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The show starts with an update on backcountry conditions from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, KUER reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell has a status update on bills moving through the 2026 legislative session and PRO Skijor co-founder Brian Gardner previews the Frontier Finals, professional skijoring's championship tournament in Kamas Feb. 28-March 1.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO Colin Hilton calls in from Italy with his impression of the Milan-Cortina games, Heber City watches tax bills under consideration in 2026 legislative session, Snow Survey Supervisor Jordan Clayton has an outlook of the state's water supply with the new snow and Peruvian Filmmaker Augusto Zegarra shares details on his film "Runa Simi" which premiered at Tribeca and screens Feb. 19 at the Jim Santy Auditorium.

Get the latest on backcountry risks from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, USA Bobsled/Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire has an Olympic medals update, Park City Intermountain Health doctor talks about the risks of hear disease for women and local ultra marathoner Matt Garretson previews the 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska he'll compete in starting Sunday (34:49

It's officially a powder day up at the ski resorts as Utah was hit with a deluge of snow yesterday. But this much snow after such a long dry season could mean trouble in the mountains, especially the backcountry. Greg and Holly speak to Nikki Champion from the Utah Avalanche Center about the conditions in the mountains and how the weak base could mean trouble for those looking to carve their name in the powder.

As snow comes down in buckets, the Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, University of Utah atmospheric sciences professor Dr. Kevin Perry discusses a new study of dust control options for the drying Great Salt Lake, Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco talks about early plans for the 2034 Winter Games and the Newcomers Club of Greater Park City leaders share their plans for the club's 30th anniversary party.

Get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry warnings now that there's fresh snow, then Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's council meeting, including more on the Heber Valley bypass EIS and a $45 million lease revenue bond to pay for courthouse renovation debt, an update from KUER government reporter Sean Higgins on bills progressing on Capitol Hall and Recycle Utah's Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer have the latest on plans for a new center.

First up is a backcountry forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Park City councilmember and Bill Ciraco talks about his self-funded trip to Italy to get ideas for Park City's 2034 Olympic planning efforts. Then KPCW's own Connor Thomas talks about jury selection in the Kouri Richins trial and what to expect once the proceedings get underway Feb. 23. The hour wraps with the Byrne Family Foundation's Trust director Heather Koopman and PC Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel with a discussion how the garden's use its foundation Fast Track grants.

First we get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry conditions, then the Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on a new Smithsonian affiliation and the perks museum members. That's followed by Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang's reflections on the end of the Sundance Film Festival and plans to add 70 screenings at the Jim Santy and Tom Kelly, the 2034 Olympics spokesman, has an update on what Utah's delegation of state and local leaders are learning from their trip to the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.

We begin with the Utah Avalanche Center forecast as snow falls in the Wasatch Back and then hear from Capt. Nicholas Fricchione about the 2026's 90-pound Rucksack Challenge's debut at Park City Mountain. The event honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. That's followed by Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith preview of the upcoming "Ski with a Scientist" event, well has a preview of the upcoming Ski-a-Thon fundraiser from the National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's VP of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham and finish out the hour Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner who previews a full slate of February events, from truffle-making and wine trains to cross country competitions at Soldier Hollow.

