Resort Report

RESORT REPORT THE BEST UTAH SKI RESORT CLINICS & EVENTS By Jenny Willden

Looking to improve your ski skills or celebrate spring? Check out these upcoming skiing and snowboarding events and workshops at Utah’s ski resorts. These listings are accurate as of press time, but we’ll continue adding events to our website (sportsguidemag.com) as more information becomes available. ALTA Birding on Skis (March 13, April 10 and 18) Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders this winter in search of our feathered friends that call Alta home. Events held 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. the second Friday of each month. Snowshoe with a Naturalist Tour (March 28, April 18) Learn about the winter wonders of Alta on a $10, naturalist-led snowshoe tour. Look for wildlife tracks in the snow while learning about animal adaptations and the history of Alta. Alta Breakthrough Camp (March 8–12) Looking to boost your ski skills? Commit to this three-day, fournight camp for intermediate skiers and beyond that’s designed to boost your precision and help you feel more confident on skis. Price includes lift tickets, lodging, instruction, rental skis, and two buffet lunches. alta.com BEAVER MOUNTAIN Wild Women (March 18) These all-women half-day clinics are for skiers and snowboarders looking to improve their ski skills while making new friends. Price includes lesson, breakfast, and lunch. skithebeav.com BRIAN HEAD Hero Day (March 14) Half-off lift tickets for police, firefighters, military, and first responders. Great White Weekend (March 21) Come for a party at Last Chair Saloon with live music and beer. Spring Carnival (April 4) Celebrate spring with cardboard sled races, bikini slalom, and pond skimming throughout the day. brianhead.com BRIGHTON RESORT SLUG Games: Meltdown (March 7) Utah’s largest amateur ski and snowboard contest is back for its 20th year. brightonresort.com DEER VALLEY Steeps and Stashes Clinic (March 7–8) For strong intermediate, advanced and expert skiers, this innovative program helps you improve your skiing on tough terrain and powder. Our specialty clinics offer stance, balance and alignment analysis, video analysis, and a get-acquainted social. Participants must be 18 years and older. deervalley.com PARK CITY Spring Gruv (March 6–April 5) Ski in spring to enjoy free après ski cocoa, s’mores, and concerts held in the Canyons Village and Park City Base Areas. This wild spring bash’s highlight is a Pond Skimming Contest on Saturday, April 4 outside Red Pine Lodge. Contestants sport a costume as they attempt to cross a 100-foot pond on skis or a snowboard. Easter Egg Hunts (April 12) Celebrate Easter with on-mountain Easter Egg Hunts. More details to come about locations and start time. parkcitymountain.com POWDER MOUNTAIN #PowMow Terrain Park Jam (March 14) All ages ski and snowboard jam. Details to come. powdermountain.com SUNDANCE RESORT Ladies Day Downhill and Cross country Ski Clinics (Various dates in March) Whether you’re looking to learn to ski, snowboard or cross country ski, or just hope to improve your skills, these clinics are for you. By women and for women, the clinics are taught by professional instructors and grouped based on ability level. Cross country packages include lesson, rentals, and track pass. Full Moon Cross Country Skiing (March 13–14) Cross country ski or snowshoe by the light of the full moon from 5:00–9:00 p.m. Grab the family or a date and independently explore Sundance’s wooded trails at night. Bring a headlamp to light your path. Nordic Center Night Owling (March 6 and 27) Join wildlife experts and live owls to learn about winter wildlife. Then venture out on a guided snowshoe tour where you’ll call and locate owls in the area. sundanceresort.com

SNOWBASIN Demo Day (March 7) Demo skis, snowboards, and accessories from reputable brands for just $25. Proceeds benefit Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports. We Rise Women’s Camp (March 12–15 and March 14–15) Improve your ski skills at this women’s weekend that includes lessons, professional boot fitting, Rossignol demo equipment, video analysis, and fun après activities like a spa night, yoga, group dinners, après ski cocktails, and more. Choose from two- or threeday session. snowbasin.com SNOWBIRD Bird Banked Slalom (March 20–22 and March 27–29) Ski and snowboard-specific races on Snowbird’s banked slalom course. Snowboarders compete first weekend; skiers compete second weekend. Subaru WinterFest (March 6–8) Come celebrate your passion for winter at this free on-mountain festival. Enjoy live music, gear testing, prize giveaways, plus free coffee and s’mores. Easter at Snowbird (April 12) Sunrise service on Hidden Peak, pancake breakfast, and FREE Easter Egg Hunt for kids 11 and under. snowbird.com SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT Nordic Center’s Annual Spring Fling (March 14) Join in on Nordic ski racing, snow sculpture contest, live music, and food. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Event begins at 10:00 a.m. Dress in a costume for a chance to win great prizes. For more information, call the Nordic Center at 801-536-5774. 30th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Festival and Solitude Downhill (April 4) Come get free chocolate treats by grabbing a Chocolate Lover’s Passport and visiting different stations on the mountain beginning at 9:00 a.m. Receive a stamp from each station and be entered to win great prizes. Completed passports due by noon; prize drawing at 1:00 p.m. Also from 9:00 a.m. to noon, visit the Solitude Race Course and take part in $5 cash race runs down the slope with prizes. Easter Egg Hunt (April 12) Bring kids ages 2–10 to a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at the Snowsports Academy in the Moonbeam Base Area. Event begins at 9:00 a.m. Stay to ride some spring ski runs with the Easter Bunny. Solitude Closing Day (April 19) Celebrate the end of the 2019-20 season. skisolitude.com