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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, November 7-9, 2018 The Park Record B-7 Paddleboarder aims to hit 100 days Aspen man wants to be first to hit milestone AUSTIN COLBERT The Aspen Times SNOWMASS, Colo. – Does riding a stand-up paddleboard down Snowmass count as a day? If you are Daniel Kiely, you bet it does. The Aspen local recently reached 100 days on a paddleboard for the 2018 calendar year, and a lot of it goes back to getting in those early strokes during the spring. This includes that day in April where he and his friends were allowed to ride their paddleboard to the base of Snowmass Ski Area after taking part in the annual Schneetag event on closing day. “Shaine looked at me and was like, ‘This is a day,’” Kiely recalled. “This counts as a day.” Shaine Ebrahimi had a big hand in getting Kiely to 100 days on a paddleboard this year. Ebrahimi owns the Carbondale-based paddleboard company called “Shaboomee,” which makes its own paddleboards, as well as offers rent- als, tours and instruction. At some point over the past couple of years, Kiely’s passion for the water brought him together with Ebrahimi, and Kiely has been on a Shaboomee SUP ever since. Then, about a year ago, Ebrahimi said he’d give Kiely a pin — similar to Aspen Skiing Co.’s pins for reaching 100 days on skis or a snowboard — if he could reach the century mark on a Shaboomee SUP. It was game on from there. “Now, I gotta do it. I’m going to be the only person with a 100-day SUP pin. That milestone, maybe it’s not this huge thing, but there hasn’t been a specific program about it,” Kiely said. “It was never a thing to me. It wasn’t like 100 days was this big milestone. But you are in Aspen and Skico does these 100-day pins, so everyone has this thing where the No. 100 is a big deal in this valley.” Kiely, a 45-year-old bartender originally from New York, started getting into paddleboarding when he lived in Denver after college. About five years ago he followed his wife to Aspen after she took a job here, and his obsession with SUPs and the river life only amplified from there. The idea of reaching 100 days on a SUP came to the forefront last year, but it never panned out. But with summer coming early in 2018, everything came together for Kiely. “There wasn’t really big water this year because there wasn’t as much snow, but the water came up and was running really well for a prolonged period of time,” Kiely said. “Then that fire happened. I don’t know, that fire dampened a lot of spirits.” Kiely, who lives in the midvalley, was certainly impacted by the Lake Christine Fire as much as anyone. But one thing he kept doing was getting on the water, and that became a blessing in disguise as the fire raged from Basalt to El Jebel and beyond. “It kind of became a little bit of therapy for some people,” Kiely said. “It became a little bit of a struggle toward the end of the season when the weather starts changing a little. People start doing other activities.” Unlike skiing and snowboarding, where you can mostly reach 100 days without the help of others, river activities often require a handful of friends and a few shuttle vehicles. Kiely’s challenge became finding people to go with when things were less than ideal, such as when the weather starts to change in the fall. But, one way or another, he made it happen, documenting much of it on his Instagram account (@kidkiely). He admits reaching 100 days maybe isn’t anything over the top — river guides, for instance, probably have no problem hitting that mark — but for your average guy with a full-time job, it took more than a little commitment to get there. Kiely hopes the Shaboomee 100-day pin challenge can become more mainstream. After all, when Ebrahimi ordered the pin for Kiely, he had to buy in bulk. The pins can be engraved with a specific year, so if someone wanted to follow in Kiely’s wake, there might be a pin waiting for him or her, as well. “There’s not that many people who want to go float on the river in the middle or the end of October. But luckily, sometimes river people are a little crazy,” Kiely said. “It’s about the people you are out there with. You get this river family and if they are crazy enough to do it and they want to do it and there is no one who is going to go out there with them, sometimes you just have to step up and be the guy.” 1990 28 2018 2018 Committed To DEDICATED TO PARK CITY FOR 28 YEARS (435) 649-8322 theteam@parkcitytitle.com 1670 Bonanza Drive • Park Record Building Introducing... Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. 