Alta Ski Patrol pleasantly surprised me this afternoon. Expecting to tool around on icy groomers all afternoon I was super stoked to see skiers blasting down the freshly opened Main…
Continue ReadingIt’s slim pickings at Alta right now. Unless you head out of resort boundaries conditions are hard-pack and bumpy. Luckily the touring in the Wasatch is holding up nicely. We…
Continue ReadingToday’s conditions were hopeful at first after seeing the somewhat steady snowfall. Unfortunately the wind and holiday crowds have taken their toll. Every other soft turn was quickly followed by…
Continue ReadingOnce again the skiing at Alta was epic! Probably the best day of the season so far. We found turns on Baldy Shoulder, Rocky Point and Patsey Marley that were…
Continue ReadingThe Wasatch Snow Forecast suggested we ski in the afternoon today. This plan did not disappoint. From noon until the lifts closed the snow was coming down heavy as tracks…
Continue ReadingMost of the terrain at Alta that had opened yesterday was tracked and full of moguls, still soft but definitely bumpy. Then the lower Backside gate opened and skiers found great tracks…
Continue ReadingThe Christmas holiday brought every skiers dream present…POW! Yesterday’s storm dropped an additional 19″ on top of the dense 32″ from a few days ago. Conditions couldn’t be better. Our…
Continue ReadingAfter the atmostpheric river of wet Pacific snowfall ended yesterday a shot of dry cold snow fell, about 4 inches after the lifts closed. This set Alta up for a whole…
Continue ReadingMy lack of sleep anticipating today’s storm riding was all for nothing. The crazy canyon commute, long lift lines, closed terrain, and extremely dense snow made for one frustrating day.…
Continue ReadingToday’s sneak attack mini-storm didn’t exactly create a powder filled paradise but it did a great job providing some soft turns in the otherwise spent snow conditions. With most of…
Continue ReadingWith the recently opened Supreme lift Alta skiers now have access into Rocky Point’s endless pow lines. Skiers were getting after it today making laps from Sunset to B Frame.…
Continue ReadingThe conditions at Alta the past couple of days have been phenomenal especially after spending the past two weeks skiing groomers and hard pack. This weekends storm actually performed better…
Continue ReadingThe skiing at Alta right now could use a little help from Mother Nature. Finding 3-4 fresh turns requires a long traverse, boot pack, or sidestep and even then you’re…
Continue ReadingAlta only received 2″ of thick Sierra cement yesterday but after some previous wind buffing days the fresh snow actually went a long way. Skiing off of the Jitterbug bootpack…
Continue ReadingNot every day is a pow day at Alta but with it’s family friendly terrain even the off days can be tons of fun. With loads of skiing enthusiastic family…
Continue ReadingThe recent storm that dropped 31″ on Alta has really turned things around. Skis are starting to slide around without having to put up fights with the rocks and stumps.…
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