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A lot has been going on in the summer months for the Deep Powder House. We have been busy working on our 4th store right at the foot of the Wasatch. It is a bit of a change from being Alta exclusive for so long, but we are loving the new surroundings. We have a shiny new 5,200 square foot store full of everything you can expect to see at the Deep Powder House ski shops. Top of the line equipment and friendly faces. We also bought ourselves a little gift. Well…It is for you too. A state of the art Ski Tuning machine the Montana Challenge. In between getting our store open and ready. We have been playing around with patterns and edge bevels to get your skis the best tune ever! Come check out the new spot and think snow. Check out the link to see the new machine from Montana.

New Store is located at 3138 E 6200 S in Salt lake City, UT.

http://www.ski-service.com/Produkte/Machines/Automaten/CHALLENGE/tabid/4252/Default.aspx

We want to see our friends and family next year! ABS 20% off

The Powder House Ski Shop, LIttle Cottonwood Canyon, and greater ski community have suffered some tragic losses this year due to the extreme avalanche danger across the west. We want to do our part to ensure that everyone who ventures out into the backcountry returns safely to their friends, family, and loved ones. This is why we are offering 20% off of our ABS Avalanche Airbag systems through the remainder of the season.

Please read this article from ABC news that explains how airbags saved Elyse Saugstad’s life and why you need to get one.

These testimonials are becoming more and more common…these things work!

 

 

Valentines Day Sale Is On!

20% Off Bindings by Marker, Rossignol, and Salomon

All skis by Salomon, Blizzard, Volkl, Armada, and our exclusive Alta graphic Ullr’s Chariot by Ski Logik are on Sale!

20% off Outerwear by Bogner, Arc’teryx, Salomon, The North Face, Armada, Sherpa and Nau.

Men’s and Women’s Alta logo wear…20% off!

Save money on the gear you need at any of our 3 locations… Our selection is still GREAT!

 

Changing the Game: A Lesson in Rocker

Now that winter is back in Alta our powder skis are tuned and shred ready. If you haven’t skied a rocker ski…YOU MUST! It will change your life!

Understanding Rocker

        ^Early Rise^                             ^Camber^                                          ^Early Rise^

3-7″

Conditions have been tough and it has forced us to get creative with how we spend our days. You know it is an unusual winter when Alta skiers ski in the a.m. then run, mountain bike, or rock climb with shirts off…in January!

Powder House Top 5:  Things to Do With a 26″ Base

1. Ski in the a.m. then head to Ogden and check out the indoor skydiving at iFlyUtah.  Check Out their promotional video: http://iflyutah.com/images/videos/ifly.mov

2. Suck it up and ski all day anyways…then treat yourself at the Rustler or GMD spa, or for drinks at the Sitzmark Club, Eagles Nest Lounge, or GMD Saloon.

3. Leave your skis at home and bring your clubs, demo skis from the Powder House Ski Shops and ski the a.m., then head down canyon and challenge a Powder House Ski Shop employee to a round.

4. Ski the a.m., then try snowshoeing up the White Pine trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

5. Get the best of both worlds…enjoy skiing at Alta in the a.m., then check out the shopping and food options that Park City has to offer.

At this point is doesn’t take a lot to get us excited!

Let us know how you are passing the time…

Custom Footbeds

The Powder House Ski Shops recommend that every skier invest in a pair of custom footbeds. I often tell customers that buying a ski boot without purchasing a custom footbed is a little like buying a Porsche and saving money by driving on cheap tires…you will never experience its full performance. The benefits of custom footbeds are two fold: First, skiers will notice increased power and responsiveness from their ski boots, and secondly they will experience enhanced comfort.

The Art of Skis – Ullr’s Chariot

The Powder House Ski Shops are proud to introduce our exclusive Alta Logo custom graphic ski by Ski Logik. Ullr’s Chariot $750.

Gear Review – Hot Gear Heated Classic Boot Bag

Have you ever stood by your car in the Wildcat parking lot, in the morning on a perfect powder day, and watched the Collins lift corral become packed while you are struggling to get your cold gear and stiff boots on? If so, this ones for you…

The Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag Keeps Your Gear Warm and Dry.

This is not your ordinary ski gear bag, this is LUXURY. Designed to operate off your household electrical socket or your vehicles 12 volt power outlet, this heated boot bag offers 3 temperature settings Hot (150°F), Dry (130°F) and Warm (122°F)*. The Classic heated boot bag features separate compartments that dry and keep ski gloves, mid & base layers, helmets, goggles and all necessary ski accessories warm. Adjustable, padded backpack straps let you carry your bag from the car to lodge, or it can be slung over your shoulder. One of the coolest features of this bag is a heated foot pad that gives you a warm place to stand when booting up in the locker room or parking lot. Never start your day struggling to get on your cold stiff ski boots again! $189 + tax.

         Features:

• Fabric: Denier 600 Nylon
• Lined goggle pocket
• 5 inner heated pockets, 5 outer pockets
• Padded back pack straps
• Security cable and lock
• Dual 110V AV/12V DC power
• 3 Heat settings with automatic shutoff
• 1 Year warranty

*Running your Hot Gear Classic Boot Bag off your car adapter will not dry boots, only warm them.

3 WAYS!

3 ways the Powder House Ski Shops can get you the most out of early season high pressure skiing.

I have heard a lot of people complain that they only come to Alta to ski powder, and when the powder doesn’t fly neither do they. In my years of working at the Powder House Ski Shop I have seen early seasons where we have been skiing waist deep snow, and I have seen seasons where we have had to take off our skis off and walk to the lifts. The one thing I see every year is ill-equipped, over-confident, and under prepared people of all skiing abilities STRUGGLE on the first real deep, real long ski day. Please take my advice: If the skiing isn’t hitting here, it’s not hitting anywhere: Use this time to dial in you gear and break in your ski legs so that when the getting is good you will be ready to get the goods.

1. The number one thing that you can do to prepare yourself for a long day of slaying powder is to ski. Don’t be tempted to cancel your trip because good isn’t great. A bad day in Alta is better than most anywhere. Use this time to physically and mentally prepare yourself to get the most from the almost spiritual experiences sure to come when mother nature unleashes on Little Cottonwood Canyon. Nothing will get you in shape for skiing like skiing.

2. Make sure your boots are dialed. Nothing has the ability to make you suffer (both mentally and physically) like an ill fitting pair of boots. Before the big day (key word: before)  bring your boots in to the Masterfit Certified Boot Fitters at the Power House Ski Shops to work out all the kinks. Be sure to ask for a custom foot bed, it will allow you to ski harder and longer in comfort (even if it mean one more run on that magical day, it will be worth it).

3. Tune your gear! Don’t get caught fighting your way across the High Traverse, and ensure ultimate downhill pleasure by bringing your skis to the Powder House Ski Shops and asking for the “Butter Tune.” We know what it means…

Remember: “If you aren’t having fun, you’re not doing it right…”

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