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Written by Josh Scheuerman
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008 |
Our two new lifts are ready for action!! Moonbeam Express (pictured below) and Apex Express passed their load test, gaining the stamp of approval for Opening Day. Doppelmayr/CTEC did a great job getting two new lifts ready well in advance of opening day, literally starting and finishing the job with snow on the ground, dating back to last April removing old towers. Stay tuned to our website for news on Opening Day, which is slated for November 14 as of right now.
These two lifts are both high-speed quads, featuring a sub-four minute ride up the hill. A nice new surprise once you get up on the hill is the terrain grading we did near the top-station of both lifts, which will make for much more fluid runs.
 Check the photo from today - you might notice right now we are testing just how much snow can fall on the bottom station!! |
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Written by Jared Ishkanian
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 |
 2008-11-05 — Snowbird Announces 2nd Earliest Opening Ever
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SNOWBIRD, UTAH – Continuing the tradition of offering the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will open Friday, Nov. 7. This year’s opening marks the second earliest start to a season in the resort’s 38-year history.
“This storm and the subsequent lake effect have provided a timely blanket of snow in Little Cottonwood Canyon,” said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. “Skiing early season powder is a great way to kick off the season.”
Snowbird will be offering the Aerial Tram and two lifts, Gadzoom and Mid-Gad, to skiers and riders beginning Friday at 9 a.m. Expected open terrain includes Regulator Johnson from the top of Hidden Peak, as well as Big Emma and Bassackwards. Additional lifts and terrain will open as conditions permit. The Snowbird Center and Creekside Lodge will be offering multiple food, merchandise and equipment rental options throughout the weekend.
More than 3 feet of snow has fallen in November, and cold temperatures have allowed snow guns to operate, adding to the already impressive early season snow totals. Last year, Snowbird received 611 inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth® and had a 183-day season with skiing and riding from Nov. 30 to June 22.
Snowbird is offering an early season ticket price of $62 and chair passes will be honored to access the Tram until additional terrain opens. Early season lodging packages are currently available starting at $99/night through much of December.
Snowbird, along with neighboring Alta, was recently named the No. 1 ski destination in North America by Outside Magazine. Recent area improvements include renovations of the Tram Club and the Aerie Sushi Bar, located on the top floor of the Cliff Lodge. Kids 12 and under will ski free at Snowbird for 2008-09 with all lodging packages booked through Snowbird Central Reservations or www.snowbird.com. Snowbird’s Mountain School has also added new pre-season pricing to its private lesson offering.
For more information or to see photos of the current conditions, visit www.snowbird.com. Live shots of the current storm’s snow accumulation can be seen using Snowbird’s SnowCam at www.snowbird.com/snowcam.
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Written by Josh Scheuerman
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Monday, 03 November 2008 |
 2008 Fat Flake Festival
Gallivan Center
4:30 – 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Craving another epic Utah winter? Now is the time to let Mother Nature know how much you love her coolest season by dancing, partying and running down to the 2008 Fat Flake Festival Saturday, November 15 from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Gallivan Center. This year’s festival features music by The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Cavedoll and Junior Giant. Be a part of the action by participating in the NEW First-ever ski boot race, vintage ski outfit contest, ice skating and much more. All your favorite athletes will be there to sign autographs including Julian Carr, Rachael Burks, Jenn Berg and more. Don’t miss out on the chance to win great prizes including an outfit from Eider, Rossignol skis and boots, a Burton snowboard, lift tickets and other Utah resort swag. Join Ski Utah as we call out to the snow gods and welcome winter back to the Wasatch!
4:30 Registration for Boot Race east of the ice skating rink
4:45 DJ Uprok
5:00 Welcome and Official Opening of FFF
5:00 – 9:00 Powder Lounge (Athlete Poster Signing)
5:15 – 6:00 Junior Giant (Main Stage)
5:30 First-ever Ski Boot Race
6:00 – 6:15 DJ Uprok
6:15 – 6:45; Cavedoll (Main Stage)
6:45 Photo Contest Winner Announcement
7:00 – 7:30 Cavedoll (Main Stage)
7:30 – 7:45 Ceremonial Offering to the Snow Gods
7:45 Vintage Ski Outfit Contestants Meet at FFF Tent
7:45 – 8:30 Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash (Main Stage)
8:30 Vintage Ski Outfit Contest & DJ by Uprok
9:00 - 9:45 Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash (Main Stage)
Ice-skating available 12:00 – 11:00 p.m. Two-hour sessions. $5 ages 12+, $4 ages 11 and under. Skate rental $3.
