Feel like riding the lifts at Alta? They’re opening up two days this weekend, then for good November 21st. Just got a message from their Powder Alerts email list. Alta is still planning on opening for the season on Friday, November 21st. In addition, we will open for two days this weekend: Saturday and Sunday, November… Read More »
Yep, we both pulled the trigger last night and bought Alpine Touring boots from Backcountry.com. I’ve been needing boots for a few seasons. It’s been torture cramming into my 5 year old Tecnicas with a performance fit. They are actually a full size too small, with huge blowouts in the toes to accommodate. They’ve been… Read More »
Alta just sent out an email. I’m on their Powder Alerts email list. They’re good about sending snow alerts & storm updates as well as other timely news. If you’re interested in Alta Powder Alerts SIGN UP HERE. Last week’s storm was kind to us, with a snow total of 49”. This storm, coupled with… Read More »
KUED and the University of Utah will be airing a documentary on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7pm (repeats at 8:30pm) called “The Alta Experience”. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alta Ski Resort, a new KUED documentary transports viewers to a mountain town with a history richer than its silver mining past. This colorful glide down… Read More »
Yep, it’s on. Alta is reporting 34 inches on their site today…and the lake affect bands are still lined up. There are some good pics posted. Check them out. Cars are buried. Once they archive those pics I’ll grab the references and post here. I also started a thread at the Altacam Skiing Forum just… Read More »
Well it was quite the flurry and debate with the last post on SBP, but sadly, it’s time to move on. 🙂 I do want to thank family and friends for spending so much time expressing their opinions and views. It is such a blessing for all of us to be able to do that… Read More »