Podcasts about Flathead

We're back from a short hiatus! Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. We begin with the sentencing of Kaleb Elijah Fleck, who received 50 years for the brutal 2023 homicide of a homeless man in Kalispell. Then, we examine the looming crisis at Flathead Valley food banks as pandemic-era federal funding disappears, threatening access to fresh produce and dairy for thousands of Montanans. Finally, we look at the controversial immigration-related bill moving through the Montana House and the legal and moral questions it raises for hospitals, churches, and nonprofits.Read more from this week's stories: Flathead man sentenced for 2023 killing of homeless man in KalispellFederal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelvesImmigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofitsRead more local and state coverage: Jurors view body cam footage in Jackson double homicide trialConstruction to begin on Sportsman's Bridge Fishing Access SiteGlacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

FLATHEAD CO. ADMIN. PETE MELNICK TRT: 13:33 WHAT HAS YOU WORRIED ABOUT THIS LXGR SESSION?  

This episode has been contributed by the Victorian arm of the Australian Screen Editors Guild. Guest host Cindy Clarkson speaks with Editor Patrick McCabe and Composer & Sound Designer Lachlan Harris about their amazing collaboration on the feature film Flathead. To find out more about the Australian Screen Editors Guild check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send us a textOn this episode we talk all things Winnebago system with Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist Angelo Cozzola. 

Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of coastal and riverside towns of Northern New South Wales. Flathead, bream, whiting, and schooling prawns have died in a devastating fish kill in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The fish are dying as a result of a lack of oxygen in the water. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Ballina local Stan Golding about how locals are feeling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FLATHEAD COUNTY COMMISSIONER RANDY BRODEHL LONG TRT: 22:17 NEW JAIL BIDS-NEXT STEP/FAIRGROUNDS/LXGR BILLS/PROPERTY TAX

I read from flatbed to flatlet.     Here are some (relatively) easy ways you can prove to yourself that the earth is a sphere. https://www.popsci.com/10-ways-you-can-prove-earth-is-round/     Here are two groups of Native Americans that are also called "Flathead(s)", plus a link to the practice of head flattening.  The Bitterroot Salish "...deny that their ancestors engaged in this practice. Instead, they believe that this name caught on because of the sign language which was used to identify their people: Pressing both sides of the head with your hands which meant "we the people". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitterroot_Salish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederated_Salish_and_Kootenai_Tribes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_cranial_deformation     The word of the episode is "flat-hat".     Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.    Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter F" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/     Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq     https://linktr.ee/spejampar dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypod https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757

FLATHEAD RESPITE CARE SUSAN MOORE TRT: 7:57 IN HOME DEMENTIA CARE/$25M UNPAID CARE/PER HOUR FEE/DONORS

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman spotlights incredible community efforts making a difference in Northwest Montana. Shelbey Blasdel is leading the charge to restore the historic 100-year-old Blasdel Barn, while Assurance Auto in Kalispell is offering reduced-cost car repairs to help residents stay on the road. Plus, Habitat for Humanity's Flathead chapter has revamped its ReStore space to boost affordable housing efforts. Tune in for these inspiring stories and learn how these projects are shaping the future of the Flathead Valley! Read more from this week's stories: Lower Valley landmark: Effort to restore Blasdel Barn comes forwardAuto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairsHabitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homesRead more local feature stories: Chef focuses on homecooked flavors at grab-n-go shop and pop-up restaurantNew Audubon coordinator cultivates community through birdingFriends, family reflect on the legacy of Flathead Valley conservationist 'Lex' BloodWhitefish teacher receives kidney from local parentA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVIES DIR, VICE PRINCIPAL MATT ALLSION TRT: 17:07 SPRING SPORTS SEASON/SOFTBALL-TENNIS-TRACK/BOOSTER CLUB 1980S AUCTION  

