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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Dec 25 / 5:41pm

It’s a Snowboard. It’s Skis. Yes, It’s Both.

by Mike Fine
via travel.nytimes.com

Here is a clever idea. Snowboarders have a distinct disadvantage to skiers in the back country. Their bindings and gear force them to either hike or drag a foot. This new design seems to answer the call. I wonder how they perform and how the bindings work?

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Dec 3 / 9:27am

Utah ski resorts offer training - Action Sports - ESPN

by Mike Fine
In addition to offering development training, Team Utah will allow qualified snowboard athletes access to competing regionally, nationally and internationally within a team structure. Team Utah will also be working with community outreach and charitable programs, as well as volunteer service, to promote character development and a sense of responsibility to the community.
via espn.go.com

This is very cool. Young snowboarders who have the possibility of growing into a professional now have resources available to help them become Olympic champions. It is great during the games to support USA but it is even more exciting to support the local kid!

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