The Special Olympics are coming to Brighton this December, and you can join them in an effort to help raise money at Shred the Edge. In December 17, 2011, Special Olympics athletes, the Utah Ski Team, tons of volunteers along with generous fundraisers will be heading up to Brighton for a day of skiing, prizes,…
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Learn to photograph like a pro with Scott Markewitz
Ever bring a camera to the ski resort thinking you’ll get some sweet shots of your friends ripping powder, then discover that your pictures flat-out suck? Well then step away from the point-and-shoot, grab your gear, and sign up for the Third Annual Scott Markewitz Photo Workshop at Snowbird. Scott Markewitz is one of the…
Proposed Canyons to Solitude SkiLink gains traction
The controversial proposed gondola that may someday link the Canyons to Solitude is getting some help from Utah legislators, who have submitted a bill called the Wasatch Range Recreation Access Enhancement Act. If passed, this would allow the federal government to sell 30.3 acres of public land in Big Cottonwood Canyon to Talisker, the company…
BASE jumper dies in Rock Canyon accident
More sad news coming out of the Utah outdoor community as a BASE jumper has died after an accident in Rock Canyon when the victim’s chute failed to deploy. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Holly Brittsan, a University of Utah student from Idaho. Brittsan was BASE jumping off a prow of rock on…
Jamie Pierre killed in avalanche at Snowbird
It’s only mid-November, and Utah has already experienced its first avalanche fatality of the ski season. Jamie Pierre, a pro skier who was well known in the Snowbird community and the ski world, was killed after being swept away in a slide that took him over a band of cliffs. According to the Salt Lake…
Brighton and Solitude first Utah ski resorts open
In the race to see who can claim bragging rights as the first Utah ski resort open for the 2011/2012 ski season, Brighton and Solitude both win. The Big Cottonwood Canyon resorts fired up their lifts early on Thursday morning, November 10th, to the cheers of excited skiers and snowboarders. Both Brighton and Solitude have three…
Party with Bluehouse Skis for a GnarBQ
Salt Lake City’s Bluehouse Skis are throwing a party at their ski factory, and everyone is invited! But this isn’t just some hang out and chill with the boys kind of deal. No, this party is going to be a GnarBQ, which means it’s also a free screening of the ski movie parody, “G.N.A.R. The…
Pray for snow at 2011 Ullr Ball fundraiser
It’s officially time to pray for snow. Get out your retro ski clothes, ritualistically burn ski wax, climb mountains to give alcoholic offerings to the ski gods, and attend the 2011 Ullr Ball “pray for snow” fundraiser to benefit Save Our Canyons. This year’s Ullr Ball takes place on Tuesday, November 15th from 7-10pm and…
Get avy smart at 2011 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, snowmobilers and anyone else who recreates in Utah’s winter backcountry absolutely has to be smart about avalanche conditions and safety. Education is key, but even if you’ve taken the requisite avalanche courses, continuing to learn is important. That’s why attending the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop should be a yearly…
Salomon and Atomic team to create new backcountry ski binding
The big news out of Amer Sports in Ogden is that Salomon and Atomic teamed up to create a new backcountry ski binding. The new bindings, called the Salomon Guardian 16 and Atomic Tracker 16, will be available next year in fall 2012. From the looks of things these bindings will compete directly with Fritschi…