The upper Baldy Shoulder traverse opened again today after being closed for weeks. You have to do the limbo under some ropes to get there but, today it was worth…
Continue ReadingThe Bern Watts EPS helmet is a great choice if you’re looking for a lightweight and inexpensive ski helmet. This particular model comes with a low profile visor and a…
Continue ReadingWith only a dusting forecasted for today five inches was a welcomed surprise. The Tower 10 Traverse benefited greatly from today’s snowfall making it much easier to access High Boy and…
Continue ReadingThe first item on my Christmas list, the Stoic Hadron Down Anorak. This amazing jacket/sweater is filled with 850-fill goose down. It’s perfect to wear around town or to take…
Continue ReadingI know, I know, Alta is for skiers, but if you’re a fan of mountaineering this snowboarding video is for you. Remember the movie Aspen Extreme when T.J. skis that…
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a great jacket to wear on the ski slopes for a great value look no further. The North Face Numatic Jacket is a Gore-Tex Performance Shell…
Continue ReadingI have a new love, my recently purchased Volkl Shiro Skis. I couldn’t wait any longer for the snow to fall so I took them out on the little snow…
Continue ReadingEighteen days have passed since Alta has seen any significant precip and it looks like we’ll easily go another week before seeing any more. By this time last year we had…
Continue ReadingCheck out Salomon Freeski TV’s latest episode. Filmed entirely at Alta and it’s surrounding backcountry, the video really show cases why we all love Alta so much. “Everyday is the best day…
Continue ReadingWastach Touring is hosting a demo day at Alta this Saturday on December 10th. All the latest backcountry gear will be on site to take out and sample the goods.…
Continue ReadingThanks to everyone who did their snow dance over the weekend. Mother Nature granted us two fresh inches yesterday, doubling what she originally promised. If you could withstand the extremely cold temps…
Continue ReadingAlta continues to suffer from this seemingly never ending dry spell. Conditions off trail are for the most part hard, bumpy, and extremely rocky. However, the strong winds from last Thursday provided…
Continue ReadingGot a bad back like myself? Check out Alta local, Stacy Peterson’s free power yoga class this Thursday. Class will be held at Goldminer’s Daughter and runs from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Come…
Continue ReadingUtah Avalanche Center, ACE (Alta Community Enrichment) and SheJumps present the 2011-2012 Women’s Beacon Clinic that will be held Monday December 5th at Alta’s Albion Grill from 8:30am- 11:30am. Designed…
Continue ReadingWith no significant snowfall in the past week conditions continue to ski extremely variable, but slopes are empty and groomers are always better than sitting on the couch. Get out…
Continue ReadingOpening week at Alta was not too shabby considering the low snow pack. Alta Ski Patrol did a great job preparing the mountain for opening day and later in…
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