Powder Mountain

Powder Mountain and Labor Day

2008-08-24T11:20:00.000-07:00

Summer is coming to an end but we still have great Summertime Deals at Powder Mountain.

If you haven't purchased your season pass or your Utah Powder Pass yet, you have another chance.

Powder Mountain will be offering the lowest price of the year on season passes at the BEAT THE HEAT RAIL JAM AND SALE on Saturday, August 30 at Decade. Decade is located at 1695 E. Skyline Drive in South Ogden (next to Costa Vida). Powder Mountain's staff will be there from noon - 7pm on the 30th selling passes and giving away snowcones. We also will be selling the Powder Mountain graffiti t-shirts

Utah Powder Pass (Locals Only Weekday Discount Card) is still on sale for $20 if purchased by Monday, August 31.

NEW!! 4 x 4 Adventure Tour at Powder Mountain

photo by Christie Colgate

Powder Mountain mechanics, Roger Arave and Evan Miller, designed and built the off-road vehicle so that it could climb the steep and rocky terrain that serves as ski slopes during the winter months. 42 inch tires, a full roll cage and a canvas top in case of inclement weather provide a comfortable and safe excursion for guests. Incredible views, conquering steep slopes, and seeing wildlife in their native habitat create a memorable experience.

The guided tours will take guests to spectacular sites with amazing views over the 10,000+ acres within the resort that would otherwise be inaccessible to the public by vehicle. It is a great excursion to check out fall colors in the Wasatch Mountains. Each three-hour tour will be custom tailored to meet the desires of the individual guests and to take advantage of the changing scenery, wildlife, and weather. Typical areas to be explored include Lightning Ridge, Cobabe Canyon and Three Mile Trail to Hidden Lake. The overlook into Ogden Valley from the south end of the property includes all of Ogden Valley, the Great Salt Lake, Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, Idaho and Nevada.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Wolf Creek Adventures at 801-745-2000 or emailing adventures@wolfcreekutah.com

Powzilla Debuts At The Ogden Valley Balloon Festival

2008-08-22T20:02:00.000-07:00

Powzilla made its debut at the 14th annual Ogden Valley Balloon Festival. Always a fun time, the balloon festival features balloon launches, arts and craft booths along with live entertainment over an entire weekend.

Powder Mountain sponsored a booth selling season passes, providing information about the resort, and of course promoting summer tours of Powder Mountain on the famed "Powzilla".
The appropriately named "Powzilla" is an off-road, 4x4 vehicle that will allow summer tours of Powder Mountain not accessible by regular vehicles. Other than the spectacular views, beautiful meadows, wildflowers, and wildlife Powder Mountain has to offer in the summer, a ride on Powzilla is just plain FUN!

Reservations are required and can be made through Wolf Creek Adventures by calling 801-745-2000 or email adventures@wolfcreekresort.com

08-09 Season Pass Sale Kicks Off August 1st

2008-07-31T13:03:00.000-07:00

CONTACT: Carolyn Daniels
Powder Mountain Resort Management
801-745-3772 Ext 156
marketing@powdermountain.com

Powder Mountain 08/09 Season Pass Sale Begins August 1

Eden, UT July 30, 2008 - Powder Mountain's 2008-09 season pass sale that kicks off August 1 offers a different twist to the traditional preseason promotions.

In prior years, season pass prices increased in September and again in November. Procrastinators should be aware that the increase in the pass price this year is based on the number of season passes sold rather than the date. For example, the lowest price of $650 for an adult pass will be available to the first 300 purchasers. Once 300 passes are sold the price increases to $715. The price jumps again once 550 passes have been purchased.

In response to the rising prices at the pump, Powder Mountain is offering free shuttle service from Eden to our guests. We have also lowered the K -12 and military season pass prices. For the first time, discounted season pass rates will also be extended to retired military. For a complete list of season pass prices, go to www.powdermountain.com.

A weekday discount card for Utah residents, the Utah Powder Pass, was offered for the first time last season. The Utah Powder Pass will only cost $20 if purchased by September 1. "The program was so popular with our local customers that we decided to reward their loyalty by offering an even bigger weekday discount this season," remarked Gregg Greer, President and CEO of Powder Mountain Resort Management. "With the Utah Powder Pass locals save between 29 - 35% on a lift pass. For example, you save $16 on an adult day pass."

