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Skiing In Utah
You're here to ski. You've come to the right place. Aside from having The Greatest Snow on Earth®, what sets Utah apart from other skiing locations is the easy access. Of Utah's 15 resorts, 10 are within an hour of Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Plan Your Ski Trip
Utah's easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth® allows for more time on the mountain and easier planning.
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Ski & Snowboard FAQs
Planning your cold weather vacation to Utah? Find winter travel tips on highway safety, skiing and snowboarding gear and helpful information about Utah liquor laws.
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How To Choose Ski Rentals for Utah’s Snow
Need ski or snowboard gear? These go-to ski rental shops in Salt Lake City, Park City and Ogden outfit skiers and boarders for the perfect day on Utah's snow.
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11 Classy Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
Written By Visit Utah
From sheer proximity and the biggest mountains to a ski-in distillery and a celebrity-owned resort, these are the reasons to ski Utah now.
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8 Elevated Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
Written By Matador
3 minute read
If you dream of the possibility of hitting six resorts in one day or carving your own lines from snow-covered summits served by helicopters, then this listicle is made for you.
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8 Reasons Why Ski School Is Cool
Written By Paula Colman
4 minute read
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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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.
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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.
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AndShesDopeToo's Insider's Guide to Ogden
Written By Visit Utah
5 minute read
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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Another Day in Powadise
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Join ski cat driver Kevin Irons on a day's adventures to Lightning Ridge at Powder Mountain, complete with pizza bribery, remote access and lots of powder.
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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.
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Curry, Fine Wine, Dining at 11,000'
Written By Austen Diamond
Fred Barbier is Director of Resort Dining at Snowbird Resort restaurants. Find out what goes on in the kitchen and why you need to eat a meal here.
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Everything in its Right Place
Written By Austen Diamond
5 minute read
Bring your snowboard on your Brighton Ski Resort trip. Visit the six terrain parks – with new designs each week – to add some exhilaration to your ski vacation.
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How To Get the Most Out of the Park City Annual Gay Ski Week
Written By Matcha
3 minute read
At Park City, Utah's annual Gay Ski Week, officially known as Elevation Utah, visitors will be surrounded by like-minded athletes and folks who want to crush it out on the slopes and have fun dancing the night away.
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Ice and rock, snow and splendor: Winter in Southern Utah
Written By Jeremy Pugh
10 minute read
For an extraordinary adventure, plan winter hikes in Utah’s Zion National Park. Winter rewards hikers with stunning sights of stalactites and snow covered mountains.
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Insider's Guide to Park City
Written By Sara Hobbs
3 minute read
Kaylin Richardson, Olympic athlete, and a friend share their favorite Park City experiences to encourage you to add the city's culture-enriched valley, scenery, food, art and access to all-season adventure to your bucket list.
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Music of the Cottonwoods
Written By Visit Utah
Discover the sound of two iconic Utah bands — Talia Keys and the Love and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — whose music is inspired by their love of life and nature.
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Park City Area: 1 Destination, 3 Resorts
Written By Kristen Pope
From Olympic fame and luxury to innovation and extreme adventure, discover a vast winter playground on three resorts.
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Planning Your Big Snow Trip
Written By Paula Colman
Let’s plan a powder ski trip to Utah and even help you save some time and money while you’re there. Just answer these three questions: Who? When? How much?
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Powder Pups to the Rescue
Written By Austen Diamond
5 minute read
Four furry friends help the Solitude Ski Patrol do their duties.
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Red Rock, Rock ’n’ Roll and Ribs
Written By Jeremy Pugh
3 minute read
Planning a great weekend getaway? Utah’s Brian Head Resort is smokin’. Come play in the snow, party like a local, and chow down on Big John’s KC-style BBQ.
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Ski and Golf Same Day Utah
Written By Ray Grass
3 minute read
Nowhere else in the world do individuals have the choices and proximity to ski and golf the same day as they have here in Utah.
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Sundance, Full Circle
Written By Cody Kirkland
8 minute read
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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The 4 Sickest Terrain Parks in Utah
Written By Matador
3 minute read
This might be where you’ll find some of the driest, fluffiest powder in the states, but The Greatest Snow on Earth or not, some days are just made for the park.
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The Best Skiing in Utah
5 minute read
Out of 15 ski resorts, here's where families, friends groups, experts, luxury seekers and even night owls find their groove in Utah.
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Utah’s Factory-to-Slope Culture
Utah’s gear scene benefits from being able to use its backyard as a testing ground, making the complete ski and snowboard cycle uniquely Utah
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Walking The Line Between Risk and Responsibility
Written By Chelsea Yamase
Why a Hawaii-based highliner and influencer hasn't returned to Utah — yet.
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What To Pack for a Ski Trip
Written By Jill Robinson
4 minute read
Make sure you have everything you need for your Utah ski trip this season. Follow our ski trip packing checklist to guarantee a fun and safe time on the slopes.
Utah Ski Regions
The Wasatch
Home to the Greatest Snow on Earth®, you can’t go wrong visiting any of the Salt Lake area’s world-class resorts. Skiing at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and other resorts along Utah’s metropolitan corridor will feature high elevations, evergreen forests, state-of-the-art resorts and lodges and a culture saturated with dedicated powderhounds.
Northern Utah
For skiers looking to avoid the crowds, find a more affordable lift ticket and enjoy small-town charm, the northern resorts are tough to beat. Visit Cherry Peak or Beaver Mountain for a family-friendly (and budget-friendly) ski vacation. You can extend the fun by staying in the nearby ski basecamp towns of Logan or Garden City.
Southern Utah
Southern Utah’s ski resorts feature miles of fresh powder among unique red rock scenery. The small crowds and family-friendly slopes make Brian Head and Eagle Point excellent ski trip destinations. After skiing or riding, stay at the basecamp towns of Brian Head or Cedar City to enjoy more gorgeous red rock scenery.
Where's the Best Skiing in Utah? How to Prepare for your Ski Trip
Learn To Ski
Even if you’ve got a few seasons of experience, we can all afford to brush up on our fundamentals. Every resort offers skiing lessons for all ages. Private adult ski lessons are an excellent way to acclimate to Utah’s terrain. Plus, if you feel confident in your ability level, signing the kids up for ski school is perfect for the entire family to get some mountain time at their own pace.
Backcountry Skiing
Utah’s resorts occupy only a fraction of the state’s skiable terrain. Each year, thousands of early risers seek out first tracks on the miles and miles of rideable acreage beyond Utah’s resort boundaries. Backcountry skiing is an excellent way to escape the crowds, but make sure you have the necessary safety gear and know the day’s avalanche forecast.
Utah's Ski Season
Utah’s opening and closing dates for ski season vary, but you can expect availability from late fall through late spring. Expect chilly winds, fresh snowfall and occasional sub-zero temperatures from November through January. For warm-weather skiing, plan your ski trip for the season's closing months or consider visiting one of the southern resorts. Some Utah resorts are known to run through the Fourth of July.
Once you're here, check the local weather and traffic conditions daily before heading up the canyons to avoid road or resort closures.

