Trip Report: 11,929′ Mt. Nebo, UT – “The Northwest Couloir” Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report From March 31, 2021 By 4am yesterday, March 31, 2021, we were barreling down the highway streaking south through the desert night. Mt. Timpanogos flew by drenched in moonlight, striation, and fear. The roads were empty and eerie. Our objective was the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range – 11,929′ Mt. Nebo, UT. […] Trip Report Miles Clark | April 5, 2021 2 Comments
Wasatch Mts, UT Report: Mt. Superior Extreme Skiing? | 4 Runs on Superior in 5-Days Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from January 20, 2021 Yesterday, I hiked up and skied down 11,045′ Mt. Superior, UT for the 4th time in 5-days. A fun little project & I learned a ton. 1/19/21 – Wasatch Mts, UT Report: Mt. Superior’s Pinball Alley | Denial, Side-Stepping, Snowplow, French Fries 1/17/21 – Wasatch Mts, UT Report: Mt. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 21, 2021 0 Comments
Wasatch Mts, UT Report: Mt. Superior’s Pinball Alley | Denial, Side-Stepping, Snowplow, French Fries Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from January 19, 2021 Pinball Alley… I’ve been staring at this line for a few years now and never had any inclination to ski it at all. Then, we had this dry spell and I wanted to try some new lines and I decided to go for it today. This was my 3rd […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 20, 2021 1 Comment
Trip Report: 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT is the most beautiful place I’ve been in the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday, September 16th, 2020, I hiked to the top of Mt. Timpanogos from the Aspen Grove trailhead near Sundance Ski Area. The bottom is lush and inviting. The top is moonlike and intimidating. Mt. Timpanogos, UT Details: Summit: 11,749′ Car: 6,900′ Vertical From Car: 4,849′ […] Trip Report Miles Clark | September 18, 2020 2 Comments
Trip Report: Mt. Timpanogos, UT – “Grunge Couloir” Yesterday, May 26th, 2020, I walked, bushwhacked, and crampon-ed my way up the legendary “Grunge Couloir” of Mt. Timpanogos in Utah. I’d be lying if I said I’d slept great the night before skiing this thing. I was scared of the constant rockfall, of the ice in the chute, of the steepness at the top, and of the 62º no-fall-zone […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 28, 2020 7 Comments
Trip Report: Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT – “Tanners Gulch” Today, May 21st 2020, I endlessly bootpacked my way up the north side of Little Cottonwood Canyon to ski down the legendary “Tanners Gulch”. Tanners received Andrew McLean’s mythical “The Chuting Gallery“ guidebook’s highest rating: 3-stars. I’d been eyeing this line all season long but I never quite understood what was going up there until I recently acquired Andrew’s book […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 22, 2020 2 Comments
Trip Report: Mt. Superior, UT | “South Face” Yesterday, May 14th 2020, Martin & I cruised up Mt. Superior and skied its legendary South Face. Superior’s South Face is one of the “50 Classic Ski Descents of North America”. “The South Face of Superior is the ultimate Wasatch gem, offering excellent skiing in an incredible location.” – Andrew McLean in “The Chuting Gallery“ South Face – Mt. Superior, […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 15, 2020 1 Comment
Trip Report: Mt. Timpanogos, UT – “Cold Fusion Couloir” Yesterday, May 12th 2020, Martin, Ben, & I walked up Mt. Timpanogos in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah to ski a line called “Cold Fusion Couloir” that is one of the “50 Classic Ski Descents of North America“. We climbed up the furthest north peak of the Mt. Timpanogos massif that tops out at 11,383′ and dropped directly into Cold […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 14, 2020 3 Comments
Governor Orders Out-of-State Travelers to Sign Declaration Before Heading to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced that anyone over 18 years old traveling to Utah as their final destination from either through the Salt Lake City International Airport or coming in through Utah’s freeways will have to complete a travel declaration starting Friday, April 10. He explained that the declaration will include questions about if they have been tested, had symptoms and […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2020 0 Comments
Wasatch Mts, UT Backcountry Report: 1 Incredible, Long Run In Funky, Fun Snow Report from February 4th, 2020 Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions I awoke to -4ºF temperatures and bluebird skies. I’m from California. -4ºF is terrifying… So I slept in, procrastinated, and came up with excuses why not to ski today. Then, Greggy motivated me, the sunshine motivated, the 8″ of new snow motivated me. I left the house at 11am […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
Alta, UT: 4th Snowiest January on Record Since 1980 Director of Alta’s Avalanche Office Dave Richards, aka “Grom,” reports that Alta Ski Area has just recorded the fourth largest January for snowfall since 1980 with 153″ of snow. It’s been a DEEP month here in the Wasatch to say the least. And it’s not done yet. Alta has received 354″ of snow this season to date, and it is […] Conditions Report WeatherBrains | February 3, 2020 0 Comments
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NOAA: Up 13″ of New Snow Possible for Utah Ski Areas Thursday Through Friday This Week The most recent storm cycle in the Wasatch Mountains has finally departed, gifting Utah ski areas with upwards of 5 FEET of blower powder since last Thursday, January 9. The conditions as of late have been all time to say the least. Now, it looks like there will be a minor break in the weather before ANOTHER storm cycle moves […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 15, 2020 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Unexpected, Bluebird Pow Day Report from January 10, 2020 Video and text brought to you by The Daily Pow We were expecting a trace to 2 inches last night out of this storm. When it began snowing moderately in the Salt Lake valley late in the evening we realized the winds of change were blowing, right from the lake. 18 inches later and the […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: A “Long Duration Winter Storm System” Will Hit Utah Tonight | Up to 29″ Expected for Alta Ski Area Through Next Week Alta Ski Area has reported 13″ of new snow since 4am yesterday, and there’s more on the way. There is a hazardous weather outlook for the western 2/3rds of Utah according to NOAA, and a “long duration winter storm system” is expected to move in tonight lasting through early next week. Related: Alta, UT Report: Blue Skies, Soft Snow, Fun […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 9, 2020 0 Comments
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Wasatch Mountains, UT Report: Immaculate Snow On Super Fun Terrain Report from December 15th, 2019 Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions We cruised out into the backcountry of the Wasatch Mountains of Utah today and the snow was simply immaculate. The Wasatch recently got a couple feet of snow and today was the first sunny day and it was stunning. On our walk up a speed flyer buzzed us and […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 16, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Up to 24″ of Snow Forecast at Alta, UT Thursday & Friday Brought to you by Ikon Pass “A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Friday Night.” – NOAA, Salt Lake City, UT, 12/13/19 NOAA is calling for 12-24″ of snow to fall at Alta Ski Area, UT on Thursday and Friday. There’s also potential for accumulating snow to continue across portions of the Wasatch Mountains into […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 11, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Watch | Salt Lake City, UT To See Up To 18″ Fresh Snow This Week The NOAA has issued a winter storm watch for Salt Lake City, Utah. The Wasatch Mountains could see up to 18″ of fresh snow. Lake enhanced snow is possible Monday night for the Salt Lake Valley. * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches, locally higher totals possible in the Cottonwoods. * WHERE…The Wasatch Mountains. * WHEN…From […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Watch: 8-12″ Forecast For Alta, UT Saturday & Sunday A cold front will bring snow to the Wasatch on Saturday, lasting through Sunday, bringing double-digit snow totals. A winter storm watch begins Saturday morning, until Sunday afternoon, for the Wasatch and Alta Ski Area. Saturday night will see the most snow, with 6-10″ of snow accumulation possible. Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind around […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 18, 2019 0 Comments