I don’t often say there was too much snow but today was a little bit much. We skied in Grizzly Gulch and it was really hard to stay on top…
Continue ReadingAlta received a foot of fresh in the past 24 hours making for some surprisingly tasty turns today. You wouldn’t think things would be as filled in as they are…
Continue ReadingGetting excited over today’s fresh snow? Then come celebrate with your fellow powder addicts this Saturday for ACE’s annual Welcome To Winter Party. Starting at 7:00 pm at Our Lady…
Continue ReadingAlta received it’s first significant snowfall of the season on September 24. Over 15″ were reported making for some skiable turns. Rocks and stumps were everywhere but if you skied…
Continue ReadingThis year’s Frank may or may not have been the last. Let’s hope not because once again the festivities reminded us just how much fun the party known simply as…
Continue ReadingAlta’s closing day was one to remember. If it weren’t for last year’s impressive final day I’d say this was by far the best closing day in memory. A 13″…
Continue ReadingIf you haven’t met Bill Barron on the slopes of Alta yet then now is the time to get to know him. Bill started patrolling for Alta in 1990 and…
Continue ReadingThe season is coming to a close but don’t tell Alta that. 9″ of thick Spring mank blanketed Alta’s slopes yesterday. The storm came in with lots of lightning causing…
Continue ReadingAlta’s 2015-2016 season is coming to a close in the coming weeks but it’s not all bad news. A host of events is scheduled to take place starting tomorrow. Kicking…
Continue ReadingAfter being out of commission for the past three weeks with a compressed disc it’s good to be back on snow again even if it is a mix of slush…
Continue ReadingIt hasn’t exactly been a record breaking year this season but compared to the last four winters we’ve been spoiled. By the end of December and January most locals were…
Continue ReadingSleeper pow days are rare but when you’re lucky enough to catch one you’ll never forget it. The forecast last night was calling for a trace so waking up to…
Continue ReadingThe 11″ that fell mostly late yesterday and overnight blanketed Alta with a beautiful soft new layer of snow. Skies cleared before sunrise which made for a great bluebird pow day.…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been breaking out the Gopro for all those pow days this year then be sure to submit an edit in this year’s Shreddit Showdown. You still have a…
Continue ReadingThe skiing lately hasn’t exactly been worth writing home about but if you look hard enough there’s still some soft turns to be found. We ventured out into Wolverine Cirque…
Continue ReadingConditions at Alta today were insanely good for a 6″ dump. Most gates remained closed yesterday retaining fresh turns for today. Baldy Shoulder and Backside both opened at the beginning…
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