Skiing

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.

In other news, state leaders are asking the federal government for $1 billion to support Great Salt Lake after President Donald Trump said it was "very important" to save the lake.

Skijoring, a cross between horseback riding and skiing, returned to Utah this month despite the lack of snow.

Only 11% of ski trails in western states were open by the end of November, which has also hurt early bookings as guests adopt a "wait and see" attitude.

Last month, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort opened a new cabin and rental shop and unveiled a new ticket system.

The Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, accounted for about 43% of all U.S. ski visits.

Russ Scholl's "periodic table of snow" contains more than 100 different slang names for snow.

Prime skiing and snowboarding conditions often coincide with higher levels of UV radiation.

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.