Articles Related To: Backcountry
Pillow Talk In Utah's Backcountry
Posted by Ride Utah on January 23, 2012The old adage, ‘when it rains it pours’ can be flipped when it snows in Utah to read, ‘when it snows it dumps!’ With 4’ of accumulation in five days and another 12” – 14” on the way tonight, January is shaping up to be a record-breaking month in snow totals. The “million dollar storm” as it’s been referred to hit late Wednesday and will continue with a series of storms until next weekend.
X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. (Not just another film festival)
Posted by Ride Utah on January 11, 2012For one insane week each winter, the worlds’ top action sport filmmakers and athletes, along with cutting–edge bands and DJs and key figures from the entertainment industry, gather in Salt Lake City, Utah, to celebrate action sports culture at the annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival.
Babes in the Backcountry
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 29, 2011Free all women's beacon clinic at Alta.
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.
Summer Shred
Posted by Ride Utah on August 13, 2011Alta, Snowbird, Utah, Snowboarding, Main Chute, Mt. Baldy
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.
Ski Utah Interconnect Tour: Your Ticket to Six Resorts in One Day
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on January 27, 2011Experience Utah’s Wasatch backcountry by interconnecting six resorts in one day.
Trying to be cooler than we are
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 3, 2011Skiing in backcountry outside of the Canyons Resort. Apres ski at the Canyons, and two friends thinking they are actually way better skiers and funnier then they actually are. All in all a great Sunday!
West Monitor (Backcountry Skiing)
Posted by Powderhound Matt on December 17, 2010On Thursday a group of us decided to tour out to West Monitor the 3rd tallest mountain on the Park City ridge line. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think?
First Chair at Eagle Point
Posted by Thomas Cooke on December 16, 2010I was there, dude. First Chair at Ski Eagle Point.
Canyons with excellent backcountry access
Posted by Powderhound Matt on December 13, 2010Skiing the backcountry with excellent access from the Canyons Resort.
Sick Line In Wolverine Cirque
Posted by Tim on December 2, 2010Neil Provo gets ill in Wolverine Cirque, between Solitude, Brighton, and Alta in the backcountry.
One Run. Pioneer Ridge.
Posted by Ride Utah on November 29, 2010A short video involving one run at Brighton Ski Resort. Top to bottom and all fresh.
Killer Footage from Southern Utah
Posted by Tim on November 17, 2010Some really cool footage from the Southern Utah backcountry by Ian Provo and Inspired Media.
Wasatch Powder Keg adds Splitboard Division
Posted by Tim on February 23, 2010
Powder Mountain's Sidecountry - Don't Mention It
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on February 16, 2010Powder Mountain is now offering guided tours to Wolf Canyon, known locally as DMI. Wolf Canyon encompasses approximately 1,000 skiable acres and has a 3,000 foot vertical drop for anyone willing to take a short hike up to James Peak, the resort's highest peak. The pristine terrain includes huge, wide open bowls, gladed trees and numerous steep chutes.
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.
Photos from the 4 Area Interconnect Tour
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on February 5, 2010When people talk about the Ski Utah Interconnect Tour they usually think of the 6 area tour that goes through Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird. But the 4 area Interconnect Tour going through Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, and Solitude offers an arguably better backcountry experience. Check out the photos from yesterday's 4 area tour.
Splitboarding in the New York Times
Posted by Tim on January 4, 2010
Freeride Avalanche Summit Dec. 18th - 17th
Posted by Tim on December 11, 2009
Freeride Avalanche Summit Dec. 18th - 17th
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on December 11, 2009Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort and the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) are partnering to offer the first annual Freeride Avalanche Summit, Dec. 17-18. The two-day clinic targets advance and expert skiers and riders who want practical and professional instruction on avalanche awareness, safety and rescue.
Canyons Sports Free Avalanche Awareness Classes and BREW*
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on December 2, 2009Come on out to Canyon Sports free Avalanche Awareness Classes and the 2nd Annual BREW*SKI Fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center.
Avalanche Awareness Lectures in Park City to Benefit Forecasting Center
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 24, 2009A pair of upcoming Avalanche Awareness Lectures in Park City will not only educate the snowriding public, but also benefit the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center.
Ken Block's New Backcountry Whip
Posted by Tim on November 4, 2009
Ken Block's New Backcountry Whip
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 4, 2009There's a new beast roaming Utah's backcountry. In areas that were once only accessible by snowmobile, snow cats, and backcountry skiers there is a new game in town. A Subaru STI outfitted with cat tracks is now powering through the trees and to the top of a peak near you. Built for DC's Shoes and Snowboards owner and Utah Resident Ken Block this one of a kind whip will be turning heads again this winter in the backcountry. Check out the video.
Ski Utah Best of Video 2008/2009
Posted by Tim on October 28, 2009The 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!
Premiere of Flakes - By Powderwhores.
Posted by Tim on September 21, 2009Telemarking your thing? Check out Flakes by Utah's own Powderwhores. Lot's of great freehell footage from the Powderwhores in some of the deepest snow ever!
Highway 210
Posted by Tim on August 25, 2009WaHsatch Powder Productions comes through with the long awaited "Highway 210". This short film showcases some of the deepest powder in the world at the best resort in the world, Alta Ski Area.
Last Run of the Season
Posted by Tim on April 20, 2009
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