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Beyond the Powder: The Rise of Smart Gear in Skiing and Snowboarding

By Max Valva, Sports Writer March 10, 2024

As winter’s cold embrace tightens its grip, a new frontier unfolds within the world of winter sports: a realm where innovative technology and old-school techniques seamlessly come together to reshape...

The Utah ski team poses for a photo on the podium at the Westminster Invitational at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah on Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Ski Team Finishes Second at RMISA Championships

By Max Valva, Sports Writer February 28, 2024

  The Utah Ski Team competed in the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Invitational this weekend. The tournament was held at the Big Sky Resort in Montana, known for its scenic views...

The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

International Olympic Committee Announces Salt Lake as ‘Preferred’ Candidate for 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2023

  After a long period of anticipation for many Utah residents, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Salt Lake City is the preferred finalist to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.  “We...

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Artist Taylor Smith Speaks About New Art at Pando Fine Art

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer January 25, 2023

  January is a busy time in Park City as ski season rages on and the Sundance Film Festival takes place. No matter your reason to visit Park City, there are plenty of art galleries that are worth...

The traffic snake shows itself as skiers and snowboarders try to drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon on a snow day on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Linnabary: Powerful Action from Students for the Wasatch

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer April 4, 2022

  If you're reading this, it's safe to say you live on the Wasatch front, or at least know someone who does. One thing that makes living on the Wasatch front so desirable is its easy access to...

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TGR Is Stoking the Fire for the Upcoming Ski Season

By Haley Utendorfer, News Writer October 13, 2021

  As the temperatures start to dip and leaves start to turn, the onset of fall holds something even more exciting for skiers and snowboarders — the promise of winter. Teton Gravity Research,...

University of Utah ski team member Sydney Palmer-Leger in a race. (Courtesy Utah Athletics)

Utah Ski Brings Home 14th National Championship

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer March 14, 2021

  The NCAA Championships for the University of Utah ski team was held in New Hampshire from March 10 through March 13, 2021, and the team was looking to win their 14th National Championship and...

A skier works their way down the face of Extrovert, seen from the Sugarloaf lift at Alta Ski Resort.

Ski Resorts Prepare for Upcoming Season With Pandemic In Mind

By Alexis Perno, News Writer October 5, 2020

    With the winter sports season beginning Nov. 20 for resorts such as Alta and Solitude, the pandemic has necessitated a new ski experience. Measures such as limited capacity, increased...

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Ski Brings Home NCAA Championship

By Zach Janis March 10, 2019

  In a season full of surprises, the University of Utah ski team was still able to keep the championship pedigree that has been a staple of the program for so long, and they demonstrated just that...

University of Utah mens ski team competes in the Giant Slalom at Park City, Utah (Park City Mountain Resort) on Wednesday, January 6, 2015

Utah Ski Team Opens 2019 Campaign in CO

By Zach Janis January 10, 2019

  One of the most storied snow-sport programs in the country gets its much-anticipated start today as the University of Utah Ski Team opens their 2019 campaign in the mountains of Colorado. The...