So you need new skis. Well, there’s no better time to buy skis than in the spring (sales baby). And there’s no better time to demo skis before you buy them than at the Alta in April Demo Day. Of course, this demo day is unlike any other, because it’s your chance to try out…
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Ride free backcountry ski shuttles in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Transportation congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon has reached an all-time high. Even on non-powder days, you can expect a line of cars slowly rolling up Highway 210 toward Alta and Snowbird. Even backcountry trailhead parking lots have vehicles spilling out onto the road. But to prove that transportation solutions exist today, the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance…
Films and Trailer for 2016 Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
The Wasatch Mountains are a special place. Nowhere else can residents of a major metropolitan area access a range as easily as those of us living on the Wasatch Front. As a result, these mountains have a profound influence on millions of people, not just here in Utah, but around the world. Held every April,…
Backcountry BASECAMP kicks off at Solitude
Backcountry Magazine is traveling around to North American resorts as part of their Backcountry BASECAMP 2016 Tour, and Solitude Mountain Resort is where the fun begins. From Saturday, January 16 through Monday, January 18, the editors of Backcountry Magazine, along with local avalanche forecasters, ski guides, AIARE instructors, and gear experts will be hanging out…
Ski Utah invites you to first ever POW Day
POW Day is coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon in January. Of course, there’s a pow day at Alta and Snowbird every time it snows, but this POW day is a bit different. Back in September, 2015, Ski Utah announced a partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) to help raise awareness about climate change and the…
Black Diamond teases new gear for 2016
Utah’s own Black Diamond Equipment is teasing us with new gear that won’t be available until autumn of 2016. There are new ski, climbing and mountaineering lines to look forward to, including climbing gym-specific equipment and apparel, and innovative skis, shells, harnesses and packs that focus on technical ski mountaineering. It was all revealed in…
Become a “Dirtbag Meteorologist” with Drew Hardesty
Ever wonder how weather geeks predict storms and snowfall in the Wasatch? Want to learn how you can do it yourself? With the Interwebz at our fingertips, and wise men to show us the way, you too can become what Drew Hardesty calls a “Dirtbag Meteorologist.” On Wednesday, December 16th, you can join the Utah…
Quad Wednesdays are back at Brighton for 2015
One of Utah’s most popular discount pass events is back as Brighton’s Quad Wednesdays returns for 2015. Quad Wednesdays is a wonderful way to not only ski on-the-cheap, but to also give back to those in need at the same time. This holiday season is the same as previous Quad Wednesdays, with donations requested including…
2015 Utah ski resort opening dates
Ski season is only a few weeks away in Utah. Winter storms have dropped a good couple of feet in the mountains, and resorts have been blowing man-made snow in freezing temperatures. The countdown and anticipation has begun. Late November is generally when many Utah resorts start spinning chairs, while other wait until December. Below…
Prep for the backcountry at 2015 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
When you ski the backcountry, preparation and education is key. One annual way to get prepared for the upcoming ski season is to attend the Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop. The public session is full of networking, educational seminars, informational presentations, and lots of interaction with professionals through Q&A sessions. It may sound a bit…