About Powder Mountain Resort

Located 19 miles from Ogden, Powder Mountain Resort offers over 5,500 acres of skiable terrain. In both 2006 and 2007, SKI Magazine rated Powder Mountain in the top two for snow quality and the top three for value. Plans to grow the resort into a world-class destination are already underway.

Powder Mountain in the summer

2008-07-28T11:43:00.000-07:00

We all know Powder Mountain is beautiful in the winter, but many aren't aware that Powder Mountain is just as beautiful in the summer. Check out these photos Nancy and Pam took recently on a hike.

One year anniversary

2008-07-28T11:37:00.001-07:00

Powder Mountain Resort Management, LLC is pleased to announce that July 1st marked the one year anniversary of new management of the resort. To celebrate, the year-round staff at Powder Mountain took a break from summer time lift and trail maintenance to celebrate with pizza and cake. We would like to thank our patrons for making this year a success and look forward to many more successful years to come.

07/08 Employee Party

2008-04-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

The last fling for the 07/08 season was the Employee Party on Saturday, April 19. Around 300 employees and their families shredded one last time at Hidden Lake, joined in games and feasted at a massive barbeque. To honor the front line staff, management manned Hidden Lake lift, ran games, served food and gave out goodies. No one left empty handed and Wes Goldsberry won the grand prize - a new set of Solomon skis!

Congratulations to Richard Wood, i.e. Woody. He is the first recipient of the James Peak Lifetime Achievement Award. For many years, Woody has worn two hats at Powder Mountain - Manager of Night Operations and Manager of the Shuttle Department. Woody started at Powder Mountain in 1982, around the time that Powder Country began operation. His bus quickly became known as the "only four wheel drive lift" in the country and many know Powder Country as "Woody World". In the height of the season, Powder Country shuttles often transport 1,000 to 2,000 riders a day. The Powder Mountain fleet of 5 buses and 2 vans run regular pick ups at Eden lodging properties and are often chartered by groups staying in Ogden or Layton. No matter the weather conditions you feel safe with Woody at the wheel!

Unfortunately, everyone was having too much fun to take many photos, but here are just a few of the recipients of 07/08 employee awards.

Thanks to our great prize sponsors: Solomon, Descente, Scott, Diamond Peaks Ski Shop, Hampton Inn Layton, Alpine Pizza and Canyon Sports.

Powder Snowcat Safari Spring Special

2008-04-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

***Snowcat Powder Safaris are now closed for the 07-08 season****

$200 per person includes guides, snacks and avalanche beacons

Tours depart Timberline Lodge at 9:30am.

Reservations required. Call 801-745-3772 Ext 113 or email tours@powdermountain.com or

Fill out a reservation request online

Backcountry Rendevous Gear Test

2008-04-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

Backcountry and Outside Magazines joined forces for first ever Backcountry Rendezvous at Powder Mountain, Utah on March 24-30. The results of the biggest backcountry gear test ever will be published in September.

Valley Lodging at Wolf Creek and the Ogden/Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau assisted in attracting the publications to Powder Mountain. By staging the tests at Powder Mountain, Backcountry was able to bring in its entire editorial staff and seasoned testers from across the nation.

Outside Magazine, dedicated to the active lifestyle since 1978, is joining the Backcountry test for one reason: authenticity. "I'm really excited to team up with Backcountry Magazine this season," says Sam Moulton, editor of Outside Magazine's Buyer's Guides. "It's better for everybody. Manufacturers only have to mount up and send one fleet of skis, boots, and bindings. But the biggest benefit will be the end product. By joining forces, and sharing testers, data, and our respective expertise, each magazine will be able to provide our readers what they want-more in-depth and authoritative reviews."

"What makes us special," says Powder Mountain Director of Public Relations Carolyn Daniels, "is an additional 2,700 acres of powder served only by shuttle, snowcat, or skins." Testers should find prime testing conditions-Powder's already seen 347 inches of snow fall through Valentines Day. "Our reputation is for untracked pow," says Daniels, "and our loyal fans are the same people who read Backcountry and Outside. What a perfect match."

