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Show Volume XV Issue I The Ogden Valley news Page 15 December 15, 2007 Local Organization Hosts North Ogden Pass Uphill Trail Run— Groom area cross-country skiers The Ogden Nordic Chapter of The Utah Nordic Alliance is an organization that uses the North Ogden Pass Uphill Trail Run as a team recruitment tool and a fundraiser for the Ogden Nordic Junior Ski Team. This year the cross-country skiing organization had a very successful race, raising monies and signing up Eden resident Paige Montgomery, age 15, who set the new Women’s course record with a time of 28 minutes and 52 seconds, “Which is absolutely flying up that mountain,” according to Paul Stromberg, Director of the Junior ski team. Other notable times where runners placed high in their respective age categories, and athletes who have joined the Junior ski program, are Graham Stromberg, Erik Lyons, Karlee Deeter, Allyson Deeter, Cole Stromberg, Jaine Montgomery, Melissa Warren, Russel Davis, Carson Stromberg, Jack Davis, and Francis Davis. Russ Carnahan, age 15 of Huntsville, also ran a very fast time of 25 mins. 28 secs., placing him 2nd overall. The program has over 50 youth signed up this year Brad Layton Completes Five Mile St. Croix Swim Brad Layton was born and raised in ested in accomplishing the feat.” Huntsville and grew up swimming and water skiing on Pineview Reservoir. In 2001, he swam from the spillway to Middle Inlet—Quist Beach, a distance of about 3 or 4 miles. His wife and a few friends followed him in their boat. While vacationing in St. Croix in 2000 and 2001, Layton heard about the 5 mile Ocean Swim. That was all it took to pique so far, and 9 coaches. Last year there were about 15 members. Stromberg adds, “We have had our first two practices at North Fork Park and are very excited about how much fun and how talented this group of kids is. Liberty resident Terry Davis has been the President of the Ogden Nordic Chapter since 2002. Ogden Nordic Junior Team hosts a Learn to Ski program for youth as young as 8 years old and on through about 12 years. The Development program includes youth through about 15 years of age, and the Competitive group has youth spanning a variety of ages through 18 years of age. They practice at North Fork Park in Liberty. Competitions are held at Soldier Hollow, White Pine, and Mountain Dell. Some members of the Junior team also go his interest in participating in the annual th on to compete in Sun Valley, Idaho and event that is now moving into its 13 year. Brad stated, “Since then, I’ve been interBozeman, Montana. For more information on the Ogden Nordic program, contact Paul Stromberg at 801-786-0906 or Terry Davis 801-7450198. In November of 2006, Layton decided to get serious about it, and began training for the 2007 St. Croix Ocean Swim that was held in October. There are three categories in the Ocean Swim: 3 person relay, fin group, and solo swim. Competing in the relay this year were three Olympic Gold Medalists who swam together as a team: Rowdy Gains, Amanda Beard, and Margaret Hoelzer. They finished third. In the solo category that Brad competed in, there were about 112 competitors. Beginning the race together; only 85 completed the grueling event. While Layton didn’t place in the event, his wife said she was pleased that he was able to finish. Layton says that he is going to continue his training efforts, and will compete again next year. Brad and his wife Cathie stated, “We’d like to thank our friends the Maxwell’s and Truett’s for traveling with us for the event.” Cathie added, “And for supporting Brad’s mid-life crisis; it was a blast!” Brad Layton and his wife Cathie. Beginning of race before the big climb up the North Ogden Divide. Homepricesogden.com A free service of Kirk Moore Diamond Service Realtor Team: RE/MAX Community Valley Paige Montgomery, women’s overall leader. Time for a change in your Real Estate Career? Exit Realty Wasatch is now hiring experienced agents. Come see what we have to offer! New North Ogden Office opening in November and look for an Eden office in 2008! |
