Ride Utah hit the scene 10 years ago to explore Utah's growing Terrain Park movement garnering world recognition over the 2002 Winter Games. Ever since Ross Powers launched the "largest air to date" out of Park City Mountain Resort's Super Pipe at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake, the snowboard scene in Utah has never looked back, with Ride Utah never missing a beat. So whether you are more of a backcountry rider, jibber, contest athlete or beginner, Ride Utah has contest information, videos and information to keep you up to date with everything that's shredable in Utah.
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The North Face Masters: Part 3 - Finals
Posted by Ride Utah on April 14, 2012It was an hour before dropping and I had to stomp three cliffs and a hip jump before calling it a day. I reminded myself it’s just another day riding. It just happens to be a day filled with pros, cameras and huge cliffs.
The North Face Masters: Part 2 - Qualifiers
Posted by Ride Utah on April 13, 2012The North Face Masters started five years ago to allow the sport of big mountain riding a wider audience with a spectator-friendly vibe, while also allowing riders the ability to free-ride the mountain as snowboarders always have.
The North Face Masters: Part 1 - Anticipation
Posted by Ride Utah on April 12, 2012Back in February, I returned from a disappointing showing at The North Face Masters at Crystal Mountain. Fortunately I get another crack at the the competition in my home state. The comp starts tomorrow at Snowbird, can't wait.
Come on Utah Powder, toora ta loo rye aye!
Posted by Ride Utah on March 23, 2012After completing the backcountry introductory class in February, I was waiting for the opportunity to get out into the great wide-open and ride some fresh lines. With the perfect storm of March 17 – 19, Brighton Ski Resort received 35” of new snow prompting shredders to get out and ski some amazing, fluffy face shots.
Brighton's Natural Terrain Powder Park
Posted by Ride Utah on March 1, 2012And since it is a leap year we found ourselves leaping into chutes and off cliffs to our delight in the 16” total of new that had come in the last 48 hours. Book you flight now and call in sick, because Utah is getting ILL!
“I’m Totally Getting Banked this Weekend”
Posted by Ride Utah on February 28, 2012Sure Utah's got the POW, but don't miss the Canis Lupus Banked Slalom or the King of the Wasatch this weekend only.
Avalanche Awareness Introductory Course
Posted by Ride Utah on February 23, 2012Brighton's Backcountry 101 class provides the basic essentials from instruction on decision making, using the UAC (Utah Avalanche Forecast Center) forecasts, route selection and safe travel practices, partner rescue techniques and more.
The North Face Masters: Part 3 - Disqualification
Posted by Ride Utah on February 16, 2012"The most important thing to dropping cliffs is knowing that the snow is good. It needs to be soft and the cliff should have a steep landing with no rocks in it. Jumping a big cliff with a flat landing means that you're most likely going to feel some pain and you're an idiot. You don't need much speed for most cliffs, so make sure you don't overshoot it. Landing is the most difficult part, and I mostly ride pow boards with a short tail so I can have my body weight centered almost forward. Lastly, don't lean back."
The North Face Masters: Part 2 - Inspection
Posted by Ride Utah on February 15, 2012Ride Utah staffer, Josh Scheuerman, prepares for the North Face Masters series at age 33. Armed with a huge beard and ambition to give it his best, here's to wishing Josh success at the Masters. Josh weights in on the approaching comp.
The North Face Masters: Part 1 - Preparation
Posted by Ride Utah on February 13, 2012With a 100-inch base and endless backcountry terrain ready to be ridden, Crystal Mountain in Washington state is set to host stop one of The North Face Masters of Snowboarding
Pillow Talk In Utah's Backcountry
Posted by Ride Utah on January 23, 2012The old adage, ‘when it rains it pours’ can be flipped when it snows in Utah to read, ‘when it snows it dumps!’ With 4’ of accumulation in five days and another 12” – 14” on the way tonight, January is shaping up to be a record-breaking month in snow totals. The “million dollar storm” as it’s been referred to hit late Wednesday and will continue with a series of storms until next weekend.
Cabin Fever
Posted by Ride Utah on January 20, 2012Cabin fever is defined by “a state characterized by anxiety, restlessness, and boredom, arising from a prolonged stay in a remote or confined place.” Although our backyard of the Wasatch Front is a little bigger than a confined place, there were stress signs clearly visible in the faces of those on the mountains for the last month.
X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. (Not just another film festival)
Posted by Ride Utah on January 11, 2012For one insane week each winter, the worlds’ top action sport filmmakers and athletes, along with cutting–edge bands and DJs and key figures from the entertainment industry, gather in Salt Lake City, Utah, to celebrate action sports culture at the annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival.
Jib Run at Snowbird, UT
Posted by Ride Utah on January 8, 2012With snow accumulation up to 8" in the mountains and plenty of sunshine to be had, it's still great fun to get out and enjoy our resorts!
Beaver Mountain Opens with Sun and Snow
Posted by Ride Utah on December 20, 2011Beaver Mountain, aka ‘Ski The Beav’ is family run for the 62nd year in a row.
Green Horn Games
Posted by Ride Utah on December 7, 2011The coolest 13 and under contest in the world!
Thanksjibbing Rail Jam
Posted by Ride Utah on November 25, 2011The season has officially begun with the first rail jam of the season.
Millicent Receives a Facelift
Posted by Ride Utah on November 1, 2011Over the years, Mt. Millicent at Brighton Ski Resort has undergone quite the facelift.
Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser Party
Posted by Ride Utah on August 23, 2011
Summer Shred
Posted by Ride Utah on August 13, 2011Alta, Snowbird, Utah, Snowboarding, Main Chute, Mt. Baldy
The Next Generation of Utah Snowboarders
Posted by Ride Utah on April 22, 2011Seamus O'Connor, Utah, Terrain Parks, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowboarding, winter
13th Annual Spring Session at Powder Mountain
Posted by Ride Utah on April 4, 2011Powder Mountain, Contest, Ride Utah, Events
"One Hit Wonder" Sat. April 9 at Brighton Ski Resort
Posted by Ride Utah on April 4, 2011Terrain Park, Contest, Utah, Ride Utah, Brighton Ski Resort
Slam Jam at Brianhead Resort
Posted by Ride Utah on March 30, 2011Brianhead Resort, Utah, Ride Utah, Contests
Burton Chill Program, Week 6
Posted by Ride Utah on March 27, 2011Burton, Chill Program, Utah, Ride Utah, Terrain Parks, Brighton
Queen's Cup Returns to Park City Mountain Resort, March 25-27
Posted by Ride Utah on March 23, 2011Fri Mar 25 - Sun Mar 27 - March 25th -27th 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Burton CHILL Program, Week 5
Posted by Ride Utah on March 17, 2011Burton Chill Program, Brighton Ski Resort, Ride Utah
Oakley Zone Madness
Posted by Ride Utah on March 9, 2011Oakley Zone Madness, Canyons, Ride Utah, Events, Contest, Utah
16" at Brighton Ski Resort w/ more on the way...
Posted by Ride Utah on March 7, 2011Brighton Ski Resort, Powder, Utah, Ride Utah
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