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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.
Ski Utah Best of Video 2008/2009
Posted by Tim on October 28, 2009
The 2008-09 Season was fantastic in Utah with over 600 inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth burying the state. Here at Ski Utah and Ride Utah we got more than our fair share of powder days. It's already snowing here in Utah and we're gearing up for another fantastic season. Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on the latest storms, powder days, and good times. See you on the slopes!
Thanks to Wasatch Powderbird Guides, All of Utah's 13 Ski and Snowboard Resorts, Burton, Rossignol, Eider, Dakine, Pictureline, and more. Music by Femi Kuti, The Black Keys, and The Sea and Cake.
Dash Longe Making Some Early Turns at Alta
Posted by Tim on October 15, 2009
Dash Longe makes some early season turns at Alta on October 6th.
Highway 210
Posted by Tim on August 25, 2009
Music credits: "Funky Fanfare" by Keith Mansfield "Old School Rules (Instrumental)" by Dangerdoom "Time Alone" by Josh Martinez. All footage is the property of WaHsatch Powder Productions.
Snowy Surprises at Alta
Posted by Chris on August 6, 2009
I woke up late this morning and had to sacrifice my ritualistic snow report session in order to get my roomate to work in time. I had heard from friends that Tuesday was a blue sky powder day and that there might be some snow left for me on Wednesday morning.
To my suprise, I arrived at Alta's Wildcat base on snowy roads and 3 inches of fresh snow dusting the cars parked in the lot. By the end of the day we were skiing on 9 inches of fresh with pockets of thigh and waist deep powder in the trees and chutes. The best snow was found by taking the high traverse from the Collins lift to High Rustler and High Nowhere.
Here are a few pictures from our escapade:
EJ Poplawski Amputee Skier Ripping Alta and Snowbird
Posted by Tim on July 28, 2009
Check out this segment from the upcoming Powder Whores video "The Pact" featuring EJ Poplawski. EJ had his leg amputated above the knee after a skiing accident. Really inspiring to see a skier comeback from an injury like this and realize he still has a passion for snow.
I'll See Your 500 and Raise You 116
Posted by Kendall on April 6, 2009
On March 26 Alta reached it's coveted 500" of annual snowfall...and promptly added another 116"! With 616 inches of snowfall so far this season the vibe around town is that we'll be skiing Main Chute well into June.
Alta's closing date is the 19th of April and while a lot can happen between now and then, I'm hopeful for at least another 2-3 powder days while the lifts are turning and expect to ski a few times after the lifts have closed.
Which had me thinking, as far as backcounty conditions go do you prefer skiing Alta before the lifts turn or after the lifts stop at the end of their season? It seems that more people come out before the lifts turn but the snow is so deep after the lifts have stopped.
I took this photo below a couple years ago following a June storm that had me and a few friends skiing Alta in backcountry conditions. Here's hoping for a repeat this season.
Good morning. Chance of snow 100%, Chance of you skiing %%%?
Posted by Eric on April 4, 2009
I opened my inbox this morning and saw this from Alta:
In the last 12 hours, Alta Ski Area received 17" of new snow.
In the last 24 hours, Alta Ski Area received 25" of new snow
In the next 24 hours, Alta Ski Area is forecasted to receive 6-11" of new snow.
The settled mid-mountain base is currently: 175".So far this season we've received 603" of snow!
That's a lot of snow people.
Alta Lincense Plates
Posted by Eric on March 19, 2009
Alta.com showcases license plates from around the country that eulogize Alta. You can view the plates under Mountain Cams & Pics by selecting Slide Shows and clicking on License Plates. To date, they've seen representation from 36 states. If you've spotted a plate or have one of your own, send it in now. Alta will take multiple submissions for a particular state, so don't hesitate to send in a picture for a state already represented. Digital images go to support@alta.com.
Finally, it's not free but here's another way to show your Alta support: The 3rd Annual Alta Gala celebrates Alta's 70th anniversary March 21, 2009. Tickets to the dinner and silent auction at La Caille are $100 but come with a one-day ticket to Alta and a $25 gift certificate to a later visit to La Caille. Event proceeds will be split evenly between Alta's non-profits: Alta Community Enrichment, Friends of Alta, and the Alta Historical Society. Contact Jen Clancy at info@friendsofalta.org or 801-742-9719 for more information. Make sure you put it on your calendar for next year, if you miss this year's event .
Source: On the Snow
Alta: No glitz, no attitude, waist deep powder
Posted by Eric on February 26, 2009
What more can I say? Alta is that kind of place. Period.
From the chatter around the lift line, it's clear that it's not just the powder that draws people to Alta -- it's also the people themselves. Old college buddies, moms and sons, widows who used to come with their husbands ... everyone returns without question.
Likewise, all the locals I meet say they'd intended to come out for a season and do the ski-bum thing. But before they knew it, 10, 20, 30 years had passed -- and they're still here. "Alta just swallows you up," says Craig Dillon, Didi's ski shop crush, who, it turns out, is 41 and has lived here half his life.
And so, because people never leave Alta, it's only natural that they grow old here. Not in the typical, canasta-by-the-pool way of growing old. Rather, Alta is like a real-life "Cocoon," where the mountain is the fountain of youth. Senior passes start at age 80.
[excerpt from article on CNN.com]
p.s. 407" of snowfall YTD.
