Sometimes the urge to go skiing becomes so overwhelming, that you’re willing to do just about anything to carve a few turns – including hike over 3,000 feet just to get to a sliver of snow. Well, our crew of Justin Lozier, Sean Zimmerman-Wall, Ben Napolitano, and myself did just that when we skied the…
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Ski season to “Pre-season” (AKA blister season)
As we close out another amazing season on the snow, saying goodbye to our beloved ski gear takes time… I still have mine sitting by my door, you know just in case. So here is a quick check list to make sure your gear will be ready for action when the snow flies: – Take…
Utah skier numbers down for 2011/2012 season
The final skier number statistics are out for Utah resorts, and the 2011/2012 season was certainly grim. According to the Utah ski and snowboard industry, Utah’s 14 ski areas saw 3,802,536 million skier day visits last winter season, down 10 percent from the 2010/2011 season’s 4,223,064. That season was Utah’s second best on record, barely…
Video: On Fire – behind the scenes with an Alta Ski Patroller
Ever wonder what life is like for an Alta Ski Patroller? Well Alta’s own Brett Korpela shot video all season long called “On Fire,” that gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what winter looks like from a ski patroller’s point of view. There’s explosions, awesome avalanche footage, lots of offbeat Alta culture, and of course,…
Snowbird to replace Little Cloud and Gad 2 lifts with high speed quads
The big news coming out of Snowbird for next year’s ski season is that they will be replacing the Little Cloud and Gad 2 chairlifts with detachable high-speed quads. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort officially made the announcement on Friday, April 13, along with the news that a new water pump will be installed that…
Enter Alta’s 75th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all artists, graphic designers, and doodling skiers! Alta’s 75th anniversary is coming up during the 2012/13 ski season, and they’re already making big plans for the occasion. As part of this huge milestone, Alta needs an official 75th Anniversary t-shirt, and they want you to create it. Imagine, becoming a part of Alta history…
Governor Herbert designates skiing and snowboarding as Utah’s official winter sports
In a bit of a “well obviously” and “it’s about time” moment, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a ceremonious bill which designates skiing and snowboarding as the official winter sports of the state. The signing of this bill is about the equivalent of signing a bill that says the sky is blue, because everybody already…
Backcountry skiing Cardiff Pass
Cardiff Pass (also known as Pole Line Pass) is located in the backcountry just above Alta on the north side of town. The pass is sandwiched between Cardiff and Flagstaff Peaks, and is easily one of the most crowded backcountry skiing areas in the Wasatch. There are many reasons for Cardiff Pass to be filled…
Ski Utah Yeti to grant an Endless Winter
Did the lack of snow this winter leave you wanting for more? Wish you could keep skiing in the summer to make up for lost time during Utah’s season of despair? Well Ski Utah may have the cure as they launched the Endless Winter Sweepstakes on the Ski Utah Yeti Facebook page. Ski Utah, along…
Utah ski resort closing dates for 2012 season
Utah’s ski resort closing dates are set, that is if the weather cooperates. The ski season of 2011/2012 was unusually dry and warm, leaving Utah’s resorts with thin snowpacks. Add summer-like temperatures in March, and the snow is melting fast. This warm spring begs the question – will Utah’s ski resorts be able to stay…