Ski Resorts

In other news, fire evacuations in Millard and Summit County were lifted. And, after a lackluster ski season, Park City Mountain is looking ahead to its next opening.

In other news, tablets with unlabeled kratom alkaloids are linked to a death in Utah. And, Eagle Point Resort canceled its upcoming season because of extensive wildfire damage.

In other news, Utah gas prices jumped 20 cents in the last week. And, don't panic if you see smoke along Great Salt Lake's eastern shore this weekend — it's probably not a wildfire.

Ski areas on public lands have to be primarily focused on snow sports. But now, that focus won't be determined by revenue, which could help these businesses adapt to a changing climate.

Many resorts have partnered with groups to create innovative programs that restore public lands surrounding resorts making a positive impact on the natural world by conserving and dedicating areas for wildlife and conservation.

When I began Nordic skiing some 40 years ago, my Bonna laminated wood skies were coveted. I miss their natural beauty and high performance. Now, they sit in a corner, replaced by a light weight, wax free pair. Somethings lost, something’s gained.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters join host Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including Utah resorts accounting for two of the three most expensive ski trips in the U.S.

Powder Mountain got the go-ahead from Cache County to put up two new ski lifts before this winter as it transitions into a destination for the elite.

In other news, Team Rubicon was recently awarded the 2023 Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Award for efforts to reduce wildfire risk in Moab.

On this episode, the state’s newest ski resort is for the megarich only, former FLDS Moms say their kids have gone missing, and an audit alleges former Cache County prosecutors misused public resources.