Discover Winter

Discover Winter Returns for Its Fourth Season

For many Utahns, winter is a way of life, a season that brings people together through snow, mountains, and adventure. But for others, the cold months can feel distant or out of reach. Discover Winter is Ski Utah’s invitation to change that story.

Now entering its fourth season, Discover Winter helps adults from across Utah experience the joy of skiing and snowboarding, often for the very first time. Through this program, Ski Utah and its partner resorts provide lessons, gear, warm clothing, and transportation, removing barriers and opening the door to our mountain culture.

Because winter belongs to everyone. And when more people find their place on the slopes, our community and our love for The Greatest Snow on Earth grow stronger.

What Is Discover Winter?

Discover Winter welcomes adults who are new to skiing or snowboarding and eager to experience Utah’s winter. The program’s mission is to make the mountains more inclusive, inviting, and representative of everyone who calls Utah home.

Participants receive four complimentary ski or snowboard lessons during January and February at participating resorts:
Alta, Brighton, Deer Valley, Park City, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Solitude, Sundance, and Woodward Park City.

In addition to the lessons, Ski Utah provides ski or snowboard rental equipment, proper winter clothing, and transportation to the resorts to ensure every participant has what they need to feel comfortable and confident on snow.

After completing the four-lesson series, graduates receive a Ski Utah Yeti Pass, which offers one day at each of Utah’s 15 resorts. It’s a way to keep exploring, practicing, and discovering just how magical winter can be. Our hope is that every participant leaves with new skills, new friends, and a lifelong connection to the mountains.

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Discover Winter is made possible through the generous support of Morgan Stanley, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, Delta Air Lines, World Cup Supply , Goldman Sachs, Sun and Ski and the Utah Office of Tourism, among others.

Stories from the Slopes

Mark Giles | Mark originally passed on applying for Discover Winter after chatting with friends until one of them secretly signed him up. It turned out to be life changing in all the best ways.

Krystalynn Appiah | Krystalynn’s first time on skis was full of spills and frustration. Through Discover Winter, she found not only her balance but a new appreciation for the season itself.

Joe Fire | Born and raised in Utah, Joe had never skied before joining the program. Four lessons at Alta changed that. Now, he says skiing feels like flying down the mountain.

Andy Koffi | Andy moved from Ivory Coast to Utah in 2019 and saw snow for the first time in his life. Through Discover Winter, he learned to snowboard and fell in love with winter.

Henri Rivers | Henri, President of The National Brotherhood of Skiers, shares how programs like Discover Winter help open doors and strengthen diversity across snow sports.