Today at Alta was one of those pow days where everything seemed to work out perfectly. High T runs in the morning were untracked and deep. By about 11am gates…
Continue ReadingWith a storm total of 26″ and 13″ falling in the past 24 hours the skiing at Alta today was exceptionally dank. For a weekend pow day the lift lines weren’t…
Continue ReadingMarker’s Duke touring binding has been on top of the game for years now but with this years release of Salomon’s Guardian binding, Marker had to make some adjustments in…
Continue ReadingAlthough the strong winds of Tuesday night closed down much of Alta’s terrain over the past few days, the skiing has remained velvety smooth in areas. The lighting has continued…
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a new board to blow your mind in deep snow then look no further. Salomon nailed it in the powder performance category with their Rocker 2…
Continue ReadingThe past few days at Alta have easily been the best skiing conditions we’ve seen since Winter Storm Brutus. The eight inches that fell in the past 12 hours mixed…
Continue ReadingConsidering most of us weren’t expecting the Supreme Lift to open until tomorrow, hearing that it was going to open at 1pm today was a pleasant surprise. Alta Ski Patrol chose…
Continue ReadingThe fresh snow that fell over the past 48 hours was not your typical light and fluffy Utah powder but, thick and manky snow is still better than no snow.…
Continue ReadingConsidering the dismal conditions on Sunday a meager 5-inch storm overnight didn’t seem like it would be enough to turn things around. Thankfully, it did. The snow was sugary smooth and made…
Continue ReadingIf you’re feeling a little sore from slaying pow today then be sure to check out Stacy Peterson’s first yoga class of the season starting tomorrow morning at 6:45am. This…
Continue ReadingIf you’re not already a fan of Smith’s I/O goggles you should be. With an amazing field of view and an easily interchangeable lens this is a tuff goggle to…
Continue ReadingAlta has seen better days. With no fresh snow in almost two weeks conditions are starting to feel rather pathetic. Alta Ski Patrol recently made it possible to access Baldy…
Continue ReadingFor those of you who are still adding to that gear closet make sure you don’t miss this Saturday’s gear swap held at Our Lady Of The Snows at Alta.…
Continue ReadingOpening week at Alta turned out to be one to remember with numerous premo days. Unfortunately, Mother Nature’s early snowfall is starting to show it’s age. Traverses are becoming rocky…
Continue ReadingIf you’re still in the market for some new ski gear this season be sure to check out Teton Gravity Research’s new gear guide. It’s dedicated to providing information solely…
Continue ReadingIf you missed the opening of Backside yesterday don’t fret. The mountain was completely empty leaving plenty of lines for you late comers. The coverage is excellent and the High Notch is…
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