Hopes are that the Backcountry Rendezvous will return to Pow Mow next season.

For more info go to

http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/pmt_skitest_mar08.html

http://www.ogdenvalleymagazine.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=63

Spring Session Pictures

2008-04-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

A Powder Mountain tradition! This event is the highlight of the freestyle season. It was a party, pipe jam, rail jam, barbeque, and DJ battle rolled into one. Family fun for all ages and abilities.

This year, we had a good turnout with even a band and ski demos weathering the snow coming down. A big thanks to all that attended as well as 4Frnt Skis for coming out!

photo by Matthew Sterbenz

photo by Matthew Sterbenz

photo by Matthew Sterbenz

photo by Dave Jessup

photo by Dave Jessup

photo by Dave Jessup

Steamboat Powdercats

2008-04-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

When developing the new guided snowcat excursion this season, Rod Kelly turned to the website of the well established Steamboat Powdercats. The company operates on 10,000 acres of permitted snowcat terrain on Buffalo Pass and has an excellent reputation in the industry.

Rod Kelly, Powder's Operations Manager was stunned when Kent Vertrees, Master of Chaos for Steamboat Powdercats, called to arrange a year-end party for the staff of 14!

On the first day, the group of powerful skiers and enthusiast chanters explored the resort from top to bottom. They started the day with Lightning Ridge snowcat and ended out of bounds on the Powder Snowcat Safari. In between, they searched for freshies off every lift, in Cobabe Canyon and in Powder Country. At the end of the day, they adjourned to the Powder Keg to share tales pow and to reward their guides, Phil and Steve.

Thanks for choosing Powder Mountain!

Snowcat Powder Safari

2008-03-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

The morning starts with a safety orientation followed by a snowcat ride to over 1,000 acres of exclusive bowls, glades and chutes for a day gliding on untracked snow...

The Snowcat Powder Safari is new to the 07/08 season at Powder Mountain. Reservations can be done online to reserve a spot today or after the mountain closes. That's right, after Powder Mountain closes for the season, the Powder Safari will give you the opportunity to continue the ski season as you trek to untouched snow. This will be an experience that you will not soon forget.

This time of year, the Powder Safari turns into the "corn harvest". With the amazing "corn powder" that forms with the temperate weather, the Powder Safari will allow you to have a whole new appreciation of Spring skiing. You haven't truly skied powder until you you've skied "corn powder" on the Powder Safari. Should be a bountiful harvest of fresh Powder Mountain Corn!

Click on the link below to sign up online today!

Snowcat Powder Safari Reservation Form

March Madness GS Pics

2008-03-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much for everyone who participated in the March Madness Giant Slalom Race! This event was a fun way to show support for the Powder Mountain Ski Team as well as enjoying the beautiful slopes.

Here are some photos from the race.

10th Annual Spring Session

2008-03-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

March 29th at the Hidden Lake Halfpipe and Terrain Park

This year, the Terrain Park Team is adding an art component to the competition. Local urban artists: Dallas Christensen, Kurtis Barlow, Bryson Barlow and Heath Franklin will be decorating rails to depict some of the most ardent supporters of our terrain park. Sponsors participating are Decade, APX Alarm

Atomic Snowboards and Vitamin Water. Come see the newly decorated rails and boxes in the terrain park.

The jam style comp will include all aspects of the Hidden Lake Terrain Park including the Half Pipe. Registration is free with a lift pass and

There are plenty of prizes. Not a competitor? Join us for the music, barbeque and to watch the tricks.

photo by Dave Jessup

Final 3 on 3 Team Challenge

2008-02-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

The final event in Powder Mountain's 3 on 3 Team Challenge Series is scheduled for March 5, 2008. The terrain park competition is held under the lights at the Sundown Terrain Park. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. and is free for anyone having a lift pass. The competition is from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Chances of winning the series are good for teams wanting to enter for the first time.

Teams of three compete on three terrain park features that are randomly chosen the day of the event. Teams can compete for nightly prizes and earn points based on the team's performance. The team with the most points at the end of the three part series will win 2008/09 season passes.

For more information, please call 801-745-3772.

