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"

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Jan 21 / 2:21pm

Playin hooky!

by Mike Fine

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So, the last three days have seen a constant snowfall and I could not resist. I dropped the kids off at school and headed up to the Basin. I got in three full runs of "first track" powder (as seen above) and beat the crap out of my body by doing seven top to bottom runs in under 2.5 hours. By the end, the stuff was getting seriously cut up and a bit hard to manage.

The thighs are burned out but my word, what a morning. It was spectactular. All I have to say is that it is good thing it doesn't snow like this every week or my productivity at work would go to hell and a hand basket.

This powder shot was taken from the top of Philpot Ridge looking down toward Dan's.
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Jan 2 / 10:11am

Champagne for the New Year!

by Mike Fine
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This article about Snowbird references "Champagne Powder" which is perfect for the new year! If you are not aware, the term usually refers to light and airy snow that comes after exceptionally cold temperatures. However, in Utah, this rule does not apply. You see, our powder is like Champagne year round as our high desert climate combines with the Great Salt Lake and makes for the best snow to celebrate the new year.

Snowbird and Alta are especially blessed when it comes to this kind of snow. They get the most in Utah and have some of the best places to experience it. So, ring in 2010 with some of our special Champagne.

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Dec 30 / 12:30pm

Birthday wishes do come true!

by Mike Fine
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Today is my daughter's birthday (Happy Birthday Bean) and last night she made a birthday wish for more snow. She and I went skiing Monday and conditions were not ideal. Now, we all know the power of birthday wishes so you can blame Emma for this big storm. No counts are in on the total number of inches but I have five on my front lawn!

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Dec 13 / 7:51pm

As much as 4 feet of snow in our Utah mountains. - Happy dog!

by Mike Fine

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As you can see from the pic, my dog Maggie was exceptionally happy with all the snow. The valley got close to a foot and half and the mountains got pummeled. Yes, this storm is EXACTLY what we needed!

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Dec 12 / 12:51pm

Midnight Run

by Mike Fine

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The light is really flat but the snow...oh the snow. This storm continues to build on the base. There's also a fierce wind up here today but again....it's all about the snow!

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Nov 30 / 8:49am

Utah Claims The Greatest Snow On Earth - OnTheSnow

by Mike Fine
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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!"

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Nov 30 / 7:58am

Making white stuff!

by Mike Fine

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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.
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