The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the ski industry. In the spring of 2020 when ski resorts shut down early for safety reasons, the industry was in a state of gloom. The next season saw resorts open, but with many restrictions including mask wearing, social-distancing on lifts, and outdoor dining. Nobody quite knew if skiers would…
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Brighton kicks off 2018/19 Utah ski season
The 2018/19 Utah ski and snowboard season has officially begun! Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon was once again the first Utah ski area to open when they started up the lifts on Thursday, November 15th. Recent snowfall combined with a ton of snowmaking allowed Brighton to open with a base averaging between 10-20 inches…
What’s new at Utah ski resorts for 2018/19
The news dominating Utah ski resorts this fall is the addition of Solitude and Brighton to the Ikon Pass. While that’s huge, there’s more happening at Utah’s other ski resorts, including massive upgrades. From new high-speed quads, additional snowmaking, and expanded lodging, there’s always improvements every year for skiers and snowboarders to get excited for….
Utah ski resorts see 6th best season, despite low snow
Well this is a surprise. Ski Utah released the final skier numbers for the 2017/18 season and, despite the terrible snow year, we had the 6th best season ever. The report also shows that it was the second best in terms of economic impact. I guess in Utah, even when the skiing is bad, it’s…
Close the season with a Ski Utah Powder Alert
It’s mid April and many Utah ski resorts are closed for the season. But don’t hang up those skis and snowboards just yet, because a big storm is on the way and it will bring winter back to the Wasatch. This late-season storm is so impressive that Ski Utah has issued a Powder Alert. Powder…
Big storm coming: Ski Utah issues Powder Alert
Skiers and snowboarders in the Wasatch have been waiting all season for this: A big, cold snowstorm. We’ve longed for over-the-head powder and all-time conditions. Now, finally, in the middle of February, we get a dose of just that. Ski Utah is even so sure a powder frenzy will happen, that they’ve issued a Powder…
Some Utah ski resorts open this week, others delay
the 2017/18 ski season officially begins this week in Utah as three ski resorts will open around Thanksgiving. But a dry and warm autumn with little snowfall has caused other ski resorts to delay their planned openings. LET THE SKI SEASON BEGIN! Four Utah ski resorts have planned openings, including Brian Head, Brighton, Snowbird and…
Utah ski resort 2017 opening dates
With September snow falling in Utah’s mountains and cold air filling the entire state, excitement is building for the upcoming ski season. Web cams at all Utah’s 14 ski and snowboard resorts show not just a dusting, but measurable amounts of powder. While it won’t likely stick around long, it’s still an indication that winter…
George Jedenoff skis Snowbird Resort on his 100th birthday
A dream of every skier is being healthy enough to ski at 100-years-old. On July 5th, Utah skier George Jedenoff did just that as he marked his 100th birthday by skiing Snowbird Resort. According to a press release from Ski Utah, Jedenoff has been skiing Little Cottonwood Canyon at both Alta and Snowbird every year…
Utah sets all-time skier day record in 2017
The 2016/17 ski season is officially the biggest ever based on skier days. The numbers are in and Utah’s ski resorts broke the record with 4,584,658. The tally was counted after Snowbird closed on Sunday, June 11th, which ended an eight-month long ski season for 2016/17. According to Ski Utah in a press release, our…