Snowbasin Blog » General http://blog.snowbasin.com News and Commentary from Snowbasin Resort Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:56:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Valentine’s Day Celebration http://blog.snowbasin.com/2012/02/valentines-day-celebration/ http://blog.snowbasin.com/2012/02/valentines-day-celebration/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:33:13 +0000 Jason Dyer http://blog.snowbasin.com/?p=3164 Come up to Snowbasin with a loved one for our annual Valentine’s Day dinner on February 14th at Needles Lodge. Start the evening with a cozy gondola ride for two, followed by an elaborate 5 course meal! $100 per couple includes the gondola ride*. First seating 5:30PM, last seating 9:00PM. Reservations are required by calling (801) 620-1021. For the full menu click here.

 *Tax, Gratuity, and Alcohol not included

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*The Meadow Loop is not groomed or open at this time.

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Lassila to be honored in Snowbasin Utah

 

2010 Olympic Champion aerial skier, Lydia Lassila will have a gondola cabin dedicated to her on Sunday 29th January, at the Snowbasin resort in Utah.

 

Snowbasin is the North American home base of the Australian Aerial Skiing program – “the Flying Kangaroos” and a long term supporter of Lassila and her team mates on the National Team.

 

Lassila who gave birth to her first child in May, 2011 is on track to return to international competition in late 2012, in the quest to defend her Olympic Championship. Lassila will be joining other members of the Flying Kangaroos in Utah, for a ski camp at the end of January.

 

Lassila commented from her home in Melbourne Australia: “I am so thrilled that Snowbasin have chosen to recognize me. I look forward to being at Snowbasin at the end of the month, meeting all of our many friends in the community, and just cannot wait to put my skis on and head out skiing.“

 

Olympic Winter Institute of Australia Chairman, Geoffrey J Henke AO, praised the resort upon learning of the recognition of Lassila:

 

”Snowbasin has been just so important for our athletes, it really is the Crown Jewel of ski resorts, and our team has been extremely fortunate to have had the benefit of training and skiing at a World Class facility.

 

We are appreciative that Lydia will be the second of our athletes to be honored with a gondola car dedication, joining 2002 Olympic Champion Alisa Camplin. As an organization we are very proud to have Mrs. Carol Holding as the only honorary member of the Flying Kangaroos, and we remain thankful to Carol and her husband Earl for their ongoing support of our young athletes”

 

Contact for more information:

 

USA

Steve Rogers PhD – Manager North American Operations

Steve.Rogers@owia.org  +1801 698 3819

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Salomon elevates the youth slopestyle dream in the event’s sixth season

 

Ogden, UT—Marking half-a-dozen years of slopestyle goodness, Salomon Jib Academy has announced its schedule for 2012. Five ski areas in the U.S. and Canada will host young athletes in one of the sport’s most coveted opportunities to learn from Salomon pros and compete for the chance to attend a week-long dream session at the Salomon Jib Academy North American Finals at Mammoth Mountain Resort in May 2012.

 

Internationally known as an unforgettable series of slopestyle contests for athletes 16 and younger, the program is free to enter and includes lunch, giveaways and a full day of shredding with Salomon pro coaches, which include Bobby Brown, Nick Martini, Alexi Godbout. 

 

“Jib academy was a huge opportunity for me, and helped start my ski career. Now being able to go to the events and coach kids is awesome, says Salomon pro skier and first-ever Jib Academy winner Nick Martini.”

 

Salomon Jib Academy Season Six North American tour dates and locations include:

 

Killington Mountain Resort, VT—February 25th

Blue Mountain, ON—March 3rd                                                                                    Photo Credit:Matt Stauble

Saint Bruno, QC –March 10th

Silver Star, BC—March 18th

Snowbasin, UT—March 24th

Mammoth Mountain Resort, CA FINALS—May 2012, Invite Only

 

Registration opens on January 9th, 2012: www.salomonjibacademy.com . Space is limited. Website goes live January 9th, 2012.

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Enjoy a new mid-mountain experience at Snowbasin. The Yurt Cafe at the base of middle bowl triple will be open from 9 am – 3:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays during the winter season. The Yurt offers a variety of snacks, treats, and drinks for guests. You can indulge in mid-mountain snacks and get warm in the Yurt or take in the beautiful mountain view outside. Stop by while out on the mountain and enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience at Snowbasin.

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Old Day Lodge

 

Burger    $9.50

Cheese Burger $10.50

 Bacon Cheese Burger $11.50

Hot Dog $6.00

Pulled Pork Sandwich  $ 10

 

 

Chicken Caesar Wrap $12

BLT Wrap $12

 

Tomato Basil soup $6

Grizzly Chili $6

Pasta Fagioli $6

 

Lasagna with red sauce $12.50

 

 

 

Cookies $2.50

Brownies $2.50

 

Bottled soda $2.00

Monster $3.00

Powerade $2.50

 Water $2.00

 

Cliff Bar $2.50

Candy bars $1.50

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Men SB Pro    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 111 Jordan  Morse
2 54 KC Russell
3 130 David  Fairdoth
4 135 Oliver  Dixon
5 121 Rex Cordon
6 132 Jordan  Tramp
7 125 Riachle Child
Men Ski Pro    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 55 Trevor  Akimoto
2 52 Eric Gambles
3 44 Cameron Mikesell
4 41 Conner  Carson
5 46 Anders Fanelius
6 70 Forster Meeks
7 36 Trevor  Ross
Wmn SB Pro    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 79 Hailey Mattingly
2 99 Shauna Russell
3 83 Taylor  Mattingly
Men Ski Am    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 81 AJ  Cox
2 43 Mitch  Russo
3 31 Jacob  Callahan
4 68 Alec  Messerly
5 10 Tanner Spencer
6 11 Haydon  Bickley
7 1 Trey  Sparks
   
8 33 Camdyn Young
       
 
       
Men SB Am    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 119 Zeke Greer
2 92 Garret Whitesides
3 15 Dylan Hendricks
4 108 Grey Gardner
5 131 Brandon  Johnson
6 91 Chandler Deem
7 136 Cooper Haseh
Wmn SB Am    
  Bib # First Name Last Name
1 104 Jessica Harpor
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