There's something unique and personal about the culture of skiing in Utah. It's embodied in the stories of the people who bring you these amazing mountain destinations and the lifestyle that pervades them, from peak to peak and village to city. Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast brings those personalities to life in a series of insightful storytelling sessions with athletes, resort leaders and cultural icons as Last Chair host Tom Kelly weaves a fascinating storyline that brings you even closer to The Greatest Snow on Earth.
by Tom Kelly
If you want to bring some simple joy to your own skiing, listen to this episode of Last Chair. This is why we started skiing in the first place.
by Tom Kelly
An enlightening look at why we all love the culture of skiing and snowboarding.
by Tom Kelly
Join us for a conversation on Last Chair with Utah leaders about the benefits of the Games and how they view the importance to the state and its communities.
by Tom Kelly
This episode of Last Chair is quintessential Craig Gordon – complete with stories, humor and emotion. Dig in … it’s a fun one!
by Tom Kelly
In this episode, Evan Thayer dives back into his past, growing up with a passion for weather going to CU-Boulder to study and ski and eventually finding Utah.
by Tom Kelly
“We Give People the Freedom to Ski” are words to live by.
by Tom Kelly
This hour with Gunny truly captures the spirit and culture of action sports and the passion his Woodward team has to bring it to guests of all ages.
by Tom Kelly
A hometown champion reflects on his winnings at the X Games and the experiences that came afterwards.
by Tom Kelly
Last Chair covered myriad topics with Goldschmidt from her global experience to funding a team with no government support and, of course, the stars of skiing and snowboarding.
by Tom Kelly
So, just how big was the snowfall? And what’s the science behind it all?
by Tom Kelly
Born in the Mountain West, the company has become known for its extensive colors and a serious focus on technical materials that are sustainable.
by Tom Kelly
Last Chair took a ride with the Utah Department of Transportation Cottonwoods plow team!
by Tom Kelly
Last Chair ventured up Little Cottonwood Canyon to join Dr. McKenzie Skiles in a three-meter deep snow pit to talk about snow melt and what we can learn.
by Tom Kelly
Henri Rivers' mission is to make a difference in helping the ski industry better understand what it takes to embrace diversity among skiers and riders.
by Tom Kelly
On this episode, Last Chair went into the Utah backcountry with Utah Avalance Center pro Drew Hadesty to talk about what our snow pack is looking like.
by Tom Kelly
Open Snow forecaster Evan Thayer and atmospheric scientist Jim Steenburgh dive into the science behind this seasons continuous powder storms.
by Tom Kelly
Debuting in September of 2020, the new Salt Lake City International Airport is bigger, more eco-friendly and has a lot of other great new features!
by Tom Kelly
The problem with the Great Salt Lake is real. What used to be a roadway surrounded by water, now has only a few small pools. Birds that used to flock along the highway are now relegated to small patches of water. Utah state representative Tim Hawkes, a passionate advocate, on the very realistic steps the state is already taking to save the Great Salt Lake.
by Tom Kelly
Two world class resorts, 10,000 lift-served skiable acres, all nestled around a historic old mining town, Utah’s ski town of Park City truly an amazing place.
by Tom Kelly
What would you think about visiting every single ski lift in America? 2,381 of them! Well, that has been the life of Peter Landsman, a lift supervisor and founder of liftblog, a popular website and network of social channels.
by Tom Kelly
Nick Sargent, a former ski racer, World Cup ski tuner and marketing chief for Burton, is a leader in marketing and sustainability across the ski industry.
by Tom Kelly
After 50 years, the old red and blue cabins are being replaced with new floor-to-ceiling windowed cabins.
by Tom Kelly
When Utah nurse Melody Forsyth learned her baby-to-be had Down syndrome, she and her family thought it would change their lives. And it did - for the better. Ruby, now six, has led the Forsyth family into a world of outdoor recreation, including skiing. Watching Ruby ride the Chickadee lift at Snowbird and ski down with her Wasatch Adaptive Sports guide is a life-changing experience seeing the joy that skiing brings to this young girl and her family.
by Tom Kelly
SOS Outreach, a nonprofit serving 15 resort and urban communities nationwide including Utah, is seeking to change that.
by Tom Kelly
Visitors to Sundance Mountain Resort this winter have found a wonderful new experience at one of Utah’s great hidden gems. Working with the experienced Sundance team, legendary ski industry leader Bill Jensen has helped them transform the resort with new lifts, terrain, snowmaking and much more. Jensen, a longtime visionary who has led some of North America’s most notable resorts, talked to Ski Utah’s Last Chair about his storied career and the fun he’s having coaching the team at Sundance.
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