First we get the latest on the backcountry from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Summit County Manager Shayne Scott talks about his upcoming trip to Italy to learn about the operational aspects of the 2026 Olympics. Then KUER Hugo Rikard-Bell gives and update on the bills moving through the legislative session, including a new Constitutional Court and juvenile justice sentencing reforms. That's followed by Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and his wife Emily Richardson, a counselor at the Wellness center with an update on programs and marriage counseling options.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday night's council meeting, Wasatch details plans for new emergency services grant and 2026 legislative proposals that could impact the county, an overview of Tourism Day on Capitol Hill with Natalie Randall from the Utah Office of Tourism and Film and an update on the Utah Olympic Park's plans for opening ceremony watch party and other events during the 2026 Winter Games.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Tuesday's council meeting and founder of Roots Transition Kami Black shares details on a February 9 presentation at the Park City Library about teens and mental health.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Dakota Pacific development makes room for gondola in Kimball Junction, Lindsey Vonn injury update, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins shares an update on key issues during this year's legislative session and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Amy Redford shares father's story in stand against Trump immigration policies at Sundance, acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Heber City Public Information Officer Ryan Bunnell previews Tuesday's city council meeting and a winter sports update with Beyond the Podium's Chris Needham and Olympian Hunter Hess.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City skier qualifies for 2026 Olympics after year-long recovery, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah governor calls on residents to pray for snow amid dry winter, Utah Geological Survey geologist Adam Hiscock on fault lines and earthquakes in the Wasatch Back and PC/SC Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder discusses a new county-wide arts plan and previews this month's gallery stroll on Friday night.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County residents pack public hearing to comment on bypass, Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter and Captain Rob McKinney talk about the challenges of policing during the Sundance Film Festival, Nordic Combined USA Developmental Coach Michael Ward and board member and Olympian Taylor Fletcher talk about efforts to make women's Nordic combined an Olympic sport and Summit County Deputy Manager Janna Young and Solid Waste Superintendent Tim Loveday discuss changes to Summit County's solid waste master plan.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Mountain seeks to upgrade two chairlifts for second time, Utah 2034 spokesman Tom Kelly with a preview of his trip to the 2026 Winter Games, Ivory Homes looks to form new town in Browns Canyon area, UDOT begins work in Wasatch County to improve rural internet, Deputy Director of the Alliance for a Better Utah Chase Thomas on the organization's mission and their role at during the legislative session, "Cookie Queens" premiere highlights cutthroat world of Girl Scout cookie sales and the power of Redford's legacy, Park City Senior Center Executive Director Trason Dixon and board member Craig Weakley share the latest plans for the new center, US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security prompting concern and confusion in Italy and Longtime festivalgoers say final Utah Sundance may also be their last.

