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Military Ski Vacation Strategies and Savings

by Paula Colman

Planning a military ski vacation to Utah is easy and affordable. Military discounts on rental cars, ski lodging, lift tickets, and multi-resort passes significantly cut costs for service members, veterans, and families. With deals at resorts from Deer Valley to Nordic Valley, this guide to Utah military ski vacation deals helps you secure the best rates and maximize your time on the slopes.

Winter Activities

Spilling the Tea on Utah’s Hot Winter Hikes

by Paula Colman

Utah ski trips get even better when you add winter hikes near the resorts visitors already love. Local hiking expert, Miriam Gersdorf (@explore.hike.teach) shares favorite cold‑weather trails featuring frozen waterfalls, canyon views and family‑friendly snow adventures between powder days, giving skiers more ways to experience Utah’s famous mountains and scenery.

Lauren Macuga: Rising Star Sidelined For Games

by Tom Kelly

Rising U.S. alpine ski racer Lauren Macuga joins Last Chair to talk about a breakout World Cup season, a November knee injury that sidelined her Olympic buildup, and the mindset shift that comes with recovery. Recorded at the USANA Center of Excellence in Park City, this episode explores Lauren’s path through ski racing, growing up in a multi-sport ski family, the role of mentorship from Lindsey Vonn, and how she’s staying grounded and optimistic while rehabbing toward the next Olympic cycle. A candid conversation about resilience, perspective, and playing the long game in elite sport.

Winter Activities

Beacon Parks in Utah: Where Avalanche Skills Are Built Before They’re Needed

by Wyatt Peterson

Beacon parks in Utah provide free avalanche rescue training areas where skiers and backcountry adventurers can practice transceiver searches, probing, and companion rescue skills. This guide explains what beacon parks are, how they work, where to find them across Utah, and why regular practice is essential in one of North America’s most complex snowpacks.

Winter Activities

Night Skiing in Utah 2025–26

by Wyatt Peterson

From glowing chairlifts to familiar runs that feel brand new under the lights, night skiing offers a different way to experience Utah’s mountains. This 2025–26 night skiing guide covers where to ski after sunset, including resort hours, ticket pricing, and what to expect at each location. It’s everything you need to plan memorable winter evenings on the slopes, without taking a full day off.