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Skier Survives Being Fully Buried for 23-Minutes in Avalanche Just Outside Solitude Mountain Resort, UT

A skier was buried for up to 23 minutes after being caught in an avalanche just outside Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, on Saturday, Utah rescuers said. Related: Close Call for Snowmobiler Completely Buried by Avalanche in Utah on Monday A guided group of eight skiers planned to ski through Silver Fork on Saturday, March 12, when one of the skiers in […]

AvyBrains | March 14, 2022
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Trip Report: 3 Chutes in Wolverine Cirque – Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT

Report from November 15, 2021 Yesterday, we couldn’t figure out where in Wasatch we’d find good snow. So, we decided to go for Wolverine Cirque considering it’s got some north-facing snow and it isn’t very popular when Alta isn’t open (you can get here easily from Alta Ski Area). We didn’t see a single other human being the entire day. […]

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Miles Clark | November 16, 2021
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Overdue Hiker Found Dead at Bottom of 200-Foot Cliff in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT

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A man was found dead after leaving his partner behind to complete a hike to the top of Sundial Peak in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT, on Sunday. Related: Rescue Crews Recover Body of Hiker Who Fell 200-Feet Off Mountain in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT The couple had gone out intending to climb the mountain together, but not feeling well, one […]

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CragBrains | October 5, 2021
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Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah

Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amber Broadaway has been selected as President & Chief Operating Officer of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah. Amber has served as Vice President, Guest Services & Safety, for Sugarbush Resort in Vermont and will move into the position effective June 1, 2021. Amber will be responsible for Solitude’s operations and driving the profitability and […]

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SnowBrains | May 20, 2021
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VIDEO: Intense Situation as Mountain Lion Chases Man Down Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT

SnowBrains | May 14, 2021
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Wasatch Mountains, UT Report: Pillows, Cliffs, & 22″ of Blower Pow in the Big Cottonwood Backcountry

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Monday, March 22, 2021 I’ll take 20+ inches of blower pow on Monday morning. Couldn’t think of a better way to start the week honestly.  Buddies Tommy, Adam, and I went for a walk in Big Cottonwood Canyon this morning. Storm totals in BCC ranged from 16-22″ (1.10 – 1.75 H20) according […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 23, 2021
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Wasatch Mountains, UT Report: Big Cottonwood Canyon Pillows and Powder Stashes

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from St. Patrick’s Day, 2021 We took a stroll in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, this morning for St. Patrick’s Day. It was crisp and clear, and we heard that north-facing terrain was skiing proper. We set off from Spruces at 10:45 towards the sky. The more elevation we gained, the better the snow […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 18, 2021
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Don’t Let Powder Fever Get the Best of You This Season

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Powder fever is real. How real? Real enough to smash the window of someone’s car on the highway with your ski boots because their driving made you angry?  Apparently so. A week ago I was stopped at a light coming up to Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, Utah when I saw mayhem blossom before my very eyes. It was 8ish-am […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | January 14, 2021
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