FLATHEAD CO. FIRE WARDEN LINCOLN CHUTE TRT: 16:02 SNOWPACK/SUMMER OULOOK/FIRE DEPT. PARTNERSHIP ROLES/FIRE MILITIA

IMMANUEL LIVING CEO JASON CRONK TRT: 21:56

HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX) CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's latest expansion at its Rudyard Project in Montana. Sears highlighted the acquisition of the Weil #1 well and its surrounding 640-acre section, which effectively doubles Helix's production capacity. The purchase, completed for $300,000, presents significant value compared to the estimated $1.3 million cost of drilling a new well. Sears explained that Rudyard's helium potential has been known since Texaco's 1960 drilling, but only recently has its full scale been realised. With ongoing development, Helix is transitioning from an exploration-focused approach to a development drilling program, significantly reducing risks in future wells. The company is also preparing to spud the Linda #1 well in April, pending regulatory approvals. Additionally, Sears confirmed that the Darwin #1 well is ready for production as soon as the necessary plant infrastructure is in place. On the Ingomar project, he noted that while initial gas samples were noncommercial, future drilling in the Flathead formation is planned after environmental restrictions lift in mid-June. Stay tuned to Proactive for more updates from Helix Exploration. If you found this video helpful, give it a like, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications for future updates. #Helium #HelixExploration #EnergySector #OilAndGas #Drilling #Investment #NaturalResources #EnergyStocks #Montana #Exploration #Mining #StockMarket

GLACIER BANK SVP KATIE PERSINGER, FLATHEAD FOOD BANK CHRIS SIDMORE TRT: 14:41 1.8M POUNDS LAST YEAR/RECORD VISITS IN JANUARY/MARDI GRAS MARCH 22  

INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER CHRISTIE HEBERT TRT: 19:43 COURT RULING WAS DAMMING OF CITY ACTION, LILELY TO LOSE. AGREE TO NEGOTIATE

En el último episodio del mes seleccionamos algunas de las novedades que hemos presentado a lo largo del mes de febrero.Playlist;(sintonía) HOMBRE LOBO INTERNACIONAL “The one and lonely wolfman band”MARKY RAMONE’S BLITZKRIEG “Keep on dancing”IGGY POP “TV Eye”JAMIE PERRETT “Glory days”AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Horse with no name”RAMBALAYA “Telephone”FEEDBACKS “Hate is all around”THE SPEEDWAYS “Visiting hour”FLATHEAD “I won’t be sartisfied”ZACK KEIM “Alice”MURAT “Seher vakti”LOS MEJILLONES TIGRE “Mejor que tú”GO CACTUS “Palma Barcelona”EXFAN “Para nada”AUTOMATIC LOVERS “Boston brats”LAS GÓNADAS feat JUANITO WAU “Orujo”Escuchar audio

A Flathead Valley homeless shelter has settled its lawsuit against Kalispell for revoking its permit. The Kalispell City Council effectively closed the Flathead Warming Center's doors to overnight guests.

FLATHEAD COUNTY LIBRARY LUNE AXELSEN TRT: 12:06 SPRING ART COMING/BINGO/MONTANA POET LECTURE SERIES MARCH 14/

FLATHEAD CO. PIO TANATH BRADLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DAVE PRUNTY TRT: 10:56 CHANGING WEATHER ROAD CONDITONS/SPRING THAW/WEIGHT LIMITS

Send us a textOn episode 42 we talk with Alex Dvorak of Echo 4 Delta Outdoors; Alex is the Social Media/Pro Staff Manager for Neptune Ice Rods.  Alex is also the state rep for Ultimate Veteran Adventures.  We cover a lot on this episode from a revolutionary ice rod to helping veterans through the outdoors plus as always just great fishing conversation.

Novedades de melodías con energía por los británicos The Speedways, los franceses Flathead o los estadounidenses Awful Kanawful. Un poquito de post punk con los ingleses Dead Letters o los argentinos Buenos Vampiros. Esencias garageras con Las Gónadas o Wau y los Arrrghs!!! Reedición del primer y único álbum de los cavernarios Gravedigger V, que nos permiten recordar al maestro del horror rocknroll Screamin’ Lord Sutch. Y visitas de los míticos Undertones o los incandescentes Jim Jones All Stars.Playlist;THE UNDERTONES “Teenage kicks”THE SPEEDWAYS “Visiting hours”FLATHEAD “I won’t be satisfied”AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Horse with no name”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “Stoneage stomp”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “No good woman”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “All black and hairy”SCREAMING LORD SUTCH “Black and hairy”DEADLETTER “More heat”BUENOS VAMPIROS “Tengo frío”THE CUBICAL “Just a man”THE GOLDSTARS “Just change”JIM JONES ALL STARS “Devil’s kiss”LAS GÓNADAS feat JUANITO WAU “Orujo”WAU y LOS ARRRGHS!!! “No mientas más”Escuchar audio

