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Snowboarder Killed After Being Buried in Deep Snow at Park City Mountain, UT

Condor Express, Canyons, Park City. | Photo: Park City Resort facebook

A 55-year-old male snowboarder from Hawaii lost his life at Park City Mountain, Utah, on Wednesday, March 19, after being discovered buried in snow on an intermediate trail. The incident occurred in the Canyons Village area of the resort, near the Alley run off the Super Condor Express lift. Related: Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2025
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Extell Development and Hilton Announce Plans for a Canopy by Hilton Hotel at New Deer Valley, UT, East Village

  PARK CITY, UT – (March 19, 2025) – New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, and leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village—North America’s first luxury alpine village to be […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | March 19, 2025
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Mineral Basin Chairlift at Snowbird, UT, Has Now Been Closed Almost 3 Weeks Due to Mechanical Issues

Mineral Basin is arguably one of the most significant lifts at Snowbird. It services hundreds of acres of epic bowl terrain on the backside and is a key part of the Alta-Snowbird interconnect. Unfortunately, the resort seems to be having trouble with it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird) Snowbird Announced on February 28 that […]

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Avatar photo Spencer McLaughlin | March 17, 2025
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SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 2 Feet For Utah This Weekend, Action Continues Next Week

This forecast was created at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 A series of storms will deliver notable snowfall across Utah’s mountains over the coming week, interspersed with a brief weekend lull. Expect periods of strong accumulations from Thursday into Friday, a break on Saturday and Sunday, then more snow early next week with yet another system looming by […]

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WeatherBrains | March 6, 2025
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet of Snow For Utah This Week

This forecast was created at 7 a.m. PST on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 A potent midweek storm will deliver healthy snowfall totals across much of Utah’s higher terrain, with snow levels gradually lowering and bringing fresh powder for many resorts before the weekend. Most of the action arrives Wednesday afternoon into Friday, with moderate to occasionally high snow ratios expected. […]

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WeatherBrains | March 4, 2025
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SnowBrains Forecast: Decent Refresh for Utah This Week

This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 A potent midweek system will drop moderate snow totals in the northern and central mountains tonight into Thursday before a broad ridge brings several days of mainly dry, milder weather. Expect a quick-hitting shot of fresh powder followed by a significant warming trend heading into the weekend and early […]

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WeatherBrains | February 20, 2025
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Alta, UT, Report: “Main Chute” On 11,068′ Mt. Baldy Opens For First Time This Season

Report from January 10, 2025 On Monday I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon without skins… I realized it when I parked to meet up with my backcountry buddies. Fortunately, a friend at Alta borrowed me some skins. At this point, my backcountry buddies had already dove in so I pulled an audible and hiked up Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior. […]

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Miles Clark | February 12, 2025
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Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: Skiing Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior in Under 60-Seconds

Report from February 10, 2025 I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon early yesterday morning. I met up with a buddy and realized I’d forgotten my skins… Luckily, a friend at Alta borrowed me a pair. While briefly at Alta in the morning, I’d gotten word that Main Chute on Mt. Baldy was going to open. Perfect. I decided to run […]

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Miles Clark | February 11, 2025
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Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Warns That Ducking Ropes Could Result in Jail Time

Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah has reiterated its stance against rope-ducking following recent avalanche incidents, one of which resulted in a fatality in the adjacent Silver Fork backcountry terrain. On February 8, 2025, a guest also triggered an avalanche in Honeycomb Canyon after entering a closed area, requiring a response from ski patrol. Related: [VIDEO] Steamboat Resort, CO, Warns of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 11, 2025
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Deer Valley, UT, Report: The Legendary “Stein’s Way” Run

Report from February 9, 2025 “Stein’s Way” is my favorite run at Deer Valley, UT. I usually just lap it all day until I’m ready to go home. I also like the run just skier’s left of it – Edgar’s. The run I cruise back to my car on is called Jordanelle, and it’s a very fun one with killer […]

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Miles Clark | February 10, 2025
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Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo, UT, Report: Snow Is On The Way!

