Summer Fun at Utah's Ski and Snowboard Resorts

Even though there is still time to hit the slopes at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, other Utah resorts are starting to provide an array of summer activities perfect for all ages and energy levels.

ALTA SKI AREA
Alta Ski Area is open to the public all summer long for hiking and biking. Enjoy a fabulous brunch on weekends at the Alta Lodge. The famous Wasatch Wildflower Festival will also take place July 16-18, 2010.

BEAVER MOUNTAIN
Beaver Mountain, located in Logan Canyon en route to the stunning azure waters of nearby Bear Lake, rents their ski lodge, yurt and four 10-person tents for visitors, youth groups and family reunions all summer long. In addition, Beaver Mountain has a campground with tent sites and RV hook-ups for rent all summer.
Travel north to Beaver Mountain this summer for a pair of music festivals, to be held on Saturday, July 17 and Saturday, August 14. Each festival will feature several bands and runs from 3-10 p.m.

BRIAN HEAD RESORT
Brian Head Resort offers hiking, biking, ATV rides and dining daily throughout the summer. Weekend visitors can also enjoy scenic chairlift rides, lift-accessed mountain biking, mountain disc golf, concerts and various special events.

BRIGHTON RESORT
Brighton Resort will show its summer colors with a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy flowers, fresh air and wildlife in beautiful Big Cottonwood Canyon.

THE CANYONS RESORT
Beginning June 18, The Canyons will be open seven days a week.  Enjoy gondola rides, lunch at Red Pine Café, mountain biking, disc golf, hiking, events and free concerts throughout the summer at The Canyons.  Plus, the Park City Farmer’s Market is Wednesdays from 12-6 p.m. in the Cabriolet parking lot.

DEER VALLEY RESORT
Deer Valley Resort will open daily for the 2010 summer season on June 18, and continue through Labor Day before reopening for an additional weekend on Sept. 11 and 12, conditions permitting.

Those visiting Deer Valley this summer will enjoy over 55 miles of lift-served mountain biking and hiking as well as scenic chairlift rides. Ride the Silver Lake Express chairlift or drive to the Royal Street Café for a mid-mountain meal on the deck. Royal Street Café will be open June 18 through Labor Day, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu features appetizers, salads, paninis, Deer Valley's famous Turkey Chili, specialty entrées and creative cocktails.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Park City Mountain Resort's family activities include the Alpine Slide, with four lanes available to ensure a new thrilling experience each ride; ZipRider; Utah's only Alpine Coaster; lift-served mountain biking and hiking via both PayDay and the Town Lift; scenic chairlift rides; climbing wall; the Legacy Launcher; Little Miner's Park; horseback riding and more.

POWDER MOUNTAIN
The inaugural Monster Energy Powder Mountain Motocross in 2009 was one of the largest motocross events ever held in Utah. This year's competition on August 19-22 will be a day longer than last year in order to give racers and spectators more time To join in the excitement.

Powder Mountain will begin Summer Safari 4 X 4 Adventure Tours in mid-June. Guided tours in an oversized four wheel drive vehicle will take guests to spectacular sites over the 10,000 acres within the resort that would otherwise be inaccessible to the public by vehicle.

The 2nd Annual Powder Mountain Hill Climb will be held June 12. The bicycle race starts at Wolf Creek Resort and climbs 3,300 vertical feet in six miles. Last year's winner made the trek in just over 41 minutes.

SNOWBASIN RESORT
Snowbasin will open for summer adventure on June 26. Needles gondola will be in operation on Saturday and Sunday through October 2, for scenic gondola rides and access to hiking, mountain biking and award-winning cuisine. Dine mountain-top at the Needles Lodge on Saturday and Sunday, or have lunch at Earl's Lodge on Saturday. Don't miss the BBQ with live music and cool mountain air in Wildflower Meadow every Sunday afternoon.

