The 2017/18 ski season at Alta is a time of change with the removal of the old Cecret double chair, and the replacement of the Supreme triple with a high speed quad. The new Supreme opened Christmas weekend. There was a ribbon cutting followed by skiers riding it for the first time. But Supreme’s replacement…
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Alta’s Supreme and Cecret lifts replaced by next season
Alta is going to look a bit different in the 2017/18 ski season, as a new high-speed quad is being installed this summer. The Supreme and Cecret lifts will run for the last time on Sunday, April 16th when Alta closes for the season. Those two lifts will be dismantled and a new quad will…
Alta’s Wildcat Chair featured in Powder’s Iconic Lifts
Alta’s Wildcat Chair is being featured in Powder Magazine’s Iconic Lifts video series. “Kitty,” as Alta locals fondly call it, is one of the most popular lifts at this Little Cottonwood Canyon ski area, as it accesses some of the most playful, sheltered, and steep terrain on the mountain. Westward Ho is a classic run…
Therm-a-Rest Treo Chair review
For as long as humans could stand upright, they have yearned to sit. Yes, there’s nothing quite like taking a load off after a hard day of recreating in the outdoors. Toting a comfortable seat along for your outdoor adventures presents a few challenges: some are bulky and awkward requiring a separate trip to the…
Alite Designs Monarch Chair review
Multi-day backpacking excursions generally require you to sacrifice comfort in return for a lighter pack. One of the first things to stay at home is the camp chair. But with the Alite Designs Monarch Chair, you don’t have to rely on fallen logs to sit around the campfire. The Monarch is super light and packs…
Alite Designs Mayfly Chair review
When you’re outdoors, camp chairs are a luxury. I’m not talking about car camping where you can take everything from grills to tables and chairs to six-person tents. No, I’m talking about true outdoor adventure when you are trekking into the great wild, far from any parking area, miles from civilization. On those adventures, you…