Watching ski movies to get psyched for winter is an age-old tradition, but what ever happened to the old-school slide show? Well you can get retro and throw back a few brewskis at the same time during the 1st annual Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal Slide Show at Brewvies Cinema Pub. Hosted by Noah Howell of…
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Video: September Pow 2017
It’s only September in Utah but winter had already arrived in the Wasatch Mountains. A massive, early-fall storm dropped tons of snow in upper Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons that made the peaks look more like January than September. Of course diehard locals with no fear of gouging their skis hiked up Alta for some…
Utah ski resort 2017 opening dates
With September snow falling in Utah’s mountains and cold air filling the entire state, excitement is building for the upcoming ski season. Web cams at all Utah’s 14 ski and snowboard resorts show not just a dusting, but measurable amounts of powder. While it won’t likely stick around long, it’s still an indication that winter…
Explore the Kolob Canyons area in Zion National Park
Utah’s five National Parks garner a lot of praise, but none more than Zion. Why all the love? Simply put, this place is a wonderland. A multitude of rock formations crafted over millions of years mix with towering pine trees, trickling creeks, and deep slot canyons. It truly is a breathtaking and special place. The…
Run with your dog at Chasing Tail Run
Do you run with your dog? Well now there’s a race for that! The Squatters Chasing Tail Run (4 Miler and Doggie Dash) happens on Saturday, September 23rd in downtown Salt Lake City. Plus, not only do you get to run with your dog, but you also get to drink beer. There are two races…
Utah ski resort improvements for 2017/18 season
After a record-breaking season last year, Utah ski resorts couldn’t possibly do anything to make themselves better… right? Yet for the 2017/18 season, on-mountain improvements will be visible at all 14 resorts. From new lifts, increased snow making, and more, there’s always something shiny making its debut once the chairs start rolling. Below is a…
Summit West Grandaddy Mountain in the High Uintas
Grandaddy Basin is a gorgeous area on the southern slope of Utah’s High Uintas Wilderness. There are enough streams, lakes, and trails to keep you busy for a week, but if you only have time for one hike, I highly recommend a summit of West Grandaddy Mountain. The route is not difficult, the views are…
Hike to Willow Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Big Cottonwood Canyon is filled with dozens of long, epic hikes with spectacular views. But sometimes you just want to hike a short trail with a nice payoff. This is especially true if you’re taking kids. Willow Lake on the Willow Heights Trail near Solitude Mountain Resort is the perfect hike for that. The trail…
Deer Valley Resort acquired by a “New Joint Venture”
The consolidation of ski resorts continues as Deer Valley Resort announced they are being acquired by a new company comprised of Intrawest, Mammoth Resorts, and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. Deer Valley is the latest Utah ski resort to be gobbled up by a larger company after Vail bought Park City Mountain Resort and combined it with…
My favorite way to mountain bike Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude Mountain Resort has some great trails for mountain biking, including lift-served downhill. With 20 miles of trails, the ‘Tude may not have the massive network that Deer Valley boasts, but what Solitude lacks in trail miles, they make up for in spectacular views, lung-busting climbs, and some ripping, technical descents. Best of all, it’s…