The past two days have been good to Alta. Receiving what felt like close to 15″, Alta’s base is really starting to show signs of some actual depth. The snow today…
Continue ReadingNot exactly sure how much snow fell at Alta yesterday but it felt like somewhere in the 6-8″ range. The fresh snow fell as graupel and made for some great…
Continue ReadingNot to say I didn’t hit a ton of rocks but the conditions at Alta yesterday were pretty solid in those grassy safe areas. The snow was light on top and thankfully…
Continue ReadingThe past two days brought Alta’s first taste of winter. With only 8-10 inches falling the skiing was hardly skiing but it still felt good to break out the boards…
Continue ReadingIf you’re a backcountry enthusiast who likes to chase down those hard to reach lines then make sure you bring your Black Diamond Carbon Whippet Pole. No longer do you…
Continue ReadingNext Saturday, September 7th, Alta Ski Area will be hosting a tree planting event. Meeting at the Albion Base picnic tables outside the Albion Grill at 8 am participants will…
Continue ReadingThe Camelbak Agent Hydration pack is made for mountain bikers that push their riding to the point where pads are required. With dedicated straps to hold your full face helmet…
Continue ReadingIf you haven’t heard about Alta’s season pass offer for the 2013-2014 season then get a load of this. Beginning last week Alta season passes started going on sale with…
Continue ReadingThis year’s Wasatch Wildflower Festival takes place next weekend (July 26-28) at four different mountain locations – Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude. What started years ago as an excuse for…
Continue ReadingIf you like to backpack but haven’t invested in a Crazy Creek chair yet you must have buns of steel. The guys over at Crazy Creek really nailed it when…
Continue ReadingThis coming Tuesday (7/16) Alta is asking for your help in removing invasive weed species from Little Cottonwood Canyon. Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Albion Base picnic tables outside…
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for one last run this year be sure to check out Snowbird’s cheater tram lap of Main Chute. There’s no need to hike from the base of Alta.…
Continue ReadingThis coming Tuesday, June 25th Alta Community Enrichment is hosting a free outdoor yoga class. Running from 5:30-7:00 pm at Our Lady of the Snows, Stacy Peterson will be sure to…
Continue ReadingNo it’s not a keg tap. It’s the latest addition in the world of hydraulic seatposts. RockShox’s Reverb Seatpost is the first on the fly adjustable seatpost to eliminate any…
Continue ReadingAlta Community Enrichment will be hosting a wood carving class this Wednesday, June 5th at 5:30 pm. Held at Our Lady Of The Snows this class will teach students the basics…
Continue ReadingSnowbird’s closing day brought clear skies and loads of party goers ready to celebrate another great season. Only the Tram and Little Cloud remained open but skiing down low was…
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