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Tips from Tex: Carving in the race course and Rotary Red Ball Express

For those racing NASTAR on Saturday before the Rotary Red Ball Express, this week’s article is for you. We certainly got spoiled with all the powder we had in January, and there’s...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Shaun White might compete in skateboarding at 2020 Olympics

The next Olympics are still a year away, and already, Shaun White is thinking about the games after that. And it has nothing to do with the halfpipe. The world’s best-k...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tips from Tex: Leg steering, the more effective option

Whether on skis or on a snowboard, there is a common misconception with a lot of riders that rotating the upper body is necessary to start a turn. This week’s tip will reference leg steering...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Shaun White 3.0: Fit, focused, fired up as he hits 30

Snowboarding star getting back to his roots at age 30

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tex’s tips for tree skiing and riding

With almost 3 feet of fresh snow at Purgatory this past week, the timing couldn’t be better for some tips on skiing and riding in the trees. For those of you that might be a littl...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Skiing and riding in variable snow conditions

During the past week we’ve seen some crazy conditions at our local mountains, from deep fluffy powder to heavy and wet snow. This week, we seem to be entering that thaw/freeze cy...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

An introduction to snowsports 'Tips from Tex'

My name is Justin Osborn, but all the folks at Purgatory call me “Tex,” and I've been a Snowsports Instructor at Purgatory Resort for 14 years. Since then, I've received certific...

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Ski industry targeting millennials to keep coffers intact

Industry needs next generation’s participation

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Burton unveils a new step-on snowboard binding

New Burton binding makes stepping on snowboard a snap

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Utah ski resorts offering backcountry-type opportunities

Expanded terrain opportunities elevate Utah options

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Wolf Creek Ski Area aims for early November, as A-Basin announces Friday start

Wolf Creek aiming for early November

DATE: Oct 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Purgatory starts making snow

Snow is in air, some man-made and maybe some natural flakes near Silverton. Purgatory Resort starting making snow this week in preparation for opening day on Nov. 19, the resor...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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