In case you missed them last week, we break down the biggest headlines impacting Northwest Montana. Dozens of Flathead National Forest employees were laid off amid sweeping federal workforce cuts, sparking backlash and uncertainty. In Columbia Falls, an explosion and fire rocked the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant, leaving the community shaken. Meanwhile, Glacier National Park unveils a new fire management plan that includes prescribed burns and preventative measures to combat future wildfires. Get the latest details on these major stories and what they mean for our region. Read more of this week's stories: Flathead National Forest DOGE cuts detailed; many did not save taxpayer dollarsExplosion at Weyerhaeuser plant rocks Columbia FallsGlacier National Park updates wildfire response planRead more local and state coverage: Skier taps into survival skills after getting lost on Blacktail MountainTrump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hoursState Supreme Court Chief Justice warns lawmakers against making judiciary partisanA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

THE MATT ALLISON SHOW, COACH MAC ROCHE TRT: 15:12 NEW FLATHEAD FOOTBALL COACH/TURN THIS TEAM AROUND?

FLATHEAD FORESTY AND FIRE CONSULTANT, HISTORIAN RICK TREMBATH TRT: 14:01 1940-LIGHTNING FIRE STARTS RECORD/HISTORY OF FIRE/1910-BIG BURN

FLATHEAD COUNTY ADMIN PETE MELNICK TRT: 15:51 REVENUE CONCERNS/DOGE/DETENTION CENTER-SHERIIFS OFFICE LEGO/LXGR

SAFETY COORD FLATHEAD ELECTRIC CHAD GREEN TRT: 12:54 SAFETY MEASURES/SPACE HEATERS/EXTENSION CORD/WILDFIRE GRANT/APRIL ANNUAL MTG

Student council members Jason Pesola and Naomi Miller join the GMS

Send us a textJosh is one of the owner/operators behind eTournament Fishing.  Their App and style of tournament management is changing the way we are and will be fishing in tournament locally and if you haven't heard about these guys you will the etournament wave is coming.  Josh is also an accomplished tournament angler that resides in Colorado.  We talk about chasing big Colorado walleyes and the tactics they use are crazy.  Sit back you're going love this one.

Join host Taylor Inman as we unpack recent stories from this week and their implications for our community. In this episode, we dive into the proposed regulations for the Flathead River, which aim to balance the interests of paddlers, anglers, and recreationists amidst booming river traffic. We also cover the controversy surrounding two state bills that could sunset all voter-approved mill levies, potentially impacting Kalispell's emergency services. Finally, we discuss the latest legislative actions in the Montana House of Representatives, including bills on work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump's presidency. Read more from this week's show: Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactionsKalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill leviesMitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House Read more local and state coverage:  Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation projectWashington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun chargesMajor winter storm slams into Flathead ValleyA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

February may be the shortest month, but it's packed with excitement in the Flathead Valley. From the high-energy action of Skijoring in Kalispell to the beloved Whitefish Winter Carnival, there's no shortage of ways to embrace winter. Music lovers can look forward to a Fleetwood Mac tribute concert, while theater fans won't want to miss the laugh-out-loud parody Spamilton or the heartfelt drama of Love Letters. Shoppers can browse unique local goods at the Kalispell Weekend Market, and history buffs will enjoy an afternoon of storytelling at the Northwest Montana History Museum. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline rush, live entertainment, or a cozy community gathering, this episode has everything you need to plan your perfect February.Find all the details at dailyinterlake.com/eventsA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Flathead Forestry & Fire Consultant Rick Trembath 01-27-25

