On March 25, history was made at Powder Mountain when the very first ski race for TetraSkis and Snow Sleds was held. This was the first organized event for majorly handicapped athletes using revolutionary gear. Skiers paralyzed from the neck down, or those with limited mobility in all four limbs, got to race around gates…
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TGR’s “Stoke the Fire” Screening at Red Butte
As autumn approaches, skiers and snowboarders are getting stoked for winter. So it’s only appropriate that the new film from Teton Gravity Research is titled Stoke the Fire. And if you’re like me, the stoke really begins after watching a ski movie premiere. Well, Stoke the Fire will screen at Red Butte Amphitheatre in Salt…
Friday Video: Can Dynamite Save You From an Avalanche?
Can dynamite save you from an avalanche? Anyone who skis steep slopes at resorts knows explosives are what makes avalanche terrain safe in-bounds. But what’s the science behind intentionally triggering avalanches? Why does ski patrol have to mitigate slides nearly every day to keep skiers safe? And what does the future of avalanche forecasting look…
Friday Video: Alta’s Farmer Dave
If you’ve ever skied Alta, perhaps you’ve seen dozens of perfectly spooned ski tracks falling in a row across a slope. Those parallels of turns were “farmed” by Dave Van Dame, also known as “The Farmer.” Van Dame is an icon at Alta, with his recognizable, sun-faded red Marmot jacket. Ever more recognizable are the…
Featured Video: The WURL
The Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL) is an endurance test for Utah trail-runners. But that’s in the summer. In the winter, The WURL has never been done. The route is 58km of continuous ridgeline running/hiking/scrambling that forms a horseshoe around Little Cottonwood Canyon. Only the best athletes can complete the route in under 24 hours….
Featured video: Patrol – Early Mornings
It’s no secret that ski patrols work hard at ungodly hours to make resorts safe for us to enjoy deep powder. But there are few ski areas as challenging as Alta. The folks at Sweetgrass Productions released a spellbinding video all about Alta Ski Patrol called, “Patrol – Early Mornings.” “Patrol – Early Mornings” is…
Vernal to host world premiere of “Highline”
A feature film that examines the healing power of nature and the renewed bonds formed between five friends as they hike one of America’s most remote and scenic trails will make its world premiere Jan. 24, 2020, at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. “Highline” was produced and directed by outdoor filmmaker Chris Smead of…
Ever doubt why you live in Salt Lake? Watch this Dash Longe shredfest for a reminder
For skiers, residing in Salt Lake City offers the best of both worlds. You can have have a good career in the big city while still living the ski life among mountains. Some of the best skiing in the world is right here in our back yard. In the latest episode from DPS Cinematic and…
Patagonia Heliski 2019 Promo Video
Our friends at Park City-based Patagonia Heliski are gearing up for the 2019 ski season in Argentina. To increase the stoke, they’ve unleashed their 2019 promo video showcasing the entire experience. From the incredible lodge, to the traditional food, gorgeous scenery, and of course first descents on Patagonian peaks, Patagonia Heliski looks to be a…
Talking spring backcountry skiing with Let’s Get Out podcast
When the ski resorts shut down for the season and you want to keep making turns, the backcountry is your only option. Luckily, spring is one of the most fun and safest times to ski big peaks in Utah. I was invited to sit down and talk about spring backcountry skiing on the Let’s Get…