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…
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Inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain
Looking for an fun and inspiring spring-skiing event in Utah? You’ll find it at the inaugural Brian McKenna TetraSki Express at Powder Mountain on March 25, 2022. This is a full day race and celebration that features national and international adaptive ski racers utilizing the innovative Tessier Snow’Kart and the renowned TetraSki, the world’s only…
Inaugural El Doce mountain bike endurance race at PowMow
There’s a new mountain bike endurance race coming to Utah and it promises to be unlike anything Utah has seen so far. The race is called El Doce, and organizers hope it will become Northern Utah’s premier 12-hour mountain biking event. El Doce will take place on Saturday, August 19th at Powder Mountain Resort. The…
Powder Mountain to lower day ticket cap
In an unprecedented move for the ski industry, Utah’s Powder Mountain announced this week that starting in the 2017/18 ski season, they will lower the day ticket cap from 2,000 to 1,500. Powder Mountain representatives say they are doing this to “further preserve the uncrowded, unspoiled, independent spirit of Powder Mountain.” They also say it…
Protect our Winters with 2nd Annual POW Day
Climate change is real and winters are at risk of becoming warmer and with less snow. This is bad news for skiers and snowboarders (and the ski industry as a whole). To raise awareness about our own contribution to climate change thanks to driving card to ski resorts, Ski Utah, along with Protect Our Winters…
Powder Mountain to reclaim title of biggest ski resort in U.S.
Well that didn’t last long. Just last season, Park City Mountain became the largest resort in the United States when Vail Resorts combined both Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons Resort. But that title will belong to Powder Mountain this ski season when they fire up two new lifts to complete what they say is…
Powder Mountain proposes two new lifts
Powder Mountain is looking to expand their lift accessed terrain this season with two proposed lifts. Mary’s Bowl and Lefty’s Canyon are the targets – areas that are already within the ski area boundary, but is currently only used for the mountain’s guided backcountry tours and the popular snowcat skiing operation. According to the Standard…
Conquer mountains with the Discrete Peak Series
There’s a new trail running series coming to Utah, from a Salt Lake City-based clothing company. The Discrete Peak Series will be different from all the other trail running events in that it will focus on shorter distances with an emphasis on conquering peaks. According to Discrete Clothing, each race will begin at the base…
Inaugural Fat Bike National Championships go down at Powder Mountain
The first ever USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championship went down at Powder Mountain on Saturday, February 14. With fat bikes gaining traction as a legit winter sport, it’s very cool to see sanctioned events like this taking place, especially the big, final event right here in Utah. The inaugural race was a success as…
Take a snowcat ride at Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain is one of the hidden gems of Utah. While the Cottonwoods get all the hype and Park City shines with star power, PowMow quietly dazzles skiers and boarders with over 7,000 acres of varied and impressive terrain. It also happens to be a hiker’s playground: some of the best terrain is only accessible…