
or lech2zurs@msn.com.
Sunday The Big Ride, Super Series. Over Little Mountain, Big
Mountain, Henifer, Coalville, Wanship, Kamas and back for a total of
150 miles. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake
City. Contact John at 801-220-0677 or president@bbtc.net.
Sunday Sunday Morning Coffee Ride, 22 or 30 mile options. Meet at
the old shopping center, 7800 S., 2700 West. Contact Christopher at
801-631-7644 or cjgoff52@hotmail.com.
Monday Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800
East, Salt Lake City. Contact Jeff at 801-.487-0540.
Monday Bicycle Skills. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East,
Salt Lake City. Contact Mary Margaret at 801-641-4120 or
bicycleutah@msn.com.
Tuesday Rails Trails annual Full Moon Ride. Wanship to Park City
and back. Meet at the Wanship trail head. Contact Mary Margaret at
801-641-4120 or bicycleutah@msn.com.
Tuesday Up and Back, Emigration Canyon Weekly. Meet at Sugar House
Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Donald at
801-281-3160 or dvince182@yahoo.com.
Tuesday 12 Miles In Scenic West Valley. Meet at the church at 4270
Falcon St. (4145 West). Contact Jeff at 801-955-6557 or
mtnshadowblue@msn.com.
Wednesday Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S.
800 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Jeff at 801-487-0540.
Wednesday Beginner Mountain Bike Training, six or 10 miles. Meet at
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Contact Debra at
801-598-8273 or livegan@msn.com.
Aug. 30 Thursday Night Bike & Brew. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E.
Ft. Union (7200 South), Cottonwood Heights. Contact Doug at
801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com.
Wasatch Mountain Club
The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit
www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.
Friday Road bike, Big Mountain and East Canyon Resort. Contact
Cherl at 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.
Saturday Mountain bike, classic mid mountain loop. Contact Thomas
at 801-273-0831 or tmhughes1@comcast.net.
Sunday Road bike, East Canyon Reservoir to Mountain Green. Contact
Barbara at 801-485-0132 or barbhanson30@hotmail.com.
Tuesday Mountain bike. Contact Vince at 435-649-6805 OR
vincedesimone@yahoo.com.
BOATING
Utah State Parks conditions
as of Monday: Bear Lake open, 72 degrees; Deer Creek main and
island ramps closed, 72; East Canyon open, 65 (75 percent full);
Great Salt Lake Marina open, 82; Gunlock open, 78; Huntington
closed, 72 (33 percent full); Hyrum open, 78 (67 percent full);
Jordanelle open, 70; Millsite open, 69 (65 percent full); Otter
Creek open, 76 (38 percent full); Palisade open, 62 (50 percent
full); Piute open, 78 (28 percent full); Quail Creek open, 83;
Red Fleet open, 76; Rockport open, 73; Sand Hollow open, 81;
Scofield open, 67 (60 percent full); Starvation open, 73;
Steinaker open, 76; Utah Lake open, 77; Wide Hollow open, 70
(fishing boats only, docks not accessible); Willard Bay closed, 78
(45 percent full); Yuba open, 75; Strawberry open, 70; Flaming
Gorge open, 70.
Wasatch Mountain Club
The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit
www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.
Today Evening boating, Jordan River Paddle. Contact Zig at
801-292-8332 or zig.sondelski@hollycorp.com.
CLIMBING
Wasatch Mountain Club
The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit
www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.
Today Climb, Challenge Buttress Area. Contact Paul at 801-599-7311
or Ggttings@earth.utah.edu.
Aug. 30 Evening climb, Storm Mountain. Contact Peter at
801-733-0313 or wmc-alpinist@hotmail.com.
HIKING
Wasatch Mountain Club
The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit
www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.
Today Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon, TBA. Contact
Constance at 801-954-8324.
Today Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.
Saturday Day hike, North and Middle Peaks of Mt. Nebo. Contact
Cassie at 801-278-5153.
Saturday Day hike, Catherine Pass from Albion Basin. Contact Calvin
at 801-944-4574.
Saturday Day hike, Twin Lakes Pass from Brighton. Contact Gena at
801-865-
6569.
Saturday Day hike, Red Pine Lake. Contact Helen at 801-561-0095.
Saturday Day hike, Lake Blanche. Contact Pam at 801-381-7942 or
Anne at 801-466-3806.
Sunday Hike, Seven Lakes Loop. Contact Michael at 801-583-4721 or
mberryxc@earthlink.net.
Sunday Day hike, Brighton Lakes. Contact Bob at 801-865-3874.
Sunday Day hike, Dog Lake from Butler Fork. Contact Jeanne at
801-467-8532.
Sunday Day hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon, TBA. Contact Peter at
801-676-
9555.
Tuesday Evening hike, Millcreek Canyon, TBA. Contact Mark at
801-913-8439.
Wednesday Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon, TBA. Contact Jean
at 801-633-5225 or jean@sco.com.
Wednesday Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon, TBA. Contact
Knick at 801-272-2485.
Aug. 30 Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.
Aug. 30 Evening hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon, TBA. Contact Monty at
801-583-0287.
Aug. 30 to Sept. 8 Backpack, Wind Rivers or Sawtooth Mountains.
Contact Gloria at 801-942-0365.
HOCKEY
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Learn to play hockey at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645
Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 and up. Call 801-583-9713 or
visit www.sportscomplex.slco.org.
Salt Lake County
Registration has begun for the Salt Lake County youth hockey league.
Register online at www.youthhockey.slco.org or in person at the Acord
Ice Center, County Ice Center or the Salt Lake City Sports Complex.
The cost is $295 and the deadline to register is Sept. 8.
