Julie Jag
Salt Lake Tribune
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Julie:
Brighton, Alta breach 600 inches of snow — and there’s another powder day coming
Brighton and Alta both surpass 600 inches of snow for the season within the first few days of March. → Read More
Lights, and party, back for Deer Valley World Cup
The lights, and the party atmosphere, returned this week as Deer Valley Resort celebrates 25 years of hosting World Cup skiing events. → Read More
What will Utah’s legislators do for outdoor recreation this session?
Building up the outdoor recreation economy was a priority for Utah lawmakers in 2022. Will they continue that momentum this year or add obstacles? → Read More
Utah football wouldn’t be back at the Rose Bowl without walk-on quarterback Bryson Barnes
If Utah backup quarterback Bryson Barnes gets the call to play in the Rose Bowl, there won't be a collective groan among the Utes. They know he can play, and that he'll be ready. → Read More
Colorado vs. Utah: Which state has better skiing and riding?
Colorado has "Champagne Powder" and cache as the center of skiing and snowboarding in the United States. Utah has "The Greatest Snow on Earth" and skiers on its license plates. Which of these heavyweights will prevail in the battle for the best ski experience? → Read More
Skier found dead after search at Solitude resort
A skier who was reported missing on Monday was found dead Tuesday in-bounds at Solitude Mountain Resort. → Read More
UTA Ski Bus service to Alta changes again
Resolving a conflict with the Alta Ski Area, the UTA Ski Bus will restore service to the Goldminer's Daughter/Wildcat parking lot this season, but that will be its only stop within the Town of Alta. → Read More
Utah’s ski resorts loading up on snow in the coming week
Several snow storms forecast for the next week will allow Utah's ski and snowboard resorts to restock on powder and, in some cases, open early. → Read More
A Utah ski resort will open Friday, one of the earliest openings in recent history
Brian Head expects to be operational by Friday, which is among the earliest ski season openers in Utah history → Read More
Late games are finally winning over Utes football fans. The team? Not so much.
The late-night games once abhorred by football programs across the Pac-12 are starting to catch on — with fans at least. → Read More
How the Tour de France of mountain biking is transforming one southern Utah town
The Red Bull Rampage has evolved into the most recognizable mountain biking competition in the world, and along the way it elevated the tiny town of Virgin, Utah, into a mecca for the sport. → Read More
Alta, Brian Head, Park City and Solitude all have an opening date for Utah’s ski season
Utah's 2022-23 ski, snowboard season is set to open Nov. 18 — give or take a cold front or two. → Read More
Park City Mountain Resort’s new COO ushers in ticket caps, paid parking in a moment of community unrest
Park City Mountain Resort's new CEO Deirdra Walsh enters at a pivotal time for the ski area, which will be instituting daily lift ticket limits and paid parking reservations while it battles with locals over lifts and capacity. → Read More
Park City Mountain will send ski lifts caught in red tape to another resort
Park City Mountain Resort will send its eight-pack and six-pack lifts to Whistler Blackcomb after a commission blocked it from installing them this season. → Read More
Olympic skier McRae Williams’ career is in its ‘Magic Hour,’ but is it the end or just the beginning?
McRae Williams, a 2018 Olympic skier, is in the 'Magic Hour' of his pro career, but is the sun rising or setting on the Park City athlete? → Read More
As another heat wave hits Utah, how hot is too hot in our national parks?
Heat has been a major issue at most of Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks, especially in recent years, and climate change isn’t helping. Most search-and-rescue calls are heat-related. So how hot is too hot at Utah's national parks. → Read More
Trib Trails: Parleys Pointe is a new escape in the Salt Lake City foothills
The new Parley's Pointe Trail, which is part of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, connects the Parley's Trail bike path through the foothills to expansive views of the Salt Lake Valley. → Read More
Are permits taking the peril out of ‘The most dangerous hike in America’?
Zion National Parks initiated a permit system this year to reduce crowds, which was expected to make one of the country's most dangerous hikes safer. Is it working? → Read More
Path for Grandeur Peak connector trail is finally clear after 20 years
Connector trail between Grandeur Peak and the east bench will finally be built after 20 years of negotiations, but neighborhood residents have some reservations. → Read More
If you’re looking for wildflowers in Albion Basin, you’ll spot some construction too
Construction equipment meets wildflowers as Alta Ski Lifts begins replacing its Sunnyside chair lift in the Albion Basin. → Read More