It’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’ve ever wanted to feel the rush of racing through gates like the Olympians then look no further and come to Alta. Each Friday and Saturday Alta hosts recreational…
Continue ReadingSkiing inbounds at Alta is back to the same old, same old…tracked and hard packed. So, why not grab your backcountry gear and head out to Rocky Point. No one is…
Continue ReadingNine inches fell on Alta over the weekend and truly hooked up the mountain! The snow was fantastic and most of Alta’s terrain opened including Eagles Nest, Backside, Catherine’s, and Baldy…
Continue ReadingAlthough the skiing at Alta is not what we’re all typically used to, at least we’re doing better than other areas in the country. Take a look at the Sierra’s, where…
Continue ReadingI hope everyone had a happy New Year. I wasn’t able to attend Alta’s torch light parade but from the looks of Noah Wetzel’s photograph it appeared to be another great…
Continue ReadingWhat a difference a day can make! After Mother Nature kicked us while we were down with a depressing rain event this past Wednesday she picked us right back up with a…
Continue ReadingCome up to Alta on New Year’s Eve for the annual torchlight parade and fireworks. People can start loading Collins at 5:15pm and the parade will start at 6:00pm. The…
Continue ReadingAlta will be hosting a Food Drive to benefit Utah Food Bank this Saturday December 31st. Come up to Alta and drop off your food and help make a difference…
Continue ReadingIf you were feeling guilty for not skiing today, don’t. Not only were Alta’s slopes crowded but they were also flat lit, socked in, and rainy. I thought maybe skiing…
Continue ReadingI got my Christmas wish this holiday weekend as the last of Alta’s lifts finally opened. Supreme bowl is still not open for obvious reasons, but access to Rocky Point…
Continue ReadingWith Christmas just around the corner it was nice to finally see some fresh snowfall. Although this storm didn’t produce like we all would have liked, it did make for…
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 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…
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