Snowbasin's single-track trails are well maintained and wind through scenic aspen groves and gladed pines. All levels of riding are available from the base with more than 26 miles of trails that connect to additional Forest Service trails for nearly 50 miles of adventure! Enjoy lower trails with shuttle service back to the base on the weekends.
Snowbasin also offers a 9-hole disc golf course utilizing natural terrain features. There are no green fees. Disc golf equipment and high performance bike rentals are also available in the Grizzly Center.

Snowbasin will host an endurance mountain bike race, the Mt. Ogden 50/100k,  on August 28. Also returning this summer is the XTERRA USA Championships September 24 and 25.

SNOWBIRD SKI & SUMMER RESORT
Snowbird summer activities will begin June 19 and run through fall, including a new ropes course next to Chickadee, Wasatch Mining Company Gemstone Mine, Aerial Tram, Peruvian Chairlift and Tunnel, alpine slide, four-station climbing wall, ZipRider, bungy trampoline, mechanical bull and Inflatables.

SOLITUDE
This summer, Solitude Mountain Resort will offer lift served biking, hiking and disc golf Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning in early July.

Scenic chairlift rides and uplift for hiking and mountain biking takes place on Solitude's Sunrise triple chair. From there, visitors may explore miles of single track on Diggler Scooters or mountain bikes, or explore some of the most geologically diverse terrain in the state by foot. Solitude's high alpine course also offers 18 holes of disc golf.

On Saturdays and Sundays, brunch and dinner will be served throughout the summer at Kimi's Mountainside Bistro, or follow a guide on a short alpine hike to the Yurt at Solitude where a chef prepares a four-course meal while guests watch the sun set on the Wasatch. For lighter fare, the Stone Haus Pizzeria & Creamery is open Wednesdays through Sundays for lunch or dinner, serving hand crafted pizzas, barbeque, Starbucks Coffee, Spotted Dog Ice Cream, salads, snacks and more.

SUNDANCE
Nestled within thousands of acres of Rocky Mountain wilderness, Sundance offers some of the most spectacular hiking terrain in the West. From the rugged peaks of Mt. Timpanogos to lush waterfalls and deep canyon valleys, the terrain is sure to please all types of hikers. And with an incredible array of wildflowers and wildlife, explorers of all ages will find adventure at every turn. Visitors are free to explore on their own or join a guided hike.

Sundance Mountain Outfitters takes visitors to some of Sundance's most stunning terrain. Whether guests want to hike from the summit or explore new ground on the back mountain, these hikes are sure to please avid hikers.

Bikers will enjoy the same terrain that makes skiing and snowboarding at Sundance so amazing in winter. Ride the lift up, along with your bike and then experience some remarkable trails. Day passes, twilight passes and season passes are available. Sundance also offers scenic lift rides, including full moon lift rides, horse backing riding and fly fishing.

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
Utah Olympic Park's Freestyle Training Pool in Park City is home to several multi-day Freestyle and Freeride Camps throughout the summer season. These camps and programs offered by FLY, AXIS and others provide progressive instruction for those interested in pursuing freestyle or freeride.

Youth Development programs are also offered at Utah Olympic Park this summer in bobsled, skeleton, luge and ski jumping.

WOLF CREEK UTAH
Guests will never run out of things to do with Wolf Creek Adventures. Summer adventures include horseback riding, guided hikes, geo-cache hikes, hot air balloon rides, mountain and road bike tours, tennis lessons, white water rafting, flat water kayaking, Chuck Wagon Dinners and Wild West Games, lift-accessible bike rides, scenic rides, fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and golf.

For more information on these or other activities visit http://www.skiutah.com/winter/planning/summer/. A complete summer activities calendar may also be found by visiting www.skiutah.com/winter/planning/events.

For media information, contact Ski Utah Director of Communications Jessica Kunzer at 801.647.2510 or by email at jessica@skiutah.com.

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Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 13 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah wintersports product since its inception in 1978.

Jessica Kunzer
jessica@skiutah.com
801.433.2016