Deep Powder, Deep Pockets: Major Investments Drive the Competitive Utah Ski Scene It’s been six months since Utah ski resorts closed in April, and major projects have been set in motion since to enhance the ski experience for guests this winter and beyond. Skiers and riders may already be familiar with Deer Valley’s massive terrain expansion, which includes a new base village and around 2,000 new acres of skiable terrain. While Deer […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | October 4, 2025 0 Comments
Farewell to the Sundance Kid: Actor, Visionary, and Utah Ski Resort Pioneer Robert Redford Dies at 89 Hollywood actor, director, and environmentalist Robert Redford has died, leaving a legacy that extended well beyond film and into the ski community. While some may find it odd that a ski magazine commemorates a Hollywood actor, Redford’s ties to winter sports were significant. Not only did Redford star in the 1969 skiing film “Downhill Racer,” he made his mark […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 16, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanche Danger Closes Some Utah Resorts After Massive Snowfalls The recent incredible snowfalls surely have had most of us dreaming of powder days, but there can be too much of a good thing: several Utah resorts were unable to open in the last few days. Sundance Mountain Resort announced on its social media channels that it would not be able open on Monday, January 2, 2023, due to extreme […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2023 3 Comments
Sundance Mountain Resort, UT Announces New Improvement Plans for Next Season Utah’s Sundance Mountain Resort, sold recently by American actor Robert Redford, has announced a new resort improvement plan that the new owner hopes will allow the resort to build upon Redford’s legacy. Related: Robert Redford Sells Sundance Mountain Resort, UT to Pair of Investment Firms The most notable upgrade is two new chairlifts; one to replace Rays lift with a […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 15, 2021 0 Comments
Robert Redford Sells Sundance Mountain Resort, UT to Pair of Investment Firms Hollywood legend Robert Redford has agreed to sell Sundance Mountain Resort, UT to Broadreach Capital Partners LLC and Cedar Capital Partners Ltd, two real estate investment firms. The price has not been disclosed. “I had been searching for years for the right people to take it to the next level so that I could take that weight off my shoulders and […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2020 1 Comment
VIDEO: Sundance Mountain Resort Ski Patrol 2015-2016 Season Being a Ski Patrol isn’t all about getting the first tracks early in the morning on a powder day, its about keeping the mountain guests safe. Ski Patrols at Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah have been keeping mountain guests safe since the 1950’s and they continue to do so to this day. This video is a recap of the 2015-2016 […] Backcountry Chris Wallner | April 20, 2016 3 Comments
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