It may officially be fall, but winter is upon us. That means ski season is about to arrive, and sooner than one might think considering the dry fall season Utah has experienced so far. Solitude and Brighton are once again competing to be the first ski resort to open for the 2011/2012 season, and it’s…
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Party with Bluehouse Skis for a GnarBQ
Salt Lake City’s Bluehouse Skis are throwing a party at their ski factory, and everyone is invited! But this isn’t just some hang out and chill with the boys kind of deal. No, this party is going to be a GnarBQ, which means it’s also a free screening of the ski movie parody, “G.N.A.R. The…
Pray for snow at 2011 Ullr Ball fundraiser
It’s officially time to pray for snow. Get out your retro ski clothes, ritualistically burn ski wax, climb mountains to give alcoholic offerings to the ski gods, and attend the 2011 Ullr Ball “pray for snow” fundraiser to benefit Save Our Canyons. This year’s Ullr Ball takes place on Tuesday, November 15th from 7-10pm and…
Teton Gravity Research “One for the Road” ski movie screenings in Utah
The ski movie tours just keep coming to Utah. This time, Teton Gravity Research is bringing their tour of “One for the Road” to Utah, where screenings are slated to be held in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Orem, Alta, and Park City. According to TGR, “One for the Road” is a “HD ski film that…
Get avy smart at 2011 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, snowmobilers and anyone else who recreates in Utah’s winter backcountry absolutely has to be smart about avalanche conditions and safety. Education is key, but even if you’ve taken the requisite avalanche courses, continuing to learn is important. That’s why attending the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop should be a yearly…
Salomon and Atomic team to create new backcountry ski binding
The big news out of Amer Sports in Ogden is that Salomon and Atomic teamed up to create a new backcountry ski binding. The new bindings, called the Salomon Guardian 16 and Atomic Tracker 16, will be available next year in fall 2012. From the looks of things these bindings will compete directly with Fritschi…
Enter Snowbird’s Local Hero POV Video Contest
Got any badass POV footage of yourself skiing or snowboarding? Then you have a chance to win Snowbird’s Local Hero POV Video Contest. If you don’t, then charge up those camera batteries and wipe off the lens because as soon and the snow flies, you’ll want to start shooting footage to edit together and send…
Black Diamond Fall 2011 Gear Swap and Sale
Need to make space in your gear garage or closet for some swanky new skis? Or are you flat broke and looking for a good deal on some used boards to replace your sad, neon ’93 K2 Extremes? Then get thee to the Fall 2011 gear swap and sale at the Black Diamond retail store…
Ride your steed at Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival
Fall is arguably the best time to mountain bike in the southwest corner of our state, and that’s probably why October is when the Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival takes place. This particular bike fest is one you want to attend, especially if you’ve never explored the slickrock and singletrack around St. George, Hurricane and Zion…
Sweetgrass Productions “Solitaire” screenings at Brewvies Cinema Pub
Brewvies Cinema Pub in downtown Salt Lake City is the place to be this year for ski movie screenings in Utah. This week they’re hosting the the long awaited “Solitaire” from soul-ski filmmakers Sweetgrass Productions. “Solitaire” is the third movie from Sweetgrass, and is the followup to their highly original Japanese ski and snowboard tale,…