Why Ski Utah?
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The Greatest Snow on Earth®
Utah's unique geography and climate create the legendary deep-powder snow that skiers and snowboarders dream about. This isn't just local hype — readers of publications like SKI Magazine and Forbes consistently rank Utah's resorts at the top.
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Easy Access
Ten of Utah's fifteen resorts are within an hour of SLC International Airport. Park City and Salt Lake City resorts are about 45 minutes away, while Ogden-area resorts are about an hour.
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Diverse Terrain
Utah's resorts offer a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels, from gentle beginner runs for little ones to challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders.
"If winter is your favorite season. You zag when others zig. You believe you can fly. There’s a reason, you might be a Utah person."
Essential Planning Tips
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Where to Stay
Decide whether you want to stay slope-side for convenience or in the city for access to cultural amenities and nightlife.
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Kids Ski Free
Some resorts offer deals, like Brian Head and Nordic Valley where kids 12 and under ski for free. At Brighton, kids ages six and under ski free with each passholding adult. The Ski Utah passport program also provides 4th, 5th and 6th graders nationwide with 3 days of skiing at each of Utah's 15 resorts for just $69 ($89 after Dec. 1).
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Book in Advance
Be sure to secure all your reservations for lift passes, lodging and resort parking ahead of time, especially if you'll be traveling on weekends and holidays.
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How to Get to the Resorts
Once you're here, you can take advantage of the TRAX light rail, UTA ski buses and taxi services to get between the city and the resorts without a vehicle. If you do drive, be prepared for snowy conditions. Traction devices (snow tires or chains) are required in canyons during severe winter weather and all-wheel drive is recommended.
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Your Utah Family Winter Adventure
Salt Lake City is the ultimate "Ski City" for families.
Highlights
- Skiing The Greatest Snow on Earth®
- Ice Skating
- Snow Tubing
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Explore Utah's Olympic Legacy
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Your Ikon Ski Trip Made Easy
Your Salt Lake City plane ticket is booked. Here’s a 6-day itinerary for making the most of your multi-pass.
Highlights
- Snowbasin Resort
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Brighton Resort
- Deer Valley Resort
- Snowbird
- Alta Ski Area
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Movie Magic on Utah's Slopes
Plan a ski trip inspired by iconic movie scenes filmed in Utah.
Family Memories to Last a Lifetime
Share your snowy snapshots with us on Instagram by tagging @VisitUtah.
Explore Utah's Ski Resorts
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Alta Ski Area
Nestled near the top of one of Utah's best canyons, Alta is a storied paradise for skiers. Even riders leave their boards at home for a chance at the 2,600+ acres of Alta's renowned slopes featuring 118 runs.
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Beaver Mountain Resort
Beaver Mountain Resort sits in the northeast corner of Utah with 828 acres of prime mountain terrain. This is a great ski resort near Logan, Utah and Idaho.
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Brian Head Resort
Surrounded by contrasting evergreen spruce and aspen, Brian Head Resort boasts the highest base among Utah's resorts, and is the only ski and snowboard resort to showcase snow-dusted red rock hoodoos from the nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.
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Brighton Ski Resort
Located at the very top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton averages over 500 inches of snow a winter. The resorts well-balanced 1,000+ acres features 66 runs, three terrain parks and 1,875 feet of vert, all accessible from five high-speed quads.
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Cherry Peak
Cherry Peak is located just 15 miles from Logan, near the Idaho border. The family-owned, nearly 400-acre resort, features three triple chairlifts, a comprehensive snowmaking infrastructure and a 1.25 mile-long run.
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Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Ski Resort is a skier’s paradise with superb guest services, luxury amenities and impeccable trail systems. Come winter or summer, slopeside fun abounds.
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Eagle Point
Escape the crowds and enjoy an intimate, family-friendly skiing experience on Utah’s third-highest mountain range at Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah.
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Nordic Valley
Discover what Nordic Valley, the budget-friendly ski resort near Odgen, has to offer. The valley feels wonderfully secluded and offers the best of The Greatest Snow on Earth® at a budget-friendly price.
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Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain is one of Utah’s world-class ski resorts, with over 7,300 acres of winter fun and countless things to do off the slopes.
