There’s nothing quite as relaxing as enjoying a cold beer under the mountain sun. That beer is especially rewarding if consumed after strenuous outdoor activity like hiking or mountain biking, and it tastes even better with live music filling the air. If this all sounds most excellent, then get thee to the 5th annual Snowbird…
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2013 Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird results
Snow, wind, and low visibility plagued world-class skiers and spectators alike at the final stop of the Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird. But despite the conditions, skiers stepped up and shredded the North Baldy area at the event’s final stop and championship round, where Ian Borgeson and Sasha Dingle were awarded as champions. If you…
Snowbird joins Mountain Collective
The Mountain Collective, a collection of ski resorts around the western U.S. and Canada, has added several new resorts to the mix including Whistler/Blackcomb, Mammoth Mountain and Utah’s own Snowbird. This is big news because buying the Mountain Collective pass lets you ski a ton of resorts for half the price. With the Mountain Collective…
Snowbird now offering snowcat ski tours
Backcountry skiing in the Wasatch just got a bit easier. Snowbird just announced that they are now offering guided snowcat ski tours, called “Snowcat Skiing for Nature.” Why? Because proceeds from the operation will go to benefit the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. It’s the first time since Mineral Basin was brought into Snowbird’s boundaries that they’ve…
Friday video: 4FRNT Tech Talk – Touring
In the backcountry, education is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to avalanche smarts. In this week’s Friday Video, Salt Lake City’s own 4FRNT Skis went along with two of Snowbird’s finest ski patrollers (including good UtahOutside.com friend, Sean Zimmerman-Wall) as they go through pretty much every safety tip you need to know to make your…
The Patroller Z Chronicles: Abundance
Wow, it has been a while since my last post. In the world of a ski patroller, days blend into weeks and weeks into over a month. The storms piled up the snow in December and we finished off with just about 100 inches of the white stuff. During that time I feel that I…
Utah Adventure Journal 2013 Speaker Series
The Utah Adventure Journal Speaker Series is returning to Snowbird for its second year. The Wildflower Lounge at the Iron Blosam Lodge will once again be the venue for nine Thursdays this winter where you can hear inspiring tales of outdoor adventures from Utah’s most prolific outdoor athletes. Below is the lineup of the 2013…
The Patroller Z Chronicles: The Big Push
The jetstream has finally dropped and Utah is squarely in the sights of the storm machine. Nearly a week of snowfall has prompted our team to make a push to open more terrain. “It’s snowing out there and it is time to get in the game,” says our Winter Operations Director. His sentiment is well…
The Patroller Z Chronicles: Getting High (Pressure)
The current storm not withstanding, we have been in the doldrums. Lack of snowfall and prolonged high pressure has left us with plenty of time on our hands. Keeping busy skiing the same runs over and over, most of us had tried every line variation possible. Acres of terrain remained closed and it becomes a…
The Patroller Z Chronicles: Opening Weekend
There is something special about the opening day at your home mountain. “How was your summer?” is often the question of the day and it is reminiscent of the first day of school. Catching up with your pals and showing off your latest threads is exciting. Standing in the lift line, the anticipation is tangible….