Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 03:03 PM

Park City, UT - Colder temperatures have finally arrived after warm weather and a lack of precipitation has affected Utah for the past two weeks. After delaying its scheduled Nov. 22 ski season opening, Park City Mountain Resort will open for the 2008-09 winter this Friday with the PayDay and First Time chairlifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 06:00 AM

by Jeff Hemmel

Salt Lake City, UT - About 18 months ago, I wrote a feature detailing the many recent improvements in snowboard boot technology, features that allow wearers to truly get a comfortable and secure fit. Shortly thereafter, I was called out for what I didn’t include in that story -- a reference to the value of custom, professionally fabricated footbeds.

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 09:58 PM

Park City, UT - Persistent warm, dry weather has prompted The Canyons Resort outside of Park City to delay its ski and snowboard season debut to December 5th. The ski area was originally scheduled to open this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - For many winter enthusiasts, there is just one word for snow: Utah. And for skiers and boarders lucky enough to study or work in academia in the state there is a single letter: the U. Powder hungry students, faculty and staff of the University of Utah can partake in the school's annual celebration on the slopes of the semester's end, known as "Ski and Shred Red Day", on Friday, December 12th at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort. The event is sponsored by Campus Recreation Services.

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 11:58 AM

Park City, UT - The annual Sundance Film Festival attracts thousands of celebrities and movie buffs to this quaint Utah ski resort town each January. At Sundance, you have the chance to see a movie that could be the next big hit, and films are shown all 10 days of the festival at various times of the day, leaving plenty of time to hit the slopes.

Friday, November 21, 2008 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Imagine that as a college student you could spend a semester skiing or riding the "Greatest Snow on Earth" while still taking a full load of classes. Believe it or not, there is a program that offers such an opportunity.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of recent precipitation has left Park City Mountain Resort's lower ski slopes brown. As a result, the popular ski and snowboard resort has pushed back its scheduled opening day for the 2008-09 season, originally slated for this Saturday, November 22.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 06:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Over 5,000 snow enthusiasts gathered Sat., Nov. 15 at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City to welcome winter back to the Wasatch, even as temperatures felt more like spring than winter. The free event, hosted by Ski Utah, featured a multitude of family activities including music by “The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash,” “Cavedoll,” and “Junior Giant.” Families enjoyed ice skating under the stars, marshmallow roasting, a photo booth, climbing wall, a kid’s zone, complete with a sledding hill, and more. Many happy fans walked away with autographs from over 30 of their favorite ski and snowboard athletes including Jeremy Jones, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Julian Carr, Jenn Berg, Jamie Pierre, Grete Eliassen, Ashley Battersby, Stevie Bell and more.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 01:49 PM

Alta, UT - Although Alta is still planning to officially open for the ski season on Friday, November 21st, the Utah ski resort will open for two-day sneak preview this weekend -- Saturday and Sunday, November 15th and 16th.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 06:00 AM

Brighton, UT - Utah's Brighton Resort will begin its 2008-09 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday.