I got my first pair of Smith I/O spherical googles three seasons ago and will never go back. These Smith goggles come with a sleek rimless design and the lenses…
Continue ReadingIn all my years skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon I haven’t seen too many inversions rival the one we currently have creeping up our canyon. Driving up this morning we passed…
Continue ReadingDon’t let the color of this boot scare you away. The Krypton Pro I.D. is at the top of its class in high performance boots. It was developed for top…
Continue ReadingIt’s December, the time of the year when your fingers freeze while you’re out there on the ski slopes. Luckily I discovered Hestra gloves a few years ago and will…
Continue ReadingBackcountry.com is offering discounted lift tickets to local ski resorts for the 2011-2012 ski season. Proceeds will go towards the Utah Avalanche Center. A big thanks go towards Ski Utah…
Continue ReadingLooking for a new touring binding? Well, look no further. The Salomon Guardian is starting to look like a real contender in the AT world. It’s not set to release until Fall…
Continue ReadingThe upper Baldy Shoulder traverse opened again today after being closed for weeks. You have to do the limbo under some ropes to get there but, today it was worth…
Continue ReadingThe Bern Watts EPS helmet is a great choice if you’re looking for a lightweight and inexpensive ski helmet. This particular model comes with a low profile visor and a…
Continue ReadingWith only a dusting forecasted for today five inches was a welcomed surprise. The Tower 10 Traverse benefited greatly from today’s snowfall making it much easier to access High Boy and…
Continue ReadingThe first item on my Christmas list, the Stoic Hadron Down Anorak. This amazing jacket/sweater is filled with 850-fill goose down. It’s perfect to wear around town or to take…
Continue ReadingI know, I know, Alta is for skiers, but if you’re a fan of mountaineering this snowboarding video is for you. Remember the movie Aspen Extreme when T.J. skis that…
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 ReadingI have a new love, my recently purchased Volkl Shiro Skis. I couldn’t wait any longer for the snow to fall so I took them out on the little snow…
Continue ReadingEighteen days have passed since Alta has seen any significant precip and it looks like we’ll easily go another week before seeing any more. By this time last year we had…
Continue ReadingCheck out Salomon Freeski TV’s latest episode. Filmed entirely at Alta and it’s surrounding backcountry, the video really show cases why we all love Alta so much. “Everyday is the best day…
Continue ReadingWastach Touring is hosting a demo day at Alta this Saturday on December 10th. All the latest backcountry gear will be on site to take out and sample the goods.…
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