Of course this happens in April. After an extremely dry winter, most skiers and snowboarders had written off the season. Then… BAM! The biggest storm of the 2010 ski season slammed into the Wasatch Front, dumping seven feet of snow in seven days… in April. The week-long storm started small but created consistent snowfall every day. Skiers rejoiced but still hit the resorts…
Category: Skiing
“Plinko!” A new first descent on the Pfiefferhorn?
“Busy Saturday in the Wasatch backcountry, but we weren’t too worried anybody would be on this particular line.” -Noah Howell The Pfiefferhorn in Little Cottonwood Canyon may be the most recognizable peak in the Wasatch Mountains of Salt Lake. From Snowbird, the view of this pyramid of rock earned it the moniker, “The Little Matterhorn.”…
Ski boot shopping sucks
Trying on ski boots is worse than trying to find a good bra. Seriously. I’ve never been so stressed out while shopping. Buying ski boots isn’t like buying a pair of cheap shoes at the store. They are a hundreds-of-dollars investment that usually should be good for at least 10 years. Okay, maybe not everyone…
Beers and brats: tailgate barbecue a spring skiing tradition
Spring skiing, with its warm weather, blue skies and corn snow, is the perfect reason to get into the mountains while the rest of the masses break out golf clubs and mountain bikes. Skiers instead choose to revel in the high country while wearing t-shirts and sunglasses as they seek out that short window where…
Snowbird sidecountry: Scotties Bowl
Scotties Bowl is a classic descent in Little Cottonwood Canyon, just on the west side of Snowbird’s resort boundary. Access to Scotties is very easy from the ‘Bird when backcountry gates along the Tiger Tail run are open. On those days, Scotties is best avoided if you’re looking for solitude as it gets tracked out…
Winners of 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Championships at Snowbird
Here are the top 3 winners for both mens and womens divisions at the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Championships, which took place at Snowbird: Women: 1. Angel Collinson – Total score: 104.23 2. Crystal Wright – Total score: 103.17 3. Emily Teague – Total scrore: 96.53 Men: 1. Lars Chickering Ayers – Total score: 125.57…
Utah ski resort closing dates for 2010
Spring is always a bittersweet time for Utah skiers. The warm weather signifies the start of mountain biking and rock climbing season, but many of us would be perfectly happy to continue skiing all year long. For those of us who fight against inevitable summer, nothing drives the nail into the coffin of ski season…
Backcountry skiing at the Bench Hut in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains
Despite the ridiculous outdoor adventure opportunities in Utah, it’s nice to get out and explore the mountains in neighboring states every now and then. The Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho is one such place, thanks to the dramatic Teton-esque rock spires that cap the peaks, creating a landscape to get lost in that the more rounded peaks in Utah fail to provide….
Off the beaten path on Argenta’s West Ridge
Spring is a time of variable snow conditions, and skiers are forced off the beaten path to find any soft snow. The Argenta slide path on the north side of Kessler Peak is a good place for the search, as it’s north facing and hides many nooks and crannies. Argenta is easy to see from…
Winter Carnival and Retro Day at Snowbasin benefits adaptive sports
The weekend of March 20-21 will be a fun one at Snowbasin as a Winter Carnival and Retro Day are scheduled to take over the resort to benefit the Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation (SASEF). On Saturday, a Winter Carnival will feature fun activities for the family including a tubing hill ride, mini snow golf,…