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3 ON 3 TEAM CHALLENGE FINAL RESULTS
The Luikang Clan walked away with the grand prize in the final of the 2008
3 on 3 Team Challenge. It was a well fought battle with killer tricks
including Weston Charlesworth's 900 on the tabletop. Luikang members
Taylor, Leo and Weston will receive 2008/2009 season passes for their
efforts. Tons of other prizes we're provided by Decade, Atomic
Snowboarding, APX Alarm and Vitamin Water leaving no one empty handed.
Thanks to all the contestants, volunteers, and especially the groomers.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S RESULTS

1. LUIKANG CLAN 152.5
2. POSERS 134.5
3. EXTREME 128
4. OVG'S 124.5
5. RIP & RIDE 114
6. LIFTY 104
7. KETCHUP 99
8. PIRATES 96
9. FLYING SQUIRRELS 92
10. 3 AMIGOS 91
11. PMU 75

FINAL POINT STANDINGS

1. LUIKANG CLAN 290.5
2. POSERS 253.5
3. EXTREME 251
4. OVG'S 213.5
5. PMU 183
6. KETCHUP 173
7. SHORT BUS RIDERS 125
8. UNICORN HOLES 121
9. RIP & RIDE 114
10. LIFTY 104
11. NARPOOP 99
12. PIRATES 96
12. FS 96
14. FLYING SQUIRRELS 92
15. 3 AMIGOS 91
16. JORGE 70
16. PCR 70
18. NO NAME 67
19. WRECKERS 66
20. STEEZ 34
21. GNAR 32
22. PIGSTICKERS 28
22. GNARGASMIC 28

745 Slopestyle Challenge

2008-02-18T13:06:00.000-08:00

Utah Winter Games 745 Slopestyle Challenge
February 23, 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Lower section of the Hidden Lake Terrain Park

Powder Mountain and Utah Winter Games are co-sponsoring a slopestyle competition to support Ogden Valley's 745 Freestyle Team. The event will be held from 9:30AM-3:00PM on the lower section of the Hidden Lake Terrain Park. Both rails and jumps will be included in the judging. Prize sponsors include Decade Snow & Skate, APX Alarm, Atomic Snowboards, Vitamin Water.

Registration is $10 with half of the proceeds going to the 745 Freestyle Team. Lift passes for competitors will be $40, a $13 discount off the all area adult lift pass. Sign up for the competition at the Hidden Lake Lodge between 8:00am-9:00am on the morning of the event.

For more information, email marketing@powdermountain.com or call 801-745-3772.

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UWG 745 Slopestyle Release

Results

Mens Adult Ski

Gold Jesse Edge
Silver Brady Monk
Bronze Andre Bert

Mens Youth Ski

Gold Leo Chambers
Silver Eric Gamble
Bronze Ben Moisen

Womens Ski
Gold Ashton (11 years old)

Mens Adult Snowboard

Gold Kenneth Russell
Silver Jonathan Penfold
Bronze Ben Trujillo

Mens Youth Snowboard

Gold Calvin Raynard
Silver Barrett ?
Bronze Cameron Skelton
Bronze Jordan Noe

Womens Snowboard

Gold Marley Colt

Worst Crash Snowboarder Nathan Hall

2008 Superfly Open Snowkite Footage

2008-02-13T10:23:00.001-08:00

Ski Utah - Kite Boarding at Powder Mountain

Snowkite Rally & PCTV

2008 Superfly Open

2008-01-28T12:55:00.001-08:00

TO RIP AT POWDER MOUNTAIN

2008 Superfly Open - Friday, February 8 - Sunday, February 10, 2008

The Superfly Open is a perfect opportunity for those intrigued by the sport to enjoy introductory kite clinics and watch some of the best snow kiters in the world showcase their talent. Powder Mountain's grooming team has been busy building some fantastic "snow features." (With over 12 feet of natural snow so far this year, there's plenty of snow to mold into some EXCITING features!) Slide rails and boxes are being generously provided by event sponsors. Three categories of competition will be on display - Freestyle, Kitecross or Big Air. There will also be timed challenges hosted by Ogden-based timepiece manufacturer Suunto, as well as clinics which are open to the public.

