Best hitch mount ski rack for the new Ford Bronco 2021
Finding a hitch mount ski rack for a 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition: what I tried, the BuzzRack I chose, plus fit, security and install notes.
The archive
Every ski day, every review
29 posts and counting.
Utah is on fire right now, 20 inches overnight at Snowbasin
A Snowbasin Resort powder day with 20 inches overnight: thigh-high snow off the lift and 24 runs of endless powder, with photos.
Cat Skiing at Brundage Mountain 2021
Cat skiing at Brundage Mountain in Idaho with family and friends, after 15 inches of new snow fell the morning of the trip.
List of 2020 Ski Movies
A running list of 2020 ski movies available now and coming soon, including Teton Gravity's Make Believe, plus Level 1 on YouTube.
My First Backcountry Ski Tour in the Wasatch
My first real backcountry ski tour, guided by Backcountry Pros from the base of Brighton in the Wasatch, with a focus on snow safety.
Ripping Groomers + Sun = Fun at Snowbasin
A sunny groomer day at Snowbasin: carving turns, finding soft snow off trail, and a reminder that Utah skiing is great without powder.
HMB while I get sendy off this cliff
A short video of Davis jumping a cliff up Logan Canyon in Utah and stomping the landing, posted on Skier Blog in January 2020.
Did He Land His First Back Flip?
A quick Skier Blog post from January 2020 on Gage's first back flip attempt. Did he land it? Check the post to find out.
Drawn From Here by Eric Pollard: Ski Movie Review
My review of Drawn From Here, the Eric Pollard ski film, and why short films from skiers are a refreshing break from longer formats.
Over Time by Sammy Carlson: Ski Short Film
Sammy Carlson's short ski film Over Time delivers simple, straight skiing with tree lines, pillows and big air, without filler content.
Bluebird Powder Skiing at Snowbasin Resort
A bluebird powder day at Snowbasin: an untouched Strawberry run with 6+ inches of untracked snow and laps on Strawberry Fields off Becker.
Powder day at Snowbasin Resort
A Snowbasin powder day: the snow stake showed 4 inches, but the upper mountain felt deeper. We skied the John Paul lift and Hollywood.
Brundage Mountain Review: Skiing McCall, Idaho
A Brundage ski resort review from McCall, Idaho: tree skiing, the Bluebird, Centennial and Lake View lifts, and why I buy a season pass.
4FRNT Hoji Ski Review
My review of the 4FRNT Hoji, a playful, nimble freeride ski: the learning curve, how it carves, and how it floats in powder and backcountry.
No Name Area at Snowbasin: How to Get There
No Name is one of my favorite areas at Snowbasin. Take the John Paul lift and the Allen Peak Tram, then hike for untracked snow.
Porcupine Lift Area @ Snowbasin Resort
Porcupine is an overlooked mid-mountain chair at Snowbasin Resort. Here is how we reached The Flank with a short hike, with video.
Strawberry Area @ Snowbasin Resort
Strawberry is one of my favorite areas at Snowbasin Resort, with long runs, technical terrain, smooth groomers and the Sisters Bowl.
Ski Movie Guide 2019-2020 with Streaming Links
A list of 2019-2020 ski movies you can watch online, with streaming links, including Return to Send'er, Winterland and Drawn From Here.
Great day at Snowbasin with 17” of new snow
17 inches of new snow at Snowbasin, with powder found off Philpot Ridge and Wildcat Ridge, plus thoughts on the 4FRNT Hoji in deep snow.
Snowbasin: My Utah Home Mountain
Why Snowbasin is my home mountain in Utah: a hidden gem that avoids the Park City crowds and the Cottonwood Canyons powder day traffic.
Ski Resort Reviews and Breakdowns from a Utah Local
Plans for ski resort reviews focused on the runs and terrain at each resort I ski, starting with my home mountain, Snowbasin in Utah.
North Face Brigandine FUTURELIGHT Jacket First Look
Why I switched from an Arc'teryx Sidewinder to The North Face Brigandine FUTURELIGHT jacket this season, with a full review to come.
Ski Boots Picked: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
Why I chose the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 over the K2 Mindbender 130 for a ski boot that works in the resort and the backcountry.
Epic Powder Day at Snowbasin Feb 19 2019
A powder day at Snowbasin Resort in Utah on February 19, 2019, hiking up from the Allen Peak Tram over to No Name, with photos.
My Backcountry Ski Setup: Gear List So Far
My goal is more backcountry skiing this year. Here is my setup so far: 4FRNT Hoji skis, Salomon Shift bindings, G3 skins and a Dakine pack.
Switching to 4FRNT Skis: Hoji and MSP 107
Why I switched to 4FRNT skis this year as a Utah skier supporting a local brand, and why I picked up both the Hoji and the MSP 107.
View from the Inside of a Snow Globe at Snowbasin
A snowy day at Snowbasin seen from the Needles Gondola, and what it looks like from the inside of a snow globe, in one short post.
First Laps of the Season: Early Snow in Utah
Back on the mountain for the first laps of the ski season, with early snow in Utah and high hopes for a great winter ahead.
Welcome to Skier Blog: A New Season Begins
I'm Chris Larson, a skier based at Snowbasin in Ogden, Utah. Here is why I started this blog and what I plan to share this season.