On Saturday, March 6, 2010 the public is invited to Cedar Breaks National Monument Yurt Open House. Bring the family, a lunch, and a smile for a day of Cross Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing, or hiking fun.
Come join park rangers Paul Roelandt and Teri Saa and cross-country ski or snowshoe approximately 1 mile to a yurt which serves as the winte ranger station for Cedar Breaks National Monument. At the yurt, we will get warm, have lunch, and some hot chocolate or apple cider than ski or hike out. The roundtrip is approximately 2 miles.
Though this is Not a difficult route, a beginner’s knowledge is required of how to use cross-country ski’s or snowshoes, unless you choose to just hike. The terrain is snowy and hilly with an elevation gain of less than 300 feet. We will ski or hike alongside a groomed snowmobile trail and will be skiing about an hour each way.
What to bring? Bring a lunch and a small day pack. A wind-proof outer-layer (jacket and pants) and 2-3 insulating layers for keeping warm. Mittens/gloves, a wool or fleece hat, and sturdy hiking shoes or ski boots that are waterproof are recommended as well as a personal first aid kit, sunscreen, sunglasses, at least 2 quarts of water and snacks. Once we arrive at the yurt, there is a wood stove to get warm by and hot chocolate or apple cider will be provided.
Meet us at 9 am at the Main Street Park Pavilion (Main Street and 200 S). Car pools will be arranged, or you can caravan up and back with our own vehicle. We will be back in Cedar City by 4:30 pm.
Cross country ski’s or snowshoes are not required for this event, but if you wish, they can be rented at George’s Ski Shop in Brian Head.
Note: Event Depends Upon Good Snow Conditions and Weather. Based upon weather forecasts for Saturday, this event will be confirmed or cancelled by noon on Friday, March 5th. Call the Cedar Breaks administrative office at 435-586-9451 ext. 0 for more information and to confirm conditions are OK to hold the event no later 4 pm on Friday, March 5th.
Fire fighters from Brian Head and Parowan are currently on site doing their best to contain the fire. However, high winds pose a threat. A helicopter is currently dropping water and everyone hopes the fire does not grow.
It is unknown at this time how the fire started. The fire is located South East of Steam Engine Subdivision.
I was pulling up to my office when I saw the police truck race up Bear Flat road with sirens blaring. I quickly followed to see what all the excitement was about. As I drop up the mountain I could see the fire truck in my rear view mirror. By the time I arrived there were only three other trucks just arriving. We all grabbed shovels and began to put out what had already grown to approximately one acre.
The winds are blowing North East, so it doesn’t appear that this fire will pose a threat to cabins in the surrounding areas.
Brian Head Fire Started at approximately 12:30 pm Brian Head Fire 2009
Fire is located above Steam Engine Subdivision
Dry wood and heat is not a good combination. The helicopter attempts to dominate the flames.
Smoke quickly filled the air during the initial attempts to tame the flame.
The Brian Head Resort’s Mountain Bike Park and Activity Center will open for the summer season on Saturday June 27, 2009. Activities offered, include shuttle or chairlift access to 200 + miles of single track mountain bike trails.
The Mountain Bike Park has a fleet of full suspension, downhill rental bikes. Also available through the Activity Center is Scenic Skylift rides to a cool 11,000 ft above sea level and our mid-mountain disc golf course.
Other activities available during the summer season include, hiking, dining, spa treatments, and special events including the Brian Head 4th of July weekend and Fireworks Show. We are also going to have our all new “Vendor Row” in Giant Steps parking lot, all summer long. Come eat great food, shop for gifts, enjoy artwork or even take a guided tour in an All Terrain Vehicle.
Hike in the back country and enhance your sanity
“We have a wide variety of activities for the public to enjoy all summer, “ said Henry Hornberger, Brian Head Resort General Manager. “It’s nice and cool up here in the mountains, the events are free to the public, there’s a lot to do so come on up, beat the heat, and bring your friends and family!”
For complete information on Brian Head’s 2009 summer season, please visit the Resort’s website at http://www.brianhead.com; or call 435-677-2035.
Just a reminder about the next “Insider Scoop” – Mini FAM Tour Series beginning next week 6/23, (see the attached invitation). Please RSVP, we’ll have a wonderful time. Also, I will forward an invitation to High Tea (Monday June, 22, 2009) next week at the Bard Food and Drink Establishment. High Tea at the Bard is another great event to recommend to your guests during the summer, but this one is special because your donation goes to a great cause.
