Utah Ski Legend Junior Bounous Turns 100

Utah Ski Legend Junior Bounous Turns 100

We would like to join Snowbird in wishing a very happy birthday to Utah ski legend Junior Bounous who just turned 100! Junior is was born on August 24, 1925 and has been a true pioneer in skiing and is responsible for introducing multiple generations to the joy of skiing. Junior helped craft Snowbird’s trails and is famous for setting records as the oldest heli-skier. The centenarian’s legacy continues to shape the sport.  Bounous has skied 73 d…

Utah Ski Legend Junior Bounous Celebrates 100th Birthday - SnowBrains

Centurion Junior Bounous points out the Pipeline couloir at Snowbird, of which he documented the first descent in 1970. | Photo: Ski Utah Utah skier Junior Bounous, widely regarded as a pioneer of powder skiing, marked his 100th birthday on Sunday. The Provo-born skier’s legacy spans everything from carving the first trails at Snowbird to reshaping how generations of skiers approached deep snow. Related: Park City, UT, Emerges as a Contender to…