Sending It to the Legislature: Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleichโs Campaign for U.S. Senate This November, Utah voters will be faced with a unique opportunity: to elect the first professional skier to the U.S. Senate. Caroline Gleich, a 38-year-old professional ski mountaineer and Park City resident, is running for Mitt Romneyโs seat after he said in a speech that it was โtime for a new generationโ of leaders. Gleich hopes to continue to fight […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | July 23, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] 1,700 Runners Tackle Snowbird, UT’s, Toughest Trails for the 2024 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB SNOWBIRD, Utah. (July 21, 2024) โ The Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMBยฎ offered some of the most exhilarating trail running on the planet. Both elite and passionate runners from around the United States and the globe descended on Snowbird Ski Resort in Snowbird, Utah, on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, to take on four demanding courses of 50km, […] Press Release | July 21, 2024 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Mansion with Private Gondola for Sale at $19 Million In a ski world where first tracks are coveted more than designer fashion, many avid skiers and snowboarders dream of having a private ski lift. That dream can now become a reality thanks to a new listing in Park City, Utah. The property includes many amenities, the most unique of which is a private gondola. The six-bedroom home is spread […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 18, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT, Set to Host Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 Over 1700 registered participants from more than 20 countries, regions, and territories will embark on one of the four distances, including 50km, 28km, 21km, and 10K, that take runners into the Wasatch Mountains. Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMBยฎ to be the third U.S. event in the UTMB World Series to take place in 2024 Event is a qualifier for iconic […] SnowBrains | July 17, 2024 0 Comments
Father and Daughter Die After Getting Lost in Canyonlands National Park, UT, and Running Out of Water A hiking trip turned fatal for a Wisconsin father and daughter in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park on Friday, July 12. The 52-year-old man and his 23-year-old daughter, both from Green Bay, lost their lives after running out of water during a scorching afternoon on the Syncline Trail. San Juan County Dispatch received a distress text message from the Island in […] SnowBrains | July 15, 2024 0 Comments
A Conversation with Alex Hall: Competing, Filming, And Everything in Between I recently had the chance to speak with Alex Hall, one of the most decorated slopestyle skiers ever, about his life in and out of skiing. He is best known as “A-Hall” or “your favorite skier’s favorite skier.” Some of his accolades include an Olympic gold medal and eight X Games podiums, half of which were gold. Coming off yet […] Max Brownback | July 11, 2024 2 Comments
Utah Ski Resorts See Decline in Visitor Numbers for 2023/2024 Season The State of Utah has 15 ski resorts and is one of the best skiing destinations in the United States. It’s home to some of the most famous ski areas in America, such asย Snowbirdย andย Alta. The record-breaking snowfall during the 2022/2023 ski season caused ski areas to report some of the highest visitor revenue of all time. However, this season didn’t […] Industry News Leander Walchshรถfer | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Man Rescued From Utah Mountain After Following Google Maps ‘Shortcut’ A 23-year-old man was rescued from Strawberry Peak in Utah after following a Google Maps “shortcut” that left him stranded on the mountain. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 4, when the driver’s Toyota Turcell became stuck on the peak’s west side. Related: Arkansas Truck Requires 132-Hour Rescue After Driver Misread Sign and Got Stuck on 14,000ft […] SnowBrains | July 8, 2024 1 Comment