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Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain superlatives include "terrain for days," "massive," "super fun" and "more than 500 annual inches of snow." Powder Mountain is located about 60 miles north of Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Snowbasin
Boasting world-class snow, lifts, dining and more, Snowbasin is just under an hour from SLC International Airport and 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Ogden.
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Snowbird Ski Resort
Snowbird boasts the longest ski season in Utah, often opening before Thanksgiving and staying open through Memorial Day. The resort's generous season means more time on its award-winning terrain, which includes 140 runs spread across 2,500 acres and 3,240 vertical feet.
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Solitude Mountain Resort
They say Solitude isn't just a name, it's a promise. It's crazy to think that peaceful seclusion is possible, with 1,200+ skiable acres, 82 runs, 2,494 feet of vert and the canyon's average 500 annual inches of snow. Nevertheless, solitude is very much a reality.
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Sundance Mountain Resort
Rustic, elegant and handmade are some of the words that capture the feeling of Sundance Mountain Resort. This log cabin-esque skiing resort that Robert Redford built is only an hour from Salt Lake International Airport.
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Woodward Park City
Woodward Park City is Utah's first all-in-one action sports mountain center, just 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
Fun Beyond the Slopes
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Snow Tubing & Sledding
The classic, winter tradition of finding the perfect hill from which to launch a tube or sled is alive and well in Utah. Whether you’re looking for commercial parks with structured lanes or a local hill and your own thermos of hot cocoa, we’ve got it all.
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Ice Castles
When winter blasts its arctic forcefield, the Utah ice castles — a frozen fairytale of ice and snow — emerge on an acre of land at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway.
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Ice Skating
Find the best ice skating rinks in Utah and plan the perfect skate night with your friends and family. Lace up and get skating!
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Indoor Activities
See indoor activities in Utah to keep the family entertained during the hottest, coldest or rainiest days of the year.
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Utah Olympic Park
The Olympic spirit is alive and well at Utah’s Olympic Park. Relive the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and experience the thrill firsthand on the bobsled track, zipline and museums.
Stories to Inspire Your Travel
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A Winter Retreat
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.
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A Mom’s Take On Sharing Skiing With the Next Generation
For many families in Utah, skiing is a way of life that is passed down from generation to generation. A woman expecting her first child reflects on her family’s multi-generational skiing connection to Utah’s mountains and how she will pass down the tradition while living out of state.
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Utah's Kid Ski Culture
Utah is happy to help you support your future skier or rider, and make things fun for parents, too. Read our guide to teaching kids to ski and plan a trip.
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7 Skiing Tips for More Fun on the Mountain
Skiing is one of the most exciting sports on earth, especially with the right gear, a good attitude and some lesson time.
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What To Bring On a Ski Trip
Use this checklist to ensure you pack everything you need, whether it's for a memorable family vacation or a romantic mountain adventure.
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Endless Utah Ski Options for Families: Four Itineraries to Get You Started
Here are some pointers for planning your Utah family ski vacation, including where to make homebase and why.
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Family and Budget Guide to the One and Only Ski City: Salt Lake
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.
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When to Ski and Eat and Play in Utah
From Thanksgiving to Memorial Day, travelers come to Utah to enjoy all that Mountain Time offers, but when is the best to time visit? The answer is: OFTEN!
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Best Utah Ski Resorts for Families
Utah boasts some of the best ski resorts for families. Get a first-hand parent perspective on skiing with kids at Alta, Snowbird, Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.
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AndShesDopeToo's Insider's Guide to Ogden
AndShesDopeToo is a worldwide adventure community of women run by Jennifer and Taylor Killian from Ogden, Utah. This insider's guide video highlights their unparalleled access to both the outdoors and the city's "fun counterculture vibe" at the foot of the mighty Wasatch Mountains.
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8 Reasons Why Ski School Is Cool
Ski school is cool, and it’s where beginners to experts find the secrets to skiing (and Utah’s secret powder stashes). Learn to ski the entire resort.
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Woodward Is Fun For the Whole Family
Woodward's decades of action sports expertise is right at home in Park City, with camps and programs for all ages.
