As if the 2010/11 ski season wasn’t record breaking and awesome already, but Snowbird has made it even more incredible by announcing that they will probably be able to stay open through the Fourth of July. If you haven’t heard already, Snowbird (and all of Utah) is enjoying a record breaking snowfall year, which will…
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Snowbird seeks Master Development Plan feedback
Snowbird has huge expansion plans, and they’ve recently come a step closer to making their pie-in-the-ski wishlist a reality. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recently accepted their updated Master Development Plan, so Snowbird is now reaching out to the public to seek your feedback. Snowbird will host a forum where you can learn and discuss the Master Development…
Snowbird breaks season snowfall record
If you’ve had any doubt that Utah is having an epic winter this season, then all the proof you need is on the ground at Snowbird, where the Little Cottonwood Canyon ski and snowboard resort set their all-time single season snowfall record. On Tuesday, April 26th, Snowbird recorded their 690th inch of snowfall, which eclipses…
Photos from Last Day at Solitude (LDS for short)
It’s always a depressing time of year when spring has sprug and ski resorts close down for the season. But to keep things happy, it’s best to celebrate the ski season on its last day. One of the biggest and best tailgate parties in Utah happens in the parking lot at Solitude. In fact, the…
Backcountry.com extends Utah Avalanche Center forecasts
It’s awesome when the outdoor community comes together for a common cause, just as Backcountry.com did this week to help keep the Utah Avalanche Center running until the end of April because of their very generous $6,300 donation. The UAC generally ceases operations at the beginning of April due to a lack of funding. But…
National Forest Service accepts Snowbird expansion proposal
Snowbird may get a whole lot bigger in the coming years, as a massive expansion proposal by the ski resort has been accepted by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Service. This acceptance doesn’t mean the Forest Service will approve the expansion proposal, but they will begin the evaluation process including environmental impact statements, serious discussion with…
Get some sun at Brian Head Spring Carnival
People get a little crazy at ski resorts come springtime. Can’t understand why, I mean, skiing’s about to end for the year. That’s bad, right? Well, maybe parties at Utah’s ski resorts are a good way to soften the blow, and Spring Carnival at Brian Head looks to be a good way to distract us…
Photo Gallery: Spring Grüv pond skimming at Canyons
At the end of every ski season, Canyons hosts the annual Spring Grüv celebration, where the highlight is a Pond Skimming Contest. Dozens of people suited up in crazy outfits to attempt a ski or snowboard crossing on a pond filled with 36 degree water. A huge crowd filled the slopes around the venue to witness…
Helly Hansen Quebec Checked Down Jacket and Legend Pant II review
Hard to believe it, but winter is almost over. While powder seasons come and go, bomber gear should last for years. Helly Hansen has been in the extreme weather gear game since 1877 (not a typo) for a reason: they produce pieces that stand up to the elements long after you buy them. I had…
Ski Utah hosts Media Day at Snowbasin
The media is the vehicle in which skiers and snowboarders get all the information they need to plan ahead for their vacations to resorts in Utah. Ski Utah realizes the importance of the media, and as a result, they honor the local news outlets at the annual Ski Utah Media Day. This year the event was held…