Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 08:00 AM

From the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media

Salt Lake City, UT - You're spending a few days or more in the backcountry, but you want to keep that cell phone topped off in case of emergency. You don't want to pack in the extra weight of spare camera batteries to capture that special sunset scene or blower powder run, either.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 09:00 AM

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.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 10:00 AM

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.

Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 08:00 AM

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.

Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:04 PM

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.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 11:00 AM

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.

Monday, March 01, 2010 - 09:00 AM

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.

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 09:00 AM

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.

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 09:00 AM

Eden, UT - Powder Mountain is offering complimentary freeride clinics for skiers and boarders every Wednesday evening through March.

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 09:00 AM

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.