Catch a film at Sundance for the weekend

There is something amazing about heading up to the snowy peaks of Park city and watching independent films on their first viewing. Robert Redford's little film festival has grown over the years into the largest film festival in US and one of my favorite places to be at the end of January and the beginning of February.

The only bad part about it is that the crowds are bad because of the star factor that is going on. When you bring Hollywood to Utah, the press and the fans come with them. So plan that you won't get through the city quickly but as long as you don't mind, it is a blast.

Make your own path...

To boldly go where no one has gone this season. There is nothing better then carving you own path on a freely snowed mountain. Whether you go on the big resorts back country or just decide to get up early and snowshoe a mountain, there is no better snow then ungroomed, uncrowded snow.

Of course, you need to be safe while you do this. Watch out for avalanche hints and always bring a beacon and use the buddy system. But if everything set, go to the mountain and ride your heart out because you won't get a better ride anywhere else.