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That One Time a Utah Department of Transportation Avalanche Cannon Misfired and Blew Up a Family’s House 3 Miles Away

In March 2005, Lori and Scott Connors’ 3-year-old son was lying on their living room floor watching television when a howitzer shell exploded in their backyard. Deadly flying shrapnel penetrated their home and flew right over his little head. He was covered in broken glass and extremely frightened — had he been standing up it would have been a completely […]
Martin Kuprianowicz |
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11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Avalanche Near Brighton Ski Resort as Utah Marks Another Backcountry Tragedy

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An 11-year-old girl was killed Thursday after being caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing with her family near Brighton Ski Resort, marking another fatal slide during a difficult winter for Utah’s avalanche safety community. On Wednesday, a father was killed by an avalanche in the Wasatch when he was snowmobiling with his son. The avalanche occurred in terrain adjacent […]
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Father Killed in Utah Avalanche While Snowmobiling with Son, Marking Season’s First Fatality

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One person was killed in an avalanche in Utah’s Wasatch backcountry on Wednesday, February 18, marking the first fatal avalanche of the 2025-26 winter in the state. The slide occurred in terrain between Snake Creek and Ant Knolls, an area east of the Cottonwood Canyons, officials said. Initial information indicates two people were snowmobiling when the avalanche was triggered Wednesday […]
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Nordic Valley, UT, Forced to Shutdown Due to Poor Snowpack But Plans to Reopen with Incoming Snowstorm

Nordic Valley near Eden, Utah, shut down indefinitely last Wednesday due to rain and dwindling snowpack, but has now announced plans to reopen this coming weekend after a multi-day snowstorm will slam the Beehive State. The resort that normally boasts 300+ inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth annually has so far only received 15 inches. Related: Majority of Western […]
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Alta, UT, Parking System Draws Backcountry Backlash as Users Report Sold-Out Early Morning Reservations and Empty Lots

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A growing number of backcountry skiers are raising concerns about parking access near Alta Ski Area, after reports of sold-out reservations coincided with visibly underused parking areas in Upper Little Cottonwood Canyon. The issue surfaced publicly this week after the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance (WBA) posted that it is actively communicating with the Town of Alta to better understand ongoing access […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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New Brighton, UT, Land Ordinance Expands Local Voice Over Ski Resort Growth in Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon

A new land-use ordinance in the Town of Brighton is being hailed as a major win for hyperlocal, community-led stewardship in the Central Wasatch. Last week, the town passed ordinance OAM2025-001431, a measure that reshapes how ski resort expansion and commercial development can move forward in upper Big Cottonwood Canyon, according to the Winter Wildlands Alliance. The ordinance is designed […]
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How an Oncology Nurse is Redefining Backcountry Skiing Limits By Completing Utah’s Legendary ‘Chuting Gallery’ in Only 47 Days

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Through the windows of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Mali Noyes looks out past cars with license plates tagged with the motto “Ski Utah” and “Life Elevated,” toward the towering Wasatch Range. An oncology nurse and Salomon-sponsored skier, Noyes just skied all 93 lines in the Chuting Gallery in less than 2 months. “Life Elevated” isn’t just a slogan. It’s the […]
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Next Season’s Alta-Snowbird, UT, Pass Combo Goes on Sale For Almost $3,000—Over $200 More Than Last Year

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The Alta-Bird season pass—offering unlimited access to both Alta and Snowbird ski areas—is now on sale for the 2025–26 winter season at $2,918, a $210 increase from last year’s price. The joint pass remains one of Utah’s premier offerings, giving skiers access to a combined 5,114 acres of terrain, 20 lifts, and 256 runs, with no blackout dates. With an […]
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Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Eyes Historic Season Finale with Memorial Day Closing Date

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Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is aiming to extend its ski and snowboard season through Memorial Day, marking what could be the latest closing date in the resort’s history. The resort, which remains open for daily operations through Sunday, May 11, announced plans for two bonus weekends: May 16–18 and May 23–26. If weather and conditions allow, the Memorial Day […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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[PHOTOS] Alta Ski Area, UT, Ends its 87th Season With its Annual Classic “Frank” Party

On Sunday, April 20, Alta shut down its lifts for the season after its 78th season in operation with their annual closing celebration, referred to as “the Frank.” This celebration consists of costumes, hot dogs, and even paragliders, adding to the unique culture that Alta has created. Related: Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT […]
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Alta Ski Area, UT, to Rebuild 7-Year-Old Supreme Chair by 2025-26 Season, Eliminating Bend in Route Which Has Caused “Accelerated Metal Fatigue”

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After nearly a decade of rattling rides and wear-and-tear on equipment, Alta Ski Area is set to realign its Supreme lift to eliminate the infamous 8-degree bend that has defined the lift’s route since 2017. The resort announced this month that it will reconfigure the lift to run in a straight line for the 2025–26 ski season, removing the mid-route […]
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