Flathead County Public Information Officer Tanath Bradley & District Court Administrator Devin Kuntz  01-24-25

Flathead County Libraries Lune Axelsen 01-22-25

Flathead Public Information Officer Tanath Bradley 01-17-25

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman unpacks the most significant stories impacting Northwest Montana. Local firefighters join the fight against devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, while Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson's shifting stance on workforce housing funding sparks debate. Plus, the Flathead Warming Center launched new initiatives to foster collaboration and address homelessness concerns. Read more from this week's show: Montana fire crews answer California's call, fight LA area fires Kalispell mayor says he opposed housing funding despite letter supporting it Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives amid legal fight with KalispellRead more local and state coverage:  Registration open for Logan Health fundraiser CycleMTGravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty in Lincoln County District CourtConservation groups ready to defend marijuana tax revenueBrother faces felony for allegedly threatening sibling with kitchen knifeA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Flathead Libraries Lune Axelsen 01-08-25

Flathead Highschool Activities Director 01-09-25

Flathead County Public Information Officer 01-10-25

Flathead County Commissioner Randy Brodehl 12-30-24

Conrad Mansion Museum Britt Clarke & Flathead Celtic Festival 12-31-24

Flathead Food Bank Chris Sidmore, Shane Reece, & Mandy Reece 12-31-24

Flathead Youth Home Hannah Plumb 12-10-24

Flathead Audubon Society Denny Olson & Jess Garbey 12-11-24

Flathead High School Principal Michelle Payne 12-12-24

Flathead Electric's Amanda Coop &  of MT West Economic Development CEO Christy Cummings Dawson 12-13-24

Flathead  Public Information Officer Tanath Bradley, Sheriff Brian Henio, & Commander Jenny Root 12-20-24

  Case of Darryl George could impact Native students in Texas   Tribal members in Wyoming protest over Pilot Butte Power Plant   Montana Supreme Court settles dispute over Flathead law enforcement  

