Patiently. Two years in a row now we have missed two huge Decembers at Alta. But such is life. We sacrificed killer storm rides and deep days so that my family back in NY could get to know Ellie better. It’s tough being so far away from them, but considering D’s from Cache Valley and… Read More »
I’ve often tried to communicate to friends and family what it’s like to wait in line, get on the chair, cross the High Traverse, then ski High Boy non-stop for first lap on a deep morning at Alta. There is nothing like it, and I for one feel incredibly privileged to have been able to… Read More »
Yep we circumnavigated the Wasatch Mountains last weekend for some early season ski riding at Alta. We all had a great day. It was a lot easier to take turns this season with Ellie, now that she’s older. In fact it was nice and sunny so we brought her Flexible Flyer sled and she got… Read More »
If you were to look up “Alta Personalities” in the dictionary, you would likely see a picture of Rob Rowley. Well not really, but you get the point. Rob is a great friend of ours. He lives in Virginia full-time, always has. Yet he’s a 20 year pass holder at Alta. He’s addicted to first… Read More »
We went up to get our passes this morning. This is my 10th ski season as an Alta pass holder. Danette didn’t think her picture looked good, but I think it’s fine. She always looks good. Mine on the other hand…yikes. I just can’t seem to get my pass portrait right, ever. About the best… 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 »