A historic and literal earth-shattering announcement came down as the Utah Department of Transportation announced they have chosen the gondola option for Little Cottonwood Canyon’s travel EIS. UDOT was considering three different options for the canyon: the gondola, enhanced bus service with road widening, or enhanced bus service without road widening. In the end, the…
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Friday Video: Brian McKenna TetraSki Express
On March 25, history was made at Powder Mountain when the very first ski race for TetraSkis and Snow Sleds was held. This was the first organized event for majorly handicapped athletes using revolutionary gear. Skiers paralyzed from the neck down, or those with limited mobility in all four limbs, got to race around gates…
Inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain
Looking for an fun and inspiring spring-skiing event in Utah? You’ll find it at the inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain on March 25, 2022. This is a full day race and celebration that features national and international adaptive ski racers utilizing the innovative Tessier Snow’Kart and the renowned TetraSki, the world’s only…
Ikon Shakes Up Utah Ski Resorts for 2022/23 Season
Heads up Ikon Pass holders in Utah, because the landscape at Wasatch ski resorts is about to shake up. Alterra Mountain Company announced changes to the Ikon Pass that is good news for Full Ikon Pass holders, and very bad news for Ikon Base Pass holders. Snowbasin and Sun Valley Join Ikon The big news…
Snowbird to Install New Aerial Tram Cabins
Big news from Snowbird, as they’ve announced that new cabins are coming to the iconic tram. Not only that, but the new tram will feature the world’s first ever rooftop balcony, and glass-bottomed floors. Snowbird released an image of what the updated tram cabins will look like, and they are definitely more modern and sleek…
Outdoor News Roundup for February 20, 2022
REI, Patagonia, and More Will Boycott Outdoor Retailer if Returned to Utah Outdoor Retailer, the huge, twice-annual trade show that once called Utah home, is considering a move back to Salt Lake City. The show has spent the last four years in Denver after Utah leaders campaigned to reverse the Bears Ears National Monument designation….
Outdoor News Roundup for January 21, 2022
Alta to Replace Sunnyside Chairlift with High-Speed 6-Pack More new lift infrastructure is coming to Alta, when the Sunnyside lift will be replaced with a detachable, high-speed 6-pack. Sunnyside is a high-speed 3-seater servicing beginner terrain, and is also used as a feeder lift to Supreme and Sugarloaf. Alta Ski Area is planning on replacing…
How to Make Sense of Confusing Alta Parking Reservations
December 18, 2021 marks the first time Alta will require paid parking reservations at the resort. With overflowing crowds due to the Ikon Pass, as well as swelling outdoor recreation use as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon has seemingly reached a breaking point. In an attempt to bring order to…
Melvin Brewing and Kühl Give Back with Collaborative Coat Drive
If you like to drink beer and help a good cause, then this promotion is for you. Kühl, a Salt Lake City-based outdoor-apparel company, and Melvin Brewing, have teamed up this holiday season to give back through a collaborative coat drive. With the release of the new Scenario Porter, Melvin and Kühl are giving back to…
Why I’m Against a Gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon is a problem. On powder days especially, driving up S.R. 210 is absolute gridlock. Lately, the dreaded “red snake” has even appeared on weekends when it hasn’t snowed. Not only are these traffic woes annoying, they’re also dangerous. With 64 slide paths along the road, roughly half of the canyon’s…