Any questions, feel free to contact me.
Best regards
Bonnie Char Public Relations Specialist Cedar City ~ Brian Head Tourism Bureau 581 North Main Street Cedar City, UT 84721 (435) 586-5127
Kevin Talbot sent me this letter requesting a donation. I am posting it here in hope that others will also send a few dollars to help out. Latest Post.
Hello,
I have only raised 25.00 for this ride. I need 400.00 to participate. Please help as much as you are able, 5.00 would help. I have been training hard for this ride and I don’t want to be bumped because of lack of donations. I know times are hard, for me as well, so if you can’t please don’t!! Just let this email be an update on what I am up too. Thank you I would loce to hear from all of you.
I’m doing something about multiple sclerosis now and you can, too. Support me in my upcoming ride in the BP MS 150 on April 18-19.
The National MS Society believes that moving is not just something you can or can’t do, but rather is who you are. This is why they produce events like the BP MS 150 to raise funds for research, as well as comprehensive programs and services for people with MS moving closer to a world free of MS.
When you support the BP MS 150, you become a part of the powerful movement that will end MS forever.
I appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Thunder Mountain Motorsports is still taking appointments and doing services as quickly as possible. If you would like them to schedule your machine(s) in, please call or email to let us know. The standard price for each snowmobile is $195 (price DOES NOT include parts or sales tax).
Their snowmobile service is a very thorough maintenance and inspection. Each machine gets inspected, lubed, and adjusted from bumper-to-bumper. Snowmobiles are ready to ride when our service is complete, THIS INCLUDES GAS & OIL, plus SPARE BELT & SPARK PLUGS. So if you do not want them to top off the fluids and replenish your spares, please say so.
If they find any repairs needed, these will be in addition to the cost of the service. They always authorize any work prior to doing it.
Don’t get caught with a snowmobile that is not ready to ride when you are. Snow is here… We hope to see you soon.
Pre –‘Chill on the Hill’ party is bumpin at Brian Head Resort.
Brian Head Resort hosts the Pre-“Chill on the Hill” event with Area 107.9. This party will be epic as Professional Athletes and Snow Enthusiasts shred the “gnar”on the “Organized Confusion” Terrain Parks at Brian Head Resort.
Brian Head, UT, January 30-31st,2009- The JibYard (an indoor training facility) and Red Bull have teamed up with Area 107.9 and Brian Head Resort to present absolute mayhem on the mountain. A select group of Athletes know as “The After Bang Jibyard Gang” have been invited to attend Pre-“Chill on the Hill”. This annual party is highlighting Pro ski/snowboarders, which gives us “normal riders” a chance to hang out with the Pros. All weekend the “Jibyard Gang” will be free riding with anyone who wants to join. Afterwards they will be signing autographs, taking pictures, and partying the night away. The Athletes will be rolling into the Resort on the G&S Excursion party bus Friday morning’ish and will spend the whole weekend showing their “stease”(style and ease). If the riding gets a little cold, don’t you worry. We have the “BHR Igloo Party Tent“ set up for all your slope-side eating and drinking needs. Remember don’t drink and ride…you might spill your beer.
Brian HeadResort has been working to bring in diversity and originality. Withthe “Organized Confusion”Terrain Parks, any rider, pro or shmo, can come and session at their own level. We’ve got kickers, we’ve got boxes, we’ve got rails, we even have junk that you can jib. Keep your eyes peeled as you are slashing “pow” for Red Bulls from the “Wings Girls”. When it’s all said and done, missing this weekend would be like missing your own wedding….
For more information on “The After Bang Jib Yard Gang” i.e. Seth Hill, Tim Russell, Peter Olenick, Max Kuszaj, Craig Coker, Derek Dennison, Heath Ordway, Dash Long, CR Johnson, Jon Symms, Tanner Rainville and Tae Westcott, and more………. check out www.brainhead.com Fri. January 30th – 12:30 – Jib Yard Gang Shows up and free riding begins.
