Skiing

Just to clarify, once the snow melts, Utah does not go into a total state of hibernation. While Utah is known for its legendary winter powder, did you know that Park City was recently designated as the world’s first and only Gold-Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association? In short, Mountain Biking in Utah is epic, here's your guide from singletrack to bike parks across the state. Oh yeah, and there's over 150+ miles of singletrack across Utah ski resorts waiting for you. And remember, rolling the mountain trails in the summer is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat along with staying in shape for the winter. The below guide highlights the most exciting mountain bike news from Utah ski resorts that maintain summer mountain biking operations. Brian Head Resort - New this year, Brian Head is now an authorized dealer of Kona Bikes. The resort does offer single track but is truly known for its bike terrain parks which include:jumps, drops, walls, ladders and other wooden elements. These areas require varied degrees of skill level. Start small, ride smart and work your way up. This ever expanding and centralized terrain park network includes Ken’s Woods, Stef’s Steps and Malicious Woods. All are accessible from the lower parts of Color Country, Timberline, Lil’ Gritty and Wildflower. PRICES Canyons Resort -Last summer, Canyons arrived on the bike scene in a big way with the build of an all-new bike park located mid-mountain. The park includes a Skills Park and will include three different skill-level trails with a variety of features and be serviced by the High Meadow lift.  The park also has several new flow and downhill trails for this summer. Information and lift tickets are available at Canyon Mountain Rentals in the Resort Village. PRICES Deer Valley Resort - With over 60 miles of pristine biking trails, it's hard to beat mountain biking at Deer Valley. Lift-served mountain biking is offered from Silver Lake Express at the base, Sterling Express at mid-mountain and Ruby Express at Empire Canyon. Many Deer Valley trails connect with the Park City network of singletrack, providing access to 400 miles of trails. PRICES Eagle Point -Just this spring, Eagle Point cut new single track and flow trails for the first time ever. They're starting small with just two miles of trails, but expect the ride to be smooth. Check out the trail work gallery. Park City Mountain Resort -New this summer, the Crescent Hi-Speed Quad will get you and bike to the top of the ridge in minutes. Need help exploring the abundant selection of trails? A detailed trail map is available at the ticket windows (provided by Mountain Trails Foundation) for a $5 donation. PRICES Snowbasin Resort - All levels of riding are available from the base including gondola accessed trails. More than 26 miles of trails connect to additional Forest Service trails for nearly 50 miles of fun. Snowbasin trails are open to the public seven days a week, with gondola service available on weekends during the summer season. Don't forget, Snowbasin boasts jaw dropping views at the top. PRICES Solitude Mountain Resort - Nothing wrong with 20 miles of aspen lined trails, the single track at Solitdue is breath taking. If you don't want the uphill to steal too much of your breath, no worries, bikes are allowed on the Sunrise life. Solitude offers a full line of Cannondale bikes. PRICES Sundance Resort - You've probably heard by now that Sundance is wildly beautiful, an intimate canyon reminiscent of Switzerland's Alps. Sundance offers 25+ miles of lift serviced single track mountain biking, with challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas. All Sundance trails are designed for uphill and downhill riding, and have excellent intermediate and advance trail riding. PRICES Are you looking for a bukcet list ride? The Wasatch Crest Trail teeters along the spine of the Wasatch Mountains, the divide between the Park City ski resorts and the Salt Lake ski re

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Friends Hut board of directors reunion and story telling for possible history book.

In memory of the plane crash victims for whom the Friends Hut was built, featuring Robert "Pimmy" Pimental.

Although the 2014 Winter Olympics might seem far away, if you have any interest in attending, now is the time to jump on it and start booking flights and accommodation. Sochi will be the star of the skiing world for the duration of the Olympics - February 7th through the 23rd - and will draw a huge volume of people from across the world....Read Full Post

Kicking off the "15 Minutes OF Fame" series, enjoy Price's edit from Alta Ski Area who spends far more time in the air than on snow. Thanks for the fireworks Price and keeping the winter dream alive in the heat of the summer. Submit your video so that the Ski Utah Yeti can help you soak up 15 Minutes of Fame. Submit your videos or photos to the Ski Utah Yeti: yeti@skiutah.com.

Dynafit Cho Oyu is a low mass tool that carries nicely on your pack, feels like wings on your feet, and splits your jaw with a smile.

Whiteface may have made its name in winter - it has the highest vertical drop in the east, after all - but it does summer pretty well, too. Standing on its summit, you'll gaze out at the Adirondack Park. Six million acres - more than Yellowstone and Yosemite combined - thick with white pines and glistening with crystalline lakes and meandering trout streams....Read Full Post

At just over (or maybe under) 11,500 feet, San Gorgonio Mountain is Southern California’s high point, considerably eclipsing rivals San Jacinto Peak and Mount San Antonio. This might just be the most inspiring summit view in SoCal, but you’ll have to work for it. The shortest approach, via the Vivian Creek trail, is about 8 miles and 5.5K of vertical. The South Fork approach, from the north, chops a bit of vertical but adds a hefty mileage premium. I particularly love the view of San Jacinto from atop San Gorgonio, with the dramatic plunge of Cochella Valley in between. Looking east you can see a sweeping view of Palm Springs and the Low Desert, with Arizona visible on a clear day beyond. To the north is Big Bear Lake and the High Desert. South is San Diego and the Inland Empire. And to west, you’ll see Mount Baldy, the Santa Ana Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and course the mighty Los Angeles Basin.

There maybe a line at the bottom of the Greenvalley chair and a few rocks here and there but the sun is shining, we are still skiing and the company is awesome.