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Show Inside: Photo of Week Trivia Bear S'ghtings Report Fishing Gardening Tips Sports & Rec. Calendar EIk Permits. Thursday, August 9, 2001 Look to the La Sals for some of the areas best mountain bike single track Lecture helps solve mystery of missing pair by Michael Gostlin staff writer While Moab is known world wide for the mountain biking that it has to offer in its rocky desert terrain, most visitors dont realize the quality of riding in the La Sal Mountains. With terrsin varying from aspen groves to open grass fields, the single-trac- k style riding in the mountains is among the best riding in the area, according to local area bikers. TJ. Cowem, a local bike shop employee, said that he gets up to the mountains as On Thursday evening. Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Moab Information Center, author Brad Dimock of Flagstaff, Ariz. will present a slideshow, lecture and reading from his new book, SUNK WITHOUT A SOUND: The Tragic Colorado River Honeymoon cf Glen and Bessie Hyde. It is the true story of a young couple who, on their 1928 honeymoon boat trip through Grand Canyon, vanished without a trace. For more than seventy years their fate has been the topic of stories, folklore, and popular myth. In the meantime at least four people thought to be either Glen or Bessie Hyde have emerged, each spawning tales of mayhem and murder. The Hyde story is well known in the West, yet until now no one has investigated it in depth. Dimock spent two years tracking down every fact and myth he could find, even going to the extreme of building a replica of the Hydes much as he can m the summer time to ride . WTiile he enjoys the terrain in the Moab valley, Cowern said he is most at home among the trees and dirt in the LaSals. Like Cowern, local bike shop mechanic Nate McKay enjoys getting into the mountains to ride. WTith a slew of trails available, McKay heads up to the LaSals at least four or five times a month in the summertime. WTiile both riders appreciate the mountains for what they have to offer, they have both seen problems with the mixture of hikers and bikers there. WTiile McKay and Cowem have spent many ar- hours in the mountains clearing deadfall and helping to maintain trails, they said that other trail users have ruined much of their work. According to McKay, on Burro Pass, a popular hike and ride in the mountains, bikers had built jumps next to the trail to allow them to take a straighter line around corners, thus preventing erosion. They also spent time stacking logs in mud pits to keep bike tires from digging into the soft dirt. Recently, tore down all of McKay said, done. had been work that the Cowems frustration is not only with the destruction of trail work, but with chaic wooden scow for a harrowing trip through Grand Canyon with his own bride. His book deftly mingles each ofthese tales into one riveting narra- non-bike- tive. Dimock will be telling rs Local Moab biker Tim McGmty rides the trail Schuman Gulch" in the La Sal Mountains. Schuman, like other trails in the mountains, is narrow singletrack, giving the rider the experience of winding through aspen groves undisturbed by cars. Photo by Michael Gosthn riding in the LaSal Mountains is still among the most sought after in the area during the hot summer months. Rides such as Burro Pass, Schuman Gulch, Moonlight Meadow, and the Trans-LaStrail offer the type of terrain that isnt the cattle that roam the mountains. I think that as long as cattle are allowed up there, we should be allowed to build trails," Cowern said. Even with the disagreements between the multiple groups, the al u-- er available in the lower elevations. While there may never be a solution to the disagreements between the various user groups, its certain that bikers will continue to fide what is considered by some to be the best trails in the area. the story of the Hydes Gearing up for the Games Thursday night and showing A community update on Moab's readiness to help host the 2002 Olympics slides ofthe story, most of them never before published. For some 28 years Dimock guided Grand Canyon river trips, and has since become one of the historians of the Colorado River. His previous book, The Doing of the Thing, The Brief, Brilliant Whitewater Career of Buzz Holmstrom, a collaboration with two other river authors, won the National Outdoor Book Award in 1998. SUNK WITHOUT A SOUND, Dimocks new book, has been getting rave reviews around the West, as has hi3 lecture. Said Paul Reinsh&gen, who recently hosted Dimocks show at Recreational Equipment Inc., in Tfempe, Ariz., With the adventurous spirit of Huck Finn and the persistence of Colombo, Dimock has written an incredibly researched tale. Punctuated by his unique sense of humor and flavored with the stories of his own of Glen and Bessies trip, Dimock entertained and still wanting all us kept more even after he was through. He will also be available before and after the evening show to sign books. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. pre-emine- Artist sought to create outdoor sculpture nt The Moab Utah 2002 Committee announces an opportunity for local artists to showcase their style by becoming involved in a public art project. The committee is soliciting design proposals for an outdoor sculpture to be unveiled as part of this years Thanksgiving festivities, which will include an inaugural walk of Moab's Gold Medal Mile course to encourage partici- pation in physical activities. The theme of the project is Moabs Olympic Flame, and entries should represent the Moab community as seen through the eye of each artist. The sculpture wiil signify the communitys involvement in the Olympic Torch relay that is coming through Moab prior to the start of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The original sculpture will be displayed at a permanent site in Moab, and the artislcreator will be recognized with a plaque honoring his or her artwork. In addition, the committee is planning for a scaled-down- " replica of the sculpture to be produced and presented at the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games ceremony. According to Penny Tanner, events chairperson of the Moab Utah 2002 Committee, donations for this project will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be in the form of time, money andor materials. For more information on how you can contribute, call the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce at Entry forms for this project are available at the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, the Moab Area Travel Council office, the Moab Information Center, or e at www.moab2002.com. Wendy Dickson and Andy Pitas attendedt the Utah Summer Games. Photo by Cactus Shepherd Moab residents win medals at Utah Games The Utah Summer Games Track and Field competition was held June 3 in Cedar City. Seven Moab residents 22-2- competed. In the Midget Boys Division, Gordon Garrett won bronze in the 100 meters, silver in the long jump and gold in the 200 meters. Natalie Garrett, competing in the Youth Girls division, won silver in the 100- - meter hurdles, silver in the 200 meters and gold in the hurdles. Bonnie Peterson took silver in the 200-met- er Womens Masters meters. Robert Hugie took silver in the 100 meters and gold in the 200 meters Mens Masters 3 division. Jan Manne in the Mens Masters 4 won Bronze in the shot put and silver in the javelin. Wendy Dirkson, competing in the Womens Masters 4, took silver in the 100 meters and shot put, and gold in the javelin and discus. Andy Pitas took gold in the 100 meters and long jump, Men's Masters 4. A group will be training in August at Grand County High School. Ifyou are interested in joining them, contact Andy or Wendy at 259-781- 4. on-lin- 259-793- 4. r i I Xi A hsvc tfis i fear, - $ 4 4 e5 WALKER'S BA1LSL JhmlaSm 1LCAOT0 M3 llLlf I M Organizing on August 27. MenWomenMixed Jackson Yellow .f. Football, Track - IFSUTSZ! llei Qu<zn IzRfm Imgu R8W TIH1 Lineman, sprinter WlA'f'i EC: Playing football in the rain. Waking up in the mornings Went to region the last three years in track. Hes a senior this year. Beat's to BAVGL fffi? 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