The past two days have been nothing short of phenomenal. Yesterday (Tues) was just one of those deep powder days that sticks in your mind for months…if not years. There…
Continue ReadingAfter yesterday’s late afternoon pow laps collided with a three hour drive home I wasn’t exactly looking forward to this morning’s powder panic’d canyon snake. Somehow though this was not the case…
Continue ReadingTaking a vacation to a new mountain but have no idea of where to head first? Then check out ClaimMyRun.com and get an inside scoop of where the locals hide their…
Continue ReadingWith a little bit of effort we were able to find some mediocre skiing today. The chutes in Devil’s Castle were tracked but still worth the trek off the groomers.…
Continue ReadingThe skiing at Alta today wasn’t anything to write home about. The holiday crowds weren’t too bad but considering that groomers were the only thing worth skiing you definitely found…
Continue ReadingThe North Face Mendoza Jacket works great on and off the hill. A stylie coat for wearing around town also functions perfectly as a warm under-layer on those frigid mornings…
Continue ReadingAlta just announced their plans to put together a digital time capsule. Alta wants YOU to upload your favorite pictures and videos as a way of documenting the past 75…
Continue ReadingThis past Tuesday (1/15) Alta celebrated it’s 75th Anniversary. It was a great event filled with fireworks, bonfires, smores, and a torchlight parade. Not sure if the cold temperatures scared people…
Continue ReadingAlta Ski Area will be releasing 75th Anniversary videos each month this winter. Showcasing some of Alta’s best moments over the past 75 years they are certainly worth a watch.…
Continue ReadingThe frigid temperatures at Alta today weren’t enough to keep a crew of local lady shredders away. For a weekend bluebird pow day Alta was eerily empty. Our crew of 11 shred-tastic women…
Continue ReadingAlthough the current conditions at Alta are hard to complain about, seeing the snowfall totals from around the state role in it’s hard not to wonder what happened. Even the Salt…
Continue ReadingThe Backcountry Access Arsenal Shovel is a necessity for any backcountry skier. The shovel/probe integration works great and makes for an easy pack-less setup when venturing out on those quick slackcountry tours. The probe is…
Continue ReadingCome celebrate Alta’s 75th Anniversary this Tuesday (1/15). Starting at 6pm there will be a torchlight parade (unfortunately there is no public participation), fireworks and a bonfire. Also joining in on the…
Continue ReadingAfter a two week dry spell Winter Storm Gandolf has finally arrived. Conditions this morning were pretty brutal with most of Alta’s slopes skiing very hard and icy. By 1pm…
Continue ReadingIf Santa didn’t bring you a new GoPro this Christmas like he did for most of Alta’s holiday skiers, then pull the trigger already and buy one! This isn’t just a…
Continue ReadingIf you know Alta and have not seen Lee Cohen’s photos by now you have probably been living in a van down by the river. His photos put Alta and Snowbird…
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