UTAH

Utah Is Your Easy Winter Vacation Destination (and We All Could Use Easy)

Written By Paula Colman

5 minute read

Whether you’re looking for a break, vacation or quest for fun this winter, Utah is the place, as always, for adventure — whatever you plan to do or wherever the trail takes you along the way.

Slot Canyons: A Guided Hike Through Nature's Masterworks

Written By Visit Utah

4 minute read

It's said that southwestern Utah offers the highest concentration of slot canyons in the world. Well-prepared visitors can hike right into some of them, but the best experience is with a guide.

Winter Road Trip: Where to Stay, Hike and Eat When Traveling from Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon

Written By Jeremy Pugh

Need winter break ideas? Take a road trip from Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon and enjoy the best of Utah landscapes during its quiet season.

Why Backcountry Snowmobiling Is an Unforgettable Way to Experience the Uinta Mountains

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

The Uinta Mountains are about 100 miles east of Salt Lake City and just a few minutes from Vernal in Eastern Utah. It's one of the state's top snowmobiling destinations.

Deep Powder, Open Bowls: The Best Utah Cat Skiing

Written By Jill Robinson

3 minute read

A cat-ski trip gets you maximum untracked runs with minimal hiking, and it’s not as big a hit to your wallet as heli-skiing. Here’s how.

Pass Go: Making the Most of the Ikon Pass

Written By Paula Colman

4 minute read

That's right, Utah is home to six incredible Ikon Pass resorts. Plan your trip with this local's guide to making the most of your Ikon Pass in Utah.

Putting Provo on the Music Map

Written By Nick Kuzmack

6 minute read

Provo boasts a rich music scene, noted for launching bands to national attention. Part of the secret sauce is the fan following nurtured by Corey Fox’s Velour Live Music Gallery, in collaboration with the rest of the Provo music scene.

Sundance: The Story is Utah

Written By Paula Colman

For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.

Yurt Camping in Utah: How To Have a Wintertime Yurt Excursion

4 minute read

Whether you’re glamping or choosing a simpler option, yurt camping in Utah during the wintertime is a fun, unique experience you won’t want to miss out on.

Find a Winter Refresh in a Utah State Park

Written By Rosie Serago

4 minute read

The best Utah state parks will entice you with ice fishing, white sand and snow-dusted scenery. Take a winter break to refresh with a visit to a few of these places.

Harnessing Passion: The Arctic Rescue Sled Dog Team

Written By Sara Hobbs

Maren and Racer Gibson of All Seasons Adventures in Park City, Utah rescue "unadoptable" Huskies and Malamutes. The dogs participate in a dog sledding operation to help find their purpose. Book a dog sled tour with the pups and witness their story as they pull your sled through the area's snow blanketed open spaces.

Winter in Southern Utah Like a Local

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

4 minute read

Southern Utah comes alive in winter with unexpected experiences for those who are well-prepared and solitude for those who want to expand their view.

Must-See Panoramic Views at Utah Ski Resorts

Written By Jill Robinson

4 minute read

Utah forecaster Evan Thayer has seen it all on Utah’s slopes. Here are some of the breathtaking places he keeps going back to again and again that combine incredible scenery on top of the mountain with Utah’s renowned downhill.

The Complete Winter Camping Packing List for Staying Warm in Southern Utah

Written By Jeremy Pugh

For most travelers, Southern Utah winters prevent comfortable camping, and occasional snowfall can make outdoor adventure a little more challenging. With a little extra planning, good layers, and the right equipment, however, you can enjoy Utah's national parks in the solitude of winter.

Escape Crowds on a Quiet Winter Visit to East Zion

Written By Jenny Willden

5 minute read

See Zion dusted in snow on a winter escape to the east side — where you’ll likely have the whole place to yourself.

Fresh Tracks in Kamas – Utah's Snowcountry

Written By Melissa Fields

7 minute read

Not far from the hustle and bustle of Utah’s renowned Park City-area ski slopes is an untamed, snow-filled wonderland waiting to be explored. Here in the Wasatch Back, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowcat skiing set the stage for an outdoors-facing winter getaway imbued with authenticity and solitude.