With 15 inches of light fluff falling in the past 24 hours conditions at Alta are likely skiing better then they have all year. I unfortunately am out of town at Big…
Continue ReadingJim Jack, a beloved friend to many in Alta, and many others around the skiing community died today. He was with a group of skiers and ski journalists (more news…
Continue ReadingIf we can’t have powder then why not have oysters on the mountain?!?! Yes that’s right, AltaJava is serving up oysters Saturday, February 11th at the base of Albion Day…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been eying the Salomon BBR Ski come to Alta this Saturday and Sunday February 4 and 5 to take a spin on these great powder skis. They will…
Continue ReadingAlta received 5 inches in 48 hours making for some exceptionally good slashing over the past two days. Yesterday the mountain was completely empty and although there was a slight ruff layer underneath…
Continue ReadingOutdoor Research knew what they were doing when they put this jacket in production. The 2012 women’s Enigma Jacket is a great all around jacket whether you are looking for a…
Continue ReadingThe skiing at Alta over the past couple of days has been nothing short of phenomenal. Alta Ski Patrol has been hard at work preparing Alta’s slopes for new openings every…
Continue ReadingThe Salomon Snowtrip Jacket is a fall, winter and spring jacket. Three seasons in one. It also is the perfect jacket when you are out in mother nature’s playground and…
Continue ReadingToday was the day to test out these mother ship of a ski. The day kept getting better and better as it progressed towards closing time. The Black Diamond Gigawatt…
Continue ReadingIt’s official the Alta Snowbird connection is open. The skiing may not be much different but at least it’s some variety which we need due to lack of snow this…
Continue ReadingNext week’s forecast is finally starting to look decent for once. If you tend to overdo it when it snows, then check out Stacy Peterson’s yoga classes and stretch out…
Continue ReadingIf you are looking for a stylish jacket that will outperform all the others, the Billabong Jamie Anderson Jacket is the one. Jamie has seen all types of weather conditions…
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a great jacket to wear on the ski slopes for a great value look no further. The North Face Numatic Jacket is a Gore-Tex Performance Shell…
Continue ReadingGot a bad back like myself? Check out Alta local, Stacy Peterson’s free power yoga class this Thursday. Class will be held at Goldminer’s Daughter and runs from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Come…
Continue ReadingWith no significant snowfall in the past week conditions continue to ski extremely variable, but slopes are empty and groomers are always better than sitting on the couch. Get out…
Continue ReadingA special thanks to mother nature for making this season one of the best ever. The 2010/11 ski season will go down in Alta’s history as the 2nd snowiest ever.…
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