2:30 – Pro Demo at the Jibberace’ Park in “Organized Confusion“
3:30 till ?? – Autograph signing, music, partying in the “BHR Igloo“, Night Party Begins
Sat. January 31st – 12:30 – Another Free Ride with anyone who wants to join;
2:30 – Pro Demo at the Jibberace’ Park in “Organized Confusion“
Each year, Brian Head Resort attends the Las Vegas Snow Jam as a kick off to the next ski season. This year, Free Lift Tickets are available to all paid admission attendees to the Snow Jam (see requirements & details). Tickets to the Snow Jam are $15 for adults ages 13 and up. Kids 12 and under are free. (receive $2 off – click here)
If you are purchasing equipment or just getting excited for the upcoming ski season, the Snow Jam is a must. Incredible deals are offered on name brand equipment and clothing.
Dates & Times: Friday, November 21, 4pm – 10pm
Saturday, November 22, 10am-6pm
Sunday, November 23, 10am-6pm
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2 14 HORGAN-KOBELSKI, JEREMY 30 BOULDER CO USA SUBARU-GAR
3 17 PRADO, MANUEL 27 LAKE FOREST CA USA SHO-AIR
4 19 SONNTAG, BENJAMIN 28 DURANGO CO GER 3D RACING
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6 24 GRANT, ALEX 28 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA ROCKY MOUN
7 9 MAGELKY, KELLY 28 GOLDEN CO USA TREK VW
8 12 ALLEN, TIM 22 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA
9 21 CARES, COLIN 21 BOULDER CO USA U23 USA NA
10 1 PRESTON, BEN 31 CRESTED BUTTE CO USA BRICK OVEN
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13 16 VENZARA, MILES 30 DURANGO CO USA MRV ENTERP
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16 20 MARENCHIN, ERNEST 36 STOW OH USA ASYLUM CYC
17 3 HERRERA, JEFF 30 MARICOPA AZ USA PROCON/1ST
18 146 HARRIS, CHAD 33 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA RACER’S CY
19 144 NEAT, ERIC 36 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA SCHAMPA/TR
20 13 BRANDT, CHRIS 34 EUGENE OR USA COLLINS/SP
21 143 GIBSON, GREG 28 PROVO UT USA MTBRACENE
22 2 IRELAND, KURT 40 LOVELAND CO USA
23 6 BAKER, DAVID 41 BEND OR USA SUNNYSIDE
24 10 TREBON, RYAN 27 BEND OR USA KONA
25 22 MCCALLA, MICHAEL 30 SANTA FE NM USA SCOTTUSA
26 148 PLEWS, EVAN 31 SALEM OR USA SCOTTUSA/C
27 18 TABERLAY, SID 28 BLACK MAN’S BAY AL AUS SHO-AIR
28 8 LEWIS, GREG 29 DURANGO CO USA DIRECTORY
29 145 ADAMS, SHAWN 33 AKRON OH USA LAKE EFFEC
30 4 WELLS, JAKE 30 AVON CO USA MAFIARACIN
CATEGORY: ELITE MASTER MEN
1 25 JUAREZ, TINKER 48 DOWNEY CA MONAVIECAN
2 149 MACBLANE, TED 43 ASPEN CO USA HUB OF ASP
3 150 BUTLER, TIM 42 PORTLAND OR USA RIVER CITY
4 31 TEMPEST, PETER 45 GALLUP NM USA ADVENTURE
5 162 MEYER, STEVE 46 DILLON CO USA ELLSWORTH/
6 28 FERGUSON, ANDREW 47 DURANGO CO USA DIRECTORY
7 30 HILEMAN, MIKE 40 HENDERSON NV USA TEAM SHO-A
8 29 WILLE, MARK 46 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA RED ROCK R
9 27 O’CONNOR, ART 42 SALT LAKE CITY UT MONAVIECAN
10 32 FOSTER, JOHN 40 CHANDLER AZ USA FCA ENDURA
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CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 19-24 1 151 O’DONNELL, PETER 19 SAVAGE MN JENNY CRAI
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 25-29 1 158 SIEGLE, JASON 29 BIG BEAR LAKE CA USA BEAR VALLE
2 34 BAKER, CHRIS 28 MOSCOW ID GBR BAKER
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 30-34
1 39 OCHS, DAVID 33 CRESTED BUTTE CO USA BRICK OVEN
2 35 HART, ADAM 33 REDLANDS CA USA POSSABILIT
3 36 ROBINSON, JAMES 34 SCOTTSDALE AZ USA TEAM ADREN
