Ok. So I’m NOT ready. Storm’s have pounded the Wasatch, and Brighton Resort teases that they will open soon. My brother’s reported that Mammoth Mtn opened today. And I still need to beef up my quads. Ugh.

The rain has been washing the Salt Lake Valley clean and there’s no end in sight. Friend’s are touring the backcountry – especially Alta – with it’s 40″ of new base. I can wait for the lifts to open….. so long as that happens next week! My OnTheSnow.com column begins daily in November so you can get the whole scoop on Utah skiing. Make sure you check it out ’cause I’ll be running a super slick giveaway for a brand new ski bag from High Sierra.

Base Lodge at Mammoth photo by Joe Adler