Dumping in Northern Utah - Powder for Everyone!

Happy Boys on the Gondola at Snowbasin

OK, so they really didn't ski together on this run...

16 inches in the last 24 hours made for a great day - tracks filling in every run!  Heard there are some great ski lodging deals near Snowbasin and Powder Mountain right now (don't tell anyone!)

Utah Ski Resorts: Sunshine, Fresh Powder, Smiles All Around

What a fantastic start to the season we have had at Snowbasin (above), Powder Mountain and Wolf Mountain this year!  The fresh snow, cool temperatures and sunshine made for a perfect day. Life is good.

A Fabulous Weekend of Skiing and Riding in Northern Utah!

The View of Snowbasin from HWY 167 (Trappers Loop).

Finding Freshies everywhere.  Get out there and enjoy great conditions at Powder Mountain, Snowbasin and Wolf Mountain!  Saw some great deals here

Winter is Here for Good.

A picturesque drive to Snowbasin shows Ogden Valley blanketed in white. Winter is here for good. Check out Northern Utah ski reports and great ski lodging packages.

Snowshoeing in Powder to Green Pond near Snowbasin

Celebrating a couple of birthdays this morning, we snowshoed to Green Pond and beyond before enjoying a wonderful brunch at Jackson Fork Inn. Looks like we will be skiing this Thursday!

The Snow is Coming to Ogden Valley, UT Resorts!

Listen to this foreast! Sounds like we are getting dumped on again just in time for reports to open with great conditions later this month!  Checkout the great travel deals at http://ogden-valley.travel/.


An Evening View of Snowbasin from Huntsville, UT



October is Magical on Pineview Reservoir

Kayaking on Pineview Reservoir is especially peaceful in spring and fall when boat traffic is absent.  What a great time to visit Ogden Valley!  See more photos here.

Utah Fall Color Watch: Utah Fall Color Photography Contest Winners

Photograph by Harold Sampson - First place for Sept. 18 Workshop

Utah Fall Color Watch: Utah Fall Color Photography Contest Winners: "Participants submitted their five best photographs to this Blog for a ch..."

After the Rainbow in Ogden Valley - Fall Colors frame Snowbasin

OK, I missed the rainbow Monday morning, but the scene drew me down to the beach on Pineview Reservoir for these shots. Snowbasin Ski Resort gleams under dark clouds - could snow be far behind?

Morning Light Over Ogden Valley

Morning light before the incoming fall storm over Ogden Valley (looking north across Pineview Reservoir toward Ben Lomond Peak)

Utah Fall Color Watch: North Fork Park Autumn Foliage and Reflections in ...

Utah Fall Color Watch: North Fork Park Autumn Foliage and Reflections in ...: "Another successful Fall Color Photography Workshop in Ogden Valley. Thanks to Jim Halay and the rest of the Ogden Camera Cl..."

Morning Sun Over Ogden Valley

The morning sun over Ogden Valley reveals more vivid color on the foothills toward Snowbasin Resort!

Kayaking on Pineview Reservoir in the Fall - you will have it all to yourself!

The Leaves they are a Changin'

Last week the mountains were a sea of green, today they are filled with dabs of red as the maples begin their autumn transformation. Cold temps (it was 31 degrees in Mountain Green on Monday) and storms roaring through will hasten the change. Autumn is such an exciting season as you never know from year to year exactly what you will get.

Looking forward to the first photography workshop on September 18, more details on the OVBA home page www.ovba.org. Or visit www.utahfallcolors.com and the Leaf Peepers blog.

Utah Fall Color Watch: Sunflowers - One of Fall's First Color Displays

Utah Fall Color Watch: Sunflowers - One of Fall's First Color Displays: "Sunflowers blooming along the road are my first sign that the trees are getting ready to turn. I took this quick shot as I was driving up P..."

Late Summer Days

A walk along the beach on Pineview Reservoir, Huntsville UT

Cool Nights Get the Colors Started

 

On our bike ride on Trappers Loop yesterday we started to see some leaves changing color - so I went back today with camera in tow.  Autumn is on its way!

First Dusting of Snow

Woke up this morning to the first dusting of snow in Ogden Valley........

Enjoy scenic fall color drives and local musical talent

Don't miss a great lineup of outdoors concerts, fall color photography workshops, half-marathons, XTERRA triathlon, and more at www.utahfallcolors.comwww.utahfallcolors.com

Ogden Valley Science School Day Camp, Peregrine Falcon

Autumn is Fast Approaching

Check out http://www.utahfallcolors.com/ for  Lodging Packages, Dining Offers, and Events, including a FREE Fall Color Photography Workshop. Press Release

2nd Annual Powder Mountain Hillclimb

A hearty group of bikers braved the elements on the morning of June 12 for the 2nd Annual Powder Mountain Hillclimb. The ride that started at Wolf Creek Festival Field and ended at Powder Mountain's Timberline Lodge was a climb of 3,300 vertical feet over 6 miles. Nathan Chesney took 1st place for the second year in a row.