County Ice Center
The County Ice Center is running introductory sessions the week of
Sept. 10 to 15. The cost is $5 for 45 minute sessions. Register at
the County Ice Center. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293 for more
information.
Semester 1 of the County Ice Center s Start Smart program begins
Sept. 17. The cost is $50 per semester. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293
for more information.
The County Ice Center is also holding a used skate and equipment
exchange on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring items to sell on
Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ICE SKATING
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Learn to ice skate at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645
Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 and up; $45 for six weeks. Call
801-583-9713 or visit www.sportscomplex.slco.org.
County Ice Center
The County Ice Center is running introductory sessions the week of
Sept. 10 to 15. The cost is $5 for 45-minute sessions. Register at
the County Ice Center. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293 for more
information.
INLINE SKATING
The Chadsworth National Guard Charity 5K inline skate race will be
held on Saturday at 7:45 a.m. at Draper City Park, 1300 E.
Constitution Ave. The Break Free 5K skate race to end domestic
violence will be Sept. 15 at 8:45 a.m. at the West Jordan Veterans
Memorial Park, 2200 W. 7800 South. Call 801-944-5516 or visit
www.skatenow.net for more information on both events.
LACROSSE
Dimple Dell Recreation Center
A non-competitive youth lacrosse league is starting for third through
eighth graders. The games will be played on Tuesday evenings and
Saturday afternoons starting Sept. 8 through Oct. 6. The registration
deadline is Friday and costs $36. Call the recreation center at
801-495-1480 for more information.
RUNNING
The Wadsworth Utah National Guard Charitable Trust is sponsoring a
walk/run on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Draper City Park, 12500 S. 1300
East. Proceeds will go to assisting Utah families of deployed troops.
Register at www.wadsco.com, 801-553-1661 or that morning at 6:30 a.m.
SOCCER
Clearfield City
Registration is underway for women's soccer and coed soccer. Women's
teams will play twice a week and games begin next work. The team fee
is $345. Coed teams will play once a week and the team fee is $240.
There are Monday, Wednesday and Friday leagues. For more information
or to register, call 801-525-2790, visit www.reconline.org or
Clearfield Community Services at 55 S. State St.
Copperview Recreation Center
The Copperview Recreation Center is registering for fall outdoor
soccer for ages 3 to 12 years of age. The cost is $36 and games begin
on Sept. 22. Call 801-561-0075 or visit or Web site online at
www.activityreg.com for more information.
Adult coed recreational soccer leagues are forming in Cottonwood
Heights on Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. behind the Cottonwood Heights Recreation
Center, 7500 S. 2700 East. Contact Dawn at davies7family9@yahoo.com
to register or for more information.
Dimple Dell Recreation Center
The Dimple Dell Recreation Center is registering for non-competitive
youth soccer leagues. Pre-kindergarten through sixth grades are
welcome. Games will be played twice a week and the cost is $41. Call
the recreation center at 801-495-1480 for more information.
SOFTBALL
Clearfield City
Registration has begun for "Die Hard" softball. Games begin next week
and will be played at Steed Park, 300 N. 1000 West, Clearfield. The
fee is $300 and there are various leagues. For more information or to
register, call 801-525-2790, visit www.reconline.org or Clearfield
Community Services at 55 S. State St.
The Utah Twisters 14U accelerated softball team is looking for two
players to join the team in the fall to continue into next summer on
the 16U team. Tryouts will be held during August. Contact Russ at
801-562-8280 or Greg at 801-253-7536 for more information.
A Sandy area girls' fast pitch 14U softball team is looking for
players for the 2007-2008 season. Call Richard at 801-942-3169.
The 12U Utah Madcats are forming a 14U team for the upcoming fall and
summer of 2008. Call Courtney at 801-554-7001 for more information.
Redwood Recreation Center
The Redwood Recreation Center is registering for men's and coed fall
softball. The registration fee is $225 and games begin next week.
Men's leagues are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and
coed leagues are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Register
at the recreation center, 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West), 801-974-6923
or at www.activityreg.com.
The Redwood Recreation Center is also registering for girls'
accelerated softball for divisions, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Teams
will play two games a week and will begin the week of Sept. 10. The
fee is $300 and you must register by Aug. 24. Register at the
recreation center, 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West), 801-974-6923 or at
www.activityreg.com.
TRIATHLON
Murray is holding its youth and family triathlon Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. at
Murray Park, 5109 Murray Park Lane. A youth clinic will be held on
Saturday at 8 a.m. also at Murray Park. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jo at 801-566-9727 or visit www.greatbasincoaching.com for more
information.
2007 XTERRA Mountain
Championship Results
At Snowbasin Resort
Pro men 1. Seth Wealing, Boulder, Colorado; 2:31:50; 2. Josiah
Middaugh, Vail, Colorado; 2:34:27; 3. Brian Smith, Gunnison,
Colorado; 2:35:17.
Pro women 1. Jamie Whitmore, Somerset, California; 2:50:52; 2.
Melanie McQuaid, Victoria, B.C., Canada; 2:53:05; 3. Jennifer Smith,
Westport, New Zealand; 2:56:13.
VOLLEYBALL
Dimple Dell Recreation Center
The Dimple Dell Recreation Center is registering for youth
volleyball. Fourth through ninth grade players will learn the rules
and basic skills of volleyball starting Sept. 15 and running through
Nov. 10. The registration deadline is Sept. 1 and the cost is $36.
Call the recreation center at 801-495-1480 for more information.
Redwood Recreation Center
The adult coed doubles volleyball tournament will be held on Sept. 1
at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 to pre-register and $25 to register the day
of the tournament. The tournament will be held at Redwood Recreation
Center, 3060 S. Redwood Road. Call Amelia at 801-974-6923 for more
information.
