Since 1941, Alta Ski Patrol has been keeping skiers safe on some of Utah’s steepest and most beautiful skiing terrain. Their work often involves early mornings, stormy weather, and tremendous responsibility. Eighty women and men currently serve as Alta Ski Area patrollers. On big snow days, up to 60 may be working the mountain. This […]
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Not The Mama: Seeing, and Skiing, is Believing in Utah
By Martin Griff Thirty one years ago at age 31, I learned to ski in Park City, Utah. A group of New Jersey work colleagues invited me along. While they were more interested in me paying a share of the condo costs than joining them in downhill fun, I fooled them. For I discovered an […]
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Choose Your Own Adventure At Utah’s Snowbasin Resort
When I think of skiing at Snowbasin, I think of a smorgasbord — you know, a little bit of this goodness and a little bit of that goodness which, when taking together, adds up to something incredibly satisfying. This is because Snowbasin offers a taste of the best skiing in Utah, condensed into 3,000 skiable […]
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Utah’s Powder Heaven is Found at Whisper Ridge
Look at a map of northern Utah and you may spot the tiny towns of Eden and Paradise. Once simply small, historic farming communities, today they are the jumping off points for one of Utah’s most unique skiing experiences. Introducing Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort I’m certainly not the first person to tag Whisper Ridge Backcountry […]
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Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser
It’s hard to resist an avalanche rescue dog. While some of us adore all dogs, avy dogs are special. It’s not that they are necessarily cuter or smarter than the average family pet. But they are impressively trained and their lifesaving skills increase their appeal. Here’s just one impressive statistic: One avalanche dog can cover […]
