Utah: The Complete Ski and Snowboard Site

Utah: The Complete Ski and Snowboard Site

Mike Fine  //  Ramblings of a dad, husband, writer, geek, outdoorsman and music freak. Author of "Utah: The Complete Ski and Snowboard Guide"

 
Nov 30 / 8:49am

Utah Claims The Greatest Snow On Earth - OnTheSnow

by Mike Fine
via onthesnow.com

This is an interesting article where it analyzes the claim of Utah as having the "Greatest Snow on Earth." Read the whole thing and you will get the gist. Honestly, I never had a word for the snow here but now I know when I am waist deep I can say...."Sweet Dendrite!"

Filed under  //  Snow   Utah  

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Nov 30 / 7:59am

First year with a helmet!

by Mike Fine

This year I took the helmet plunge. Years of skiing can free made this change a bit weird but I have to say I love it. I bought a Giro G10 and it is great. The vent on top allows me to adjust the temperature and the helmet is super light. And yes this is third day up....woohooo.
via Pixelpipe
Filed under  //  Snowbasin   Tech  

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Nov 30 / 7:58am

Making white stuff!

by Mike Fine

While winter still has three weeks to arrive, our Utah resorts are not wasting the cold weather. Snowmaking is implemented at most of our 13 great locations. So, a trip to Utah is never wasted. And...its birthday number 43 and day 4 on the slopes.
via Pixelpipe
Filed under  //  Snow   Utah  

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Nov 27 / 11:02am

Day two on the slopes!

by Mike Fine

We are up hitting the piste for a second day and while the conditions are early season, there is good coverage. Good times!
via Pixelpipe

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Nov 26 / 11:03am

Snowbasin has my book!

by Mike Fine

Thanksgiving day is our first day up!
via Pixelpipe
Filed under  //  Book   Snowbasin  

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Nov 25 / 8:31pm

Custom Feet

by Mike Fine

via Pixelpipe

Do you have weird feet? Do you struggle with finding comfortable boots? With custom foot beds, you eliminate all those problems. I must have been born to ski as my size 11A flat feet have closer resemblance to boards save the toes attached at the end. Finding shoes is a nightmare and ski boots used to be worse. However, about ten years ago I bought custom foot beds and all is well. Today's boot has a ton of options for customization including formed outer shell and linings. However, the custom foot bed is really the best!

The process involves baking the pad and the placing it on your foot. They then suck the air out a bag while the pad is attached to your foot. This makes it form directly to your feet. Voila, you now have an insole that matches your foot exactly. This technology is really worth the extra money as it makes boots much more comfortable, gives your boots more life and really increases performance on the slopes.

Those of you with normal feet can just be quiet.
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Nov 25 / 3:31pm

helluva book!

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I grew up in California and learned how to ski there.  However, I was fortunate enough to have relatives in Utah who had me out once in awhile and showed me what it is like to ski the Wasatch Mountains.  What a difference!  After trying Utah powder, I became totally spoiled...I'll never be able to enjoy skiing California to the same degree again.

I eventually moved out here and have skied almost all of Utah's 13 resorts.  For those who don't have cousins in the state, you can pick up Mike Fine's informative overview of the various Utah resorts.  It has what you need to plan your visit, to get the lowdown on where to ski or ride the "greatest snow on earth."  Great pictures, clearly written, details relevent to every level and ability...ski dawg Mikey F. wrote a very Fine book.  You won't be disappointed. 
- Greg Tanner
Park City Magazine
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Nov 25 / 10:04am

Ski Salt Lake Winter Savings

by Mike Fine
via visitsaltlake.com

Check this out! That link takes you to a great article that shares with you all the cool options to make your vacation here in Utah this season.There are a ton of deals and all the resorts are eager to have you spend your hard-earned greenbacks on their slopes. Honestly, why waste that money on crappy snow and ice when you can have the amazing Utah powder beneath your feet?

Filed under  //  Deals   SLC  

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Nov 25 / 9:56am

Scottevest - The Batman utility belt for the active person.

by Mike Fine
via scottevest.com

Scottevest makes some pretty cool gear. I own a fleece hoodie and I love how I can incorporate my headphones for my iPod right into the jacket. For the gadget lover, their clothes are a dream. You always have enough pockets and they are really durable. I am actually planning on getting the microfleece top to wear under my shell so I can keep my phone and iPod protected but accessible while I am on the mountain.

Filed under  //  Tech  

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