Author Archives: Ski Bum Poet™

About Ski Bum Poet™

Ski Bum Poet™ is the Powder skiing and lifestyle diary of a Utah skier. More info: http://www.skibumpoet.com/about/

Alta Represents!

I noticed on Alta’s pics of the day today they were featuring Grant Howard, son of Alta patroller Sam Howard. The caption to the photo (which is below, BTW) reads “Alta local Grant Howard 2nd Place at Junior Freeskiing Nationals”. Wow…Congratulations Grant! In fact, I checked out the results PDF and for age group 12-14… Read More »

Be loyal to winter..

Danette found (by way of The Wish Jar) an excerpt from a novel by Rick Bass. I really like this, and it has helped push through the winter here in Timberlakes. Snowflake Image Thanks to SnowCrystals.com “There’s a point where you can give up on winter–when temptation can enter your soul, prying its way in… Read More »

Red Durt

No pics but I thought I would report that I stayed the night outside of Moab last Saturday, and rode with a serious crew. We camped about 3 miles up Gemini Bridges road, and never even made it to town. That’s my style. REALLY perfect weather. 60ish during days, 30ish during the night. Not much… Read More »

Skier Drops 351′ Off Cliff

You’re probably thinking that it would be impossible to survive such a huge drop. Well…..THINK AGAIN!! Fred Syversen was pretty much unscathed from the ordeal. Glad you’re ok brother! NOTE: THIS WAS UNINTENTIONAL You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video More info and photos on HomeboySki.com… Edited to Add: Here… Read More »

The Turn Farmer

The latest from the AltaCam Podcast Series… Dave Van Dame has a rich history in Little Cottonwood Canyon. He’s got a very distinct style of skiing, where he puts in flawless track after track 18 inches a part…sometimes covering entire hillsides with the stamp of his work for days (even weeks) at a time. He’s… Read More »

Speed Goat POW Dunk

Now this is pretty entertaining… Short clip of Scott from Wasatch Speed Goat (oh, and he also just launched Utah Snowmobiling) putting a four foot gouge in the snow up behind our house the other night.. I was filming and a bit buzzed. And wouldntya know I forgot to turn the camera off as I… Read More »