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Nov. 23. It dropped for free subscribers on Nov. 30. To receive future episodes as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:What is this?Every autumn, ski associations and most of the large pass coalitions host media events in New York City. They do this because a) NYC is the media capital of the world; b) the city is a lot of fun; and, c) sometimes mountain folks like something different too, just like us city folks (meaning me), like to get to the mountains as much as possible. But I spend all winter traveling the country in search of ski areas of all sizes and varieties. This is the one time of year skiing comes to me. And it's pretty cool.One of the associations that consistently hosts an NYC event is Ski Utah. This year, they set up at the Arlo Soho, a chic Manhattan hotel. Longtime President Nathan Rafferty asked if I would be interested in setting up an interview station, talking to resort reps, and stringing them together into a podcast. It was a terrific idea, so here you go.Who* Nathan Rafferty, President of Ski Utah* Sara Huey, Senior Manager of Communications at Park City Mountain Resort* Sarah Sherman, Communications Manager at Snowbird* Nick Como, VP of Marketing at Sundance* Rosie O'Grady, President and Innkeeper of Alta Lodge* Jessica Turner, PR Manager for Go Heber Valley* Taylor Hartman, Director of Marketing and Communications at Visit Ogden* Brooks Rowe, Brand Manager at Snowbasin* Riley Elliott, Communications Specialist at Deer Valley* Andria Huskinson, Communications and PR Manager at Solitude* Anna Loughridge, PR Manager for Visit Utah* Courtney Ryan, Communications Manager for Visit Park City* Ryan Mack, VP of Communications for Visit Salt LakeRecorded onOctober 3, 2024About Ski UtahMost large ski states have a statewide trade group that represents its ski areas' interests. One of the best of these is Ski Utah, which is armed with a large staff, a generous budget, and some pretty good freaking skiing to promote (Buckskin, Utah Olympic Park, and Wasatch Peaks Ranch are not members of Ski Utah):What we talked aboutSKI UTAHTopicsWhy NYC; the Olympics return to Utah; why the state is such a great place to host the games (besides, you know, the awesome skiing); where we could potentially see future ski area development in Utah; Pow Mow's shift toward public-private hybrid; Deer Valley's expansion and ongoing snowboard ban; and the proposed LCC Gondola – “Little Cottonwood Canyon is not a great place for rubber-wheeled vehicles.”On Utah skier visits and population growth over timeOn chairlifts planned in Utah over the next three yearsUtah is on a chairlift-building binge, with the majority slated for Deer Valley's massive expansion (11) and Powder Mountain (4 this year; 1 in 2025). But Snowbird (Wilbere quad), Park City (Sunrise Gondola), and Snowbasin (Becker high-speed quad) are also scheduled to install new machines this year or next. The private Wasatch Peaks Ranch will also add two lifts (a gondola and a high-speed quad) this year. And Sundance is likely to install what resort officials refer to as the “Flathead lift” some time within the next two years. The best place to track scheduled lift installations is Lift Blog's new lifts databases for 2024, 2025, and 2026.On expansion potential at Brian Head and Nordic ValleyUtah's two largest expansion opportunities are at Brian Head and Nordic Valley, both operated by Mountain Capital Partners. Here's Brian Head today:The masterplan could blow out the borders - the existing ski area is in the lower-right-hand corner:And here's Nordic Valley:And the masterplan, which could supersize the ski area to 3,000-ish acres. The small green blob represents part of the existing ski area, though this plan predates the six-pack installation in 2020:PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORTStats: 3,226 vertical feet | 7,300 skiable acres | 355 inches average annual snowfallTopicsSnowmaking upgrades; the forthcoming Sunrise Gondola on the Canyons side; why this gondola didn't face the opposition that Park City's last lift upgrades did; Olympic buzz in Park City; and which events PCMR could host in the 2034 Olympics.On the Great Lift Shutdown of 2022Long story short: Vail tried to upgrade two lifts in Park City a couple of years ago. Locals got mad. The lifts went to Whistler. Here's the longer version:More Park City Mountain ResortSNOWBIRDStats: 3,240 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe new Wilbere lift; why Snowbird shifted the chairlift line; the upside of abandoning the old liftline; riding on top of the new tram; and more LCC gondola talk.On the new Wilbere lift alignmentHere's where the new Wilbere lift sits (right) in comparison to the old lift (left):On inter-lodgeIf you happen to be at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon when avalanche danger spikes, you may be subject to something called “inter-lodge.” Which means you stay in whatever building you're in, with no option to leave. It's scary and thrilling all at once.Inter-lodge can last anywhere from under an hour to several days.On the LCC gondola and phase-in planAnother long story short: UDOT wants to build a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. A lot of people would prefer to spend four hours driving seven miles to the ski areas. Here's a summary of UDOT's chosen configuration:As multiple lawsuits seeking to shut the project down work through the courts, UDOT has outlined a phased traffic-mitigation approach:More SnowbirdSUNDANCE Stats: 2,150 vertical feet | 450 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe importance of NYC to the wider skiing world; how the Wildwood terrain helped evolve Sundance; Epkon refugees headed south; parking improvements; options for the coming