Eagle Point Opening Weekend 2018/19
Blessed with another winter opening weekend here in southern Utah, Eagle Point had the snowpack to open the entire mountain to hungry pow hunters. There were plenty of turns and good times to be had and probably more to come as we look ahead into the weekly forecast.
Catching up with old friends, picking up where we left off last season, talking about the great conditions and season expectations are always on the menu. Some of the northwest storm system glazed Eagle Point early in the morning, dropping some flakes and quickly passing by, leaving us with gorgeous bluebird days for the remainder of our stay.
After taking laps around the mountain, we gathered for a mid-day break at the Canyonside Lodge, which is now separated into a dining-style restaurant and a full-service bar area and will host DJ JKAAP Dec. 31, helping you ring in your New Year’s Eve festivities!
The great thing about heading to a less busy resort such as Eagle Point is that you will find pow stashes days after a storm, which was the case here, and I actually didn’t get to explore all of them. Good thing this is only weekend one into winter. There will be a lot more as it is expected to be a good season.
You will also have plenty of on-the-mountain lodging options available for your situation and family size, from proximity to the lodge for nightlife, ski-in/ski-out, and modern amenities. There is now an option for you to build your dream mountain home in the newly introduced Aspen Crest community within Eagle Point and also a new snow-making system, which is a first in the resort’s history.
I hope you get to make it out with your family and loved ones to enjoy some great outdoor recreation with them, along with making great memories that will last a lifetime. Bundle up and don’t be scared to become a part of the snow family if you’ve haven’t had the chance to enjoy stepping into your snowboard or skis for the first time. January is “Learn to Snowboard month,” so it will be great opportunity to learn as resort often have great deals for first timers.
I’d like to personally thank Shane Gadbaw, Lane Tucker, Jerry Spitler, Scott Curry, and the great staff at Eagle Point for all of their generosity and making me a part of their snow family. To learn more head to eaglepointresort.com, I hope to see you out there for some great turns and great photo opportunities. Follow my winter adventures on Instagram.
Happy winter!
