Friday, August 07, 2009 - 02:55 PM

Snowbird, UT - With a rising skin cancer rate that is among the highest in the nation, Utah’s fight against cancer is more important than ever. On Saturday, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will host the 13th annual Survivors at the Summit event to benefit the Cancer Wellness House. The fundraising and awareness celebration is a day dedicated to recognizing the courage and determination of those affected by cancer.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Eden, UT - The hills surrounding the bucolic village of Eden will be alive with the sound of music as more than 20 musical artists fill the air with their unique sounds during the 15th Annual Ogden Valley Balloon Festival, August 14 to 16. The Festival has expanded its name to the Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival to reflect the growing emphasis on musical and visual artists who participate in the event held at to locations in Eden: Wolf Creek Utah Resort and and Wolf Creek Utah Ski Resort.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Members of the U.S. Women's Ski Jumping team and their nonprofit foundation Women's Ski Jumping USA (WSJ-USA) are hosting a benefit Aug. 19 at the exclusive Huntsman Mountain Estate at Park City's Deer Valley ski resort in an effort to keep their program from dissolving.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Snowbird, UT - High Country Exploring, located in the activity center of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, is now offering four new summer activities.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Rick Alden, founder and CEO of Park City-based Skullcandy, was recently named one of five finalists for the Entrepreneur of 2009 contest in Entrepreneur magazine.

Monday, August 03, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Attendance may have dipped by roughly 20 percent, but participants of the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market held last month in Salt Lake City are optimistic about the opportunities for the outdoor recreation market and are committed to weathering the economic challenges together.

Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - With temperatures in the Salt Lake Valley pushing 100 degrees this month it's hard to believe that winter might be right around the corner. In fact, Utah saw its first snow last year on August 30. To celebrate the approaching winter season, Ski Utah is kicking off its 90-day countdown to snow with a "Melting Yeti Contest" at Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo on Saturday, August 8 in conjunction with Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - DPS, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer and designer of progressively shaped carbon fiber skis, has announced the release of a new line of skis called Hybrid: fiberglass+carbon+bamboo, which will complement its Pure line of carbon/nano skis.

Friday, July 31, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT - Utah's Solitude ski resort has announced construction this summer of a new fixed-grip quad chairlift to replace the ski area's aging Powderhorn double.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Ski tuning equipment manufacturer Wintersteiger has announced its sponsorship as a supplier to The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) Center of Excellence equipment tuning room, and was on hand for the grand opening dedication.