This morning Alta reported 22 inches in 24 hours. The combination of deep pow and sunny skies made for an extremely difficult time getting up canyon. Little Cottonwood ended…
Continue ReadingWinter is back, or at least the cold temps are. Alta only reported two inches from today’s storm but the skiing was actually somewhat decent if you kept your fingers…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ReadingAlta continues to suffer from this seemingly never ending dry spell. Conditions off trail are for the most part hard, bumpy, and extremely rocky. However, the strong winds from last Thursday provided…
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 ReadingIf you want a breathable mid layer, this is the go to jacket. The Arcteryx atom jacket is the perfect find for someone looking for a breathable insulated mid layer…
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