Pay the price..
I’ve paid the price two times in two days on high boy. It’s been good exploring on low snowpak. That’s important at Alta. When the powder comes you can take all you want, but always be willing to pay the price when there’s none.
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Town of Alta, UT
People who read Ski Bum Poet generally know all about Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon. Yep. But some don’t. And for you folks, here’s a cool little write up on the area quoted direct from the Town of Alta website. It’s pretty much my dream to live up there full time one day…not own a… Read More »
Ellie’s First Skis
And she already has her Alta pass, so WATCH OUT!
Alta 16,000 Years Ago
When I first got to know my wife I was introduced to a world of rocks and ages that I never even considered up until that point. Danette studied Geology at USU and her passion for that science was contagious. I still always bug her with silly questions about Geologic time scales and rock formations.… Read More »
My Shadow is Gone
My lab/shepherd mix Chip passed away today. I had him put down by our vet, as he was in his last hours and in obvious pain. It was a quick turn for the worst, but I’m glad it went down that way. Last Sunday with friends we went on a several mile hike at Dutch… Read More »
2009 Alta Opening – Wed 11/25
Official word just came down via Alta.com. Lifts will be running Wednesday morning, so gear up hippies! With the nice 10” weekend storm and the good snowmaking weather we will be ready to open this Wednesday at 9:15. We will open with our Collins detachable quad, offering top (10,400′) to bottom (8,530′) intermediate and expert… Read More »