For more information, email teamexcelerator@gmail.com. Sponsors: DiamondPeak Mountain Sports, Edge Composites, Roosters, Peregrine Home Health, The Bike Shoppe, Team Excelerator, Vitality Nutrition, Wolf Creek and Powder Mountain. Thanks to Denny Montgomery for the photos (see  more on Facebook)

Spring is Here

Late season snows and greening of the hills makes for dramatic vistas in Ogden Valley.

Epic Day at Powder Mountain

Photo by Denny Montgomery

A message from Carolyn at Powder Mountain:

What an epic day at Powder Mountain!  I thought my skis were wide but not big enough for this much powder.  I went back to the shop to rent some a set of really wide demo skis!  What fun - lots of face shots. 

What could make the day more perfect?  Discounted lift passes.  An adult all day lift pass is $45.  If you are a local, in the military or have a season pass at another resort, you only pay $40. 

Weatherman says there is more to come.

It's No April Fool's Joke - It was a Great Powder Day!

Howdy and Rich enjoy the white stuff at Snowbasin.

Women In Tourism SKI 2010

Women In Tourism SKI 2010
Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Watch the Video.

Ski Resorts offer Great Spring Discounts!

1.Powder Mountain Spring Discounts. 1) Show a current season pass (from any local ski resort) at any ticket window on Monday – Friday to purchase an adult all area pass for $40, a 31% discount. 2) Local residents without a season pass can show their Utah driver's license and $45 for an adult pass and $30 for seniors ages 62 – 69, Monday – Friday. 3) Spring also brings great corn snow in the backcountry served by the Snowcat Powder Safari. On Mar 22, prices will be reduced $20 to $330 per person. The Snowcat Powder Safari continues running long after the resort closes so the price will be reduced a second time to $175/person on April 15.
2.New Snowbasin Product for Intermediate Skiers! Lift ticket available for Littlecat Express and Becker Lifts. The pass will provide great intermediate terrain for those that are not interested in an all mountain ticket, and is perfect for access to the pipe and intermediate terrain park. $35 for all ages.

3.Snowbasin Spring Snowsports Sampler – Only $39!  for newcomers to skiing AND snowboarding. Through the end of the season, this package includes a two hour beginner lesson, rentals, and a Littlecat ticket! All ages welcome, with no blackout dates. Must be purchased as a package ($39) through the Snowsports Learning Center. Group lessons are held twice each day – 10 AM and 1 PM. Please arrive at the Snowsports Learning Center one hour prior to lesson to register and complete the rental process. For more information or make a reservation, call 801.620.1016. Adaptive programs available.

Did You Hear? But "Don't Mention It" at Powder Mountain!

Powder Mountain is now offering guided tours to Wolf Canyon, known locally as DMI (Don't Mention It). Wolf Canyon encompasses approximately 1,000 skiable acres and has a 3,000 foot vertical drop for anyone willing to take a short hike up to James Peak, the resort's highest peak. Well worth it!! More info

Aussies love that Utah Powder!

Sue, from Syney, Australia, is getting the hang of that famous Utah Powder.

Surpise, Surprise!

What a nice surprise to wake up to 6 inches in Ogden Valley, and a foot or more on the mountain by the time the lifts started! Resorts only reported 3 or 4 inches in early morning posts, but we found lots more to play in. Check out the great links for conditions and forecasts at: http://www.ovba.org/snow/ . (UTAH SNOW SURVEY... That's how I knew that there were 10 inches at 7,550 ft level at 8 AM, and now I see 2 more inches fell after that.)

A Great Week of Storms!

Mike enjoys his secret stash at Snowbasin.

That's my Honey! More Wonderful Snow!

Seven untracked powder runs before lunch! And more snow coming tonight....

Snow at Last

It started out snowy, then snowy and windy, then sunny and calm. As you can see, the snow was much deeper than the 6 inches reported by Snowbasin this morning. Kelly was having fun in the Centennial sun.

Know... Before You Go Out of Bounds

Snowbasin offered a free Avalanche Awareness Class - consisting of an indoor session last night, and outdoor demonstrations today. The device below is available for the public to select a difficulty level, and then use a transceiver to find the buried transmitters.


Ski patrol staff demonstrates above how he listens to his transceiver and walks a pattern to narrow down the area of the signal. The purpose of this session was to emphasize that if you plan to ski out of bounds, you should take a class and PRACTICE using your gear so you are ready if the need arises.

We followed our leader to see some of their in-bounds control routes. The slope above is between 35 and 40 degrees slope - very prone to to avalanches if not controlled. We felt perfectly safe - in bounds here.



A volunteer on the patrol staff allowed patrolmen to bury him for a demonstration of the use of dogs to find victims. It did not take long the canine to pinpoint the"victim" - really wonderful and amazing.

"Good job!" And THANK YOU to Snowbasin Ski Patrol for a very interesting session!!

Ogden Area Avalanche Daily Advisory - check it daily!

More photos and information about the session posted at: Alpine Vistas

Yummy New Snow for the New Year

A nice storm rumbled in to the Ogden Valley just before the New Year and made for some mighty fine powder skiing. The dump allowed us to venture off piste for some great fun and adventure. The slopes we selected still had some twigs and sticks poking out of the fresh snow fall but everywhere we ventured was excellent. Hopefully Mother Nature will be very kind to us in 2010. Happy New Year!