Flathead terrain expansion; and potential lift switcheroos. More SundanceSundance's new owners have been rapidly modernizing this once-dusty ski area, replacing most of the lifts, expanding terrain, and adding parking. I talked through the grand arc of these changes with the mountain's GM, Chad Linebaugh, a couple of years ago:ALTA LODGEAlta stats: 3,240 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopics65 years of Levitt family ownership; Alta's five lodges; inter-lodge; how Alta has kept its old-school spirit even as it's modernized; and an upcoming women's ski event. On Alta's lift evolutionIt wasn't so long ago that Alta was known for its pokey lift fleet. As recently as the late ‘90s, the mountain was a chutes-and-ladders powder playground:Bit by bit, Alta consolidated and updated its antique lift fleet, beginning with the Sugarloaf high-speed quad in 2001. The two-stage Collins high-speed quad arrived three years later, replacing the legacy Collins double and Germania triple lines. The Supreme high-speed quad similarly displaced the old Supreme triple and Cecret double in 2017, and the Sunnyside sixer replaced the Albion double and Sunnyside high-speed triple in 2022. As of 2024, the only clunker left, aside from the short hotel lifts and the long transfer tow, is the Wildcat double.GO HEBER VALLEYTopicsWhy Heber Valley makes sense as a place to crash on a ski trip; walkable sections of Heber; ease of access to Deer Valley; and elevation.VISIT OGDENConsidering “untamed and untouched” Ogden as ski town; “it's like skiing in 2005”; Pow Mow, Snowbasin; accessing the mountains from Ogden; Pow Mow's partial privatization; art on the mountain; and Nordic Valley as locals' bump.  On Powder Mountain size claimsPow Mow has long claimed 8,000-ish acres of terrain, which would make it the largest ski area in the United States. I typically only count lift-served skiable acreage, however, bringing the mountain down to a more average-for-the-Wasatch 3,000-ish acres. A new lift in Wolf Canyon next year will add another 900 lift-served acres (shaded with stripes on the right-hand side below).On Nordic Valley's fire and the broken Apollo liftLast December, Nordic Valley's Apollo chairlift, a 1970 Hall double, fell over dead, isolating the mountain's glorious expansion from the base area. The next month, a fire chewed up the baselodge, a historic haybarn left over from the property's ranching days. Owner MCP renovated the chairlift over the summer, but Nordic will operate out of “temporary structures,” GM Pascal Begin told KSL.com in June, until they can build a new baselodge, which could be 2026 or '27.SNOWBASINStats: 3,015 vertical feet | 3,000 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsBreaking down the coming Becker lift upgrade; why Becker before Porcupine; last year's DeMoisy six-pack installation; where is everyone?; where to ski at Snowbasin; the 2034 Olympics plan; when will on-mountain lodging arrive?; and RFID.More SnowbasinDEER VALLEYStats: 3,040 vertical feet | 2,342 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsMassive expansion; avoiding Park City; and snowmaking in the Wasatch Back.On Expanded ExcellenceDeer Valley's expansion plans are insane. Here's a summary:More Deer ValleySOLITUDEStats: 2,030 vertical feet | 1,200 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsAlterra; Big versus Little Cottonwood Canyons; and Alta.More SolitudeVISIT UTAHTopicsWatching the state's population explode; the Olympics; comparing 2002 to 2034; RIP three percent beer; potential infrastructure upgrades to prepare for the Olympics; and SLC airport upgrades.VISIT PARK CITYTopicsPark City 101; Main Street; the National Ability Center; mining history everywhere; Deer Valley's trail names; Silver to Slopes at Park City; Deer Valley's East Village; public transit evolution; Park City Mountain Resort lift drama; paid parking; and why “you don't need a car” in Park City.On Silver to SlopesThe twice-daily guided ski tour of on-mountain mining relics that we discuss on the podcast is free. Details here.On Park City and Deer Valley's shared borderPark City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley share a border, but you are forbidden to cross it, on penalty of death.* Alta and Snowbird share a crossable border, as do Solitude and Brighton. All four have different operators. I'm not sure why PCMR and Deer Valley can't figure this one out.*This is not true.^^Though actually it might be true.VISIT SALT LAKETopicsThe easiest ski access in the world; why stay in SLC during a ski trip; walkable downtown; free transit; accessing the ski areas without a car; Olympic buzz; and Olympic events outside of the ski areas.What I got wrong* I said that former mayor Michael Bloomberg tried to bring the Olympics to NYC “around 2005 or 2006.” The city's bid was for the 2012 Summer Olympics (ultimately held in London). I also said that local opposition shut down the bid, but I confused that with the proposed stadium on what is now Manhattan's Hudson Yards development.* I said you had to drive through Park City to access Deer Valley, but the ski area has long maintained a small parking lot at the base of the Jordanelle Gondola off of US 40.The robots aren't readyEveryone keeps telling me that the robots will eat our souls, but every time I try to use them, they botch something that no human would ever miss. In this case, I tried using my editing program's AI to chop out the dead space and “ums,” and proceeded to lose bits of the conversation that in some cases confuse the narrative. So it sounds a little choppy in places. You can blame the robots. Or me for not re-doing the edit once I figured out what was happening.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. 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