435-645-7139 www.marketatparkcity.com Please look for our insert in today’s paper! Callahan Heifer Lucky Sable Callahan, an adorable Shepherd mix pup, is a sweet and shy little guy who is looking for a loving family to give him lots of snuggles and boost his confidence. Callahan is about 4 months old, so he’s got lots of growing, learning, and playing to do! Meet Heifer, a playful 4-yearold Lab mix! He’s eager to learn and needs an owner who is dog- savvy. He should be the only pet in his home and can be a bit wary of strangers, so he needs a loving family that will help him be the best he can be! Lucky is a 3-year-old Maltese. She loves to be held and spend lots of time with people. Lucky does well with other calm, small dogs. She can be a bit nervous around men and needs a loving family that will help her feel confident and safe! Sable is a 4-month-old Shepherd mix. This energetic boy loves to run and play! He does well around cats and other dogs. He will need lots of exercise and a puppy class to help with all that energy. 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She may be a bit shy at first, but she is a sweet girl once she warms up. Pam’s a gentle and mellow cat who will make a loving companion for years to come. WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words PCSD Good Neighbors Program Park City School District needs volunteers to help adult English language learners or adults with limited literacy develop skills and confidence to live and thrive in our community. Tutor conversational English, English grammar, reading and/or writing. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available and the time commitment is approximately 3-4 hours per week. For more information contact Judy Tukuafu at 435-615-0216 or jtukuafu@ pcschools.us. Peace House Peace House is seeking volunteers to assist in their efforts to end the cycle of violence and domestic abuse within Summit and Wasatch Counties. Volunteers are currently needed for special events, fundraising, marketing, administration, English to Spanish translation, childcare, mentorship and more. Come join our team of caring individuals and help us create more peace through healthy human relationships. Call Volunteer Coordinator Jill Smith at 435-776-6036 or email Jill@peacehouse.org for more information on how you can become involved. Visit our website www.Peacehouse.org to learn more about the exciting things we are doing. People’s Health Clinic People’s Health Clinic is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference. We are open Monday through Friday and have volunteer opportunities (ages 17 and older) daily in vital sign intake, phlebotomy and Spanish/English interpretation. Fill out an online inquiry at www.peopleshealthclinic.org or contact Meg in our development office at 435-333-1863 Recycle Utah Recycle Utah, the primary recycling hub in Summit County for the last 25 years, is seeking volunteers. Get fresh air, burn calories, and make your community cleaner and greener. Help is needed in the front office, the warehouse, and assisting with daily operations. Recycle Utah also relies on volunteers at special events like Harvest Fest and collection events. For more information, contact Haley Lebsack at outreach@recycleutah.org or 435-649-9698. Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Basin Recreation is looking for volunteers with a passion for play to be Park Ambassadors. Park Ambassadors patrol the parks, interact with park users, report maintenance needs, assist with tournaments, promote park safety, and encourage an overall positive use of public space. For more details visit www.basinrecreation.org or contact Angie Greenburg at 435-640-8476 or email at agreenburg@basinrecreation.org. Summit Community Gardens Interested in learning about responsible gardening in a high desert climate or want the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping our garden and community growing? If you answered yes, than Summit Community Gardens has volunteer opportunities for you! Our mission is to educate our community on sustainable gardening techniques and empower people to grow food locally. Help us achieve that mission by volunteering with us every week or on an individual project basis. Visit SummitCommunityGardens.org/volunteer. Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin. bragg@scpw.org. Summit Land Conservancy Summit Land Conservancy is an environmental nonprofit working to permanently protect the beloved open spaces in Summit County. You can see the results of the group’s work when you walk your dog in Round Valley, enjoy the Mid Mountain Trail or fly fish on the Weber River. Volunteers are needed to assist with bi-weekly recycling and join the Adopt an Easement program. To stay in the loop with other upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up for the newsletter at wesaveland.org/get-involved/stay-informed/. For more information on current opportunities contact caitlyn@wesaveland.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers |