Solitude Mountain Resort

11 More Utah Winter Experiences Outside the Ski Resorts

Written By Matador

8 minute read

No matter your level of adventure, you will find good reason to save some time for a day away from the resort.

A Cauldron of Continuing Olympic Fervor

Written By Rosie Serago

7 minute read

Since hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, in many ways the Olympic spirit and world-class athletes that seized Utah have never left.

A Utah Ski Vacation (or Two) for Less

Written By Paula Colman

6 minute read

Shop for ski gear like a local. Get discounts on lift tickets. Learn everything you need to know for a cheap luxury ski trip.

A Winter Retreat

Written By Kristen Bonkoski

7 minute read

Although it is located only a few miles from the urban hustle and bustle of Salt Lake City, the Big Water Yurt feels light years away. Located at the top of Millcreek Canyon, the yurt is open only in winter and the only way to get to it is by ski, snowshoe or fat bike.

Après-ski at Utah's Vintage Bars and Modern Classics

Written By Austen Diamond

4 minute read

An act of celebration and relaxation, one simply must make time for apres-ski with your carving compadres after the lifts have closed.

Best Spots to Get Olympic Spirit

Written By Visit Utah

Just because the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games are in the past doesn’t mean that the Utah Olympic spirit is has been snuffed out. Athletes still train here, and ski schools in Utah resorts might be the start of a future Olympian’s career.

Family and Budget Guide to the One and Only Ski City: Salt Lake

Written By Kristen Pope

6 minute read

With 11 family-friendly resorts nearby, Salt Lake City skiing, dining and entertainment options make Utah one of the best ski destinations in the western U.S.

How to Photograph Snowflakes — Nature’s Fleeting Work of Art

Written By Angie Payne

6 minute read

Where there’s snow, there’s magic. Snowflake photography offers a microscopic peek at the pristine beauty of nature — whether you’re deep in Wasatch Mountain wilderness or steps outside a Salt Lake City hotel door.

In the Key of Ski

Written By Catherine Reese Newton

5 minute read

A video tribute to the Utah Symphony musicians finding inspiration and rich notes in the mountains.

Indoor Activities

See indoor activities in Utah to keep the family active, entertained and well-fed during the hottest, coldest or rainiest days of the year.

Powder Pups to the Rescue

Written By Austen Diamond

5 minute read

Four furry friends help the Solitude Ski Patrol do their duties.

Salt Lake City: A Place to Play

Written By Catherine Reese Newton

2 minute read

Symphony musicians say Utah's one-two punch of arts and recreation is hard to beat.

Sundance, Full Circle

Written By Cody Kirkland

8 minute read

Come for the films but stay for ... everything else. Whether you’re an out-of-state visitor or a local looking for celebrity sightings; staying at the Waldorf Astoria or driving up from your apartment set-up in your mother’s basement; on a marathon screening schedule or mixing in fine dining and the area's wintry recreation, Sundance Film Festival boasts films and experiences for everyone.

Weather

See updated weather information along with common weather patterns in every season throughout the state.

Winter Hikes Near Salt Lake City

You don't have to hit the ski resorts to get that Rocky Mountain high — find winter-friendly hiking trails near Salt Lake City.

Winter in Utah

Here in Utah, winter is a beloved season. As the snow falls, our spirits rise. We gleefully anticipate frost on our cheeks, powder on our ski runs and a blanket of white spread across the mountain ranges. You don’t have to be from here to belong here. Welcome to Utah’s famous winter.