Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/ UtahSkiAndSnowboard.com en-us http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/images/logo.gif http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/ webmaster@firsttracksonline.com http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article748.html Brighton, UT - Olympic Snowboard Cross Champion Seth Wescott is coming to Brighton this Friday. Get a photo and autograph from the champ, or attend one of the day's free Snowboard Cross clinics to help promote the sport. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article747.html Park City, UT - Ski Utah held its annual media appreciation day last Friday. The day started with a wonderful morning of powder skiing at Park City Mountain Resort featuring 17 inches of "The Greatest Snow on Earth." After skiing, local media were treated to a delicious lunch at the world's only slopeside gastro-distillery, Hight West Distillery in Park City, where awards were presented to the Journalist of the Year, Harriet Wallis, and Weather Enthusiast of the Year, Brett Benson. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article746.html Alta, UT - SheJumps, a Salt Lake City-based non-profit, is launching its second season of (S)heJumps Into the Canyon: Empowering SLC Teens in the Wasatch. SheJumps is working with Salt Lake City Boys and Girls Clubs to teach 20-plus teens who wouldn’t have a chance otherwise how to ski over four weekends this March. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article745.html by Marc Guido Park City, UT - A state that many ill-informed out-of-towners mistakenly believe is dry may not seem a logical location to build the world's first ski-in, ski-out microdistillery and restaurant. But that's precisely what has taken place just below the Town Lift at the base of Park City Mountain Resort's Quittin' Time ski run. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:04:17 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article744.html Salt Lake City, UT - Ski Utah, in partnership with Salt Lake City camera store Pictureline, is inviting the public to join in an educational evening featuring acclaimed Utah ski and snowboard photographers, Dan Campbell and Steven Lloyd, as they show off their works, and share the secrets of how they create and market their award winning images this Thursday evening. Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join in this free evening of learning how to capture "The Greatest Snow on Earth" with a camera. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article743.html Alta, UT - The Alta Environmental Center, along with partners Town of Alta, Friends of Alta, and Alta Community Enrichment, have reached new heights with the Idle Free Utah campaign since joining in 2008. Initial efforts to reduce vehicle pollution in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon began with a joint purchase for Idle Free car decals to supply to the public free of charge. Since then the partners increased their efforts to create a comprehensive and consistent program of awareness with posters, Alta Ski Area employee education and newsletters. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article742.html Park City, UT - For ten days, from March 26th through April 4th, The Canyons Resort will be the center of activity in Park City. This is the 3rd annual Spring Grüv, a festival of music, entertainment and on-mountain events at The Canyons. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article741.html Eden, UT - Powder Mountain is offering complimentary freeride clinics for skiers and boarders every Wednesday evening through March. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article740.html Logan Canyon, UT - Beaver Mountain ski area in Logan Canyon will hold another public night for skiing and snowboarding to benefit the Logan Food Pantry tonight. Bring two non-perishable food items to earn a $5 night lift ticket, normally $12 without donation. During the public night, ski rentals will cost $10 (snowboards $12) and first-time beginner lessons will be offered for those age five and up for $5. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article739.html Snowbird, UT - The Snowbird Renaissance Center and the John A. Moran Eye Center will host “A Night for Sight: The Possibility of Eliminating Blindness In Our Lifetime,” on Saturday at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon. The dinner and silent/live auction event seeks to raise awareness and funds in support of the John A. Moran Eye Center’s International Division of Ophthalmology and the Himalayan Cataract Project. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article738.html Brian Head, UT - The Grand Lodge, a new upscale full-service hotel, has opened at southwest Utah's Brian Head Resort. Grand opening festivities, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place last week. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article737.html Eden, UT - Utah's Powder Mountain is now offering guided tours to Wolf Canyon, known locally as DMI for "Don't Mention It". Wolf Canyon encompasses approximately 1,000 skiable acres and has a 3,000-foot vertical drop for anyone willing to take a short hike up to James Peak, the resort's highest summit. The pristine terrain includes huge, wide open bowls, gladed trees and numerous steep chutes. