My Year of the Yeti
Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on May 22, 2012Meet Farid, a colorful ski character who looks back on his best ski season ever. Farid, thanks for the perspective after so many people focused on the low snow totals.
Skiing 100 Days. Also, Face Tattoos.
Posted by Powderhound Cat on April 27, 2012Powderhound Cat summarizes her amazing season.
Skiing and boarding in one day to end the season and season ticket deals!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on April 23, 2012With another late season storm, Brennan hits Brighton one more time to ski and snowboard in one day. And, tries his hand at the terrain park. But, is it recommended? And Park City has awesome deals for next years season!
Ski Season is still going strong in the Cottonwoods
Posted by Powderhound Matt on April 18, 2012Just because the ski season ended last weekend in Park City, Ogden and in Southern Utah that doesn't mean that the ski season has ended in Utah. We are still skiing powder in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
Shred On: A Park Rat's Top 5 Spring Activities
Posted by Park Rat Tom on April 16, 2012The sun is warm, the snow is soft, springtime in Utah is really going off!
We did it! PowderTwins ski all 14 Utah Resorts
Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on April 16, 2012We are the PowderTwins and are using our 5th Grade Passports to ski all 14 resorts in Utah this season. We just skied at Sundance and Beaver Mountain and had a great time Spring skiing.
The North Face Masters: Part 3 - Finals
Posted by Ride Utah on April 14, 2012It was an hour before dropping and I had to stomp three cliffs and a hip jump before calling it a day. I reminded myself it’s just another day riding. It just happens to be a day filled with pros, cameras and huge cliffs.
The North Face Masters: Part 2 - Qualifiers
Posted by Ride Utah on April 13, 2012The North Face Masters started five years ago to allow the sport of big mountain riding a wider audience with a spectator-friendly vibe, while also allowing riders the ability to free-ride the mountain as snowboarders always have.
The North Face Masters: Part 1 - Anticipation
Posted by Ride Utah on April 12, 2012Back in February, I returned from a disappointing showing at The North Face Masters at Crystal Mountain. Fortunately I get another crack at the the competition in my home state. The comp starts tomorrow at Snowbird, can't wait.
It's not over, until I say it's over!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on April 10, 2012Spring time in Utah will STILL produce some ridiculously great powder days. I'm talking cold smoke!
Operation Smile Celebrity Ski Challenge
Posted by Powderhound Cat on April 4, 2012This past weekend Canyons Resort hosted an awesome event that raised funds and awareness for Operation Smile.
Snowboarding lessons learned this season for 4 year olds
Posted by Jodi Saeland on April 2, 2012Brennan started the season off with a brand new tiny Burton LTR snowboard and high hopes. He ended the season as a little champ and as his instructor said "one of the best 4 year olds I've ever seen on a snowboard."
Steal my skis, but you can't steal my powder!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 28, 2012Last week I got jacked! Someone stole all of my skis. Here is how it all went down.
Local Laps @ Snowbasin
Posted by Park Rat Tom on March 27, 2012Do you ever wonder where to find all the fun side-hits, trees & gaps at a new resort? Follow a local! KC Russell shows us the way...
Come on Utah Powder, toora ta loo rye aye!
Posted by Ride Utah on March 23, 2012After completing the backcountry introductory class in February, I was waiting for the opportunity to get out into the great wide-open and ride some fresh lines. With the perfect storm of March 17 – 19, Brighton Ski Resort received 35” of new snow prompting shredders to get out and ski some amazing, fluffy face shots.
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.
PowderTwins + Eagle Point = 11 0f 14
Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on March 21, 2012We are the PowderTwins and are using our 5th Grade Passports to ski all 14 resorts in Utah this season. We just skied at Eagle Point, our 11th resort. Eagle Point is big, uncrowded and fun.
Snowboard birthday boy turns 5; powder day at Brighton!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on March 19, 2012Brennan's excitement about his snowboarding continues. He turns 5 with a snowboard cake, hits the slopes with his birthday hat and has a great day in Brighton powder. Emily...gives the terrain park a try. Well, sort of.
Spring Fever @ PCMR
Posted by Park Rat Tom on March 19, 2012Mushy-slushy-slippery-fast-sunny fun...and dancing!
Canyons Resort - Great backcountry access!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 16, 2012Maximizing fun and minimizing risk in the backcountry.