Utah Avalanche Center report, Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee and Associate Director Nicole Droitsch share details on their $100K grant, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses this year's challenging winter tourism season, US Ski & Snowboard's Chief of Sport Anouk Patty discusses preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and athletes to watch for and Park City School District says it's following state regulations after illegal water dumping.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT's bypass choice offers glimpse of Heber Main Street's future potential, Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement Sgt. Ethan Justinger and UT Snowmobile Association President Cody Sargent on cars driving on snowmobile trails, Park City police investigate Main Street jewelry smash-and-grab, Jeremy Ranch golf course closing for renovations this summer, eight Sundance films nominated in 98th Academy Awards, Park City Fashion Week founder Kim Kienow previews this year's event and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher with an update on upcoming events.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Representative Mike Kohler on this year's legislative session, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board member Nick Hill share an update, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Shellie Barrus and Administrative Services Director Meagan Nielsen share details on Silver Creek Village homeownership and Sundance Film Festival leaders reflect, look forward as last Park City event begins.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council selects bus lanes as preferred option to reduce SR-248 traffic, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, New Executive Director of Hive Family Collective Kayla Kantor has details on the Hive Membership Program, new leadership and expanded board of directors, Lawmakers flock back to Capitol Hill: What to expect from the 2026 Utah Legislature, Recycle Utah's new home may cost up to $7M to build and Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood with an update.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout's Richardson Flat plans could include a gondola, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of the upcoming county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins previews this year's legislative session and Recycle Utah's new Executive Director Andy Hecht and board member Heleena Sideris share updates on the organization's progress and future plans.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Deputy Summit County Manager Janna Young previews this year's legislative session, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims share updates on youth sports programs and Robert Parish, the new executive director of the Snyderville Basin Recreation District, provides an update on programs.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County's Luke Searle to seek Utah statehouse seat, Point-in-Time Count leaders Heather Hogue and Amanda Christensen share how residents can get involved in the annual homelessness count, Wasatch Back state parks host "first-day" New Year's hikes, Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball shares an update on the park's facilities and upcoming events, Utah Avalanche Center warns skiers and riders of backcountry dangers after slides, Austin Smith from Bogus Basin ski resort in Boise talks about using snow storage as an unconventional early season snow solution, Utahns will be banned from using SNAP to buy soda starting Jan. 1 and Utah public safety offering Lyft gift cards for sober rides.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT to announce Heber Valley bypass route Jan. 7, Park City Rabbi Yudi Steiger discusses Park City Hanukkah parade and concerns after terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, Park City Mayor Nann Worel shares an end-of-year recap, National Weather Service Meteorologist Brittany Whitlam discusses unusually warm and dry start to winter, Summit County Council denies Canyons Village tool to finance development, Summit County health and schools partnership vaccinates 300 ahead of flu season, State releases map of high-risk wildfire areas assessed new fee and Wasatch County passes 2026 budget as sheriff commits to more transparency.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City School District addresses Treasure Mountain construction concerns, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed provide an update on school-related issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings including two films that are on the shortlist for the Academy Awards.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Holy Cross Ministries highlights its work ahead of International Migrants Day, Sundance announces 54 short films for final Utah festival, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers discusses local water topics including monitoring wastewater, Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney provides a recap of the latest council meeting.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County closes 834-acre Ure Ranch purchase near Kamas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma, Wasatch County opens first phase of $23M courthouse renovation, Telluride ski patrol may strike during holiday season, Bryon Friedman, singer-songwriter and founder of Freedog, shares details on the upcoming Winter Solstice Experience and warm weather allows construction to continue on Park City recreation projects.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Oakley, land trust ink Uinta foothills conservation agreement, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens shares holiday fire safety tips, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Lily Cozad, Kodiak senior partnerships manager share updates on youth sports programs and continuing their partnership of YSA's after-school programs, proposed Kearns office redevelopment returns to Park City Planning Commission, Park City swears in first K9: Bruno the chocolate lab, Park City Council finalizes 2026 Sundance Film Festival plans, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on recreation projects including the new community center dubbed "The Mine" and warm temperatures stymy snow sports across Wasatch Back.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council approves 5% Basin Rec tax increase, Park Silly Holiday Bazaar to feature local vendors, Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City, Mayor-Elect Ryan Dickey recap's the latest council meeting and USA Luge Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Gordy Sheer discusses the Eberspacher World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park and luge athletes to watch.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park Silly Sunday Executive Director Kate McChesney shares details about the annual Park City winter holiday bazaar, Park City Singers Artistic Director Darla Cardwell and singer Mary Gootjes share details about this year's concerts Dec. 12 - 13, Hotel Thaynes General Manager Tom Underwood details the grand opening of the renovated hotel, Timpanogos Valley Theater board member and actor Gary Harter discusses their production of "Miracle on 34th Street," Park City Transit celebrates 50 years of free rides and access for all, Park City to begin Bonanza Flat shuttle amid winter schedule changes, Sundance releases film slate for 2026 festival which is the last in Utah and Canyons master developer eyeing land above golf course and village.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah State Representative Mike Kohler talks about the special legislative session, Utah State Senator Nate Blouin a candidate running for the 1st District seat in congress provides a democrat's response to the special legislative session, Park City Interim City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Managers Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner discusses upcoming holiday activities.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting including plans to adopt a new budget, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan discusses their 20-year facilities master plan, Director of the Swiss handbells team Cari Knapp provides details on their seasonal holiday concert and the Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and Director of Operations Brach Pulver share details about holiday happenings at the center.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins has an update on winter sports, Ballet West Academy Park City Campus Principal Allison DeBona has details on the annual Nutcracker performances at the PC Eccles Theater, Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's Hunter Klingensmith on the Wild Winter Market and Wetland Supermarket and current exhibit, Summit County to eliminate road tax on north Chalk Creek residents and Park City to open applications for vacant council seat.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, KPCW's Connor Thomas and Park City Mountain's Senior Manager of Communications John Kanaly join from the Sunrise Gondola at the Canyons for opening day, Park City History Museum's Dalton Gackle on ski resort opening day history, Rocky Mountain Power's Bianca Velasquez talks about how to recognize and deal with phone scams, Committee: No wrongdoing in Wasatch County treatment of Hayes family, Deadlocked Summit County Council delays Basin Rec tax vote, Park City historic Centennial House renovations underway, traffic impacts expected, Keith Lilley previews the 9th Christmas Concert in the Mountains at Shepherd of the Mountain Church on Dec. 6 and KPCW's Grace Doerfler and Deer Valley's Director of Communications Emily Summers join from the resort's opening day.

