People get a little crazy at ski resorts come springtime. Can’t understand why, I mean, skiing’s about to end for the year. That’s bad, right? Well, maybe parties at Utah’s ski resorts are a good way to soften the blow, and Spring Carnival at Brian Head looks to be a good way to distract us…
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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…
Photo Gallery: Spring Grüv pond skimming at Canyons
At the end of every ski season, Canyons hosts the annual Spring Grüv celebration, where the highlight is a Pond Skimming Contest. Dozens of people suited up in crazy outfits to attempt a ski or snowboard crossing on a pond filled with 36 degree water. A huge crowd filled the slopes around the venue to witness…
Fritschi Freeride Pro backcountry binding review
The Fritschi Freeride binding series has been a backcountry ski staple for years now. Despite huge competition from Dynafit and Marker, Fritschi remains relevant and continues to be seen on skin tracks in mountains around the world. Their latest release is the Freeride Pro, a backcountry binding made specifically for wide powder skis. I’ve been…
Backcountry skiing Mill B South Fork Canyon
The Lake Blanche Trail to Sundial Peak is the most popular hike in the Central Wasatch. Every summer, thousands of people ascend to the crystal waters of Lake Blanche near the top of Mill B South Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon. But in winter, upper Mill B South Fork is empty. Sure, the backcountry skiing…
Helly Hansen Quebec Checked Down Jacket and Legend Pant II review
Hard to believe it, but winter is almost over. While powder seasons come and go, bomber gear should last for years. Helly Hansen has been in the extreme weather gear game since 1877 (not a typo) for a reason: they produce pieces that stand up to the elements long after you buy them. I had…
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…
Salomon BBR tour to wrap up with party at Alta
Salomon has been showing off their new-and-unusual BBR ski on a cross-country road trip this season called the “Shape Your Adventure Tour.” As a grand finale, the BBR trailer will roll into Alta for the last day. Of course, skiers will do what skiers do, and that means find any excuse to throw a bitchin’…
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….