Embarking on a backcountry ski adventure in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons now demands strategic parking planning. Long gone are the days of making last-minute decisions based on avalanche conditions or powder mornings for a dawn patrol. We now live (and ski) in a new world where advance devising is required. And in certain high-traffic areas, your…
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Utah Ski Resort 2023/24 Opening Dates
Ski and snowboard season is near, which means the lifts will soon be running. After a record-breaking snow year for 2022/23, Utah snow sliders of every persuasion are chomping at the bit for more. But a relatively dry autumn has made Utah ski resort opening dates a bit fluid while we wait for epic early-season…
Elevating Utah’s Ski Scene: The Latest Resort Upgrades for the 2023/24 Season
As winter chill sets in, anticipation for Utah’s ski season reaches a fever pitch. Ski enthusiasts, both local and from afar, eagerly await the unveiling of the latest enhancements and upgrades at the Utah’s 15 ski resorts. From Snowbird to Sundance, here’s a rundown of the thrilling developments taking shape for the 2023/24 ski season….
The Backcountry Dad Tax
What’s best to eat in the backcountry? It’s a subject that’s long been debated among friends in the skin track. Everyone’s tastes run the food gamut. My buddy, Mike D, is a connoisseur of fine mountain eats such as potato parmesan on naan bread warmed over a backpacking stove. Then there’s my pal, Adam, whose…
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…
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…
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…
Utah Ski Resort 2021/22 Opening Dates
A wet autumn and early-season snowfall has got skiers and ski resorts excited for the 2021/22 season! Backcountry skiers and riders have already been making tracks at Brighton and Alta before they open, which means there should be plenty of snow for opening day. 2021/22 Ski Season Opening Dates Typically, late November and early December…
Solitude Mountain Resort Changes Lift Hours with the Times
Solitude Mountain Resort is changing with the times… literally. For the 2021/22 ski season, Solitude will offer an additional hour of lift service in the morning, then switch to an additional hour in the afternoon after daylight savings. This is a great idea because ski season is split between a time change. Early season is…