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Alta, UT, Report: Full-On Winter Storm Skiing With Ski Mountaineering Legend Andrew McLean

Report from November 5, 2024 The legendary Andrew McLean & his wife Polly joined me today at Alta! If you don’t know Andrew, here’s a little about his impressive life: 1st professional ski mountaineer in North America Designed the “Whippet” ice axe ski pole Worked as a designer at Black Diamond for years 1st descents on all 7 continents Powder […]
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[PHOTOS] Brian Head Resort, UT, Will be First Resort to Open in Utah

Brian Head Opening Day 2024

Brian Head Resort is thrilled to be the first ski resort in Utah to open for the 2024-25 winter season, welcoming skiers and snowboarders on Friday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m. with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding on Navajo Mountain. This marks the second-earliest opening day in the resort’s 60-year history. Brian Head Resort previously set its record in 2022 with […]
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sundance Mountain Resort, UT—The Hidden Hometown Mountain of the Wasatch

Aerial view of resort from their facebook page

Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah, tucked behind Mount Timpanogos, has been called a hidden gem by many. While Utah is known for its world-class ski resorts, with millions flocking to resorts like Park City, Snowbird, and Alta each winter, Sundance is special. It has the essence of a true hometown mountain, situated in arguably the most picturesque spot in the Wasatch […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Colder Temps and More Snow for Utah

Forecast completed 2 pm, Sunday, October 27th Forecast Summary Colder temperatures and periods of mountain snow will overspread Utah on Monday & Tuesday. Moderate accumulations are expected, but I don’t expect to see enough snow for my first turns of the winter.  Another system will bring a chance for light snow this weekend. The long-range forecast is not particularly exciting. […]
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Unprepared Hiker Hoisted Off 11,752′ Mount Timpanogos, UT, After His Feet Froze When Temperature Dropped Into 20s

The Gephardt Daily reports that on Saturday morning, a hiker was hoisted off Mount Timpanogos, Utah, after his feet froze and he sent out a distress call. The incident occurred when a man in his mid-20s reported he could not feel his feet, meaning he could not descend the mountain. Utah County Sheriff’s Office received the call at approximately 11:30 […]
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Deer Valley Resort, UT, Plans Major New Gondola Infrastructure That Will Transform Base Area

The new Snow Park Village project at Deer Valley, Utah, was discussed at length in a Park City Planning Commission meeting on October 9. The weekly planning commission meeting discussed the proposed new village and gondola system in Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge area. A Special Meeting of the Park City Planning Commission will be held on October 30 to […]
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