Skiing through the resorts of Utah
Utah is known in the winter for its many accessible ski resorts (30 min drive from airport) and fantastic snowfall. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to ski around to all the different ski resorts in Utah! You will find information on passes and permits, where to stay, and trail specs. Go explore these mountains in a whole knew way!
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Resources
Map of all ski resorts in Utah
Many times you can stay in one location and ski multiple resorts because they are close in proximity to each other! Some examples are below
Brighton & Solitude
Park City & Deer Valley
Snowbird & Alta
Snowbasin, Nordic Valley, & Powder Mountain
Travel
Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Transportation
Best way to get to these resorts is to rent a car (make sure to have AWD in case it snows!)
Ensure to look at parking passes/requirements for each resort below
Another great way to get to and from these resorts are shuttles
Great if you book a ski in/ski out accommodation as you wont need a car once at the resort anyways
Utah’s Ski Resorts
Little Cottonwood Canyon
These two resorts are generally the more challenging mountains in Utah. As always, know your skill level and be safe!
Snowbird
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
Alta
This is a ski only resort (Snowboarding not allowed)
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Brighton
Solitude
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
If looking for easier blue runs stick to the Sunrise Chairlift
If looking for advance terrain, hit up the Honeycomb Canyon
Wasatch Back
Park City
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
Deer Valley
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
Around Deer Valley (cheaper)
Weber County
This is the easiest area to ski at in Utah, great for beginners or first timers!
Snowbasin
Lift Tickets
Where to stay
Around Snowbasin (cheaper)
Between resorts (Town of Eden)
Great if you want to ski multiple resorts in this area
Located in the town of Eden, makes renting gear and skiing multiple resorts in the area a breeze!
Nordic Valley
If you’re looking for a cheaper option for skiing, this is for you! Great for beginners as this mountain is pretty small, but has tons of great green runs for first timers!
Located in the town of Eden, makes renting gear and skiing multiple resorts in the area a breeze!
Powder Mountain
Another great option for first timers with lots of green runs!
Where to stay
Located in the town of Eden, makes renting gear and skiing multiple resorts in the area a breeze!
