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2012-2013 Utah Winter Video
Posted by Powderhound Matt on June 28, 2013Ski season may be over, but that doesn't mean that Powderhound Matt and the Park City Powder Posse still aren't thinking about skiing powder everyday. Check out last season's best moments.
Closing Days Weekend Warrior Style
Posted by Powderhound Cat on April 10, 2013This is it, your last chance to get to some of our World Class Resorts and get your turns in. The Fourth Rule of Weekend Warrior Club is APA - Always Plan Accordingly. Knowing is half the battle. Tips to get the most out of Closing Weekend.
Brian Head....Utah's best kept southern gem!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on March 27, 2013Imagine a ski resort where there are no lift lines, blue skis, good snow, affordable lift tickets and a relaxed atmosphere....that is Brian Head in southern Utah! We spent a weekend there exploring and enjoying the laid back resort.
Weekend staycation at Canyons!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on March 15, 2013Living in Salt Lake, you normally stay at home and drive to the mountains. Instead, we enjoyed a 2-day staycation at Canyons Resort's Grand Summit.
Park City TransAM 2013
Posted by Park Rat Tom on March 14, 2013The TransAM Finals return to PCMR on March 16th, showcasing some of the most creative riding & contest setups in snowboarding.
32 Day at Brighton
Posted by Park Rat Tom on March 6, 2013Quite possibly the funnest event of the season.
Powder Mountain - Steeper and deeper than you think
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 29, 2013So we know the snow is alway deep at Powder Mountain but here is something you may not know. This mountain is steep!
It's about the pants. . .snowboarding lessons at Brighton!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on January 29, 2013Lessons pay off. Plain and simple, don't try to teach your kids to ski or snowboard...too stressful on them and you. We've had a little snowboarding break, but we're back to boarding and Brighton and learning...it's about the pants.
Monster Dump Monday!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 28, 2013It's a Monster Dump Monday here in Utah. Looking at the forecast it should be called a Monster Week instead. Heavy snow is in the forecast this week for all of Utah's resorts. Monster Dumps = 12" or more over a 24hr period.
Affordable Options From Learn To Ski/Snowboard Month
Posted by Powderhound Cat on January 22, 2013Powderhound Cat went out and found someone to TRY SKIING just to tell you the same message - January is the best time to hit the slopes!
2013 Sprint Grand Prix @ PCMR
Posted by Park Rat Tom on January 21, 2013Watch some of the best halfpipe skiers and snowboarders in the world battle it out for a chance at the Olympics. Free event!
Rat Tales: Here & There
Posted by Park Rat Tom on January 19, 2013Trick stickin' round Snowbasin, Park City, Brighton & the streets of SLC. Snow is everywhere, get outside!
Alta Opening Weekend 2012
Posted by Powderhound Matt on November 20, 2012Alta Ski Area opens with a bang this year. Tons of terrain and tons of powder to plunder! You need to be here!
Opening day at Brighton
Posted by Jodi Saeland on November 16, 2012In the next 2 weeks, most of the Utah Resorts will start their chairs for the opening of the season. With one of the best openings in years, we headed to Brighton which was the first resort to open. After all, Brennan has been wearing his boardy boots for most of the summer already; time to get them snowy!
Rat Tales: Brighton Opening Day
Posted by Park Rat Tom on November 14, 2012With 47" of fresh stuff from our last storm here in Utah, opening day at Brighton went down in proper fashion.
First significant storm moving in!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on November 7, 2012Meteorology is a science and predicting the weather is a bit of an art. Looking to the northwest for our storms in Utah is what we do. Friday through the weekend looks like a great storm to set the stage for the resorts!
MacGyver's Guide to Preseason Backcountry
Posted by Park Rat Tom on November 1, 2012Nature called, and guess who answered...
First turns of the season at Brighton!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on October 26, 2012The first big winter storm hit Utah this week dumping as much as 42" of snow at Powder Mountain! For Brennan, he woke up and said "Yes, I can get on my snowboard"!
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?
Alta Lodge brunch and here comes the snow!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on October 22, 2012Alta Lodge is one of those lodges with the old school feel. Brunch is very popular through the summer and winter gears up for yummy dinners and great skiing. As we speak...the first winter storm is on the doorstep.
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 Weather Glimpse
Posted by Jodi Saeland on October 8, 2012After a hot summer, the weather is turning cold quickly. The burning question is what does winter hold? High pressure has held strong, but the pattern is breaking down ... a good sign.
Farmville to Canyons Table: Food for Skiers
Posted by Powderhound Cat on May 29, 2012Why the focus on sustainable, locally sourced food that is at the heart of the Talisker Restaurant Collection matters to you, the skiers.
Skiing 100 Days. Also, Face Tattoos.
Posted by Powderhound Cat on April 27, 2012Powderhound Cat summarizes her amazing season.
The Softer Side of Snowbird
Posted by Powderhound Cat on March 22, 2012Powderhound Cat continues her mission to tour the resort spas and amenities, this time at Cliff Lodge.
Inside Our Record Setting 14 Resort Adventure
Posted by Powderhound Cat on March 16, 2012Powderhound Cat describes the trip, the plan, the adventure, and the day 14 Utah locals skied 14 resorts
Spring Skiing Rules!
Posted by Powderhound Cat on March 14, 2012Utah, and especially Canyons is the place to be for fun events in the month ahead.
Powder Bliss at Brighton
Posted by Powderhound Cat on March 5, 2012Ditching the Leap Day plan for a powder day!
Avalanche Awareness Week: backcountry advice from Forrest and Caroline
Posted by Jodi Saeland on February 16, 2012The week of February 13th was declared Backcountry Awareness Week in the State of Utah. Educating adults and children about the dangers of the backcountry is very important. Forrest Shearer and Caroline Gleich gave advice to Brennan and Emily about the backcountry.
The pattern changes for Utah this week=BIG SNOW!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on January 17, 2012It's no secret Mother Nature has been a little off this winter...until now. Going from High Pressure to Zonal flow in a few days spells BIG snow for Utah. Days and days of snow...
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