4 37 PEREZ, DANIEL 31 CORONA CA USA JENSON USA
5 38 LEVEQUE, ROD 33 UPLAND CA USA JENSON USA
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 35-39 1 50 CORREA, MARIO 38 CHINO HILLS CA USA SHO-AIR/SO
2 159 HERMON, DEREK 39 BIG BEAR LAKE CA USA BEAR VALLE
3 48 WHITE, ANTHONY 36 PETERBOROUGH AL GBR BETDGOLDTE
4 5 THEULE, CHAD 35 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA USA ONESOURCE
5 47 POPPE, TIM 39 CRESTED BUTTE CO USA NA
6 51 BRANHAM, TODD 35 CEDAR MOUNTAIN NC USA LONG CANE
7 49 SUMNER, JASON 37 BOULDER CO USA VELONEWS
8 41 COPLEA, COREY 37 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA RED ROCK R
9 45 OLIVER, BRIAN 36 SLC UT USA UTAHMOUNT
10 152 COBLE, CHRIS 37 CONCORD CA USA SYNERGY-TA
999 40 WILLIAMS, GABRIEL 35 PROVO UT USA RACER’S CY
999 42 KENISTON, ERIK 35 FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ USA
999 43 THRUSH, SIMON 39 MCLEAN VA USA TEAM ARQIV
999 44 REINARZ, PAUL 37 EDWARDS CO USA PAUL REINA
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 40-44 1 58 ZANDBERGEN, TIM 44 ALISO VIEJO CA USA SHO-AIR/RO
2 59 FRANKLIN, ETHAN 41 DENVER CO USA TOKYO JOE’
3 54 BOYER, KEN 42 BRECKENRIDGE CO USA NA
4 53 ADAMS, MICHAEL 40 CORVALLIS OR USA COLLINS CY
5 60 TROGDEN, ERIK 43 VISTA CA USA CELO PACIF
6 55 KREEGER, SCOTT 42 LAS VEGAS NV USA NA
7 52 RIPLEY, MIKE 41 MONROE OR USA COLLINS CY
8 57 FERRARI, CRAIG 44 PLACERVILLE CA USA
999 157 ROSS, MARK 41 LAS VEGAS NV USA
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 45-49
1 62 LAROCHE, ROBERT 46 SCOTTSDALE AZ USA PROCON
2 64 SNEED, BRAD 47 HIGHLAND UT USA TEAM REVOL
3 63 FERRARI, GARRET 47 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA
999 61 ROLLIN, ANDREW 46 GOLDEN CO USA
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 50-54 1 153 FRANKLIN, DANA 52 DENVER CO USA PRO CYCLIN
2 67 GIBSON, JIM 53 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA ABSOLUTE B
3 68 BONTRAGER, KEITH 53 SANTA CRUZ CA USA
999 65 POLITZER, TOM 52 GOLDEN CO USA
999 66 BURGARD, ROB 54 LONGMONT CO USA
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 55-59 1 71 PILLEY, RALPH 59 SAN GERONIMO CA USA
2 70 BERNHARD, ROBERT 55 SAN DIEGO CA USA CALCOAST
3 69 SEDERBERG, RICK 59 BATESVILLE AZ USA BELL & CO
CATEGORY: MEN’S OPEN 60+
1 72 LILLY, ZEKE 60 BLUE RIDGE GA USA CYCLE SOUT
2 73 SCHMID, FREDERIC 75 WACO TX USA NA
3 74 DAHLGREN, ROBERT 64 BURBANK CA USA NA
CATEGORY: SPORTSMEN 19-29
1 76 BELL, CLAYTON 25 EL PASO AR USA BELL & COM
2 75 CRUICKSHANK, JAY 27 SAN DIEGO CA USA ROUSE RACI
CATEGORY: SPORTSMEN 30-39
1 84 SMITH, AARON 32 OREM UT USA RACERS CYC
2 82 PARKINSON, TONY 38 DRAPER UT USA DNA CYCLIN
3 85 HALES, STEPHEN 38 DRAPER UT USA REVOLUTION
4 100 PALMER, GEOFF 36 NANAIMO BC CAN NANAIMO UR
5 78 ROUSE, JONATHAN 34 LAS VEGAS NV USA ROUSE RACI
6 46 MORRIS, LARS 39 DRAPER UT USA NA
7 101 DILLON, DOUGLAS 39 PARK CITY UT USA NA
8 81 SAUERACKER, PAUL 38 EVERGREEN CO USA TEAM EVERG
9 104 MULROY, BILL 38 SCOTTSDALE AZ USA NA
10 83 SANTOSCOY, JORGE 37 MONTERREY AL MEX NA
999 77 WELLS, ROB 39 LA JOLLA CA USA ROUSE RACI
999 79 TOOGLE, DANIEL 35 ROUSE RACI
999 80 KLEIN, GREGORY 35 ROUSE RACI
999 102 GARDNER, JEFFREY 37 LITTLETON CO USA TEAM EVERG
999 103 CRAMBLETT, CURTIS 37 SAN JOSE CA USA NA
CATEGORY: SPORTSMEN 40-49
1 161 TALBOT, KEVIN 41 WASHINGTON UT USA TEAM BIG B
2 108 LEQUIENT, FREDERIC 40 SAN FRANCSICO CA USA SYNERGY-TA
3 111 WEDGE, JAMES 44 SANDY UT USA REVOLUTION
4 113 SABOTIN, VINCENT 47 VALENCIA CA USA SPARTAN
5 160 BURKE, GAVIN 43 BIG BEAR CITY CA USA BEAR VALLE
