Park City,UT–1/11/07–9:23:35 PM–Jeret “Speedy” Peterson performs in the Men’s division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort. Peterson placed 1st with a score of 268.70.

Jeret “Speedy” Peterson hugs his mom Linda after winning the Mens division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort with a score of 268.70.

Peterson, the high-flying freestyle skier whose silver medal at the Vancouver Olympics represented a triumph over the demons of his past, has died. Officials said the 29-year-old Park City resident shot himself in the head in Lambs Canyon, east of Salt Lake City.

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Chelsea “Hoop Ninja” Bailey poses for a portrait with her flaming hula hoop at her home Friday July 1, 2011. You can read the article about the hoopers HERE.

Last Saturday, I shot the Kiss Me Dirty race at Wheeler Historic Farm. The four-mile obstacle mud course, was run only by women, who were raising money for gynecological cancer research. I had a great time shooting this dirty girl race and half expected to run into Sol Neelman during the day.

I spent a great weekend in Northern California visiting several wineries and learning about their organic, sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. Thanks to Judd’s Hill, Honig, Saracina, Jeriko and Bucklin for allowing us to spend time at your vineyards and drink your delicious wines.

You can read more about the Farm Camp experience HERE.

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. talks with members of the media during a tour of Nelson Laboratories Tuesday June 28, 2011.

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. tours Nelson Laboratories with his family Gracie Mei, Will and Mary Kaye Tuesday June 28, 2011. Nelson Laboratories CEO and President Jeffery Nelson is at right.

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. talks with employees Alexa Tatarian, Tina May and Brent Torgensen while touring Nelson Laboratories Tuesday June 28, 2011.

Volunteers with Blazing Needles knit around Jocelyn Kearl’s Mini Cooper for the Utah Arts Festival at Washington Square Tuesday June 21, 2011. Over fifty people have been knitting an estimated 20,000 yards of yarn for the past three months for this project.

Skateboarders skate around downtown Salt Lake City during National Go Skateboarding Day Tuesday June 21, 2011.