Snow has already fallen in the Wasatch and chill wind is in the air. If that wasn’t enough evidence that winter (and ski season) is near, then the plethora of ski movie trailers being released right now should be. All the major players like Matchstick Productions and Teton Gravity Research have new flicks on the…
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Utah ski resort improvements for 2010-11 season
Worker’s hands have not been idle at Utah ski resorts during the off season as on-mountain improvements are nearing completion in time for winter. Every year, visitors expect something new at their favorite mountain, and in general, every resort delivers. Below is a list of what’s shiny and new in Utah’s mountains according to Ski Utah….
Park City Mountain Resort unveils lowest season pass price in Utah
Park City Mountain Resort has fired the first shot in what may become Utah’s long-awaited season pass price war. The resort unveiled a new adult season pass price of only $699, by far the lowest price among the major ski resorts in the Cottonwood Canyons and Park City. The new PCMR season pass price is…
Big changes at The Canyons ski resort
Every ski season, resorts have some sort of on-mountain improvement, be it a new high speed quad or restaurant expansion. But for the 2010/11 ski season, The Canyons really does have some major improvements that will be ready to go when the snow flies. The Canyons has announced a major overhaul of the base area…
Powderwhore releases “TeleVision” trailer
A sure sign that ski season fast approaches is when ski-movie trailers start coming out to tease us with rapid-fire images of deep powder, cliff jumps and winter debauchery set to a rocking soundtrack. Like clockwork, Utah’s own Powderwhore Productions just released the preview of their 6th movie, “TeleVision.” Like all ski films, the movie…
Buy Utah ski resort season passes early to save money
Season passes are now on sale at most Utah ski resorts, and even though many local skiers are bemoaning the usual yearly rate increase, it’s still smart to purchase during mid-summer for the best deal. Some resorts, like Snowbird and Alta, will increase their rates in the middle of September, while others won’t see a…
Forest Service denies Solitude’s Silver Fork expansion
The U.S. Forest Service has denied Solitude Mountain Resort’s proposal to expand the ski area boundary on 182 acres in Silver Fork Canyon. According to the Forest Service, the proposal “didn’t comply with federal regulations governing recreation special uses”, and that allowing expansion into “adjacent, highly valued undeveloped areas is not consistent with the 2003…
Snowbird likely to close for skiing this weekend
Update: Snowbird will open back up for two days this Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th. Here’s the press release from Snowbird: Snowbird Extends Skiing Through This Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SNOWBIRD, UTAH –Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort will offer two more days of skiing and riding this weekend, officials announced today. Limited, expert…
Snowbird submits expansion plans for second tram and new backside terrain
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort wants to grow, and owner Dick Bass is thinking big. The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Snowbird President Bob Bonar has submitted a proposed master plan amendment to the U.S. Forest Service, seeking approval of a huge resort expansion and ski lift upgrades. Here is Snowbird’s wishlist: New tram:…
Snowbird extends ski season through June 20
A ridiculous amount of snow has fallen in the Wasatch Mountains this May, and to make good use of nature’s late gift, Snowbird has decided to keep the 2010 ski season going a little longer. The Tram will keep skiers shuttling on the mountain until June 20th, making Snowbird’s longest season in Utah even longer. The…