There's always something a little scary or intimidating about that first run of the season. 

It used to start with just getting off the lift the first time, but since Snowbasin is served top to bottom by some awesome gondolas, I didn't really have to worry about that.  There's also something comforting and familiar about being at the 'Basin that helps to take those first run jitters away.  Perhaps it's all the familiar faces, incredibly helpful staff and amazing amenities or perhaps its something that goes deeper to something that touches all of us who love being there any moment that we can afford to.  

Last week I talked to Mary Rowland, Snowbasin's Marketing Manager, about what that something is.  She called it the "Spirit of Snowbasin" and we decided to put that idea out there and see what other people thought about why they love Snowbasin.  Sure we could list the fact that Snowbasin has incredible lifts, awesome snow, the best locals, great food, incredible terrain, friendly hosts, expert teachers, patrol that cares, greeters everywhere, marble instead of fiberglass, leather instead of vinyl... or maybe it's just that the mountain is so vast, challenging, and wide open.  Or maybe it's just the meatloaf in the John Paul Lodge.  I'm still trying to put my finger on it, but perhaps you'd like to join me and let Mary, Denzel and the rest of us know what you think about the "Spirit of Snowbasin".  Tell us your favorite story, your first visit, your favorite run or how you experience that something special one day.  You can even send us a picture if you have one.  If you have something to share just hit the comment link below and type away.

I'll be keeping you up to date with mountain conditions, photos and more video, so stay tuned for an exciting winter season at Snowbasin Resort.