Utah Avalanche Center report, Foreign creditors proposing to sell bankrupt Wohali accused of ‘careless' lending, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Executive Director of Holy Cross Ministries Emmie Gardner and Director of Development and Communications Andy Cier have details on Giving Tuesday, the upcoming International Migrants Day, and a review of immigration this year in America and Executive Director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues.

I have the authors of Letters from the Mountain Steve Chase and Brad Meiklejohn then at 53 minutes Dr Michael Mann joins to talk COP 30 and more Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE  On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete   Steve Chase   A native of Connecticut, Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with an Earth Science Minor from the University of Hartford, and a Master of Public Administration from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration. He was the first Presidential Management Intern from the Barney School. Steve joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1990 as a Presidential Management Intern, where he worked on National Wildlife Refuge System, Migratory Bird, and Law Enforcement issues in Headquarters.  In 1993 he joined the staff of the NCTC where he was deeply involved in the design and development of the NCTC campus and its operations.  He later become Division Manager of Facility and Administrative Operations, Division Manager of Education and Outreach, and Division Manager of Training Support and Heritage.  Steve was instrumental in the establishment of the Fish and Wildlife Service's national history/heritage programs, including development of the NCTC museum, exhibits, and archives.  He has also served as the Financial Officer and Special Assistant to the Director at the NCTC.  He is a member of Cohort 1 of the FWS Advanced Leadership Development Program, and received the Service's Heritage Award in 2018. Steve has been instrumental in a number of national-scope conservation initiatives and gatherings over the past two decades.  He was a lead organizer of the National Dialogue on Children and Nature in 2006, an event that kickstarted the Connecting People to Nature Movement in America.  He is a co-founder of the Student Climate and Conservation Congress (SC3) and the Native Youth Community Adaption and Leadership Congress, both of these youth leadership events have fostered a new cadre of young adult leaders in Conservation.  Steve also co-organized a series of important national conservation history symposia, including the 1999 Leopold Historical Symposium, Rachel Carson Symposium, The Muries Symposium, and the 50th Anniversary of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Symposium, He co-edited proceedings documents on several of these events. In the past Steve has worked as a river guide in northwest Maine, as a backcountry caretaker for the Randolph Mountain Club in the northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire; a buyer and technical representative in the ski and climbing industry; a Legislative Fellow for the Connecticut State Legislature; a teacher and coach; and a municipal public works administrator.  He also worked as a media specialist at the Talcott Mountain Science Center in Connecticut. Steve is the former Board Chair of The Murie Center in Moose, WY; is the founding President of the American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown; and is the past President of the Unison Preservation Society.  Non-work activities include river running, fishing, writing, playing mandolin and bass, going to live music shows, and spending time with his family.  Steve resides in Middleburg, Virginia.  Brad Meiklejohn  Brad has represented The Conservation Fund in Alaska since 1994. He has completed hundreds of conservation projects across Alaska and the Western United States, including the dramatic removal of the Eklutna River Dam. Brad is currently leading the construction of a wildlife highway crossing near his family home in northern New Hampshire. Brad previously served as President of the Patagonia Land Trust, President of the American Packrafting Association,  Associate Director of the Utah Avalanche Center and  a board director of the Murie Center. Brad has been recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the National Land Protection Award and the National Wetlands Conservation Award, and he received the Olaus Murie Award from the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Brad is a wilderness explorer and birder who has traveled widely across Alaska and the world. Dr. Michael Mann is Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication. His research focuses on climate science and climate change. He was selected by Scientific American as one of the fifty leading visionaries in science and technology in 2002, was awarded the Hans Oeschger Medal of the European Geophysical Union in 2012. He made Bloomberg News' list of fifty most influential people in 2013.  He has received the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate, the Award for Public Engagement with Science from the AAAS, the Climate Communication Prize from the American Geophysical Union and the Leo Szilard Award of the American Physical Society. He received the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2019 and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. He is a Fellow of the AGU, AMS, GSA, AAAS and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He is co-founder of RealClimate.org, author of more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries, and five books including Dire Predictions, The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars, The Madhouse Effect, The Tantrum that Saved the World, and The New Climate War. Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

