2016 has seen the slowest start to winter in recorded history with 242 consecutive days above freezing in Salt Lake City. Clearly, ski resorts are going to feel the hurt unless our weather does a 180. So to help out and appeal to the snow gods, Alta is hosting a “celebration of snow” on Saturday,…
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“Here Comes Winter” coming to Park City
Winter is coming… it’s trendy thing to hashtag thanks to Game of Thrones, but this time of year, it’s a pretty damn accurate statement. Alternatively, you can say, “here comes winter,” and that’s exactly what Wasatch Mountain Arts is saying when they bring their latest ski film-festival to Park City in November. Here Comes Winter…
“Tracking the Wild Coomba” events coming to Utah
Doug Coombs has become a legend for the skiing tribe. Hell, he’s always been legend. But ever since his death while attempting to rescue a fellow skier in the Alps in 2006, the Coombs persona has grown to the point that, looking back at his life and accomplishments, he’s arguably the greatest skier of a…
Get avy savvy at 9th annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
If you are a backcountry skier in Utah, then you would be advised to attend the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, or USAW. In its 9th year, USAW will once again gather the backcountry skiing, riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling community at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy for a day of avalanche education….
Wasatch Brewery set to break shot-ski record in Park City
In the world of skiing, the shot ski is many things: apre’ tradition, a faster way to get you and your friends drunk, and even a rite of passage. But this month, the Wasatch Brewery will take the shot ski to the next level when they attempt to break the world record for the longest…
The North Face Endurance Challenge fast approaching Park City
The North Face Endurance Challenge is fast approaching. If you’ve signed up a while ago, or are going to be a last-minute registrant, hopefully you’ve been training because the race happens on September 24th and 25th in Park City. According to a press release, The North Face Endurance Challenge Series is the largest trail running…
Red Bull Rampage to go back to basics
The 2016 Red Bull Rampage is going to look and feel a whole lot different than in year’s past. In an effort to shake things up and make the competition more fair, Red Bull announced new changes that will affect the course, the riders, and the way the competition is judged. Below is a break-down…
Utah ski resort summer schedules for 2016
The snow is almost gone, and it’s getting damn warm up in the mountains. It’s time to start thinking about mountain biking, hiking, beer fests, and outdoor concerts. Utah’s ski resorts are ground zero for summer activities and have everything from lift rides to zip lines, mountain coasters, and good food. SkiUtah has compiled a…
Utah mountain bike program will teach disabled to ride
Disabled kids are about to find a path to mountain biking freedom. The Utah High School Cycling League, has partnered with the National Ability Center to create the 2016 Elevate program. According to a press release, the program is designed to find a way to safely get disabled students on bikes so that they can…
2016 closing weekend dates and info at Utah ski resorts
Dang, where did the season go? It’s hard to fathom that most Utah ski resorts will close very soon. In fact, a few have already stopped running their lifts. Better get up there and ski or snowboard while you can, because in mid-July you’ll all be dreaming of powder turns again (and you’ll wish you…