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Bo Christensen has been involved in adventure recreation his whole life. He climbed Mt. Whitney when he was 12, rowed the Grand Canyon when he was 14 and has been teaching kayaking for seven years. He is a pilot double majoring in Aviation and Journalism at Utah State University and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. His hobbies include whitewater kayaking & rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, and he plans to take up wing-suit base jumping.... assuming he can afford a wing-suit.

	Executive Director Steve Christensen Steve has been executive director since 1989. His vision of recreation is diversity. His goal is to expand recreational opportunities in every conceivable way. This goal has led to unique partnerships with Carbon School District and the College of Eastern Utah. Programs Steve has started include Pro Care: After School Child Care and The Lighthouse Life & Learning Center. These programs expanded dramatically and are now operated by Carbon School District. He was instrumental in getting funding for the Helper River Parkway and the Spring Canyon Parkway. Involvement with the College of Eastern Utah has resulted in an outdoor adventure recreation program that is unique in the country. In 1999 Steve was honored as the “Total Citizen” by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. In 2001 Steve was honored as the “Outstanding Professional” by the Utah Recreation and Parks Association. In 2005 Steve received the “Innovation of the Year” award by the Utah Recreation and Parks Association for his work in creating the partnership between Carbon Recreation and the College of Eastern Utah. Steve has served as president of the Utah Guide and Outfitters Association, the Utah Recreation and Parks Association, and the Central Utah Recreation and Parks Association. Steve currently serves on the Utah Boating Advisory Council and the Strategic Planning Committee for the boating division of Utah State Parks.
	Assistant Director Frank R. Ori Jr. Assistant Director Frank Ori has been an employee of the recreation department in some capacity since 1993. He is a native of Carbon County, and a 1992 graduate of Carbon High School. Frank received his BA degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in public relations and broadcasting in 1998 from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. He became the assistant director in October of 2000. Frank is very involved in community events - he likes to make sure he has his hands in a little of everything. He broadcasts Carbon High School football and basketball games along with College of Eastern Utah basketball games on the radio. His interests include baseball, basketball, football, most movies, video games, and being able to recite old episodes of "Friends" on command. In October of 2006 Frank was honored by the Price City Council, awarding him with the Visionary Service Leader Award for his dedication for excellence and his ongoing efforts to help make Price City and Carbon County a better place to live.
	Recreation Program Director Alaena Fryer Alaena Fryer has been an employee of the recreation department since October of 2006. In February 2008 she was hired on full time as a Recreation Program Director. She was born and raised in Carbon County. Alaena received an Associate of Science degree from the College of Eastern Utah, then continued her education at Utah State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation with a minor in Recreation Resource Management. Alaena loves to work with the youth in Carbon County, especially helping them excel in sports. Some of her interests are reading, being with family and friends, and playing (or watching) pretty much any sport-though her favorite to play is volleyball followed by baseball/softball. She also loves being in the outdoors: camping, hiking, river rafting, rapelling, horseback riding, etc. She is excited to be a full time addition to Carbon Rec and hopes to add her knowledge and experience to the programs. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Outdoor Recreation Program Director Bo Christensen Bo Christensen has been involved in adventure recreation his whole life. He climbed Mt. Whitney when he was 12, rowed the Grand Canyon when he was 14 and has been teaching kayaking for seven years. He is a pilot double majoring in Aviation and Journalism at Utah State University and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. His hobbies include whitewater kayaking & rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, and he plans to take up wing-suit base jumping.... assuming he can afford a wing-suit. ___________________________________________________________________________________
	GENERAL INFORMATION Pre-registration is required. Programs have minimum participation requirements and will not be held if there are not enough registrations. Some programs also fill to capacity. We attempt to run programs as planned. However, details (dates, times, etc.) for programs are subject to change due to space availability or other reasons beyond our control. REFUND POLICY Recreation has a strict refund policy. Fees will be refunded in most cases prior to the beginning of an activity. Youth sports programs will be refunded after the first activity. In some cases refunds cannot be given after registration. Printed copies of the policy are available at the office. REDUCED FEE POLICY Recreation will waive half of the fee for children in low income families to participate in some programs. Call the office for a list of programs or for more information. EQUIPMENT RENTAL Recreation has rock climbing equipment, snowshoes, mountaineering equipment, backpacking equipment, and camping equipment available for rent. Call for more details or click here to see the list now! Registration Forms Carbon County Recreation 81 North 200 East Price, Utah 84501 Phone (435) 636-3702 Email us for information Mail registrations to: Carbon County Recreation 81 North 200 East Price, UT 84501