ski industry

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

The union representing Park City Mountain Resort ski patrollers is claiming victory after voting Wednesday to accept a deal negotiated with Vail Resorts, the Colorado-based owner.

A joint statement released by the executive board of the ski patrollers’ union said a vote was scheduled Wednesday on an agreement “that addresses both parties’ interests and will end the current strike.”

More than 200 union ski patrollers at Park City Mountain Resort went on strike on Dec. 27. They're seeking a base-pay increase from $21 to $23 an hour. They have accused the owner Vail Resorts of unfair bargaining.

Utah’s Alta Ski Area pioneered the use of artillery on avalanches, but after 75 years, modern computerized devices are taking over.

Even though there’s still enough snow to ski at many Utah resorts, there are good reasons some of those operations closed down this spring.

Even though snow continues to fall, Utah resorts will still see many seasonal employees leave in the coming weeks.

PFAS are found in thousands of everyday products, but their use in certain types of ski wax could be a problem for Utah’s groundwater.

Not everyone feels comfortable enjoying the outdoor culture the state has to offer. For the second year in a row, Ski Utah is working to change that.

Two of Utah's most acclaimed ski resorts are at the end of a narrow canyon road that's increasingly jammed with traffic but the state's plan to fix it is sparking controversy.

A coalition of state, local representatives and community leaders say smaller steps can be taken to reduce traffic that wouldn’t require massive construction projects.

The latest Utah news for Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022.