Ski Boot Race – Contestants must wear alpine ski boots (modified, or unmodified). Men’s, Women’s and Children”s divisions. Winners will receive a 2008-09 pair of Rossignol alpine boots. Register online beginning Nov. 3 at SkiUtah.com or at 4:30 p.m. day of race.
Check-in for Vintage Ski Outfit Contest (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) at the FFF info tent, west of the stage. Winner to receive Eider jacket and pants, and a pair of Rossignol skis and bindings or Burton snowboard.
Resort booths: Photo booths, make your own t-shirt booth, climbing wall, Kid’s Zone, Avalanche dogs, face painting, drink samples, free hand warmers, ski & snowboard videos, and be the first to play Shaun White’s new snowboarding video game prior to its official launch on Nov 18.
Win resort swag including lift tickets, hats, t-shirts, etc.
Big Al’s Texas BBQ, Coke products, PowerAde, Dasani Water and Beer will be available.
Event powered by Ski Utah, Ride Utah, X-96. KSL News Radio, PowerAde, Monster Beverage Co, Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, Stantec, Powder Magazine, Snowboarder Magazine, City Weekly, Media One, Pictureline, Young Chevrolet and Struck Creative. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )
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Written by Josh Scheuerman
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Thursday, 30 October 2008 |
 It’s the final countdown!
With the Indian summer sticking around for another weekend, the question I have been pondering is when are we going to get to ride? Actually in 14 days is the answer.
With most resorts blowing snow already, it’s going to be a regular season and there may be a few that open before the two-week start date.
Here are the dates as reported on www.skiutah.com
Alta – Nov. 21
Beaver Mountain – TBA
Brian Head – Nov. 22
Brighton – TBA
The Canyons – Nov. 27
Deer Valley – Dec. 6
Park City – Nov. 22
Snowbasin – Nov. 27
Snowbird – Nov. 22
Solitude – Nov. 14
Sundance – Dec. 5
Wolf Creek – TBA
So there you have it. If you have not yet packed and re-packed your gear and put it by the door or put your ski racks on, this would be a great weekend to do both. Although it’s mid 60’s this weekend, there may be storm that rolls in next week to really announce the winter 2009 season is underway.
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Written by Josh Scheuerman
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Friday, 24 October 2008 |
 Snowboarding has always fueled the creative mind. That creative mind expands on the slope by seeing objects to use while riding or visuallizing tricks before they happen, the mind is constantly looking forward to react the right hemisphere of the brain to think and react. For some individuals, snowboarding also champions creativity off the slopes, and while snowboarding is not the primary target, it is the catalyst to inspire art from these individuals. Which brings us to the title of the piece and two great events happening this weekend to take advantage of. ART, ART, ART.
The fist of the evening is Dave Domans', Stoney Monsters, Flowers and Homies. I think we saw a glimpse of this show at the Salt Lake City Art Center for the second 337 project. Dave has been busy creating original art for NIRTO snowboards for a number of years and recently this season an original SALAMON deck. Taking place just off Ft. Union at Autumn Garage (2258 e. Ft. Union), the opening reception runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm tomorrow night. Free trick of treats for all the kids and adults that show up.
 After rapping out with Doman, head downtown for the second installation of the evening, FICE (100 E. 200 So.) and MILO present CAPITA Artshow featuring TJ Schnieder, Tyler Lepore, and Corey Smith. Although this show also took place at the beginning of the month, this time around we will be graced by the actual artists when they descend from the Pacific Northwest, bringing new art and a compulsive art community. In addition to all the art being created and the visual sensual overload you may experience, there is one more treat in the bag for all the fans; FORM OF ROCKET will also be playing the art shows after party at FICE. Come early stay late, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am.
These two shows should get you lubed for this coming seasons creative muscles to get worked in pre-season. Come out, see and support the art movement.
For more information please visit,
http://www.autumngarage.com/
http://www.myspace.com/ficegallery |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 24 October 2008 )
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Wasatch Powder Keg adds Splitboard Division
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This year the Wasatch Powder Keg adds a splitboard division to this formidable backcountry race. Come see how you stand up with the strongest tourers in the Wasatch.
On March 13th don’t miss the Wasatch Powder Keg race. The Powder Keg is a test of strength and endurance for any backcountry skier. The 2010 race will [...]
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02/22/2010 05:12 PM
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Video from Brighton Prom Jam
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Slug Magazines annual Ski Park Jam at Brighton Resort. This years theme is High School Prom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjF-M18WbmA
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