Salt Lake City, UT - Following two epic years of 600-plus inches of the "Greatest Snow on Earth," Ski Utah will hold its season kick-off party to the local ski and snowboard community pumped for the coming winter season while promoting Salt Lake City as America’s biggest, most amazing ski town.




Is Salt Lake City America's best ski town? Ski Utah aims to prove it at its inaugural 'Rockin' the Powder' event on Nov. 11. (photo: Steve Greenwood)

Is Salt Lake City America's best ski town? Ski Utah aims to prove it at its inaugural 'Rockin' the Powder' event on Nov. 11.
(photo: Steve Greenwood)

The free party will take place at the Gallivan Center, an outdoor concert and festival venue in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, on Nov. 11 from 4 to 10 p.m. Utah Snow Jam 2006 – Rockin’ the Powder is geared for powder hounds of all ages and will feature live music by 80s cover band, the Metal Gods and music spun by DJ Knucklz. Other offerings will include the Ski Utah Photo of the Year contest, ski and snowboard videos, gear demos, beer garden, food vendors, giveaways from all Utah resorts, local celebrity pro athlete poster signings, best ’80s ski outfit contest, and more.

Special deals and prizes will be available for Utah ski resort season pass holders. Athletes thus far confirmed to attend Joe Pack, Heidi Voelker, Josh Madsen and Caroline Gleich.