Archived Press Releases

Snow Kiting Competition To Rip at Powder Mountain - August 7, 2009

When the “Google Guys” do anything, the world seems to take notice. Well it’s a fact - Google’s founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page are avid Kite Surfers, which they happen to enjoy mostly in the Pacific ocean of Northern California.

Seven-Foot-Tall Frozen Yeti at Utah’s Hogle Zoo - July 30, 2009

To celebrate the approaching winter season, Ski Utah is kicking off its 90-day countdown to snow with a “Melting Yeti Contest” at Utah’s Hogle Zoo on Saturday, August 8 in conjunction with Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

Utah Winter Games Cross-Country Race Draws Record Number of Athletes at Soldier Hollow - January 18, 2009

Utah Winter Games Cross-Country Race Draws Record Number of Athletes at Soldier Hollow
Friends & Family Ski Race Series Travels to Snowbasin on

Lucky 13 - January 9, 2009

“Lucky 13”
13 Days - 13 Resorts - 13 Great Deals…Lucky for You!
January 19-31, 2008

Powder Mountain Hosts Grom Fest on January 12 - January 8, 2009

Powder Mountain will be hosting its first competition for youth aged 10 and younger on January 12, 2008.

Backcountry Rendevous at Powder Mountain March 24-30 - February 15, 2008

Backcountry and Outside Magazines join forces for first ever Backcountry Rendezvous at Powder Mountain, Utah
Collaboration means biggest backcountry gear test ever, March 24-30

Westminster Launches Ski and Snowboard Teams - February 11, 2008

Westminster Launches Ski and Snowboard Teams for Intercollegiate Competition
Chris Hendrickson to Lead Alpine and Snowboarding Programs

The North Face Masters Big Mountain Snowboarding Tour Kicks Off at Snowbird - February 8, 2008

THE NORTH FACE MASTERS BIG MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDING TOUR KICKS OFF AT SNOWBIRD FEB. 9-10

Park City Mountain Resort Hosts the 6th Annual World Superpipe Championships - February 8, 2008

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT HOSTS THE 6th ANNUAL WORLD SUPERPIPE CHAMPIONSHIPS
All Three Ski and Snowboard Competitions in One Day

License Plate Poker Winner Still Stands - February 7, 2008

“Vanity plates are a great way for people to express their personalities,” said Ski Utah president Nathan Rafferty, “We have been very pleased by the number of locals who identify themselves with skiing and snowboarding.”

‘Skiing and snowboarding?’ There's got to be a better word. - February 4, 2008

‘Skiing and snowboarding?’
There’s got to be a better word.
Ski Utah and Winter at Westminster team up with The Addictionary in an open contest to coin a word for ‘skiing and snowboarding’ both.

Jeep Terrain Park Challenge Brings Safety Clinic - February 1, 2008

JEEP® TERRAIN PARK CHALLENGE BRINGS SAFETY CLINIC & COMPETITION TO THE CANYONS RESORT IN PARK CITY, UT
Program showcases safety tips and tricks for the most rapidly growing winter sport

Park City Mountain Resort Hosts Ski To Live - January 31, 2008

Park City Mountain Resort in conjunction with Kristen Ulmer, one of the world’s best big mountain skiers, is hosting Ski To Live, a ground-breaking and spiritual experience for all intermediate to professional level skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers who want to learn more about who they are as athletes and as human beings.

Wasatch Beers Unleashes “The Devastator” - January 28, 2008

Wasatch Beers Unleashes “The Devastator”
Creators of 8 percent by volume double bock declare, “Utah will never be the same”

Winter at Westminster Stomps Into 4th Year - January 27, 2008

Winter at Westminster (W@W) students get ready for a day of First-Tracks skiing at The Canyons resort. This month, Westminster kicked off its fourth consecutive year of the popular W@W program.

Deer Valley to Host Visa Freestyle International World Cup February 1-2, 2008 - January 23, 2008

Deer Valley Resort is preparing to host the 2008 Visa Freestyle International World Cup Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2, 2008.

Brian Head Resort to Host Utah Winter Games Event - January 22, 2008

Brian Head Resort to Host Utah Winter Games Event

Fifth Annual Backcountry Awareness Week at Snowbird - January 18, 2008

FIFTH ANNUAL BACKCOUNTRY AWARENESS WEEK IS FEB. 4-10, 2008
‘THREE CUPS OF TEA’ AUTHOR DAVID OLIVER RELIN HIGHLIGHTS FUND-RAISING DINNER

Wine Dinners at 9,000 ft at The Canyons Resort - January 18, 2008

Wine Dinners at 9,000 ft at The Canyons Resort Award winning Lookout Cabin Restaurant
Presented by The Canyons Wine Club

2008 Big Mountain Snowboarding Tour - January 15, 2008

THE NORTH FACE AND MOUNTAIN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF “THE NORTH FACE MASTERS” 2008 BIG MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDING TOUR

Snowbird, Utah, and Alyeska, Alaska, to host long awaited big mountain snowboard competition

Picabo's Ski Challenge Benefiting Victims of Child Abuse - January 14, 2008

mpic Gold Medalist Picabo Street is hosting the fourth annual Picabo’s Ski Challenge, an amateur ski race and après ski party to raise awareness and support for victims of child abuse.

X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival Moves to Salt Lake City, Utah - January 9, 2008

Tony Hawk to Receive “Best Athlete” Award

January is "Learn a Snow Sport" Month - January 8, 2008

WINTER FEELS GOOD WEB SITE LISTS LEARNING PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL STATES TO GET CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACTIVE IN WINTER

Sundance Resort Named to Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List - January 2, 2008

Sundance Resort Named to Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List

Ranked Second in U.S. for 2008 Best of Food

Utah Winter Games Set to Launch Friends & Family Race Series - December 27, 2007

Utah Winter Games Set to Launch Friends & Family Race Series
Weekly Races kick off January 5th at Brighton Ski Resort