104
open runs
22
groomed runs
7
running lifts
5"
past 24hrs
6"
past 72hrs
6"
storm total
Snowbasin Teams
Freeride Team
The Snowbasin Freeride Team is comprised of many of the most talented snowboarders, skiers and telemarkers in the local Utah area. All up an comers they are participating in local and national events and carry editorial coverage both regionally and nationally. Though some of our team riders are not originally form Snowbasin they all call it their home mountain now. Our athletes work alongside with terrain park and events crews to make sure Snowbasin is seen as the industry standard of how terrain parks should look and run.
Alex Romashko
Age
29
Hometown
Madison, WI
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
Jackson Hole/Powder Mountain
Center Mount/Traditional Mount?
Telemark mount
What is your favorite run at Snowbasin?
I absolutely love Party Chute and The Fingers #2; they're short, fun, slightly techie runs with a good pitch. And other than that..... well, I'll keep those runs to myself.
Music?
I jam out to a ton of different genres and bands, essentially whatever gets my flow moving on a given day: Blink-182 to Wick-It to Bob Marley, Lupe Fiasco, Beastie Boys, Tribe, Zion I, O.C.M.S., Edward Sharpe, Jimi, etc
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
I love skiing with my friends that comprise a good group of differing yet complimenting styles, mountain vision, humor, and those that just love to really enjoy what the mountain has to offer.
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
Definitely a private/empty "everyday is a pow day" mountain with tons of steeps, cliffs, chutes, and long long runs.
What do you do off the hill?
Other than work, work, and more work, I can be found playing hockey year round, mountain biking in the off-season, ice climbing, 70 feet up in a tree cutting it down, behind a video camera, canyoneering, and finding some new spot to enjoy life.
Sponsors?
Snowbasin, Grace Skis, Rack N Road Store - Salt Lake City, Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, and Free 2 Be Productions. Plus I get a lot of help and love from Flylow Gear. Thanks for all of your support.
my Facebook page
freetobealex.blogspot.com
www.free2beproductions.com
Jared E. Allen
Age
33
Hometown
Brigham City, Utah
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
Utah
Center Mount/Traditional Mount?
Not quite core center, but usually forward of traditional mounting lines. Depends on the ski.
What is your favorite run at Snowbasin?
You can't make me pick just one. Demoisy Cirque, Needles Cirque, MB Cirque, The Fingers, No Name, The Sisters…. Hell's. I like cliffs and they tend hang out at the top of the mountain.
Music?
Radiohead, The National, Flaming Lips, Sufjan Stevens, TV on The Radio, Grizzly Bear, Sigur Ros, Royksopp… Too many to name, but Radiohead has held down the #1 spot for probably a decade now.
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
Anybody who's having a good time and pushing themselves. It's always cool to see how excited someone gets when they progress or learn a new trick. That gets me more stoked than anything (and inturn pushes me). I like skiing with people who are positive and know how to play it safe while still pushing it.
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
Everywhere. I need to travel more, but leaving Utah to go skiing is like leaving the desert to go find sand. There's a reason so many great skiers call Utah home. I'd like to get back to BC this season and I'd like to get back to AK in the spring.
What do you do off the hill?
Paint, draw, write, design, restore, invest, create, run. I've gotten pretty excited by the revitalization efforts/potential of downtown Ogden and tend to spend most of my time and money working towards that end.
Sponsors
Salomon Ski, Boots, Bindings, Smith Optics, Groe Clothing Streetwear, Snowbasin. A big thanks to all of you for the support.
blog
www.chrubble.com
Kenneth Russell (K.C.)
Age
27
Hometown
O-Town
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
Local park hill
Goofy or Regular?
Regs
Why do you ride Snowbasin?
Best mountain in Utah. The locals are all my best friends!
Music?
I play a little bit, oh, hip hop and hardcore mostly.
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
My wife really, when I'm not feeling it she drags me out anyway and I end up having a great time.
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
I've ridden from Whistler to Japan and nothing compares to Utah. But really anywhere with a kicker, rail, or slash is just fine with me.
What do you do off the hill?
I have been really getting into wakeboarding lately. Doing comps and just hanging out on the boat. Skateboarding and BMX dirt jumping are big passions of mine. And lots of golf since I'm getting old and hurt a lot more.
Sponsors
Snowbasin, Blindside, BHG, Fox Fire Promotions. Then just have friends at Analog, Yes, Deluxe, Design by Diamond, and Burton that are all way too kind to me.
Marshall McGonegal
Age
17
Hometown
The 745 Eden Utah
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
I learned to ski at Snowbasin before I could remember, I proudly hold 17 Snowbasin season passes.
