Articles by backseatbeater

The art of courting a female in a small ski town is a skill few have mastered. For some, the Alta female is like the Porcupine; although it is often around, when you see one, you are shocked, confused and petrified all in the same moment. With the predicament of an often-outnumbered population...

To whom it may concern, I would like to begin by saying thank you for all of the hard work the Alta Lift Company has put in this year. Your ability to manage the pandemic and keep people skiing is incredible. We are all very thankful we can still ski Alta this year. With that being said, there...

Sitting on my unusually small couch, I looked at the time: 1:15 PM. I sighed and picked up the remote and confirmed that I was still watching Netflix. I let the next episode of The Office roll. And the next one after that. And the one after that too. After five more episodes I looked at my phone...

Go skiing at any resort and you are bound to spot yourself a Jaded Local in their natural habitat. This is a special creature, who typically resides in the squalors of small ski towns and lodges. Known for their crusty clothes and attitude, the Jaded Local is hard to miss. Alta is home to many...

The road to become an Instagram influencer is not as difficult as one might think. Although many have tried, few have reached the top ranks of molding minds with the products and services they endorse. Those who craft their “brand” correctly in the ski world can earn themselves free gear, praise...

Working in the town of Alta is terrible. The “mom and pop” slope nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon is known for its steep terrain, good skiers, and lots of snow. Although this sounds ideal, it is not. Sometimes it snows so much you can’t even go outside for fear of avalanche danger. They have...