Longtime ski guide’s death in Big Cottonwood avalanche a ‘punch to the gut’ for backcountry community
Higinio “Quino” Gonzalez bucked the stereotype of the backcountry guide, immersing himself in opera and languages before he ...
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How do Utah’s ski resorts name their trails and lifts? Here’s how it works.
He got 15 stitches … and a trail (Omar’s Ear) named in his honor.
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The Soul of Skiing Thrives at Montana's Fiercely Independent Ski Resort
Craig Moore, a local photographer I was skiing with, was unphased. “Oh that was Turkey Tom,” he said. Here in the Montana ...
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The Best Gear for Your Road Trips
The first time we pulled over without a plan was on some Bureau of Land Management stretch east of Zion National Park in Utah. We were alone, on an outcropping overlooking a shallow canyon.
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Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist
The only downside to more snow is that water-heavy snow elevates avalanche danger across the state's mountains. Utah ...
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Victim in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche identified by officials
Authorities have identified the victim killed in the Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche over the weekend as Higinio Juan Gonzales, 59, of Salt Lake City.
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Avalanche sweeps away two backcountry skiers, killing one, Utah officials say
The 150-foot-wide avalanche slid about 700 feet at the 10,000-foot elevation in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Photo by Nicolas Cool via Unsplash An avalanche swept away two backcountry skiers in a Utah ...
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Backcountry Skier Dies in Utah Avalanche
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a Super Bowl champion. After Hurts led the Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the ...