Backcountry Skiing Archive

• 0March 10, 2009

  Saturday Ski Tour in Big Cottonwood Canyon

  One of the beauties of Utah Ski Resorts is the lift-serviced backcountry options. With access gates galore, it’s easy to...

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• 1March 4, 2009

  Glide Avalanches in March… Who Knew?

  I just read the avalanche report from the Utah Avalanche Center… not a whole lot to report on other than...

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• 3February 24, 2009

  Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah: Super Backcountry Ski Tour

  As several powerful storms slammed the Wasatch, I was stuck in downtown Salt Lake City at Omniture Summit 2009 (excellent...

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• 2January 29, 2009

  Dawn Patrol: Sunrise Turns in American Fork Canyon

  Waking up at the crack of 4:45 am isn’t tops on anyone’s list, but for those wishing to get some...

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• 0January 23, 2009

  Getting Your Fix with the Powderwhores: The Pact

  The weather the past couple of weeks here in Utah has been dominated by high pressure and sunshine with the...

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• 0January 7, 2009

  New G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Ski Binding

  With nearly all backcountry skiers choosing either Fritschi or Dynafit bindings, it appears that there is another option for those...

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• 1October 30, 2007

  Starting the Ski Season on Mount Timpanogos

  For two of the past 3 seasons I’ve started and finished my ski season on Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch...

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• 0March 2, 2001

  The Bounties of Utah Backcountry Skiing

  Backcountry skiing has many inherent dangers, but so does ...

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