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….
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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…
Snow arrives in Utah just in time for Christmas
After a dismal start to the 2017/18 ski season, we can celebrate because snow arrives in Utah just in time for Christmas. This week a small storm system swept through the state, bringing 6 inches of snow to the Cottonwood Canyons, and 9 inches down south at Brian Head. Over the weekend, another wave of…
Cottonwood Canyon resorts skiing great despite lack of snow
Don’t cancel your Christmas skiing plans in Utah yet! Despite only receiving less than 50 inches of snow so for this winter, the ski resorts in the Cottonwood Canyons are skiing great. Round-the-clock snowmaking thanks to cold temperatures has played a big role. Plus, the terrain that is open is much more than just icy…
Kick off winter at Talking Mountain Yurts ski wax party
The calendar says it’s late December, but winter really hasn’t started yet. With nary a snowflake in the sky or on the ground in Utah, powder-starved skiers need something to do. We might as well wax our skis and party with friends while waiting. Talking Mountain Yurts has the right idea with their Winter Kickoff…
Ski Season Prep: the essential to-do list
Winter is coming. Winter is here!!! Utah lifts started spinning this week, marking the official start of resort skiing and snowboarding here in the Beehive State. If you’re like me, you probably haven’t done any ski season prep to all your winter gear just yet, or figured out how you’ll be getting to the mountains….
Solitude Mountain Resort to open with new improvements
Winter is almost here. The snow guns are spraying and storms are lining up. If all goes well, Solitude Mountain Resort will open with new improvements for the 2017/18 ski season. Read below for a list of the Solitude new improvements. Conditions permitting, Solitude will open on Saturday, December 2nd. The mountain usually opens with…
Utah ski resort improvements for 2017/18 season
After a record-breaking season last year, Utah ski resorts couldn’t possibly do anything to make themselves better… right? Yet for the 2017/18 season, on-mountain improvements will be visible at all 14 resorts. From new lifts, increased snow making, and more, there’s always something shiny making its debut once the chairs start rolling. Below is a…
Helly Hansen Sogn Cargo Pant review
When it comes to ski/snowboard pants, the slew of choices borders on overkill. The good news is that with so many options comes the ability to find the perfect pant for any situation: whether it be resort riding or backcountry touring. A balance of comfort, style, performance and price is ideal, and the Helly Hansen…
Vasque Lost 40 winter boots review
Living in northern Utah, a good pair of winter boots is a requirement. We can get a ton of snow and bitter-cold temperatures, and there’s no way you’ll have a good time outside if your feet are freezing. But I got to test out the Vasque Lost 40 boots (available in men’s and women’s versions)…