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…
Category: Skiing
Utah ski resort 2019 closing dates
It’s so hard to say goodbye… but the time has come to post the 2019 closing dates for Utah’s ski and snowboard resorts. After an insanely-good season of deep powder every month, it’s tough to think skiing will soon be over. But despite the huge snowpack currently in the mountains, staffing and Forest Service leases…
Best spring backcountry ski routes in Utah
Utah may be known for its world-famous powder, but spring is the best time to backcountry ski big lines in remote ranges. A more stable snowpack and warm, sunny weather are both advantages. But also consider that snow-bound roads melt out, allowing access to far-flung peaks. This time of year, you may be tempted to…
Backcountry skiing the Silver Fork Meadow Chutes
Overview The Meadow Chutes is a general term for the east-facing slopes of lower Silver Fork Canyon. The proximity of this backcountry terrain to Solitude Mountain Resort places it among the more popular spots for ski tours, especially since the wide-open meadows are easy to salivate over from the Eagle Express and Honeycomb Return chairlifts….
Shred Dog Pups Hardshell Jacket review
Ski gear shopping for young kids really sucks. There isn’t a whole lot of ski-specific product out there for children under 5-years-old. Plus, what jackets and snow pants I have found are very expensive and too small within a few short months. So I was thrilled when I learned about Shred Dog. Shred Dog Shred…
How to ski Solitude on a powder day
Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon has some of the best terrain in Utah to ski on a powder day. But what makes Solitude truly special is the lack of lift lines. With fewer people, the powder lasts longer. Solitude also has tons of nooks and crannies where intrepid skiers can find untracked powder…
Learn to Ski with Max and Andy
Do you want to teach your small children how to ski but don’t know how or even where to start? Well KSL 5 produced a great video web-series called, Learn to Ski with Max and Andy. Full disclosure: I work for KSL TV and shot the video. Blatant self-promotion aside, as a father currently teaching…
Teaching kids to ski at Solitude
Teaching kids to ski is no easy task. This is especially true for small children, like 3-year-old’s. But at Solitude Mountain Resort, I’ve found getting my little guy, Ridge, on the slopes is remarkably easy. Here’s how I managed to get the kiddo doing his pizza and french fries before his 4th birthday. Get the…
Support Alta Ski Patrol while racing gates
The annual Curt and Adam Naisbitt Memorial Groundhog Day Race is becoming one of Alta’s most popular traditions. Both Curt and Adam were ski patrollers at Alta. Curt passed on in 2015, but more recently, his son, Adam, tragically died. The event shook Alta’s ski patrol and this race is one way to remember him….
How to ski Evergreen Peak at Solitude
Solitude Mountain has a lot of expert ski terrain. Honeycomb Canyon gets all the love for its in-bounds, backcountry skiing vibe. But 9,850-foot Evergreen Peak is another gnarly zone that offers the same sort of wild experience, but for some reason is much lesser known. Evergreen Peak The view of Evergreen Peak from the Summit…