Developer suggests housing changes and new zone for Cline Dahle, Salt Lake City International Airport Director of Communication and Marketing Nancy Volmer talks about holiday travel and any lingering federal shutdown effects, Salt Lake City 2034 committee unveils new name and logo for Olympic Games, Avalanche Awareness Manager Liam McDonald and Executive Director Caroline Miller with the Utah Avalanche Center discuss avalanche safety ahead of ski season, Park City Mountain shares science of snowmaking as weather delays opening day, Wasatch County Health Department's Jonelle Fitzgerald and Erick Christensen discuss the current measles outbreak at Wasatch High School and Guardsman Pass closes for winter Wednesday while Mirror Lake Highway remains open.

Carey Pickus, co-founder of Trailhead Parent Support, talks about her own family's struggles and how that led Carey to create weekend retreats to help parents of teens and young adults find tools, support and hope. Then, Caroline Miller, Executive Director of Utah Avalanche Center, previews the 32nd annual Backcountry Benefit and the ongoing mission to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe in the backcountry.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Kouri Richins murder trial delayed indefinitely, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher and Park City School District whistleblower Ned Reilly and freelance reporter Michelle Deininger discuss last week's news that the district's Chief Operating Officer Mike Tanner's position is being eliminated.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast (3:24), Park City planners officially deny Yarrow redevelopment concept (5:34), Park City School District's Caleb Fine and Isaiah Folau talk about growing from PCSD students to principals of Park City High School and Ecker Hill Middle School (7:36), Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian has a recap of last night's meeting (20:52), KPCW staff on their Race Around The Mountain/Whole Enchilada skiing challenge (30:17), and Park City Chamber CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the departure of the Sundance Film Festival (34:58)

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Francis Best Western approved despite community protest, UDOT plan for Kimball Junction traffic focuses on adding lanes, Summit Pride, Park City show support for LGBTQ+ community after state seeks pride flag ban, Park City wants tunnel at Snow Creek Dr. as Yarrow returns to city planners, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims have an update on the youth sports programs, Hideout could use tax increment funding to develop Ross Creek, Public labor unions launch campaign to repeal law banning collective bargaining, Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has an update and DABS wants to build another liquor store in Park City.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Mayor Nann Worel has a recap of last night's meeting, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan has an update from this month's board meeting, Verified signature count over halfway to Dakota Pacific referendum, Judd Efinger and Anneke Efinger, President and Vice President of the Love like Ky Foundation, have details on an upcoming fundraiser this Saturday, Local domestic violence shelters worry as lawmakers slash funding, Jim Siti from the nonprofit Operation Smile has details on their fundraising event at Deer Valley Saturday, Much loved 101-year-old Park City native passes away and Heber City begins work on new park.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter Director of Exhibits and Visitor Experience Hunter Klingensmith with details on the upcoming exhibit, Park City Council return to Snow Creek tunnel proposal, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, Park City Opera performs at Jordanelle for St. Patrick's Day, Measles vaccination rate in Wasatch County below CDC recommendation and Assessor: Park City ski resort owners pushed for tax break during legislative session.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Deputy Summit County Manager Janna Young and Economic Dev. Director Jeff Jones preview the council's two meetings this week, the final 2025 Utah Legislative Report with KUER reporter Saige Miller and the People's Health Clinic Director of Operations Dalia Gonzalez has an update on the nonprofit.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Executive Director of Better Boundaries Katie Wright has an update on legislative issues affecting redistricting and filing initiatives in Utah and author Molly Bice-Jackson has details on the launch of her new book "The Commodity of Connection."

