Utahns rejoice, because the Wasatch finally got the big winter storm that has been sorely lacking this season. Sure, we were teased with a bit of spring when temperatures reach 70 degrees in the Salt Lake Valley, but we all know snow never loses its grip on Utah for long in March. But for skiers…
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Utah is tops in schools for skiers
Okay, okay, we get it. Everyone knows that Utah has the best, most accessible skiing on the planet… well, maybe not everyone. But people who ski must be in-the-know unless they’ve stuffed their heads into thick ski socks that reek with the funk of rear entry boots. Still, Utah is the de-facto ruler of skidom,…
Update: Skiers break record skiing all 14 Utah resorts in one day
A group of local skiers, led by the folks at Ski Utah, broke a record after skiing all 14 Utah ski resorts in one day. On March 15, 2012, history was made after the skiers completed their statewide tour at Beaver Mountain in northern Utah, 16 hours and 45 minutes after starting at 3 a.m….
Skiers will try to ski Utah’s 14 resorts in one day
Think it’s possible to ski all 14 of Utah’s resorts in one day? Well Ski Utah and a group of local skiers are going to find out. On Thursday, March 15, these crazy kids will rise way before the sun at Brian Head, then work their way north to end the day at Beaver Mountain,…
Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot review
The Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot has been around for a few years now, and during that time it has proven itself to be a stiff, light, and capable workhorse in the backcountry. Some AT skiers have complaints about fit and the stock liner, but a new version of the Quadrant is being released…
PCMR and Canyons Resort battle in land spat
Talisker, the Canadian company that owns the Canyons Resort, is making a lot of people angry this season. First, they’ve got environmentalists, local officials and backcountry skiers worked up by trying to ramrod their SkiLink proposal down the public’s throat via federal legislation. Now, they’ve got Park City Mountain Resort up in arms enough that…
Ski Free Days at Wolf Mountain
It’s hard to imagine that ski resorts are announcing end-of-season deals and closing dates, considering that winter never really arrived in Utah this year. But it is March and spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to slather on the sunscreen and make plan to ski some corn snow under the sun. Wolf…
Outdoors 101: Where to find detailed Utah weather forecasts
Television weather forecasts are okay for knowing if there’s a huge dump in the next few days, but the T.V. only gives an overall picture of what to expect. Skiers need more pinpointed information specific to the Wasatch Mountains to make an informed decision on whether or not it’s worth heading for the hills (read:…
Police seek Viice Skis thief
Local ski company, Viice Skis, needs your help in catching a thief that stole thousands of dollars of ski equipment in Midvale. According to FOX 13, last Wednesday, the suspect broke into a Subaru belonging to Viice Skis owner, Scott Berry. His car was parked outside the shop, located at 7030 S. 400 W. After…
Alta goes old school for Wooden Ski and Pine Tar Classic
Alta is one of the first lift-served ski resorts in the country, yet even after mechanical chairs transported skiers to the top of the hill, people slid down the slopes of Upper Little Cottonwood Canyon on rudimentary wooden skis. To celebrate this history, Alta is hosting the Wooden Ski and Pine Tar Classic, a recreational…