It’s official! The women’s ski jumping event has been added to the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. For the first time in history, women from around the world will finally be able to realize their dream of competing in the Olympic ski jump after the International Olympic Committee made the announcement on April 6th, 2011…
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Bear cubs get their closeup in the Uinta Mountains
The morning began with butterflies in my stomach. It was an adventure, and opportunity of a lifetime. I had a chance to go into the backcountry with a group from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and find a black bear den with a momma and cubs. It’s amazing how brave I can be amongst…
Avalanche victim Garrett Smith remembered
For backcountry skiers and snowboarders, it’s always tough to hear about an avalanche fatality in Utah’s mountains. It’s even more disturbing to discover that the touring party was experienced and did everything right, but even then, a life was lost. Avalanches are unpredictable, and no amount of knowledge and precautions can ever make a snow-covered…
Black Diamond donates lamp sales for Japan
The apocalypse unfolding in Japan after a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami has companies around the world coming together to help with the relief effort. Outdoor gear companies are no different, as Utah’s own Black Diamond will be lending a hand to those in need across the Pacific. From now through April 5, 100% of…
Ski Utah hosts Media Day at Snowbasin
The media is the vehicle in which skiers and snowboarders get all the information they need to plan ahead for their vacations to resorts in Utah. Ski Utah realizes the importance of the media, and as a result, they honor the local news outlets at the annual Ski Utah Media Day. This year the event was held…
MFD Alltime Ski Bindings may revolutionize the backcountry
I’m embarrassed to say this, but I’m just now in the loop about the MFD Alltime Ski Bindings. I’m especially red-faced since MFD is a Utah company. If you haven’t heard of them yet either, then that’s okay, because they’re not available to the public quite yet. But when they do hit the market, there’s…
Aron Ralston to speak at University of Utah
If you enjoyed the Academy Award nominated film, 127 Hours then Monday, March 14th is your chance to see the real Aron Ralston in the flesh. The Associated Students of the University of Utah have invited Ralston to speak at the Union Ballroom at 7pm, and it’s free with your U of U student ID….
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Brian Head Resort
Get out your mask and beads along with your skis, because Mardi Gras is coming to Brian Head Resort. Spring skiing will take on New Orleans style in southern Utah, and it looks like it’s going to be a party. Here are a few things going on throughout the day: Ski/Board Poker Run: 9:30 a.m….
Women break into the backcountry with SheJumps
Women often get overlooked by the aggro, manly nature of outdoor recreation, especially in backcountry skiing. Times are changing however, and more and more ladies are finding solitude and pow in the mountains without their testosterone-fueled counterparts. But breaking into the backcountry can be intimidating, what with avalanches threatening to kill you and all. That’s…
Tim DeChristopher found guilty
Tim DeChristopher has been found guilty of two felony counts for sabatoging a gas and oil lease auction in 2008. DeChristopher successfully bid on a dozen parcels that he never intended to pay for, in order to disrupt the process in protest of climate change. After the verdict was read, DeChristopher’s supporters cried and broke…