Salt Lake City once again played host to the annual Powder Awards – the longest running skiing awards show in the world. The top skiers, cinematographers, and photographers were honored at The Depot in Salt Lake City. Among all the ski movies and category winners, Teton Gravity Research won ton honors for Movie of the…
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14th Annual Powder Awards in Salt Lake City honor top skiers and filmmakers
On Saturday, December 7, 2013, the 14th Annual Powder Awards dropped on The Depot in downtown Salt Lake City. It’s the biggest, red-carpet type of night as the world’s best skiers and ski filmmakers gather to honor the best of the year. I’m really happy to say that my favorite ski-movie makers took away the…
Powder Awards return to Salt Lake City
It’s the biggest night in skiing, or at least ski movies, or at least ski movie award ceremonies… ok, it’s just a big night in skiing. But the 14th Annual Powder Awards are big, and they return to Salt Lake City this December. With ski season just getting underway, the best ski athletes and filmmakers…
X-Dance screenings at The Depot in Salt Lake City
X-Dance, the Action Sports Film Festival, has been a part of the Sundance atmosphere for years, along with all the other “dance” festivals like Slamdance and Nodance. The lineups of skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and surf films were a welcome diversion from the glitz and glitter of Hollywood’s takeover of Utah every January. But…
Get avy smart at 2011 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, snowmobilers and anyone else who recreates in Utah’s winter backcountry absolutely has to be smart about avalanche conditions and safety. Education is key, but even if you’ve taken the requisite avalanche courses, continuing to learn is important. That’s why attending the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop should be a yearly…
Rock concert fundraiser at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
The Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market isn’t always just about the gear. A lot of events to benefit charity and good causes have found homes among the outdoor community. This year, one such event will rock Outdoor Retailer to raise funds for the war against cancer around the world, and to empower women who work…