Utah’s resorts are all open, huge storm have given us a deep snowpack, and conditions this January are perfect to learn how to ski and snowboard. So it makes perfect sense that January is officially “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.” Utah has joined 34 other skiing states this month to offer special discounts to…
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Old ski maps revive Utah’s skiing past
When I was a kid, I always loved to spread ski maps out on my bedroom floor and pour over them. I would trace my fingers down the runs, imagining myself skiing through those trees, or maybe someday dropping that cliff band, just like Glen Plake. So when Eric Wagnon, the Skiing Examiner, brought SkiMap.org…
Xterra USA Championships rides again at Snowbasin
Utah is host to one of the world’s biggest mountain triathlons once again as the XTERRA USA Championships takes place at Snowbasin on Saturday, September 25th. This event is the culmination of the 67-race XTERRA American Tour, and will be the venue where pro athletes will compete for $80,000 in prize money. The XTERRA triathlon…
Utah ski resort improvements for 2010-11 season
Worker’s hands have not been idle at Utah ski resorts during the off season as on-mountain improvements are nearing completion in time for winter. Every year, visitors expect something new at their favorite mountain, and in general, every resort delivers. Below is a list of what’s shiny and new in Utah’s mountains according to Ski Utah….
Photos from the 2010 Mount Ogden 100k
Mud. The 2010 version of the Mount Ogden 100k/50k at Snowbasin will be remembered for the mud and the havoc it caused on the trail. Heavy rain pounded the course the night before, leaving the singletrack a mucky swamp (it also caused a sleepless night for me since I camped in the Snowbasin parking lot.)…
Buy Utah ski resort season passes early to save money
Season passes are now on sale at most Utah ski resorts, and even though many local skiers are bemoaning the usual yearly rate increase, it’s still smart to purchase during mid-summer for the best deal. Some resorts, like Snowbird and Alta, will increase their rates in the middle of September, while others won’t see a…
Start training for the 2nd Annual Mt. Ogden 100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race
Mountain biking is King at Snowbasin in August when the resort hosts the 2nd Annual Mt. Ogden 50/100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race. This year there are three categories: 100k solo, 50k solo and 100k 4-person relay. The course consists of two 25k loops for the 50K and an new-this-year expanded course for the 100k that…
Winter Carnival and Retro Day at Snowbasin benefits adaptive sports
The weekend of March 20-21 will be a fun one at Snowbasin as a Winter Carnival and Retro Day are scheduled to take over the resort to benefit the Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation (SASEF). On Saturday, a Winter Carnival will feature fun activities for the family including a tubing hill ride, mini snow golf,…