Alta, UT Conditions Report: Frighteningly Fun All Day Powder Day 26th November 2018 We lazily rolled up to Alta ski area in Utah today at about 11 am. We were stoked on how much terrain was open and how many chairs were open. Then, they dropped the rope on West Rustler via the Tower 10 Traverse. A huge amount of powdery terrain was available and we didn’t hesitate. There was […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 27, 2018 0 Comments
Alta, UT Conditions Report: Fun Turns at 11,000-Feet on Mt. Baldy! Report from Friday, 10/26/18 On Thursday, I hiked up and skied Main Chute off 11,000′ Mt. Baldy at Alta, UT in the fog. I didn’t see much and got lost for a bit. On Friday, I hiked up and skied Main Chute and saw it all. The place is gorgeous. Snowbird especially looked very filled in up high from the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 28, 2018 1 Comment
Alta, UT Condition Reports: Mini Powder Day At 11,000-Feet in Main Chute Report from October 25th, 2018 My friend Mitch sent me photos ripping of Main Chute at Alta, UT with new snow yesterday. I was at the gym in Park City halfway through a workout. I dropped what I was doing, picked up my gear, and drove straight to Alta. It was 2:30pm. I was pretty excited and hiked up quick. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 26, 2018 1 Comment
Ikon Pass Utah: Unparalleled Access to 10,000-Acres of the “Greatest Snow on Earth” [sponsored by Ikon Pass] With 10,000-acres of prime Utah terrain available on the Ikon Pass, the most terrain offered on any pass, skiing and riding the “Greatest Snow on Earth” this year shouldn’t be a matter of if, but when. Come experience the convenience and sheer proximity of Utah’s Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, and Brighton, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: The Daily Pow Takes the First Turns of the Season at Alta, UT | Verdict: It’s Not Ready Yet [arve url="https://youtu.be/fhVpLTuQPWo"] SnowBrains | October 9, 2018 240 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
Utah Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season Utah has trademarked the saying “The Greatest Snow on Earth.” Most seasons, that holds true. After just an OK season last year, let’s hope that the Beehive State gets back to its usual pattern of heavy accumulations. Not everyone has a projected opening date yet. Here’s what’s out there so far: Projected Opening Dates Park City: 11/21 Brighton: 11/21 Alta: 11/23 Brian Head: 11/23 […] Industry News Mike Lavery | September 24, 2018 0 Comments
Top East Coast Ski Shop Approaching 60 Years in Business Named the #1 Ski Shop in America by Ski Magazine and an Expert Ski Shop by Skiing Magazine, Hickory & Tweed has been in operation since 1961. The name itself pays tribute to the origins of skiing. Hickory was the wood of choice for skis in the early years and tweed wool the popular insulation back in the day. A […] Robin Azer | July 13, 2018 0 Comments
Utah Installing New Wyssen Avalanche Control Systems Anyone that regularly visits the Cottonwood Canyons in Utah knows that the Utah DOT does a lot of avalanche control. Last year they installed an new automated control system from the Swiss company Wyssen. The brand is well known around Europe, and even in Canada, but this was the first installation of its kind in the United States. Typically Utah DOT […] Avalanche Mike Lavery | June 16, 2018 0 Comments
Conditions Report
Industry News
Avalanche