Utah’s Dry Air Is a Blessing for Skiing, But Hard On Your Skin Utahns know that they have some of the best snow in the world. And what causes that fluffy, weightless powder to fall with such regularity? Easy: moisture (or the lack of it, actually.) Utah has some of the driest air in the country, ranking as the eighth driest state in the U.S. There’s less humidity in Utah than in the Sahara Desert, which is why Utah skiers rarely have to worry about being weighed down by heavy, wet snow. But what’s good for the slopes isn’t good…
Author: Suzie Dundas
Suzie Dundas
Suzie Dundas is a freelance writer based in Truckee, California. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Fodors, TripSavvy, Playboy, Lonely Planet, SkyLife Magazine, and many more. When not working, you can find her doing the usual Tahoe activities, like biking, skiing and hiking. Check out more of her work at suziedundas.com.
Meet 5 of Utah’s Buzzworthy Gear Brands It’s only a month or so until the snow starts falling and our favorite resorts start spinning the lifts again. That also means it’s the time of year when brands start promoting their newest gear for the 2019–2020 season, which can be hard to resist: not needing an upgrade isn’t the same as not wanting one, after all. But before you shell out big bucks for the latest outdoor gear, consider keeping it local. Buying local eliminates the need for your product to be shipped long distances, which has a significant impact on…