Alta, UT, Report: “Main Chute” On 11,068′ Mt. Baldy Opens For First Time This Season Report from January 10, 2025 On Monday I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon without skins… I realized it when I parked to meet up with my backcountry buddies. Fortunately, a friend at Alta borrowed me some skins. At this point, my backcountry buddies had already dove in so I pulled an audible and hiked up Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior. […] Backcountry Miles Clark | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: Skiing Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior in Under 60-Seconds Report from February 10, 2025 I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon early yesterday morning. I met up with a buddy and realized I’d forgotten my skins… Luckily, a friend at Alta borrowed me a pair. While briefly at Alta in the morning, I’d gotten word that Main Chute on Mt. Baldy was going to open. Perfect. I decided to run […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 11, 2025 1 Comment
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Warns That Ducking Ropes Could Result in Jail Time Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah has reiterated its stance against rope-ducking following recent avalanche incidents, one of which resulted in a fatality in the adjacent Silver Fork backcountry terrain. On February 8, 2025, a guest also triggered an avalanche in Honeycomb Canyon after entering a closed area, requiring a response from ski patrol. Related: [VIDEO] Steamboat Resort, CO, Warns of […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Report: The Legendary “Stein’s Way” Run Report from February 9, 2025 “Stein’s Way” is my favorite run at Deer Valley, UT. I usually just lap it all day until I’m ready to go home. I also like the run just skier’s left of it – Edgar’s. The run I cruise back to my car on is called Jordanelle, and it’s a very fun one with killer […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo, UT, Report: Snow Is On The Way! Report from Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Skiing We embarked on a quick drive from Salt Lake City to Sundance Mountain Resort, nestled in the shadow of Mount Timpanogos. The last stretch through Provo Canyon offered breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and the Provo River, setting the stage for the day’s adventures. Upon arrival, we boarded the Outlaw Express, a high-speed […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […] Brains James Pulfer | February 10, 2025 4 Comments
Australia Sweeps Women’s Aerials Podium as U.S. Men Shine at Deer Valley, UT The Australian women’s Aerials team made history Friday, February 7, with a dominant sweep of the podium at the FIS Freestyle World Cup, while the U.S. men delivered a statement performance on home soil in Deer Valley, Utah. Related: Switzerland Hosts Inaugural FIS Freestyle Ski Summer Grand Prix Two-time world champion Laura Peel led the charge, claiming her third straight […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2025 0 Comments
3 Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Dutch Draw After Ducking Rope From Park City Mountain Resort, UT On Saturday afternoon, three backcountry skiers were caught in a skier-triggered avalanche in Dutch Draw, just outside Park City Mountain Resort, Utah. The incident, which occurred at 1:15 p.m., prompted an immediate response from Summit County Search and Rescue and Park City Ski Patrol. Two skiers successfully extricated themselves from the slide, while a third was buried. The unburied skiers […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 8, 2025 0 Comments
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