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:24:57 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article736.html Brighton, UT - The TRUTH anti-tobacco campaign is partnering with smoke-free Brighton Resort to offer half-priced night skiing on Monday nights. Kids can text TRUTH1 to 83043, or go to www.fighttheugly.com to print off a coupon. With the coupon, lift tickets are reduced 50% to $16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article735.html Snowbird, UT - Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort has launched a new Share the Mountain campaign for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season aimed at raising guest and employee safety awareness. Share the Mountain includes an educational video, on-mountain and lift signage, stickers, pins, web site graphics, electronic signage and other tools emphasizing the need for skiers and riders to practice safe and considerate behavior while recreating at Snowbird. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article734.html Park City, UT - Resorts West is introducing a new en-suite spa experience to its Park City guests. From eucalyptus steam treatments, European facials, private yoga and Pilates and even romantic spa bath/turndown service, Resorts West provides guests with more than just high-end lodging. Everything from the linens and spa robes, aromatherapy and cool calming background music will transport guests to a relaxing spa experience, in the comfort of their luxury Resorts West property. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article733.html Park City, UT - The U.S. Olympic aerials team is locked and loaded for the 2010 Games after fine tuning its most jaw-dropping jumps the past 10 days at the Utah Olympic Park outside of Park City. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article731.html Salt Lake City, UT - A few spots remain available to attend the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center's three-day Level 1 avalanche class Feb. 13-15. This is a special discounted class for backcountry riders between 16 and 24 years old. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:20:21 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article732.html Park City, UT - Reignite the passion in your relationship, spend a weekend away from the kids or simply surprise your favorite person with an unforgettable -- and pricey -- Valentine's Day weekend at The Canyons Resort with the "To The Canyons With Love Package". Once the package is booked, the Romance Team at the Utah ski resort takes over and assures guests a stress-free, relaxing and amorously idyllic vacation. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article730.html Park City, UT - The U.S. Olympic Alpine Speed Ski Team spent last week slaying the gates on the 2002 Olympic GS hill at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort for its final training camp on snow before heading to Vancouver on Sunday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article729.html Midway, UT - The five members of the U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Ski Team were on hand Thursday to help break ground on a new project at Soldier Hollow, site of the 2002 Olympic Winter games. The Soldier Hollow Charter School and Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation have partnered together to design three new multi-purpose buildings for the Olympic venue in Utah. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article728.html Salt Lake City, UT - Look carefully, and you might see a garden gnome with a British accent zipping around Utah's ski slopes this week. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article727.html Solitude, UT - Utah's Solitude ski resort is inviting Salt Lake Valley dining aficionados to elevate their taste buds with Guest Chef Thursdays at St. Bernard's. Diners will enjoy five courses in Solitude's alpine village, prepared by locally renowned chefs. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article726.html Salt Lake City, UT - Parents who fear they have missed the opportunity to turn in their child's 5th Grade Passport or 6th Grade SnowPass application should no longer worry as Ski Utah has extended the original Jan. 31, 2010 deadline to Feb. 15, 2010. Parents can avoid an additional processing fee by submitting their student's application before Feb. 15. With more than two and a half months left of the 2009-10 winter season, there is still plenty of time to take advantage of the program. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article725.html Park City, UT - Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) will hold its Dog School's training day at Utah's The Canyons ski resort on Thursday, when teams will be working on article search techniques, ranging, and cadaver searching. The day will finish with helicopter familiarization and a flight to a search for the dogs. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.utahskiandsnowboard.com/Article724.html Hinterzarten, Germany - Sarah Hendrickson of the Visa U.S. Women's Ski Jumping Team captured the bronze medal Saturday at the FIS Nordic Junior World Championships in Hinterzarten. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:14:16 -0700