Thomas Cooke
Thomas Cooke is one of the founding partners of Rally Interactive, a small, boutique, Utah-based digital agency specializing in web, mobile and social app design and development. Back for a third year, Thomas will blog about the technology side of skiing, snowboarding, and Utahʼs winter resort business. From iPhone apps to innovative website functionality to social media trends and topics, Thomas will cover the technology beat for Ski Utah. He lives in Park City with his family, but skis and rides wherever he can, whenever he can.
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Articles
Local Hero Video Contest Winners
Posted by Thomas Cooke on February 28, 2012And the Birdie Award for Best Actor, Cinematographer, Editor, goes to…envelope please!
Following In The Tracks of Olympians at Soldier Hollow
Posted by Thomas Cooke on January 26, 2012Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah is one of the many legacy venues left by the 2002 Winter Games. You never know who you are going to ski into out there.
Gadget Review: UCLEAR HBC 120 Bluetooth Communicator
Posted by Thomas Cooke on January 22, 2012Hands-free wireless tunes, intercom, and phone calls for the geeked-out shred set.
The Six Inch Rule
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 30, 2011A fish doesn't care if it's swimming in 6 inches of water or six feet, as long as it is swimming.
Soul Poles
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 23, 2011A startup brand founded by two ex-ski racers is putting the BAM in bamboo and the Soul in Poles.
Powder Playlist, 2011 Edition
Posted by Thomas Cooke on October 20, 2011I'm not stuck in a rut. It's more of a groove.
So you're telling me there's a chance.
Posted by Thomas Cooke on August 30, 2011I'm usually not a big fan of contests, mostly because I've never won anything in the past. But Snowbird is offering up a prize for their first annual Local Hero POV video contest that has me wondering: do I feel lucky, punk?
Skiing with the Alta Cats During March Madness
Posted by Thomas Cooke on March 30, 2011It seems the other cat skiing operations in Utah get more press, but Alta quietly delivers the goods.
Phat Tuesday and the Overlap of Winter and Spring
Posted by Thomas Cooke on March 11, 2011Spring is coming to Utah. Which usually means, yup, more Winter. I can hardly wait.
Lines In The Snow
Posted by Thomas Cooke on March 5, 2011What's the funniest random thing you have ever heard while waiting in a line? Come on, post it in the comments.
Mid Season Gear Check
Posted by Thomas Cooke on February 17, 2011Don't even think about putting your gear away, just because we had a couple sunny days. It's back on, and I'm still messing with my gear.
Getting Nordic With White Pine Touring
Posted by Thomas Cooke on January 14, 2011While the bro-bras blabber about how fat their rocker skis are, the Nordic skier focuses on technique more sublime, like how to glide across the snow on skis that are about 40mm wide underfoot.
Gratitude for the Plentitude
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 30, 2010Giving thanks to all the resort folks who make epic pow days possible. It's the right thing to do.
First Chair at Eagle Point
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 16, 2010I was there, dude. First Chair at Ski Eagle Point.
Bubble Rides For All My Friends
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 10, 2010My take on Opening Day at The Canyons. And I did some taking. Of turns.
The Mongo Smackdown
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 26, 2010Trying to find a way to say this without being preachy, but it's time to get used to wearing avalanche beacons again.
Happy Thanksgiving From The Powder Turkeys
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 25, 2010One thing I am thankful for: the early start to the 2010 winter season here in Utah.
Snowmamas Meetup On Opening Day At Park City Mountain Resort
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 22, 2010What are the Snowmamas and the Snowpapas? I plan to infiltrate this group of cyber-shredders and find out what they are all about.
Pre-Season Fitness: Cross It Up
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 3, 2010Cyclocross is a great sport to take up to carry your cycling fitness from the summer and fall into the winter.
Late Season Product Review: Rossignol S3 Skis
Posted by Thomas Cooke on April 4, 2010Disclosure: these skis were provided to me by Rossignol to test. In return, I humbly submit my testimony as to their awesomeness.
In with a Bang, Out with some Pow
Posted by Thomas Cooke on April 1, 2010Still a few more chances for Utah skiers to bag a few more powder days.
Reindeer Club At Deer Valley
Posted by Thomas Cooke on March 1, 2010Why do I love the Children's Ski School at Deer Valley so much? Because my kid loves it.
Slackcountry: Backcountry Terrain Within Resort Boundaries
Posted by Thomas Cooke on February 13, 2010A recent visit to Pinecone Ridge at PCMR reminded me there are still some wild places within the ropes of local resorts.
Locals Tip: Sundance During Sundance
Posted by Thomas Cooke on January 21, 2010I still can't believe how many I people I know who have never skied Sundance Resort.
Say Cheese
Posted by Thomas Cooke on January 7, 2010Quick reviews of a few new iPhone Camera apps that can enhance the quality of your on-hill snapshots, and make it easier to share with friends.
Another Way To Enjoy Groomed Terrain
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 30, 2009Utah has some amazing nordic skiing terrain, great exercise, and a great diversion when the lift lines get longer.
Check Out The Snowbird iPhone App
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 18, 2009Disclosure: this post may seem like gratuitous self-serving promotion for some work my company did, but that's ok, because it's for Snowbird.
Powder Playlist
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 1, 2009Help me put together the ultimate playlist for the upcoming season. What music do you rock on the iPod when you are on the hill?
Gear, Gadgets, and Greatest Snow On Earth® 2.0
Posted by Thomas Cooke on November 5, 2009I am looking forward to the privilege of creating content on Ski Utah's blog for the upcoming 2009-2010 season. Allow myself to introduce, um, uh, myself.
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