8 Elevated Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
Written By Matador
3 minute read
If you dream of the possibility of hitting six resorts in one day or carving your own lines from snow-covered summits served by helicopters, then this listicle is made for you.
Hiking, Skiing, Ski Resorts, Southwestern
Night Skiing & Riding
Is a full day of skiing simply not enough? Night skiing is offered after-hours at some ski resorts in Utah. Get great deals on lift tickets, avoid the crowds and see your favorite resorts in a new light. Make sure to check for weather updates and resort updates before you go.
- Brighton - 3 lifts, 1 main terrain park and 200 skiable acres are open for night skiing
- Brian Head - 1 lift runs until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for Southern Utah skiers
- Nordic Valley - Great ticket and rental deals for night skiers throughout the week
Terrain Parks
In 2002, when Utah was the host of the Winter Olympics, many ski and snowboard resorts constructed world-class terrain parks and features for athletes to train and compete on. If park riding is your idea of a perfect day on the slopes (and why shouldn’t it be?), these are the resorts for you.
- Brighton - 6 terrain parks are regularly redesigned all winter long, and are great for all ability levels.
- Park City - 6 terrain parks, 1 half pipe and a mini pipe. Excellent terrain for everybody, whether it’s your first park lap or you’re a seasoned pro.
- Powder Mountain - Home to Utah’s only public boardercross course, along with a handful of terrain parks and a halfpipe.
- Solitude - 2 of the newest terrain parks in Utah.
- Woodward Park City - The nation’s first all-inclusive action sports and ski resort, with three terrain venues for learning, experiential and performance.
More Winter Experiences
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Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
Thousands of people each day enjoy Utah's famous backcountry — the areas outside of ski area boundaries.
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Fat Tire Biking
Fat tire biking has become the latest rage among cycling enthusiasts and newbies. Find out tips for riding and the best places to explore in Utah.
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Heli Ski & Snowboarding
Utah heli skiing and snowboarding are perfect for those who want to ride some of the best backcountry in the world. Find your next ride here.
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Kite Skiing
Kite skiing (snow kiting) is attracting freestyle adventure seekers to Utah. Learn about the cool places to kite ski in Utah, grab your equipment and go!
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Winter Hiking
You might think the cold is unavoidable and the terrain impassable during the winter months, but if you can surpass these doubts you might just be rewarded with your best hike of the year.
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4 Days
Ski City Downhill + Downtown
Big city amenities support 10 different resorts within an hour of SLC International, which means the best in downhill meets the best in downtown.
Community, Kid-Friendly, Non-ski Winter Activities, Ski and Snowboard, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Craft coffee, dining and spirits
- Alta Ski Area or Snowbird Ski Resort
- Solitude Mountain Resort or Brighton Ski Resort
- Performing arts, après-ski and live music

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Ski Southern Utah: High Alpine Trails + Red Rock Wonder
Southern Utah is home to two high-elevation ski areas that contain generous helpings of what we call (with authority) The Greatest Snow on Earth®. Things can be a little quieter down here this time of year. Give yourself at least five days to combine the thrills of Southern Utah skiing and boarding with exploring the wintertime wonders to be found in Utah’s red rock country.
Non-ski Winter Activities, Ski and Snowboard
Highlights
- Brian Head Resort
- Eagle Point Resort
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Southern Utah Ski Vacation
- Winter Hiking in Southern Utah

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Weekender Ski Park City
So you've made the decision to ski Park City for a weekend. That decision alone will be rewarded with three resorts that eclipse over 9,000 acres of Utah's renowned skiing and riding.
Non-ski Winter Activities, Olympics, Ski and Snowboard, Solitude, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Ski City Urban Lifestyle
- Park City Mountain
- Deer Valley Resort
- Park City Experiences