Report from Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Skiing We embarked on a quick drive from Salt Lake City to Sundance Mountain Resort, nestled in the shadow of Mount Timpanogos. The last stretch through Provo Canyon offered breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and the Provo River, setting the stage for the day’s adventures. Upon arrival, we boarded the Outlaw Express, a high-speed […]

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Brett Ploss | February 10, 2025
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Salt Lake City, UT, Ties All-Time Warmest February Temperature at 69°F

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City reached a record-breaking 69°F on Wednesday afternoon, tying the all-time warmest February temperature ever recorded in the city. The previous record was set on February 28, 1972, according to KSL News. The unseasonably warm weather came as a shock to many residents, with temperatures soaring well above typical February averages. However, relief is on the way. Forecasters […]

WeatherBrains | February 5, 2025
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Alta, UT, Report: “High Rustler” My Favorite Run at Alta & One of the Best Inbounds Runs in North America

https://youtube.com/shorts/sLCRzErnODs?feature=share Report from February 4, 2025 Today I zipped over to Alta, UT, with one thing in mind. Slushy laps on “High Rustler,” my favorite run at Alta. I haven’t skied Alta since December and the snow levels were about the same when I left which meant that getting in might be a bit tricky, but once in it was […]

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Miles Clark | February 5, 2025
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Deer Valley, UT, Weekend Report: Sampling DV’s Best Run “Stein’s Way” + New Expansion Area in Snow, Sun, & Sleet

Report from January 31, February 1, February 2, 2025 On Friday morning, I woke up in Butte, Montana, after a two-day drive home from BC. Butte once supplied the USA with 25% of its copper. Everything is brick and old-mine-town feeling. I left town at 6:30 am and drove south to Park City, UT. I stopped at home, ate, suited […]

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Miles Clark | February 2, 2025
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Largest Skiable Acreage of Each U.S. State with a Ski Area

The U.S. has some vast ski areas, but which is the largest in each state? This article will break it down state by state to determine which resort offers the most skiable acres for each state with a ski area. Not necessarily the tallest resorts but those with the most expansive terrain choices. Park City Mountain Resort – Utah – […]

James Pulfer | January 21, 2025
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Utah’s Backcountry Dangers: How Recent Heavy Snowfall Has Impacted Avalanche Conditions Because of a Weak Base Layer

Utah is known for its incredible skiing due to the large amounts of snow it receives yearly and the extensive terrain available, primarily in the Wasatch Range. There are many resorts for skiers to enjoy but many turn to the backcountry due to the vast amount of options when it comes to terrain. However, there are dangers associated with the […]

Anders Henrikson | January 16, 2025
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[UPDATED] Vail Resorts and Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Reach Definitive Agreement to End Strike

park city patrol negotiations with Vail Resorts

[Updated 6:10 a.m. MST, January 8, 2024] In a joint statement Tuesday night, Vail Resorts and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) announced that they have reached a tentative agreement on a contract for the resort’s ski patrol and safety workers, hopefully ending the strike. Park City Mountain, Utah, ski patrol went on strike on December 27, making […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 9, 2025
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What it Costs the Utah Avalanche Center to Produce a Daily Avalanche Forecast

An avalanche forecast is one of the most valuable resources for those looking to explore the epic Utah backcountry. Luckily, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) provides this information, free of charge, to keep outdoor explorers safe. With the slow and warm start to the Utah ski season, followed by a heavy and wet storm cycle, this information is as crucial […]

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Miles Nagel | January 8, 2025
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[VIDEO] Massive Avalanche Closes SR-210 Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

YouTube screenshot of the triggered avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon | Photo: YouTube

Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed Saturday while Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) teams performed avalanche mitigation work, resulting in the massive avalanche in the video above. Related: Utah Avalanche Center: “We Are Doomed in Utah for a Very Dangerous Winter” Up to 22 inches of fresh had fallen during the previous 24 hours, reaching five inches an hour at […]

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AvyBrains | January 6, 2025
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Vail Resorts Stock Tumbles Amidst Park City Ski Patrol Strike

Vail Resorts’ stock took a beating in open trading when the market opened again yesterday, January 2, after the New Year’s holiday. Following the ski patrol strike at Park City, Utah, the share price of the skiing behemoth fell -6.56% during market hours. The company’s share price closed at $175.16. The company has been listed on the New York Stock […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2025
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