It’s so hot right now that you’re probably not thinking about ski season. But now is the time to mark your calendars as two events from the Utah Avalanche Center will be here before you know it. Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser One of the biggest UAC fundraising events of the year is the annual Black…
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Alta Ski Patrol gives back for Adam Naisbitt Living Memorial
Trails and boulders in Little Cottonwood Canyon look a lot cleaner now after Alta Ski Patrol spent a day this week giving back to the community. With Alta Ski Area under limited operation for the remainder of the season, Alta Ski Patrol took time to gather and remove graffiti from boulders and do maintenance work…
Canyons Bike Park to be dismantled this summer
Bad news for downhill mountain bikers, as Park City Resort announced they will tear down the bike park at Canyons Village this summer. Why is the Bike Park being Torn Down? According to the Park City Mountain website, the resort will no longer offer a summer bike park at the Canyons side. While there was…
Patagonia Heliski launches inaugural season
Utah skiers will soon bring professional helicopter skiing to Patagonia for the first time ever. Patagonia Heliski launched their inaugural season on Friday in Park City at the Jaybird headquarters. This will be the first and only official heliski operation in Patagonia, Argentina. My friends, Justin Lozier and Catalina Lalor, are the driving force behind…
Ski Utah Powder Alert issued for this weekend
It may feel like spring as I write this, but Ski Utah issued a Powder Alert for Thursday, March 15th through Sunday, March 18th. A big storm is on its way to the Wasatch that may result in over two feet of powder. A week-long warm spell has made flowers bloom in the valley, and…
Athena Trail first of many mountain bike trails coming to Green River
Moab, Hurricane, Park City… Green River? Utah has many towns that are known for world-class mountain biking. Green River is not one of them. But that distinction may change in the near future. This small town in Emery County is building a network of trails and the Green River Athena Trail will be the first…
Get warm at the 2018 Moab THAW mountain bike demo
Winter finally arrived in northern Utah, but Moab is in prime mountain biking shape. If you don’t ski and itch for slickrock and dirt trails, then get down to Moab this weekend, March 9-11, for the annual Moab THAW event. What is Moab THAW? Moab Thaw is a mountain biking tradition where riders can escape…
Tour the backcountry at Bonanza Flats
You may have heard about Bonanza Flats, but have you ever backcountry skied there? Well on Saturday, March 10th you’ll have your chance with the Tour Bonanza Flats event. The Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and Utah Open Lands have teamed up to present a celebration of our unique Wasatch Backcountry. Join one of…
Ski and party at Solitude’s Nordic Center Spring Fling
Believe it or not, but spring is almost here in the Wasatch. To celebrate, Solitude is hosting their annual Solitude Nordic Center Spring Fling. It’s a last hurrah for skate skiers who love to use the Nordic Center at Solitude, which is found between Solitude and Brighton Resorts. Solitude Nordic Center Spring Fling The Nordic…
Ikon Pass announces price structure, lands with thud in Utah
When the newly-formed Alterra ski company announced a new season pass product called the Ikon Pass, skiers were hopeful for an alternative to Vail’s Epic Pass. With top-notch Utah resorts as part of the Ikon Pass, including Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird, many were excited to see what the price structure would be. Did Alterra…