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Summit founder Elliott Bisnow talks about development plans inside the partially remodeled Powder Keg restaurant at Powder Mountain ski resort on November 30, 2012. (ROBERT JOHNSON/Standard-Examiner)

Summit Group's purchase of Powder Mountain finalized

Last updated Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 11:54pm

EDEN — Summit announced Tuesday it has completed the purchase of Powder Mountain, a sprawling resort often referred to as having the most skiable acreage in the United States.

“We couldn’t think of a better home for the Summit organization and community than Powder Mountain,” Elliott Bisnow, founder and chief executive officer of Summit, said in a prepared statement.

With more than 7,000 acres, Powder Mountain is the largest ski mountain in the United States, he said.

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Dustin Clarke snowboards at Powder Mountain on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. (Standard-Examiner file photo)

Summit Group building community trust as it builds Powder Mountain

Janelle Hyatt Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 8, 2013 - 11:22pm

EDEN — The soon-to-be owner of Powder Mountain only wants to change the world.

And at the same time, keep the rustic ski resort’s “cool and funky” feel.

“We’d like to maintain that vibe,” said Thayer Walker, the “chief reconnaissance officer” of the Summit Group, which will later this month finalize its $40 million purchase of Powder Mountain.

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Snowboarder dies after hitting tree at Brighton

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 9:34am

BRIGHTON -- Authorities have identified a 26-year-old snowboarder who died after he apparently crashed into a tree at Brighton Ski Resort.

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Weber County to back $22.5M bond to improve Powder Mountain

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 5:53am

OGDEN — Infrastructure development will proceed on Powder Mountain with support from the county.

On Tuesday, the Weber County Commission agreed to back a $22.5 million bond for Summit Mountain Holding Group, with the approval of a memorandum of understanding to create a special assessment district.

The special assessment district will levy taxes within a 1,570-acre development to build a water well, holding tank, sewer system and roads on Powder Mountain.

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Snowbasin Ski Patrol found the body of a man near the antenna towers of Mount Ogden on Monday afternoon, but search and rescue officials couldn't retrieve the remains until Tuesday because of bad weather. (KERA WILLIAMS/Standard-Examiner)

No obvious signs of foul play on body found on Mount Ogden, official says

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 12:14am

OGDEN — A male body was found by Snowbasin Ski Patrol near the antenna towers at the top of Mount Ogden.

Helicopters from Air-Med and Utah Department of Public Service were used Tuesday to assist Weber County Sheriff’s Office mountain rescue personnel recover the body, said Weber County Sheriff’s Lt. Mark Lowther.

At this time, the identity of the body and the cause of death are unknown.

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The peak of Mount Ogden where the body of a man was found on Monday afternoon. Snow Basin ski patrol found the body and then Weber County Search and Rescue took over. (KERA WILLIAMS/ Standard-Examiner)

Ski patrol finds body on Mt. Ogden

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 4:23pm

OGDEN — A body of man has been found by Snowbasin Ski Patrol near the antenna towers at the top of Mt. Ogden Peak in Weber County.

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Wolf Mountain employees, including Naomi Mohr (left), slide down the large pile of snow at Wolf Mountain in Eden on Friday. Wolf Mountain is holding a contest to see who can guess the depth of the snowpile they are building at the base of the resort. Guesses can be submitted on Facebook or at the resort ahead of the 10 a.m. drawing on Monday. The winner will receive a season pass. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Wolf Mountain offers prize for guessing depth of snow mound

Jeff DeMoss Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 18, 2013 - 11:23pm

EDEN — The freezing temperatures of recent weeks have provided ideal snowmaking conditions for local ski resorts, and one of them has put that opportunity to use in a unique way.

Visitors to Wolf Mountain this weekend will be greeted by a large mound of snow between the lodge and the main lift — the result of a single snowmaking machine operating for 78 consecutive hours.

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Brian Head Ski Resort (From Brian Head Ski Resort Facebook page)

Sale complete of S. Utah’s Brian Head Resort

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 11:45am

CEDAR CITY — Brian Head Resort in southern Utah is under new ownership.

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Chief Reconnaissance Officer Thayer Walker (right) talks about remodeling work with Summit founder Elliott Bisnow behind him inside the partially remodeled Powder Keg restaurant at Powder Mountain ski resort on Friday, November 30, 2012. (ROBERT JOHNSON/Standard-Examiner)

Incoming Powder Mountain owners to enhance resort

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 4:18pm

EDEN — New light fixtures overhead and new subway tiles on the wall behind the counter will go along with a new menu at the Powder Keg. Similar improvements can be expected at the other cafeterias and restaurants at Powder Mountain Resort.

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Snowbird to build mountain coaster

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:49pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort has approval to build a mountainside roller coaster.

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Wolf Mountain to close March 17

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 9, 2012 - 11:06pm

LIBERTY -- Wolf Mountain will close for the season at 9 p.m. March 17, the Ogden Valley ski resort announced Thursday.

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The main destination ski resort in Jackson Hole is preparing to replace one of its lifts and make terrain changes for next ski season.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to replace lift

Mead Gruver The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 6:19pm

JACKSON, Wyo. -- The main destination ski resort in Jackson Hole is preparing to replace one of its lifts and make terrain changes for next ski season.

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Solitude Ski Resort near Salt Lake City.

74-year-old skier falls off cliff, dies at Solitude

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:17pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Police say a 74-year-old Rhode Island skier died after stumbling off a cliff at Solitude Ski Resort near Salt Lake City.

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Concord High School graduate Alecsander Barton, 24, died in an avalanche Saturday, January 28, in Utah's backcountry.

Memorial set for snowboarder killed in avalanche

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 10:56am

SALT LAKE CITY -- A ski resort memorial service is planned for a 24-year-old Salt Lake City man who died over the weekend in a Utah backcountry avalanche.

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UofU student dies in fall from Park City chairlift

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, January 30, 2012 - 6:47pm

PARK CITY — Authorities say a 19-year-old University of Utah student suffered a seizure before she fell from a chairlift at a Park City ski resort and died.

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