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Riley McDonald

Outdoor enthusiast, skiing addict, full-time Lifty, and part-time student. Fully here for a good time.

Deer Valley Resort, UT, Extends Ski Season Until April 23

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Utah winter has delivered this 2022-2023 ski season and has led to several resorts extending their ski seasons. On March 16th, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, announced on Instagram that it will extend the season one more week until April 23rd, 2023. Only Bald Eagle and Bald Mountain lifts will remain spinning through that week.  Deer Valley received […]

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Riley McDonald | March 21, 2023
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Utah Artist Paints with Snow to Raise Climate Change Awareness

lexi dowdall alta painting

Utah locals have found it hard not to be aware of the changes in climate seen in the past several winters. One of these people is local artist Lexi Dowdall. She grew up skiing the slopes of Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon and she has seen the changes in storms herself and said, “to some of the old veteran patrollers […]

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Riley McDonald | March 16, 2023
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Top 7 Bucket List Ski Resorts According to Our Readers

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On January 14th SnowBrains asked our readers on Facebook, “What resort should everyone visit before they die?” After 211 comments, the results for the top 7 ski resorts are in! Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada Coming in with 8 votes, our readers are big fans of Whistler. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have an ample amount of skiable terrain for all levels. […]

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Riley McDonald | February 28, 2023
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Does a 2-Day Ski Trip to Winter Park Ski Resort, CO, Really Cost Over $1,200?

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We all know that skiing is more expensive than many other sports, but does it really need to break the bank? Insider posted an article about Monica Humphries’s ski trip to Winter Park Ski Resort in CO. Her one-night, two-day ski trip in mid-January cost $1,219.26. She claims to have known the hefty price that comes with the sport, but […]

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Riley McDonald | February 21, 2023
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Get Ready for this Year’s Pain McShlonkey Event at Palisades Tahoe, CA

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Reason for the celebration On March 26th, 2009, the world said goodbye to a man who left behind a legacy untouched by any other in the ski industry. Shane McConkey altered the trajectory of the ski world forever by conquering the seemingly impossible and bringing new light and joy into the industry. Shane’s legacy and legendary stamp in the heart […]

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Riley McDonald | February 13, 2023
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Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA

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A common theme throughout this 2022-23 ski season has been the apparent increase in crowds in and around the mountains. The West Coast of America has been swarmed with tourists and new residents. This rings true in California’s Tahoe and Truckee areas, and Sherry McConkey is speaking out.  Sherry McConkey, the widow of Shane McConkey, a beloved, legendary professional skier, […]

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Riley McDonald | February 6, 2023
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Alta Ski Area, UT, Breaking Snowfall Records and on Track for Best Season Yet

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Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, has always been known as one of the snowiest resorts in America, but this year has taken things to a new level. In 1981-1982 Alta set its long-standing record for the most snowfall between October and January with an astounding 442 inches. Related: Alta, UT, Report: 447″ of Snowfall Already This Season […]

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Riley McDonald | January 31, 2023
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Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Bringing Back Affordable Tickets for Off-Peak Days

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Mt.Hood Meadows Ski Resort in Oregon is brightening this ski season by offering cheap mid-week and night tickets. The resort has brought back the crowd’s favorite 3-day mid-week pass for $199, available to use any Monday through Friday except for Presidents day. These passes will allow you to ski from open to close, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday […]

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Riley McDonald | January 30, 2023
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