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A snowboarder going down the mountain trail at a ski and snowboarding resort.

Skiers back on the slopes after Nordic Valley fire

Jacey Roe, Reporter January 23, 2024

Nordic Valley Ski Resort temporarily closed its doors due to a fire on Jan. 15. The fire started around 1:50 a.m. in the main lodge. The cause of the fire remains unknown and no injuries were reported....

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Police Blotter Feb. 5

Jennifer Greenlee February 3, 2021

Sexual AssaultA sexual assault was reported to police on Dec. 3, 2020. The assault happened while on a date a year prior, and campus security was notified through an online submission form. Hitting the...

Steve Hawk and Gary Hammerslag engaging in a Q & A session. (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost)

Outdoor Weber Competition Peaked at Film Fest

Landin Griffith March 22, 2019

Weber State University’s Outdoor Weber competition awarded over $75,000 to its top three finalists at the two-day film festival and keynote speaker events at Peery’s Egyptian Theater on March 20...

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Ski & snowboard opportunities for students

Colton Heward January 26, 2019

Weber State University’s Outdoor Program helps students take advantage of some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world. Located on the south end of Stewart Stadium, Weber State University’s...

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Ski sale slides into WSU

Derrek Ballard October 6, 2018

This Wednesday marks the 15th year of the Weber State University Outdoor Program's Annual Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap. The sale is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower Bell Tower Plaza next to the Shepherd...

Shaun White of the USA celebrates after his final run during the Mens Half Pipe Snowboard finals at Phoenix Park in South Korea on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, 2018, during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

23 medals make their way from Pyeonchang to the USA

Brandon May February 28, 2018

Team USA may have started off slow in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games, but the Americans finished strong with 23 medals, good for fourth in the world. Four of the team's nine gold medals came from...

Record low snow? Not the first time

Record low snow? Not the first time

John Wise February 3, 2018

The northern Wasatch mountain range is experiencing another near-record low snow year. On January 31, precipitation totals were tallied for the month showing statewide below-average snowpack. ...

Kelly Clark of the United States competes in the womens halfpipe event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in North Vancouver, Canada, Thursday, February 18, 2010. Clark captured a bronze medal in the event. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

The world convenes for Winter Olympics

Brandon May January 26, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are less than a month away, and the 23rd Winter Games will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea from Feb. 9–25 in the Taebak Mountains.Olympics fans along the Wasatch...

This seasons Utah snowfall has surpassed the average of 61 inches. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Greatest snow on Earth falls in record quantities

John Wise February 3, 2017

On Jan. 24, the popular Utah-based weather blog WasatchWeatherWeenies reported that “pound for pound, the snowiest place in Utah” is Ben Lomond Peak. The National Water and Climate Center snow...

Ski discounts students can get this year

November 30, 2014

The beginning of December is here, which means the beginning of ski season has arrived as well. Skiing and snowboarding can often come with a price, and a very expensive one at that. Costs include a...

Surviving ski resorts during the holiday break

November 29, 2014

If you’re not a stranger to the slopes, you know that holiday breaks can be bittersweet when it comes to getting your annual fix of snowboarding or skiing. Dealing with packed resorts or the hassles...

Benefits of being a mountain bum

November 4, 2014

With fall coming to an end, the cold weather is finally setting in. While most of us tend to hide under the covers, there are several ways to take part in some winter fun while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One...

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