UTAH SKI VACATION HOME AND CABIN RENTALS

My name is Jay Aldous and I’m married to Adrienne Aldous, owner of Mount Majestic Properties. If I do my job well, you will never meet me. Why’s that you ask? We’ll, I’m the shadow shoveling two-feet of the “World’s Greatest Snow” away from your door in the wee hours of the morning, the abominable snowman character on the tractor clearing your driveway, the fleck of green that just sailed past your window as I get carried off your roof by an avalanche of snow in an effort to clear it. My job is throw, move, push, lift, melt and heave the 500+ inches of snow that Brighton Ski Resort receives each year.

It’s days like today when I get to enjoy and celebrate this frozen moisture we call the “World’s Greatest Snow”. Today I was first in line on the Millicent Quad and enjoyed several speed runs on perfectly groomed corduory (freshly groomed snow looks like corduroy). On my second run, I rode up the chair with Randy Doyle, General Manager of Brighton Ski Resort and got all the latest news including that Brighton has the best ski conditions currently of all the Utah resorts including Park City, Alta and Snowbird.

After enjoying the morning skiing Brighton, I was ready to skate ski at the Solitude Nordic Center. Currently the upper and lower Redman loops are open and it felt good to be on my skate skis for the first time this year. After an hour of skating – I was pooped – but already looking forward to skating again tomorrow.

More snow is expected Tuesday. Fingers crossed and I can get my snow removal chores done before the lifts open and perhaps I WILL see you on the Millicent Chair at 9:00 am.

Adrienne Aldous Skiing at Solitude Ski Resort

This is a picture of my first day of skate skiing this season.

The Solitude Nordic Track was empty but for me and the big blue sky. Just Little Redman and Big Redman loops were open and it is a good thing because they kicked my heini. Next time will be easier. Need more snow and conditions.

 
Weather at Solitude Ski Resort:
Snow in the forecast - get your boards waxed!
Misc & Events: We open for winter Nov 13 - conditions permitting.

Are you aware of avalanches?
It’s dumping the “Greatest Snow on Earth” at Solitude!

With the snow piling up and backcountry season in full swing, there’s never been a better time to join Solitude’s Professional Ski Patrol and Snow Safety team for their Avalance Awareness Clinic, December 19-20.

Focusing on how to travel safely and responsibly outside resort boundaries, this two day course is a great introduction to the identification of avalanche hazards and the skills needed to safely travel in the backcountry.

Learn how to identify avalanche terrain, analyze snow and weather factors and manage group dynamics. Plus, gain valuable knowledge concerning avalanche rescue skills. After an avalanche presentation on the morning of day one, the rest of day one and two will be spent in the backcountry putting these concepts into action.

Don’t miss this great opportunity! Spots are limited so sign up quick!

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801.532.4731
12601 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Brighton, Utah 84121
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POWDER ALERT
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48′ IN 48 HOURS
117″ SO FAR THIS SEASON
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FREE AVALANCHE AWARENESS CLINIC

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SKI OR RIDE FOR $15

DEC 16, 2009-BRING BRING A FULL BAG OF NON-PERISHIBLE FOOD FOR THE UTAH FOOD BANK.
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NO CASH DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. OFFER IS FOR AN AREA DAY PASS ONLY.

Jay and I hiked up to the top of Majestic lift yesterday and did a little skiing. What a way to embrace winter. For October 31st, the snow was quite good and abundant. Thinking we were doing something unique and on the edge, we soon realized it was NOT. There were many people already there in T-shirts and shorts (quite a bit younger I might add) doing the same. If this is any indication, we are going to have a terrific ski season at Brighton and Solitude Ski Resorts.

Jay Enjoying the New October Snow on Brighton Ski Resort - Thanksgiving Ski Home Rentals Still Available

Calls to the office for ski home rentals in Brighton and Solitude are picking up so others must be getting the bug too. There are only a few weeks left before Thanksgiving arrives so call me directly at 888.236.0667 to make your reservation. To make things a little easier on your wallet during these challenging economic times, we’ve cut our ski home rental prices dramatically.

Enough already.  Brighton Ski Resort closed last week and we got another 10 inches of snow.  Can someone tell whomever is in charge to knock it off?

Last day of skiing today and what a way to end the Utah ski season.  The Brighton Beach Bikini Bash was a hit yesterday with skiers getting more than a goggle tan line if you know what I mean.  We are finally getting those great spring skiing conditions.  It seems only right to be skiing in shorts the last day of the season rather than skiing knee deep in fluffy powder like we did last week.  This season, Brighton Ski Resort had a total of 581 inches of snowfall beating last years’ total.  This translates to full reservoirs this summer.

Has Mother Nature forgotten what month it is?  Brighton, Utah has received over three feet of snow in the past ten days.  The snow conditions are about as good as they have been all season long and the resort closes in a week.  Again light fluffy powder in April is unheard of but much appreciated by those of us who are here to enjoy it. Easter skiing will be amazing this season.  Hope the Easter Bunny can make it up the Canyon.

Snow Snow Snow! NO, this is not an April Fools joke. Here it is April 1st and we just received 9 inches of snow. Is this an April Fools joke? Nope. I had probably the best powder day in April I can ever remember. It was the light and fluffy kind not the wet cement kind, and the lift lines were nonexistent. I guess everyone is playing golf somewhere else. Our guests are so happy. Our group staying in Great Western said, “This is why we come to Brighton”.

This is what I’m talking about. March madness with 2 feet of powder. How could anyone be thinking of golf at a time like this!

COULDN’T BE BETTER!

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25″ IN 24 HOURS

431″ SO FAR THIS SEASON

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