After last week’s super busy Big Cottonwood opening, we were expecting similar crowds today in LCC. But when we hit the canyon around 8:15am there were no cars in front…
Continue ReadingAlta today ended their longest summer break from lift operations since its inception 83 years ago. This has been the strangest of years but Alta felt almost normal. People were…
Continue ReadingOpening day at Alta was actually better than expected. With nine fresh inches on top of a meager snow base hidden obstacles were a concern. But for the most part…
Continue ReadingThis year’s opening day was certainly one to remember. After suffering through a painfully dry preseason, the Snow Gods rewarded us generously just in the nick of time. Rarely do you…
Continue ReadingAlta’s opening day for the 2015-2016 season was better than expected. With only a 22″ base skiing off piste seemed sketchy. Fortunately the 3″ of dense graupel that fell last night…
Continue ReadingAlta’s opening day for the 2014-2015 season wasn’t half bad considering our dismal 14″ base. There wasn’t much open but you could still find some stashes here and there. Collins,…
Continue ReadingAlta’s 75th Anniversary season kicked off this morning with plenty to write home about. Alta Ski Patrol opened all of their lifts, besides Supreme and Cecret, and even better opened…
Continue ReadingWelcome to the 2011-2012 skis season! Alta opened last Friday, November 18th, and we were lucky enough to have about a foot of snow dropped on the mountain for the…
Continue ReadingIt’s official. Alta’s lifts are now open for the 2010-2011 season. While opening day had some of the flattest light imaginable, the snow was still creamy and the coverage was suprisingly good…
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