6 112 JORDAN, ANDREW 40 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA REVOLUTION
7 107 VANRANDWYK, MIKE 45 LEANDER TX USA SOUTHWEST
8 106 LIEN, JOHN 45 BOULDER CO USA NA
9 109 KELLEY, BRIAN 48 BLOOMER WI USA KELLEY CHI
10 110 OVARD, DOUG 43 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA
999 105 NELSON, ELDEN 42 ALPINE UT USA TEAM FATTY
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2 117 VIEIRA-MCELDOWNEY, JOHN 54 COOL CA USA COOL CYCLI
3 116 TUCKER, LARRY 50 PROVO UT USA RACERS CYC
999 118 FERGUSON, REID 55 IRVINE CA USA NA
999 115 MATOUS, JEFFREY 50 GOLDEN CO USA
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2 122 SMITH, JENNIFER 35 GUNISON CO USA TREK/VW
3 126 DAVISON, LEA 25 JERICHO VT USA TREK-VW
4 120 BUTLER, SUE 37 PORTLAND OR USA MONAVIECAN
5 124 IRMIGER, HEATHER 29 BOULDER CO USA SUBARU-GAR
6 125 RILEY CAREY, AMANDA 29 VICTOR ID USA KENDA-TITU
7 127 RUSCH, REBECCA 39 KETCHUM ID USA SPECIALIZE
8 131 MONFORTE, AMBER 30 RENO NV USA AMBER MONF
9 123 PERKINS, CASSANDRA 30 RENO NV USA SOBE CANNO
10 130 D’AMATO-FRANKLIN, LYN 41 DENVER CO USA TOKYO JOE’
11 121 CARRINGTON, ELIZABETH 28 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA FOCUS-RIDE
12 154 SUCICH, ANGELA 34 SEATTLE WA USA VOODOO CYC
13 155 CIESLEWICZ, RACHEL 28 SALT LAKE CITY UT MONAVIECAN
999 128 CULLEN, KELLEY 28 NEW CASTLE CO USA ROCKY MOUN
999 119 KOBIN, LOUISE SHO-AIR
CATEGORY: ELITE MASTER WOMEN 4
1 132 MCDOWELL-LARSEN, SHARON 48 COLORADO SPRING CO USA SHARON MCD
CATEGORY: WOMEN’S OPEN 19-29
1 133 JOHNS, JOCELYN 27 SWEET ID USA MUD HONEY’
CATEGORY: WOMEN’S OPEN 40-49 1 135 VOLPE, HEIDI 41 TOPANGA CA USA SHOAIR
2 156 VOGEL, STEPHANIE 39 LAS VEGAS NV USA NA
999 134 WILSON, DEB 48 FLAGSTAFF AZ USA
CATEGORY: WOMEN’S OPEN 50+ 1 136 PETERSON, DEVORA 51 GOLDEN CO USA TOKYO JOES
CATEGORY: SPORTSWOMEN 30-39 1 138 DELANO, SARA 36 COCLORADO SPRIN CO USA
2 137 JORDAN, LUCY 38 SALT LAKE CITY UT USA REVOLUTION
CATEGORY: SINGLE SPEED OPEN ME
1 141 BROWN, TODD 46 COTO DE CAZA CA USA SHOAIR
2 142 SUMSION, JEFF 45 PARK CITY UT USA
3 56 CLARK, SCOTT 44 CARMICHAEL CA USA VISENKA/SC
4 139 BOOM-BOOM FLANDER, KEVIN 35 MINNEAPOLIS MN USA EKHO HRM
999 140 MORTENSEN, CORY 38 MINNEAPOLIS MN USA EKHO HEART
999 164 BROWN, JIM 38 COOL CA USA COOL CYCLI
CATEGORY: OPEN MEN TEAM (2 PPL
1 88 LATURA/MOFFETT, CHRISWILLIAM 28 SAN JOSE CA USA JOE BLOB
2 87 SOLTZ/KONECNY, BRETT/TODD 31 ORANGE CA USA
3 89 DANDAN/REINBACH, ABDUL/PAUL 33 LAGUNA NIGUEL CA USA TEAM LUMBE
999 86 PIKER/BREZSNYAK, MICHAEL/TIM 39 JACKSON WY USA PEAKED SPO
CATEGORY: OPEN MIXED TEAM (2 P
1 90 MINIHAN/DETERS, JULIE/HEINRICH 37 PARK CITY UT USA
2 91 SHELTON, EMILY/WILLIAM 26 TUCSON AZ USA ARIZONA CY
Here are the results for the first race today (RESULTS). All eyes are on Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (JHK) to finish in one of the top spots at American Mountain Classic (click here to visit their website AMC) Bike Four Day Stage Race. Jeremy almost qualified to go to Beijing for the 2008 olympics but just missed the qualifications.
Jeremy is a big fan of Brian Head. “It’s my favorite place to race.” he said and I love coming here each year.
Here Heather Irmiger admires her husband. She too was close to qualifying for the one of the olympic spots.
We wish all racers luck in this weekend races in Brian Head Utah.
We hope you are planning to join us this Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23rd, for the many special events and activities planned for celebrating 75 years of Cedar Breaks National Monument!
