Ski Utah

While the start of this ski season is nothing like it was a year ago, the president and CEO of Ski Utah is optimistic Mother Nature has Utah on her side and winter is coming.

The head of Ski Utah expects to meet or even exceed last year’s record season.

Once again, Utah set a record for winter visitors.

Candidates for open Summit County Council seat talk representation, development (3:06) Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty said he is optimistic about paid parking this season. (7:59) Assistant Park City Manager Jen McGrath and Trails/Open Space Manager Heinrich Deters said Thaynes Canyon is the “winter pickle ball issue.” (26:40)Park City Board of Realtors Philanthropic Foundation's Jannalee Jacobsen said the local bird shortage is creating challenges for its 21st annual turkey drive. (43:14)

Two years after ski resorts had to shut down early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah has posted back-to-back record-setting ski years.

Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty has a look back at what was shaping up to be a record ski season and a look ahead at next ski season.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (04:34) Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty has a look back at what was shaping up to be a record ski season and a look ahead at next ski season, (21:30) Park City Planning Director Gretchen Milliken previews upcoming planning department issues, (36:10) Elks Club member Ben Anderson and President of the Park City Senior Center Cheryl Soshnik discuss plans for a community celebration of Flag Day on Saturday and (44:03) Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Rob Harter has an update on upcoming events and the services the organization offers.

Data released Friday by the National Ski Areas Association shows more people went skiing or snowboarding last winter than ever before.

After last season set new records for skier visits in Utah, Ski Utah President & CEO Nathan Rafferty says he expects this season to feel almost like it did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ski Utah announced this week the state saw a record-breaking number of skier visits over the 2020-21 winter, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the…