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…
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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…
Vernal to host world premiere of “Highline”
A feature film that examines the healing power of nature and the renewed bonds formed between five friends as they hike one of America’s most remote and scenic trails will make its world premiere Jan. 24, 2020, at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. “Highline” was produced and directed by outdoor filmmaker Chris Smead of…
Tommy Caldwell to screen “The Dawn Wall” in Salt Lake City
Tommy Caldwell is coming to Salt Lake City. The world-renowned rock climber and star of the film, The Dawn Wall, will host a screening at the Patagonia Outlet store. Here is your chance to see the critically-acclaimed movie, and meet Caldwell in person. The screening is on Monday, February 4th at 7 p.m. About The Dawn…
Support Alta Ski Patrol while racing gates
The annual Curt and Adam Naisbitt Memorial Groundhog Day Race is becoming one of Alta’s most popular traditions. Both Curt and Adam were ski patrollers at Alta. Curt passed on in 2015, but more recently, his son, Adam, tragically died. The event shook Alta’s ski patrol and this race is one way to remember him….
Help the homeless at Black Diamond’s grand re-opening
The Black Diamond Store in Salt Lake City has been closed for some time due to a major remodel and upgrade. But for those of you with Black Diamond gear on your naughty and nice list, the good news is that they re-open this weekend. The best part is that you can get your holiday…
Reel Rock 13 coming to Salt Lake City
Winter may be coming but you can still get stoked on rock climbing, especially now that Reel Rock 13 is coming to Salt Lake City. Reel Rock is an outdoor adventure film tour and festival with a focus on rock climbing. The tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year to audiences…
What to expect at 11th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
Backcountry ski season is almost here (for some it’s already upon us.) That means it’s time to start thinking about avalanches, specifically avalanche avoidance. Do yourself a favor and attend the 11th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop (USAW). This year USAW returns to Sandy at the Mountain America Expo Center. Over a thousand skiers,…
Spread the shred at Shred Fest 3.0
Spreading Homegrown Recreation Entertainment Diversity. Put that together and you get SHRED. You can “spread the shred” in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 3rd during Shred Fest 3.0. Presented by Milosport, the Shred Fest SLC stop happens at Liberty Park. There are tons of ski and snowboard events to get you stoked for winter….
Oakley Trail Park grand opening
The singletrack trail renaissance in Utah continues as even more dirt miles have been added to the Wasatch. Oakley City, along with the South Summit Trails Foundation, have built a brand new Oakley Trail Park. About three miles of non-motorized trail have been cut for mountain biking and hiking. There’s everything from beginner to expert…