Here is the latest on what we have planned;
Friday, August 22:
The dinner event is still on track for this Friday from 6 to 9 pm at Iron Mission State Park Museum, 635 N. Main Street, Cedar City. If you need directions call them at 435-586-9290. This will be a great
program which includes the “famous” Cedar Breaks Lodge Chicken Dinner. Former employees have been working with the caterer to prepare the meal as close to the original as possible. We will have a premier showing of our new multimedia touch screen exhibit, a “sing-away” performed by former employees and the Canyon View Madrigals, as well as an opportunity for everyone to share their stories and experiences working and playing at Cedar Breaks.
If you haven’t already, please RSVP to this e-mail or directly to Bonnie at
435-586-5124.
Saturday, August 23:
For those of you working at other park areas or provide tourist information please pass this along to your information desks so they can provide accurate information about what is going on this weekend to your visitors and guests.
We will be providing a limited number of seats for special guests for the 10:00 am – Welcome …(a past President is planning to attend!!); the 12:00 Noon release of a rehabilitated golden eagle back in to the wild;
and the 1pm “sing-away” event .. all of which will take place at Point Supreme. Please RSVP if you can.
We are providing shuttle buses for the “History Tours” which will run from 1 to 5pm. We have lined up former lodge employees, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) experts, former “gear jammers” who drove the Utah Parks Company Buses, archeologists and historians to share their personal insights,
pictures and stories about the places, events and colorful characters that make up the history of Cedar Breaks. Maps will also be provided so you can take the tour in your own vehicle at your own pace.
For the night owls, the Brian Head Chamber is sponsoring a bonfire, sing around the campfire and ranger-led evening program event at the Pavilion in Brian Head. Rroast Marshmallows, eat smore’s. swap stories and sing campfire songs led by guest guitarist Matt Nickerson.
Last but not least, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society is sponsoring a star party, beginning at 10pm at Pt. Supreme. Bring warm clothes and enjoy an amazing evening of star gazing through big telescopes.
We hope you can join us to celebrate 75 years of Cedar Breaks!
Paul Roelandt, Superintendent
Cedar Breaks National Monument
2390 West Hwy 56, Suite #11
Cedar City, Utah 84720
435-586-9451 ext. 21
American Mountain Classic (click here to visit their website AMC) Bike Four Day Stage Race is a nationally recognized endurance race and it’s happening right here in Brian Head, Utah this weekend. At a unfamiliar elevation of 10,000 feet, the world’s top riders will be challenged physically. Brian Head is the perfect location for the stage races with terrain and temperature unbeatable. (click here to view race details)
Some of America’s top athletes in all categories and age groups will be competing in this race. According to Tom Speigel, the AMC-Brian Head director, “150 people have already signed up to compete in this race. 25 of them are pro-men racers. 15 are pro-women racers. This is a very good turn out and numbers should double at next years event.” This is a great start to a national and perhaps an international competition.
