Although snow reports of 80 inches in 8 days are not rolling in here like they just did in Jackson Hole, we still have some new openings here at Alta…
Continue ReadingOutdoor Research knew what they were doing when they put this jacket in production. The 2012 women’s Enigma Jacket is a great all around jacket whether you are looking for a…
Continue ReadingAlta’s conditions over the past two days have kept with this weeks theme, deep and dank. Yesterday provided some of the best conditions I’ve seen all season with Mother Nature dumping…
Continue ReadingThe skiing at Alta over the past couple of days has been nothing short of phenomenal. Alta Ski Patrol has been hard at work preparing Alta’s slopes for new openings every…
Continue ReadingThe Salomon Snowtrip Jacket is a fall, winter and spring jacket. Three seasons in one. It also is the perfect jacket when you are out in mother nature’s playground and…
Continue ReadingThis morning Alta reported 22 inches in 24 hours. The combination of deep pow and sunny skies made for an extremely difficult time getting up canyon. Little Cottonwood ended…
Continue ReadingToday was the day to test out these mother ship of a ski. The day kept getting better and better as it progressed towards closing time. The Black Diamond Gigawatt…
Continue ReadingAlta received 14 inches of high density snow last night which helped calm some nerves concerning Alta’s still very rocky base. The mountain didn’t open until shortly after 11:00am but, the…
Continue ReadingIn honor of fellow free skier, visionary and friend I am recommending Sarah Burke’s favorite Smith sunglasses the Smith Aura Sunglasses. These 70s inspired sunglasses are no fail shades. I…
Continue ReadingWinter is back, or at least the cold temps are. Alta only reported two inches from today’s storm but the skiing was actually somewhat decent if you kept your fingers…
Continue ReadingIt’s official the Alta Snowbird connection is open. The skiing may not be much different but at least it’s some variety which we need due to lack of snow this…
Continue ReadingNext week’s forecast is finally starting to look decent for once. If you tend to overdo it when it snows, then check out Stacy Peterson’s yoga classes and stretch out…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever wanted to feel the rush of racing through gates like the Olympians then look no further and come to Alta. Each Friday and Saturday Alta hosts recreational…
Continue ReadingCheck out this video from some BRO’S at Whistler/Blackcomb. I gotta admit, I’m definitely guilty of a couple of these. Let’s just hope this time next week we’re all also…
Continue ReadingDon’t let the color of these bindings scare you away. I was in the middle of a competition run moving from one feature to the next and I look down…
Continue ReadingSkiing inbounds at Alta is back to the same old, same old…tracked and hard packed. So, why not grab your backcountry gear and head out to Rocky Point. No one is…
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