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Clif Bar SOS Winter Road Trip

2008-01-28T12:01:00.000-08:00

This February, Clif Bar will embark on the second annual Save Our Snow (SOS) Winter Road Trip. The premise is simple: global climate change is having an adverse effect on our winters and has the potential to jeopardize the future of snow sports if we're not careful. As a food company rooted in outdoor sports, Clif Bar has always had an interest in doing what we can to protect the places where we like to play.

So we're setting out again this winter to help educate and inspire skiers and snowboarders to take action to do their part to fight global climate change. Our team will head out throughout the Western US this winter in Marty McFry, our veggie-oil fueled RV, to spread the word about taking small steps to make a big impact in the fight against global climate change. By talking with winter sport enthusiasts about making smart choices to find their energy - switching to CFL light bulbs, investigating alternative fuels for vehicles, and eating organic foods - we hope that this influential group of winter-lovers will help to mobilize a movement towards making those smarter choices to Save Our Snow!

The Save Our Snow (SOS) Winter Road Trip will be coming to Powder Mountain on Saturday, February 2nd from 9 to 3pm. Come say hello, get a free warm Clif Bar and learn how you can make some critical decisions to help Save Our Snow!

3 on 3 Team Challenge

2008-01-28T10:31:00.000-08:00

The second event in Powder Mountain's 3 on 3 Team Challenge Series is scheduled for February 6, 2008. The terrain park competition is held under the lights at the Sundown Terrain Park. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. and is free for anyone having a lift pass. The competition is from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Chances of winning the series are good for teams wanting to enter for the first time.

Teams of three compete on three terrain park features that are randomly chosen the day of the event. Teams can compete for nightly prizes and earn points based on the team's performance. The team with the most points at the end of the three part series will win 2008/09 season passes. The final competition will be held on Wednesday March 5.

For more information, please call 801-745-3772.

photo by Ben Kottke

James Peak

2008-01-24T18:15:00.000-08:00

James Peak.

Two simple words. One simple name. A myriad of emotions.

Anticipation. Excitement. Fear. Joy. And very often Addiction.

For three French Canadians and three locals, James delivered the goods last week and made memories for a life time.

The best word I can think of to describe this epic day?

"Awooooooooooooooooh!"

What does James do for you?

2 Foot Powder Day at Powder Mountain

2008-01-23T10:12:00.000-08:00

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Special

2008-01-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

Monday, Wednesday, Friday nights in January

$28 will include a 2-hour lesson, rental and lift pass. Lessons begin at the Sundown Lift at 6:00 p.m. Reservations required Call 801-745-3772 extension 127 between 10am - 3pm.

Meet Jeremy Jones

2008-01-14T13:35:00.000-08:00

January 15 & 16, 2008
4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Powder Keg

Jeremy Jones, a legend in big-mountain riding with more than 20 action-sports films to his credit will sign autographs in Powder Keg. Jeremy will be making an appearance at Powder Mountain compliments of Rossignol Snowboards.

Jeremy Jones is Big Mountain Snowboarding. Jeremy has been responsible for pioneering much of what is possible today in Alaska. He has been featured in Magazines such as Transworld Snowboarding, Future, Snowboarder, and Snowboard-Mag to name a few here in North America. That does not even include his awareness on a global scale. This last season he not only held down a solid video part in Standard Films latest movie "Catch the Vapors" but also had the highly coveted Last part in Teton Gravity Research's movie "Lost and Found". Jeremy will also be featured on Fuel TV in multiple segments.

Jack Fletcher Trail Naming Ceremony

2008-01-11T18:07:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 14th 11am. in the Powder Keg

Ceremony will include a presentation from the President of the resort followed by unveiling of trail sign and remarks from Jack. After the ceremony a special cake will be served and coffee and other beverages will be available for purchase. We hope you will be able to join us in this celebration to recognize jack for his devotion to Powder Mountain for 30 plus years. Please check with the main office for any changes by calling 801-745-3772.

3 on 3 Team Challenge

2008-01-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

**This event has been canceled due to too much SNOW!!

Teams of three (teams can be a combination of any, age, ability, ski or snowboard) compete against each other under the lights in the sundown terrain park. Compete for one night or the entire series. The team with the most points at the end of the season wins 3 free 2008/2009 season passes.