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The Daring Dirtbags Who Make Salt Lake City Sparkle

In Utah, Christmas-tree lights are a very big deal. Meet the itinerant crew of climbers, river guides, ski bums, trekkers, and thru-hikers who work like super-elves to get ready for the year’s most beautiful holiday.

WHY SKI PATROLLERS ARE PICKETING AT TWO VAIL RESORTS

Union members at Stevens Pass and Park City Mountain Resort want better wages and working conditions but say their parent company has dragged its feet in negotiations. If they still can't get to the bargaining table, could a strike shut down the two ski areas?

ALONE IN THE WATER

Help is coming. In two more days.