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(Devin Gillette, Teton Gravity Research) Teton Gravity Research is opening a pop-up shop in Park City on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Teton Gravity Research wants Park City pop-up shop to become community hub

By Julie Jag | May 26, 2023, 11:47 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Zion National Park, seen in September 2021, could close its entrance gates during the Memorial Day Weekend, when it sees more visitors in three days than some national parks see during an entire year.

Two trail closures add to Zion National Park’s Memorial Day weekend woes

By Julie Jag | May 26, 2023, 1:31 p.m.

(Courtesy Photo) This submitted photograph shows a tree under heavy snow tipping toward the Short Cut lift at Park City Mountain Resort on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. A PCMR employee was killed Monday when he fell off his chair on the chairlift after a tree hit the cable.

After patroller’s death, report finds Park City Mountain committed ‘serious’ violation

By Julie Jag | May 24, 2023, 7:15 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Eagle Man skis with a flag, on the last ski day of the season, at Snowbird Ski resort, Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Snowbird commits to June skiing. July is up in the air.

By Julie Jag | May 22, 2023, 12:33 p.m.

(Julie Jag | The Salt Lake Tribune) Wildflowers bloom along the City Creek Canyon trail where it merges with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The BST section of the trail between Lower City Creek Loop and the BST junction will be closed between May 16 and June 2 for repairs.

SLC’s Foothill trails and trailheads getting a facelift this summer

By Julie Jag | May 17, 2023, 3:15 p.m.

(Adam Clark/Sundance Mountain Resort) With 520 inches of snow this season and a base of more than 100 inches still on the mountain, Sundance is taking advantage by opening up its back mountain for skiing in May this weekend for the first time.

Summer and winter collide at Sundance Resort

By Julie Jag | May 12, 2023, 5:20 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hikers in the Narrows, Zion National Park, Wednesday May 6, 2015.

High runoff leaves the Narrows at Zion National Park closed indefinitely

By Julie Jag | May 8, 2023, 5:19 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Runners endure cold wet conditions as they participate in the Salt Lake City marathon on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The event bills itself as a “springtime tour of one of American’s most beautiful cities.” The Salt Lake Tribune identified seven lesser-known sights along the route.

7 sights to see on the Salt Lake City Marathon route — whether you’re running or not

By Paighten Harkins | April 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

(Kevin Powell) Maria Boone Cranor, a climbing pioneer who was integral to the success of Black Diamond Equipment and later got a degree in physics from the University of Utah, died on Jan. 15, 2023 at the age of 76.

Maria Boone Cranor’s death ripples through climbing, physics communities

By Julie Jag | January 27, 2023, 8:39 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Stickers supporting the OHV were found on the windows of a couple of business, in Moab, during the "Rally on the Rocks", on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Outdoor recreation is a hot topic in the 2023 legislative session

By Julie Jag | January 24, 2023, 5:49 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brothers Preston and Adam Blotter take one last ride on the Albion lift at Alta on Tuesday April 12, 2022. After 60 years in operation, the old two-person lift, along with the Sunnyside lift that serves the same area, will be replaced with a six-person high-speed lift ahead of the next season.

Colorado vs. Utah: Which state has better skiing and riding?

By Julie Jag | December 19, 2022, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Albion lift nears its final turns at Alta as skiers get a chance to ride the two-person lift one last time before closing for good on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. After 60 years in operation, the old two-person lift, along with the Sunnyside lift that serves the same area, in in the process of being replaced with a six-person high-speed lift.

What’s new at every Utah ski resort this season

By Julie Jag | December 17, 2022, 5:45 p.m.

(Andrew Kooyman) Stopping by the Blind Miner for a pre-lap fix is a tradition for a lot of Brighton riders. Try a Majestic Mint for some chocolatey, minty, coffee goodness. Hot chocolate versions are available for the kids.

Need to slake your thirst after a day on the slopes in Utah? Here are your best options.

By Julie Jag | December 16, 2022, 4:07 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers brave the high winds at Deer Valley, on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Utah skiers, snowboarders taking advantage of ‘bonus’ season, anticipating arrival of tourists

By Julie Jag | December 2, 2022, 1:22 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Backcountry riders pass an avalanche warning sign at Grizzly Gulch in Alta, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, as heavy preseason snowfall falls on the Wasatch Front.

Utah snow forecast: 1st avalanche warning of season issued — and more could come

By Julie Jag | December 2, 2022, 4:21 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People hit the slopes at Deer Valley on Friday, Dec. 12, 2019. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, the Park City-area resort will open ahead of schedule for just the second time in its 40-year history, and it will do so with a blanket of fresh powder.

Utah’s ski resorts loading up on snow in the coming week

By Julie Jag | December 1, 2022, 9:26 p.m.

(Kolbie Peterson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ducks and geese are shown in a shallow stream at the bottom of the Liberty Park pond on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022.

Why is the Liberty Park pond almost empty?

By Kolbie Peterson | November 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) People walk down the driveway at the Wildcat base at Alta Ski Area, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. UTA told Alta they will stop servicing the bus stop citing safety concerns, meaning more pedestrians will need to do a similar walk during ski season.

Ski Bus will strand some Alta skiers, sparking (unfounded) gondola conspiracy theories

By Julie Jag | December 9, 2022, 6:01 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People hit the slopes at Deer Valley on Friday, Dec. 12, 2019. Deer Valley plans to open earlier than scheduled this season, just the second time in the resort's 41-year history that it has moved its opening date and started the ski season in November. It was set to open Dec. 4 but will now start lifts turning Nov. 29 for passholders and Nov. 30 for the general public.

Deer Valley Resort moves up opening day of ski season for first time in decades

By Julie Jag | December 9, 2022, 8:08 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers trek up to the Moonbeam Express for opening day at Solitude Mountain Resort on Thursday Nov. 10, 2022.

Will you be stuck in long lift lines all season at Utah ski resorts? Or was opening weekend at Solitude, Brighton a perfect storm?

By Julie Jag | November 15, 2022, 1:06 p.m.