By the typical standards of the Utah ski season, this season was not a good one. Save for a couple strong stretches in the early parts of 2021, there wasn’t a ton to write home about. Snowpack stayed...

Fueled by leftovers and hopes of good snow, my friend Ryan Dobi — sometimes his brother, Andrew Dobi — and I would drive for hours to some obscure mountain pass. I thought the extra burden of seven...

Skiing is a Utah staple as well as one of the most prevalent outdoor activities in Utah. When you are a part of the outdoor community, it's easy to forget that most people do not partake in the same activities...

If you’ve skied in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon before, you’re likely familiar with the ski traffic. Whether it’s getting up early in an attempt to beat the crowds up the canyon, sitting in the...

Grand Targhee, Wyoming — out of breath, I sunk into the powder that had been floating down since early that morning. I’d spent the past five hours slashing through untracked line after untracked line,...

In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, let us recognize the trailblazing woman who helped lay the foundation for our beloved sport of powder skiing: Dolores LaChapelle. Her story is inextricably...

The 2020-2021 Winter season began in the midst of a pandemic. More than ever, Wasatch resorts emphasized insurance plans for their season passes. Resort goers enjoy their days, but have become accustomed...

Note: this is not a substitute for a real avalanche safety course — take it as a reminder of the basics or inspiration to take a course. Snow. Some of us dread it, some of us worship it. Whether its...

An avalanche is the worst nightmare of anyone in the backcountry during the winter. The whumpf, the low rumble, the shaking ground and the sudden wall of snow would turn a fun winter romp into a terrifying...