On the day before Thanksgiving 2009, John Jones died and was later entombed in Utah's Nutty Putty Cave. This is my story on how, after 15 years, the tragedy keeps family, rescuers and even strangers in its grip. www.sltrib.com/news/environ... @sltrib @ucso #nuttyputty #searchandrescue

Opening day scene at Park City Mountain. 2 seniors from Wasatch High arrived at 2 p.m. *Thursday* to snag first chair on the Red Pine Gondola. Three Park City High students arrived at 5 and will get first chair, too. @sltrib.com #ski #snowboard #utah

Get ready, skiers and snowboarders: 3 more Utah resorts open Friday. • Alta Ski Area (expert skiers only) - Wildcat + Collins lifts • Park City Mountain Resort - 6 lifts, 2 magic carpets lead to 10 runs in Canyons + Mountain Village terrain • Woodward Park City - Hot Laps + terrain park @sltrib.com

Attention parents (+ cool aunts/uncles), this just in from #deervalley, #solitude & #alterra: Between Dec. 7-13, kids 12-under #ski free*. Save up to $148 for ages 5-12 & $50 for 4-under. *Ticket vouchers available at their websites (pic: Rick Egan, Salt Lake Tribune)

After delving into how Utah ski resorts name their lifts and runs, I couldn't help share some of the best background stories I came across. And no, I'm not touching Taint, Glory Hole or Organ Grinder. www.sltrib.com/sports/2024/... @sltrib.com @skiutah.bsky.social #snowbird #deervalley #alta

Feels appropriate that my first BlueSky post is about something quirky in the ski/snowboard world. Wondering why @DeerValleyresort has a Trump run? Or how Omar's Ear came to be @powdermountain? Find out here ⬇️ @sltrib.com @skiutah.bsky.social #deervalley #powmow #snowbird #skithebeav #brighton