Ski Utah Blog - Articles by Author The Ski Utah Yeti
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Win a VIP Trip to the Dew Tour at Snowbasin
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 18, 2009
Enter to win a VIP Trip to Utah for the Dew Tour at Snowbasin January 15-17 from Ski Utah and Freeskier.
- 2 round-trip airline tickets to and from the Salt Lake International Airport from any major international airport within the lower 48 United States.
- 3 Nights of lodging at the Odgen Marriott. Full breakfast included
- 3 Days of lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals for two, at the Snowbasin Resort
- Two VIP credentials for inside access at the Dew Tour
- Rental car from Hertz (up to $150)
Wolf Creek Utah to Open 8 Days Early!
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 17, 2009
Wolf Creek Utah, 30 minutes outside of Ogden, will open for the 2009-10 winter season this Thursday, November 19. Wolf Creek Utah is the perfect place to warm-up your ski or ride legs for the season; or give the beginner in your family a head start. For more information visit: www.wolfcreekutah.com/. Let it snow!
Deseret Ski School Deadline Fast Approaching!
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 16, 2009
The registration deadline for the Deseret News/KSL News Radio Ski School is fast approaching. Entries must be submitted and received no later than Wednesday, Nov. 18. For those interested in taking advantage of this unique opportunity, here’s the skinny:
When: Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12
Where: Two-hour lessons each week for skiers at Alta, snowboarders at Snowbird
Ages: First-time skiers or snowboarders 8 years old or older
Cost: $40
Registration: Deadline, Wednesday, Nov. 18. Interested skiers can register through the Deseret News or one of the three Canyon Sports locations.
Equipment: Canyon Sports is offering Deseret News students special rates and one-time pickup and return. Store locations are 1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7000 South), 517 S. 200 West or 45 W. 10600 South.
Cost: Cost for renting skis, boots, bindings and poles for the four weeks will be $34 for juniors and $39 for adults. And for a snowboard, bindings and boots, the cost for the four weeks will be $34 for juniors and $39 for adults.
Information: (801) 237-2135 or (801) 942-3100.
Update to Forecast of Tomorrow's Storm
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 13, 2009
Brian McInerney updates his forecast for tomorrow's storm. Cottonwoods are looking at getting another foot or more. See you on the slopes.
Secrets of "The Greatest Snow on Earth"
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 13, 2009
Big Storm on Tap for Saturday
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 12, 2009
Brian McInerney with the National Weather Service has produced another slide presentation about the approaching storm. You can view it here.
Right now there is a little bit of snow falling on Utah's mountains, we're expecting to see a much more powerful system move through the area on Saturday and Saturday night. Temperatures are going to drop with a high 22 and a low of 12 degrees on Saturday. This storm seems like it might be ripe for some lake effect action. Everyone do your snow dance and pray for some big numbers.
Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low
around 20. Northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West northwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 5am. Low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast between 4 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Snow showers. High near 22. East southeast wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Brighton is Open!
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 11, 2009
Brighton opened today and good times were had by all. With two lifts and a few runs open it was good to be back on the snow. The Brighton terrain park crew did a great job getting a selection of jibs and rails out. Burton Snowboards was also there doing board demos. Itching to ride? Get on up to Brighton and take a few laps and butter some boxes.
The weather patterns look like they are improving and we should get some real snow tomorrow, Friday night, and Saturday. Pray for snow!
Classic Alta Powder Skiing Video
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 11, 2009
Those of you that follow the Ski Utah Blog religiously might recognize this blast from the past video. Somethings never change. One of those things is the fun and excitement of skiing Alta on a powder day. Still as great as it ever was.
8 Reasons to Ski Utah!
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 9, 2009
Like you need 8 reasons to Ski Utah. If you do, check out this article from the StarTribune.com
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/travel/69492507.html
The Yeti's favorites are:
SNOW
1 The region's self-proclaimed "greatest snow on Earth" is in reference to the fluffy white stuff that falls up to 500 inches deep many seasons at Snowbird Resort, Alta Ski Area, Park City Mountain Resort, Brighton and a half-dozen other areas near Salt Lake City. Mountains jutting past 11,000 feet adjacent to the Great Basin create an abrupt interruption to desert clouds coursing east. Big snow -- hundreds of inches of light, airy powder every season -- is the advantageous result.
ACCESSIBILITY
2 Fly to Salt Lake City International -- an inexpensive hop from the Twin Cities most of the year, especially now that Southwest is in the game -- and you have 11 ski areas within an hour's drive. Rent a car and you can be booting up at Brighton, Solitude or Alta Ski Area in as little as 45 minutes. The glass skyscrapers of Salt Lake City cut a silhouette as you drive east just before the Wasatch takes over, the urban outskirts intermingling with the foothills of the mountains. Major highways then lead uphill to most resorts. Or you can jump on a bus. The city boasts a public bus system to transport skiers at low fares from the city to the ski resorts in the mountains above town.
AFFORDABILITY
4 With many ski areas so close to the Salt Lake metro area, lodging is plentiful, including moderately priced options. I have stayed in Salt Lake City for as low as $49 per night. Compared with other major ski centers in the United States, lift ticket prices in the Wasatch are not significantly less. Alta Ski Area, long known for its cheap lifts, now charges $66 per adult day, an average rate for a U.S. resort of its size. Deer Valley costs $86. But smaller Utah ski areas like Sundance Resort, Brighton, and Wolf Creek offer true mountain skiing at more affordable rates ($47, $58 and $32, respectively, for full-day adult tickets).
INTERCONNECT TOUR
7A unique guided trip operated by Ski Utah (www.skiutah.com), a private company, the Interconnect Tour allows intermediate and advanced skiers a chance to sample up to six resorts in the Wasatch in a single day. You take chairlifts and link from ski area to ski area via back-country routes that traverse alpine bowls and high passes through the Wasatch. For my trip, we began at Deer Valley Resort in the morning and finished at Snowbird. In between, guides led us through the back country and Park City Mountain Resort, Brighton, Solitude and Alta Ski Area for a whirlwind day. Cost is $250 per person, including lunch and a "golden" ticket for lift access at all resorts.
What are your best reasons to Ski Utah?
BRIGHTON OPENS WEDNESDAY NOV. 11th for the 2009-10 SEASON
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 9, 2009
BRIGHTON, UTAH (November 9, 2009) – Brighton announced today it would open for the 2009-10 season at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11th with limited trail access from the Majestic and Explorer lifts. Lift tickets are discounted to $30 for the Veterans Day opening.
The mountain is reporting 16 inches of snow at mid mountain.
“With colder temperatures coming to Utah on Thursday, our crews are hopeful that they will be able to open up additional lifts on the weekend,” said Brighton spokesperson, Jared Winkler.
Word is that they will have Majestic and Explorer open with limited trail access and a 16 inch base. Lift tickets will only be $30.