Some of America’s top riders will be here including Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (JHK of Subaru Gary Fisher), Sid Taberley (Sho Air), Jeremiah Bishop (Trek) and Tinker Juarez (Two time Olympian and recently won the Solo 24 Hour World Championship) are some of the top men competitors. Women competitors include Lea Davison and Heather Irmiger. When you come to watch you will not be disappointed with the action.
Tom Speigel - Brian Head
Speigel was very pleased to have great sponsors and support. Preparation is a lot of work for his team of about 20 people. Team Sho-Air and Brian Head Ski Resort are the two sponsors for this spectacular event. The winners are competing for up to $20,000 in prizes. “This could be one of the highest paid single events in the nation” said Speigel. All racers will receive a jersey and medals according to their ranking. “We couldn’t do it without our sponsors and we want them to be recognized.”
The favored feature of this event is the location in Brian Head, Utah. Speigel initially wanted to take the event from Cedar City to Moab but the plan didn’t work out. It spread racers out and made transportation more difficult. This made it difficult for amateurs and/or solo racers to participate. “Brian Head helps provide more for racers by allows for more support groups, Brian Head minimizes transportation necessities and has a better terrain” said Speigel. “Besides, Brian Head has excellent world class riding. It’s perfect.”
American Mountain Classic Four-Day MTB Stage Race
Brian Head, UT (Source: AMC website)
Day 1– Race determines starting positions for Stage 2 race. Times do not factor in to overall winning times. The American Mountain Classic will start with a 6 mile Prologue using the town trail in Brian Head. The six mile loop is a mix of fire road, single track and double track and will give racer’s a taste of what it will be like racing at over 9,000 feet for the next three days!
The Elite Men’s, Elite Women’s and Elite Master 40+ class’ will be vying to don the A.M.C. race leader’s jersey. Amateur racers will use the pro log to establish starting positions for tommorrow’s stage.
Day 2 (Stage 2)– The Rim. 55 miles. 5,000+ Feet of Elevation Gain
This 55 mile stage is named for the Epic Virgin River Rim Trail. Featuring over 30 miles of single track on the “Rim” trail, getting a good start is going to be important. The course takes racers along Utah’s famous Pink Cliffs and offers views of Zion National Park to the south. This stage is sure to test everyone.
Day 3 (Stage 3)– The Peak. 55 miles. 4,000+ Feet of Elevation Gain
At 11,306 feet, Brian Head Peak dominates the Utah skyline. The first 5 miles of the course takes racers to 11,000 feet, just below the peak. Then it’s onto some single track as the course winds its way out to Red desert and Tippets Valley.
Aspen trees and flat fast fire roads are a welcomed change of scenery from the opening climb. Racers return back to Brian Head with an assault side trip back to the “Peak”.n The stage finishes with a fun ride on the Peak Trail and down Color Country. When you see Cedar Breaks National Monument you will know you’re almost home!
Day 4 (Stage 4)– Dark Hollow. 54 Miles. 5,600+ Feet of Elevation Gain
The 2006 N.M.B.S cross country course is the site for the final stage show down! This course received rave reviews from racers of all abiliities from our last stop here a couple years ago.
Riders will complete two laps on this challenging course. Lowder Pond, Sidney Peaks Trail, Scout Camp and the very pride of Brian Head “Dark Hollow” make for one of the best courses in the country for racer’s to challenge themselves on the last day of the A.M.C. This is sure to be the toughest stage of the event.
Climb to Brian Head PeakBeautiful Wildflowers of Brian Head
A local from Utah needs everyone’s help. One of the largest downhill races believe it or not makes racers qualify by receiving votes. KEVIN TALBOT is the only contestant left from Utah and is close to making the qualifications. HE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT.
“Brian Head is one of the best places to downhill” Kevin says, “this place is known nationally and I come every year to ride here”.
I met Kevin in Brian Head at the base of the downhill track at the resort. He has been through a lot and now at age 40 is beating the odds and competing in the most competitive races there is. HE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT.
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