Events

“Ready to Fly” to premiere in Salt Lake City

February 5, 2012
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Ready to Fly

The latest movie from local filmmaker Bill Kerig, “Ready to Fly” will premiere on Friday, February 10th at the Gateway Theaters. “Ready to Fly” comes just in time for Salt Lake City’s 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The film is about Park City’s Lindsey Van, a ski jumper with Olympic...
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Winter Dew Tour returns to Snowbasin

February 3, 2012
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An athlete competes in the Winter Dew Tour at Snowbasin. (Photo : Alli Sports

Snowbasin is once again the host of the Winter Dew Tour Toyota Championships, which is celebrating its third year at the northern Utah ski resort. The event features snowboard and freeski slopestyle and superpipe athletes from around the world competing for the top prize, the coveted Dew Cup which is awarded to champions in...
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Embrace the chill at Bryce Canyon Winter Festival

February 1, 2012
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Cross country skiing is one of many activities you can participate in at the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival. (Photo courtesy brycecanyoncountry.com)

It has been an unusually warm season this year in Utah, but winter must go on! While it may feel more like spring, there are still ways to get into the winter spirit, like at the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival during Presidents Day Weekend. The 2012 Bryce Canyon Winter Festival has snowy activities and...
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Little Red Riding Hood women’s only cycling event

January 30, 2012
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Cyclists participate in the Little Red Riding Hood women's only cycling event. (courtesy image)

February 1st is an important save-the-date for the women’s cycling community in Utah! Registration for the 2012 Little Red Riding Hood, one of the state’s most popular women’s only cycling events, will begin at 12 p.m. (noon) MST. The ride will take place on June 2, 2012 in Northern Utah’s Cache Valley. When the...
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Brighton’s 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash and Fireworks Show

January 25, 2012
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Brighton Birthday Bash celebrating their 75th Anniversary. (Courtesy image)

Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on Friday, January 27, and everyone is invited! It’s going to be a huge day chock full of music, gear giveaways, food specials, drinks, a giant bonfire where you can make smores or get warm, a fireworks show and of course skiing and...
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Snowbird hosts 3rd Annual Freeride Avalanche Summit

December 12, 2011
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Photo from the 2nd Annual Freeride Avalanche Summit at Snowbird. (courtesy image)

Due to northern Utah’s pathetic, low snowpack this fall, avalanches aren’t a major concern right now. But the snow will come, and when it does, all that rotten, old snow will be a prime weak layer that will rip out deadly slides. To stay safe in the backcountry, education is key. Before you head...
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N.U.T.S. releases 2012 trail running race schedule

December 1, 2011
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Northern Utah Trail Series

As we all wait for the big snow storms to finally arrive, some people are already thinking about trail running next year! The Northern Utah Trail Series, or NUTS, already released their 2012 race schedule. NUTS is a non-profit group that organizes group races and runs while sharing a passion for all things trail...
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Help raise money for Special Olympics at Shred the Edge

November 27, 2011
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Help the Special Olympics at Shred the Edge. (Image: Special Olympics Utah)

The Special Olympics are coming to Brighton this December, and you can join them in an effort to help raise money at Shred the Edge. In December 17, 2011, Special Olympics athletes, the Utah Ski Team, tons of volunteers along with generous fundraisers will be heading up to Brighton for a day of skiing,...
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Learn to photograph like a pro with Scott Markewitz

November 22, 2011
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Budding photographers shoot some cliff hucking at the

Ever bring a camera to the ski resort thinking you’ll get some sweet shots of your friends ripping powder, then discover that your pictures flat-out suck? Well then step away from the point-and-shoot, grab your gear, and sign up for the Third Annual Scott Markewitz Photo Workshop at Snowbird. Scott Markewitz is one of...
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Utah students to compete at 4th Annual Intercollegiate Climbing Competition

November 13, 2011
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A climber on the wall at Westminster College.

Want to see some of the best bouldering athletes from around the state compete in a winner-take-all event? Now’s your chance as Utah students will converge on Westminster College in a fierce climbing competition to find out who is the “Best Boulderer” in the state. Schools from all over Utah will be represented at...
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