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Utah Ski Resorts: Here's A Little Background


You've heard and read about us for years, we are right next to Colorado, and offer the best powder in the world along with terrific options for your complete winter family vacation. With 7 different mountain resorts all less than 40 miles from our Salt Lake International Airport, you can visit all 7 during one weeks time. Profiles of our resorts and links to their official websites are listed below.

Utah's ski and snowboarding resorts have been supplying the ultimate winter vacation destination since the world visited during the 2002 Olympics.

Top features of winter vacations in Utah include:
  • "The Greatest Snow on Earth": Utah's slopes are known for dry, light "powder"
  • Airport to Slope Time: Families can fly into our airport and can drive less than 40 minutes to the slopes
  • Variety: Our seven Utah ski resorts offer very different experiences. Also, two are "ski-only", No Boarders, - a treat for skiers.
  • Affordability: Families can stay in affordable Salt Lake City and ski or board at a different resort each day.



Utah Ski Resorts - close to Salt Lake City


The Little Cottonwood Canyon has two ski resorts, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort (30 miles from the airport) and Alta Ski Resort (32 miles.)

Alta
  • A locals favorite; no boarders, skiers only!
  • Top-rated in snow quality for its dry light snow averaging 560 inches
  • 116 Runs, 2200 acres, Terrain - 25% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced
  • Old style ski lodge
  • Ski into neighboring Snowbird (with the right pass)
  • Two years ago Alta celebrated their 70th anniversary, reporting a season snowfall total of 696 inches
  • Alta's official website
Snowbird
  • Averages approximately 500 inches of low-density, "dry" Utah powder annually
  • 85 Runs, 2,500 acres, Terrain - 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, 35% advanced/expert
  • The 125-person Aerial Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately eight minutes
  • Four slopeside lodges
  • Cliff Spa and Massage
  • Snowbird's official website

The Big Cottonwood Canyon has two ski resorts, Brighton (35 miles from SLC airport) and Solitude (33 miles)

Brighton
  • 66 runs, 1050 skiable acres, Averages appx 500 inches of "dry" Utah powder annually
  • Offers a combined Solitude - Brighton ski pass
  • Night Skiing, the most night skiing terrain in Utah with 22 runs on over 200 lighted acres
  • Terrain parks
  • Child, Family Friendly Terrain
  • Kids 7 and under ski free
  • Famous for its Ski and Snowboard School.
  • Brighton's official website
Solitude
  • Averages appx 500 inches of "dry" Utah powder annually
  • 66 runs, 1050 skiable acres, Terrain - 20% beginner, 50% intermediate, 30% advanced
  • Ski & Snowboard School offers lessons for both children and adults
  • Afternoon or evening ice skating in the heart of Solitude's charming, European-style village
  • European-style village has restaurants, grocery store, clubhouse with heated outdoor pool and whirlpools
  • Solitude's official website



Park City Ski Resorts - 35 minutes from Salt Lake City


Three more resorts are accessed by taking Interstate 80 east from Salt Lake City approximatly 35 miles to Park City, an old mining town from 1800's. Historic buildings combined with the luxuries you would expect in 2012. And yes, world class dining and a vibrant nightlife 365 days a year.


Park City Mountain Resort
  • The "Town Lift" is actually in the historic part of town
  • 114 Trails, 3,300 acres, Terrain - 17% Easier, 52% More Difficult, 31% Most Difficult
  • 1 Superpipe, 1 Minipipe, 3 Terrain Parks
  • Night Skiing
  • Kids Signature Programs, featuring class sizes of five students or fewer-and more personal attention
  • Non-skiing options include the Alpine Coaster toboggan slide and Gorgoza Park tubing
  • Park City Mountain Resort official website
Deer Valley
  • 2026 skiable acres, Averages appx 300 inches of snow annually
  • 99 Designated Trails: 6 bowls. 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 35% advanced/expert.
  • 100 runs, 21 lifts: 12 high speed quads, 1 regular quad, 5 triple, 2 double and 1 gondola
  • Known for outstanding top-of-the-line services
  • Ski School offers lessons for both children and adults
  • Historic Main Street is a 15 minute walk or three minute drive from Snow Park, Deer Valley Resort's base
  • First Tracks pre-arranged, private early lift access and guided skiing from 8 - 9 a.m. First Tracks is a groomed-run skiing tour
  • Children's Center provides supervision and activities for non-skiing children ages 2 months to 12 years
  • No Boarders, skiers only!
  • Deer Valley's official website
The Canyons
  • 182 trails, 4700 skiable acres, 9 peaks, 5 bowls, 6 natural halfpipes, 1 terrain Park
  • Terrain: 10% Beginner, 44% Intermediate, 46% Expert
  • Only 4 miles from Park City's historic Main Street
  • More than 15 dining venues and two state-of-the-art spas
  • Child care facility for ages six weeks to six years
  • Ski & Snowboard School is a coaching program that focuses on the individual's strengths and builds on them to show immediate results.
  • The Canyons official website



Northern Utah Resorts


Beaver Mountain
27 miles east of Logan Utah, 107 miles north of Salt Lake International Airport.
official website



Powder Mountain
19 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah, 55 miles north of Salt Lake International Airport.
official website



Snowbasin Resort
33 miles north of Salt Lake International Airport in Huntsville, UT.
official website


Southern Utah Resorts


Brian Head Resort
4 hours ( 245 miles ) south of Salt Lake City. 3 hours north of Las Vegas.
official website



Eagle Point Resort
Located in Beaver Utah, 3 1/2 hours south of Salt Lake City. 3 1/2 hours north of Las Vegas.
official website



Discount Lift Tickets to All of Utah's Ski Resorts.



Where To Rent Skis, Snowboards & Winter Gear.





Lofty Peaks Snowmobile Rentals & Tours
Park City Utah Snowmobile Rentals
Lofty Peaks Snowmobile Rentals & Tours. 2 Locations, above Park City & at Snowbird. Utah's Oldest, Largest and Still the Best! New snowmobiles, groomed trails and great meadows to play in. Longest season - November till the first of May.
Lofty Peaks Snowmobile Rentals & Tours Official Website
Free 10% Off Coupon



Snowmobile Adventures at Thousand Peaks
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Voted "Utah's Best Snowmobile Adventure" - City Weekly. - Utah's Largest Private Ranch ( 60,000 acres ) with Highest tours (11,000') and Most snow (30') - "Snowmobile of the Year" Ski-doos, easiest to ride...only we've got them! Unbeatable Adventure!
Snowmobile Adventures at Thousand Peaks Official Website
Free 10% Off Coupon



Park City Snowmobile Adventures
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Park City Snowmobile Adventures has exclusive rights to tour a private 9,000 acre preserve in Weber Canyon. This canyon provides high quality terrain and has been noted as "The Finest Snowmobiling Terrain in the Region". Weber Canyon is an expansive area of alpine meadows and woodlands, resplendent with winter's glory when the fir trees glisten with a fresh dusting of snow.
Park City Snowmobile Adventures Official Website
Free 10% Off Coupon




Park City Grocery Delivery - The Grocery Girls Delivery Service
Park City Grocery Delivery Service
When skiing in Utah don't forget to order your groceries. Lines in the grocery store can be brutal after skiing. Let The Grocery Girls take care of it for you. We will contact your lodging provider and have your food, snacks, and beverages stocked before you arrive.
Visit The Grocery Girls Website





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