Posts Tagged ‘ Skiing ’

Farming corn in Farmington Canyon

April 29, 2013
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Spring skiing in Farmington Canyon is worth it just for the view. (Skier: Dave Thieme. Photo: Jared Hargrave - UtahOutside.com)

Spring is in full swing and the backcountry skiing is literally getting soft and bare. Despite that, there is still good skiing up there as long as you wake up early enough to make turns before the high sun turns corn snow into mush. One zone that I’ve had my eye on all year,...
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Coon Hat ski touring on Mount Tukuhnikivatz and Mount Mellenthin

April 24, 2013
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Adam Symonds makes like Davy Crockett and shows us the way under an $8 coon hat bought at a seedy truck stop in Salina. (Photo: Justin Lozier)

Adam was all kinds of excited. It was 3am. We were at a truck stop in Salina, Utah. The Yurt-on-Wheels was loaded up with our ski gear and we were en-route to the La Sal Mountains for some backcountry skiing on Mount Tukuhnikivatz and Mount Mellenthin. But the source of Adam’s excitement wasn’t about...
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2013 Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird results

April 14, 2013
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View from above of the 2013 Subaru Freeride Series. (Photo courtesy MSI)

Snow, wind, and low visibility plagued world-class skiers and spectators alike at the final stop of the Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird. But despite the conditions, skiers stepped up and shredded the North Baldy area at the event’s final stop and championship round, where Ian Borgeson and Sasha Dingle were awarded as champions. If...
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Friday Video: Dub Tales Episode 2 by Andrew Whiteford

April 12, 2013
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Still frame from "Dub Tales Episode 2."

“This guy is a better skier than me.” That’s what everybody will say after watching this week’s Friday Video called, “Dub Tales Episode 2.” Okay, maybe there are some skiers that are more talented than Andrew Whiteford, but it’s not you. Rest assured, you’ll understand why after watching “Dub Tales Episode 2.” You know,...
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Salomon Tour Jacket review

April 5, 2013
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The Salomon Tour Jacket. (Image: Salomon)

In my opinion, a backcountry touring jacket needs a few things: simplicity of style, a large hood, light weight, moisture resistance and excellent breathability. So when I found out that Salomon made a jacket called the “Tour” my ears perked up like a German Shepherd who’s owner just said the “W” word. When I...
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Salomon Quest Max BC 120 ski boot review

March 30, 2013
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The Salomon Quest Max BC 120 ski boots as seen at Outdoor Retailer, just waiting for review. (Photo: Jared Hargrave - UtahOutside.com)

Salomon is an alpine ski company that has seriously ramped up their backcountry game in recent years. From the Salomon Quest 12 ski boots, to the Salomon Guardian 16 binding, they’ve made their presence known in the ski-touring world. Well next season, the company is raising the bar with the new Salomon Quest Max...
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Future ski yurt in Wasatch backcountry?

March 26, 2013
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Could there be a new yurt like this one in the Wasatch's future? (Photo: Jared Hargrave - UtahOutside.com)

Utah has the best ski terrain and snow quality in the country, but when it comes to backcountry huts, we’re sorely behind other states. Sure, we have  a spattering of yurts in our mountains, but when compared to the 10th Mountain Division hut system in Colorado, Utah’s backcountry shelters might as well be plywood...
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Friday Video: Alta’s “On the Lift With…”

March 22, 2013
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Still frame from Alta's "On the Lift With" series.

This week’s Friday video is not one, but four. This ski season, Alta has been conducting interviews in the best place on Earth to have a chat – the chair lift. Alta’s classy P.R. dude, Joe Johnson, picks the brains of skiers who make Alta… Alta. According to their YouTube Page, the videos aim...
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Going “Bonkers” in Broads Fork

March 21, 2013
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Mike D skis Bonkers during spring corn conditions. (Photo: Jared Hargrave - UtahOutside.com)

There are many classic backcountry ski descents in the Central Wasatch. Routes like the South Face of Superior, the Pfeifferhorn’s Northwest Couloir, and Coalpit Headwall come to mind. Well, Bonkers most certainly belongs on that list. This massive ramp of snow is located in Broads Fork, and features a 2,500 foot ski or snowboard...
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Take a snowcat ride at Powder Mountain

March 18, 2013
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Getting ready to rip with James Peak in the background (Photo: Ryan Malavolta)

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...
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