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Legislative Report with KUER reporter Sean Higgins and Director of Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses recent grants and open space preservation projects.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county and Leadership Park City Director Scott van Hartesvelt discusses the upcoming Lessons in Leadership Public Safety Management lecture

January 15, 1939. It's finally working! After countless mechanical issues, the first operational ski lift in the state of Utah is taking people up the mountain so they can glide down its slopes. Skiing conditions are ideal in the town of Alta, and this lift will allow this relatively new sport to explode in popularity. But as beautiful as Alta is, there's also a looming threat... avalanches. Alta is in one of the most avalanche-prone areas in the entire country. It used to be a small mining town, and its residents have been dealing with avalanches for years, mourning their dead and rebuilding again and again. But now, with Alta becoming a haven for skiing, drastic measures will be needed to keep thousands of visitors safe. How did the Alta Ski Area become the testing ground for all things avalanche control? And how did rangers find their answer to the avalanche in a deadly weapon of war? Special thanks to Craig Gordon, avalanche forecaster with the U.S. Forest Service's Utah Avalanche Center; Andrea Huskinson, former Alta Ski Area communication manager; and Jonathan Morgan, assistant director of the Alta Avalanche Program. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Clark enjoyed the ideal skier's lifestyle as a young boy living at the mouth of the Cottonwood Canyons. Today, he's the avalanche safety program manager for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). As skiers and riders wind their way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, one of the most avalanche-intensive sections of highway in the world, he's the one leading efforts to help keep us safe. Clark joined this episode of Last Chair from Snowbird to talk about innovative new technology that is helping to keep avalanche safety workers – and all of us on the highway – safe during winter storms.Many of us think about backcountry avalanche safety. Clark himself, when he was young, had the Utah Avalanche Center phone number posted on the family's home phone. But it's doubtful many of us think a lot about avalanches as we travel mountain highways every winter. We think about the plows that clear the roadway for us. But what's up above might be largely out of our minds as we wind up State Route 210 for eight miles towards Snowbird and Alta.In those eight miles from the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon up to Alta, there are 64 identified, named avalanche paths that can impact the highway. While the ski resorts all manage avalanche safety in their boundaries, it's up to UDOT to mitigate the danger on the highway. From howitzers to hand charges, UDOT avalanche safety teams work to keep all highways in the state safe for drivers and residents.For around 75 years military howitzers have played a pivotal role, lobbing shells across valleys to dislodge snowpack before it poses a danger to the highway. In 2007, UDOT began to look at alternatives to lobbing shells through the air. Today, howitzers are being phased out. As an example, in 2023 Alta retired its 105-mm cannon that had fired thousands of rounds of shells since being introduced in the 1950s by avalanche safety legend Monty Atwater.Replacing the howitzers is an array of remotely triggered devices installed on mountainside towers throughout the canyon. Towers from Wyssen Avalanche Control can be remotely activated to drop charges into the snow. Installations from GAZEX™ create a controlled explosion from which the concussive force triggers a slide. UDOT is using both systems, with new installations around Mount Superior will be in operation this season. There are now nearly 90 remotely-activated avalanche mitigation installations in the canyon between UDOT and the ski resorts. The new systems provide yet another level of public safety, eliminating the need to fire shells across the valley or to have avalanche safety workers conduct high-risk operations. In addition, UDOT employs a sophisticated array of avalanche sensors to analyze the snowpack and provide valuable feedback and updates.This episode of Last Chair provides some fascinating insights into the work done behind the scenes to keep us safe as we travel the Cottonwood Canyons to ski and ride. A well-known figure in the Utah snow safety community, Steven Clark is a great example of the dedication of the UDOT team that helps keep us safe.