Matt Baydala - Ultimate Powderhound
Matt Baydala, originally from Rockville Centre, New York, sniffed his way to Park City, Utah in 2006. Since then, he has built a career as a Park City restaurant manager to accommodate his skiing lifestyle. His passion and appreciation for the diversity of Utah’s wintersports product make him the perfect Powderhound. "For me skiing The Greatest Snow on Earth® is not just a hobby; it’s an obsession," exclaimed Baydala. "Now I have the opportunity to share this awesome life we live out here with the entire skiing community."
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Say hello to the Ski-Lebrity!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on November 9, 2012It's dumping in Utah and there is a new "Ski-Lebrity in town. Say hello to my newest ski partner the Bagel Boy! Chances are you'll be seeing a lot of him this winter.
First Powder Turns of the Season!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on October 24, 2012Well it's official, winter has started here in Utah! Powder Mountain got crushed with over 2 feet of snow on Monday night. So what else is there to do but ski, right?
On snow 60 months in a row!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on October 18, 201260 consecutive months of snowboarding in the state of Utah. . . a feat accomplished by Park City resident Kevin Rapf. He say's he has accomplished his goal but I say we take this 5 year achievement and up the ante. Let's give Kevin the motivation he needs to take it to 10 years!
Winter's knocking on the Door!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on September 25, 2012First snow of the season falls in Utah. Can you guess where I spent my morning...
Canyons Resort - Gravity Bike and Skills Park
Posted by Powderhound Matt on August 26, 2012Downhill biking... and getting left in the dust!
Alpine Pass at Park City Mountain Resort
Posted by Powderhound Matt on August 9, 2012A friend recently visited who said "All I want to do is cool mountain stuff." The Alpine ticket at Park City Mountain resort should do the trick.
Deer Valley Mountain Biking
Posted by Powderhound Matt on August 2, 2012Got a day off? Head up to Deer Valley and ride some lifts. You'll get a ton of vertical in and you'll really improve your technical riding abilities.
Powderhound Matt's Ski Movie
Posted by Powderhound Matt on July 19, 2012Admittedly, summer is a difficult season for a Powderhound. In order to survive a season without snow, I naturally make ski movies from last year's footage. Enjoy the trailer!
Park City Food and Wine Classic
Posted by Powderhound Matt on July 12, 2012Many outsiders think you can't get a real drink in Utah, ABC 4 News Anchor Kim Fischer may have been one of them. After attending the Park City Food and Wine Classic, I have a feeling that those reservations no longer exist...
It's Raining in Utah!!!!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on July 5, 2012It's raining in Utah, and yeah we are excited about it. The dusty trails of yesterday are replaced by tacky damp dirt, no more dust, just perfect for mountain bikers and hikers.
Aprés Mountain Biking in Park City
Posted by Powderhound Matt on June 19, 2012Sure we've all heard of aprés ski, but aprés mountain biking? Here's the low down on where it's going down at the Canyons, Park City and Deer Valley.
Ski Season is still going strong in the Cottonwoods
Posted by Powderhound Matt on April 18, 2012Just because the ski season ended last weekend in Park City, Ogden and in Southern Utah that doesn't mean that the ski season has ended in Utah. We are still skiing powder in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
It's not over, until I say it's over!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on April 10, 2012Spring time in Utah will STILL produce some ridiculously great powder days. I'm talking cold smoke!
Steal my skis, but you can't steal my powder!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 28, 2012Last week I got jacked! Someone stole all of my skis. Here is how it all went down.
Canyons Resort - Great backcountry access!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 16, 2012Maximizing fun and minimizing risk in the backcountry.
It's just deeper at Solitude
Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 1, 2012The snow was so deep at Solitude, just watch the video. You'll see what I mean.
Skiing Snowbird / Weather Update!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 28, 2012Storms are headed to Utah, you should head here too...
Backcountry Touring in the Wasatch
Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 23, 2012Backcountry touring along the Park City Ridge line.
Two for two at Brian Head Resort
Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 16, 2012Once again, I assembled the powder posse to head down south and chase a snowstorm. Let's just say we nailed it, again!
Wild Party Weekend in the Wasatch
Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 7, 2012Free Concert, Powder Day, Freestyle Competition, and the Super Bowl. I need a nap...
Deer Valley Visa Freestyle International
Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 1, 2012Finally, Sundance Film Festival is over and now there is something we can really get excited about. Snowstorms, Ski Competitions and Free Concerts!
Park City Powder Cats
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 30, 2012Check out this incredible day of skiing with Park City Powder Cats! Trust me, it doesn't get much better than this!
An unstable snowpack can still mean big fun!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 25, 2012Why an unstable snowpack can still mean big fun at the resorts!
It's Dumping in Park City!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 21, 2012The snow is pounding and the Pow is great!
Back on Track!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 19, 2012The things we will do in order to make it snow. Check out what we've been doing in Park City!
Utah Weather Update
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 13, 2012Most call it The Sundance Film Festival 2012, I'm calling it a Dump Fest 2012!
"It's Utah Pow Time!"
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 8, 2012Snow has returned to the Wasatch! All is good in the world.
New Year's Day at Gorgoza Tubing Park
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 4, 2012Brought in the New Year, bombing down the track at 40mph!
Pick of the week- Beaver Mountain
Posted by Powderhound Matt on December 27, 2011My personal pick of the week, ski Beaver Mountain!
Got free time? Ride Canyons Zip Line!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on December 19, 2011Don't feel like skiing but still want to enjoy the fresh mountain air? Try the Canyons Zip Line at Red Pine Lodge, it's awesome!
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