How To: Date in a Ski Town
Posted by Powderhound Cat on February 9, 2012Skier Pickup Lines just in time for Valentine's Day!
An unstable snowpack can still mean big fun!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on January 25, 2012Why an unstable snowpack can still mean big fun at the resorts!
A first time lesson for adults! Don't be afraid...
Posted by Jodi Saeland on January 16, 2012Trying to ski or snowboard as an adult can be scary. For kids, there isn't quite the fear. I followed along as Julie took her first lesson at Snowbird and we got some great tips!
Powder days aren't just for adults!
Posted by Jodi Saeland on January 10, 2012Snow returned to Utah over the weekend. We're on week 4 of lessons at Snowbird and the kids were ready! As Emily said "we got some pow pow!"
Jib Run at Snowbird, UT
Posted by Ride Utah on January 8, 2012With snow accumulation up to 8" in the mountains and plenty of sunshine to be had, it's still great fun to get out and enjoy our resorts!
Weekly Park Report
Posted by Park Rat Tom on January 3, 2012While we all wait for the snow to start piling up, why not check out the park?
Holiday fun at the resorts
Posted by Jodi Saeland on January 3, 2012Santa, Rudolph, the Alpine Coaster and parades. Holiday fun from Snowbird to Park City. We have lots of our own traditions to share!
PowderTwins, Santa and Snowbird
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on January 3, 2012We are the PowderTwins, 11 year olds who are skiing all 14 resorts in Utah this season. On Christmas Eve we skied at Snowbird with Santa, real pro skiers, and our family…and rode a huge tram. We had so much fun!
Weekly lessons at Snowbird
Posted by Jodi Saeland on December 12, 2011We started a five week ski school program at Snowbird. Tons of tips here, including how to find the right lesson for your kid(s). Hint, hint, don't lie about your child's ability. Follow our adventure as we take on the Bird!
Airport to Peak in Under an Hour
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on December 1, 2011How long does it really take to get from Salt Lake City International Airport to the top of Snowbird's Hidden Peak?
Playboy Ranks Alta/Snowbird #1
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 30, 2011Notoriously scandalous Playboy magazine chooses wholesome Utah as their number one ski destination pick.
Alta Ski Patrol doing their thing, so we can do ours!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on November 23, 2011Ski patrol, something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.
Winter is Here
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on November 21, 2011Whether you’re three or 83, here’s to the best winter of your life. Opening day footage fresh from Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, Solitude and Park City Mountain Resort.
Gearing up for skiing by hiking to Catherines Pass
Posted by Jodi Saeland on October 19, 2011Everyone comes to Utah to ski in the winter, but the summers and fall are amazing!! Especially late summer when the snow has finally melted and you can get up to the ridgetops and see the wonderful scenery. Catherines Pass lies between Alta and Brighton and I've done it for years. Now, my daughter Emily joins the tradition...her first pass to 10,500'
Winter at Westminster
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on October 14, 2011What I wouldn't give to go back to school. Surf some powder and score school credit all in the same semester at Winter at Westminster.
Fall Today, Winter Tomorrow
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on October 5, 2011After all the hype and anticipation, the first storm is here, only 90 days after Snowbird shut down the last lift this past July 4th. This storm is expected to deliver 18”+ above 8,000 feet.
Some walk the walk, others blog about it...
Posted by Powderhound Matt on September 29, 2011Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, apparently this time I blog about my friend Kevin, riding 48 consecutive months.
So you're telling me there's a chance.
Posted by Thomas Cooke on August 30, 2011I'm usually not a big fan of contests, mostly because I've never won anything in the past. But Snowbird is offering up a prize for their first annual Local Hero POV video contest that has me wondering: do I feel lucky, punk?
And we're still skiing and it's August!
Posted by Powderhound Matt on August 5, 2011Skiing - still possible in Utah in August!
207 Days on Skis. What’s next?
Posted by The Ski Utah Yeti on August 1, 2011Local Utah skier, MJ, has logged 207 days on skis this season and is hungry for more.
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