Center Mount/Traditional Mount?
I like to ride Center Mount on my park ski's, -2 on my Powder skis.
What is your favorite run at Snowbasin?
My favorite run would have to be Dans, it's always a good time to cruise the rollers.
Music?
I like to listen to Lil Wayne, Blink 182, Hawthorne Hieghts and Kesha, but I have just recently started skiing to Black Violin, they have a lot of really fun stuff.
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
Probably the weather man, ha always stoked to hear clear skies and no wind.
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
Well I have really been trying to hit a new hand rail on the Weber State campus but security always kicks me out as soon as I get it set up, so it would be really cool to get a window of opportunity and ride there without security on my case, Otherwise I'd have to say Snowbasin, there is no other place in the world where you can shred steeps and cliffs, get high speed on a groomer and then ride a perfectly shaped park in one run.
What do you do off the hill?
I like to hangout friends a lot, hit the ladys up, go long boarding, Downhill Mountain biking, really whatever I'm feeling that day. I just like to have a good time.
Sponsors?
Elan Skis, Dalbello Boots, Hot Chillys, Rossignol apparel, OSBE Helmets and Monster Energy.
MarshallMcGonegal.com
Nick Fuca
Age
22
Hometown
Park City, Utah
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
PCMR
Goofy or Regular?
Regs
Why do you ride Snowbasin?
Because its awesome! Some of the best freeriding in Utah and less crowds.
Music?
Makes the world go round.
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
Ricky Bower, Ali Goulet, Jason Dyer, Scotty Pike, Jack Kyle, The PC Crew, SASS Crew.
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
Alaska, Ive always wanted to go there.
What do you do off the hill?
Work... hang with the homies. Try to stay in shape.
Sponsors
Snowbasin, Salomon, Bonfire, Vonzipper, LRG, Bern Helmets.
Paxon Alexander
Age
17
Hometown
Layton, Utah
Where did you learn to ski/ride?
My backyard/ Snowbasin
Goofy or Regular?
Regular
Why do you ride Snowbasin?
It's an awesome mountain and takes me 20 min. To get there and the food is off the chain
Music?
Anything really but mostly rap
Who gets you excited to ride/ski?
Myself, my friends, snowboard videos
If you could ride anywhere, where would it be?
Alaska
What do you do off the hill?
Skateboard, jump on the tramp, think about snowboarding
Sponsors
Snowbasin and Blindside
Snowbasin Alpine Team
The Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation (OVWSF) sponsors the Snowbasin Alpine Team and houses its winter operations at Snowbasin. OVWSF provides area youth the opportunity to achieve their ski racing potential through:
- Competition and training excellence
- Supportive team environment
- Caring, qualified coaches
- Athletic and academic success
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Community service
Seasonal and year - round training and racing programs are available for elementary aged children through elite high school racers. Program fees vary depending on athlete participation level, age, and ability.
For additional information visit the OVWSF website at www.ovwsf.org or contact Jen Leininger, Program Administrator at 801-589-6869 (jleininger@ovwsf.org).
"The Flying Kangaroos"
The Australian Women's Aerial Ski Team, also known as "The Flying Kangaroos," has made Snowbasin their North American Home Resort since 2003. Snowbasin is proud to welcome "The Flying Kangaroos" back! The team returns to Snowbasin once again from the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, located in Melbourne.
The team of young women includes World Champions. These women will be working on their technical skiing skills, aerial jumping, and simply skiing different types of terrain at Snowbasin.
When the team is at Snowbasin they will be easy to recognize in their Australian ski team uniforms. Our guests are invited to watch these athletes perfect their skiing skills, as well as say hello.
- On the podium through all World Cup Competitions 95% of the time.
- Medaled in past three Olympic Games: Utah - Torino, Italy - Vancouver, Canada
- Australian Teams earned two gold medals and a silver medal in Vancouver 2010
Snowbasin has hosted the VIS National Aerial Skiing Development program for the past 7 years, providing warm and welcoming hospitality to the fledgling athletes who have skied there. The program makes its home at Snowbasin for three months, under the guidance of Steve Rogers, the OWI's North American Operations Manager. Development Program Manager Belinda Price supervises the team, which last year included six young women.
Apart from the terrain, Snowbasin boasts mountain facilities second to none, huge snowfalls and great snow and weather conditions.The local community also welcomes our team with open arms, which is very important for young athletes living away from home for such a long time, some of them for the first time.Snowbasin provides a critical element in the development pathway for Australia's emerging aerialists, and on behalf of the OWI, I wish to thank the resort management and staff of the 'jewel in the crown of US ski resorts' for providing such great support."
- Chairman Geoff Henke -
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