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The Salt Lake Area, dubbed Ski City, hosts four ski resorts, Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude, all are located a short 30 minutes from downtown and boast over 500 inches of The Greatest Snow On Earth annually.
by Paula Colman
Fat tire biking on groomed snow trails is one of the best ways to enjoy Utah’s mountains without needing ski skills or hardcore fitness. Whether you are new to “fatties” or looking for fresh groomed singletrack, local Park City are trails offer wide, stable tracks, mellow climbs, and big Wasatch views that make riding in snow feel surprisingly simple and fun.
by Paula Colman
Watching a sunrise or sunset at an Utah ski resort is always special. As more women become interested in backcountry skiing, two local groups are introducing them to this through uphill skiing at sunrise and sunset at Park City Mountain Resort and Solitude.
by Annie Davis
Business travel doesn’t have to be all boardrooms, breakout sessions, and back-to-back meetings. When your next trip brings you to Utah, you’re landing in one of the rare places where world-class skiing sits just minutes from the state’s major economic hubs.
by Paula Colman
Blue skiers and snowboarders who want to venture off-piste, into the trees and even through the gates have a selection of less-traveled, and not too scary trails at several Utah resorts.
by Erika Wiggins
The UTA Ski Bus provides seasonal public transportation to resorts across northern Utah. It is a convenient, affordable way to reach resorts whether you live in the Salt Lake Valley, Ogden, or Utah County.
by Tom Kelly
Nearly 25 years after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah’s legacy lives on through the kids discovering winter sport today. In this episode of Last Chair, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares how programs like Ski Utah’s 4th Grade School Program are opening the door to skiing, snowboarding, and lifelong lessons on snow.
by Tom Kelly
Skis, speed, and charging horses collide in Skijoring, a winter sport rooted in Scandinavian tradition and reborn in the American West. In this episode, lifelong friends and Utah cowboys Joe Loveridge and Brian Gardner share how they turned their passions for skiing, horses, and ranching into Pro Skijor, a new pro tour spanning Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Recorded at the High West Whiskey Library, the conversation dives into Western heritage, big-time energy, and why skijoring has captured crowds across the Mountain West.
by Tom Kelly
Nearly 25 years after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah’s Olympic legacy is still going strong. Venues built for community use are busier than ever and helping grow the next generation of athletes. In this episode of Last Chair, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation President and CEO Colin Hilton joins us at the High West Whiskey Library to discuss Utah’s unique legacy model, its impact today, and how it’s shaping the road to the 2034 Winter Games.
by Abby Stanislaw
The Art and Science of Staying Hydrated on the Slopes
by Yeti
How to make sure your snow blower and snow riding gear are dialed and ready to rip for the 2025-26 winter season.
by Paula Colman
Savor Deer Valley Resort’s lesser-known delights with a focus on flavor and fresh tracks. Discover tucked-away mountain eateries serving unforgettable bites, gentle glades perfect for beginner tree skiing, and secret powder stashes making for an irresistible winter escape.
by Annie Davis
Known for The Greatest Snow on Earth®, host of the 2002 Winter Olympics (and again in 2034), home to some of the best resorts in the world (and ten of them within an hour of Salt Lake City International Airport), Utah’s ski and snowboard scene continues to draw visitors from across the globe.
by Paula Colman
Here you will find the best and some of the most unique stocking stuffer gifts for skiers, snowboarders and everybody else on your list this holiday season.
by Abby Stanislaw
Four off-season sports you can do to help hone your ski skills all summer long.
by Annie Davis
When George Mphaka moved from South Africa to Utah nearly a decade ago, he never imagined that skiing would be a part of his life. Growing up in a place where snow was almost nonexistent, skiing was something he had only seen on television and movies — a pastime he assumed “wasn’t for people like me.”
by Don Webber
Utah is officially back on top of the (shot) ski world, reclaiming the record for the longest shot ski ever assembled in Park City. From Deer Valley to Eagle Point, here’s your guide to the history, spirit, and best ski bars in Utah keeping this beloved après tradition alive.
by Yeti
The 2025–26 season commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ski Utah and the organization’s unyielding mission to share Utah’s unparalleled mountains with the world.
by Wyatt Peterson
A practical, story-driven guide to avalanche awareness in Utah. Learn why Know Before You Go (KBYG) and the Utah Avalanche Center say avalanche education is for anyone stepping into winter terrain and not just for backcountry skiers. With insights from UAC educator Jeremy Collett, this piece breaks down simple, actionable steps to stay safe, informed, and confident all season long.
by Yeti
Opening dates for Utah's ski and snowboard resorts for the 2025–26 season. Plus, uphill policies for those who are looking to make early turns.
by Erika Wiggins
There’s nothing more iconic than spending the holidays playing in snow and sipping cocoa by the fire, so if you’re planning a ski holiday in Utah, get ready for a treat.
by Paula Colman
Fat tire biking on groomed snow trails is one of the best ways to enjoy Utah’s mountains without needing ski skills or hardcore fitness. Whether you are new to “fatties” or looking for fresh groomed singletrack, local Park City are trails offer wide, stable tracks, mellow climbs, and big Wasatch views that make riding in snow feel surprisingly simple and fun.
by Paula Colman
Blue skiers and snowboarders who want to venture off-piste, into the trees and even through the gates have a selection of less-traveled, and not too scary trails at several Utah resorts.
by Tom Kelly
Skis, speed, and charging horses collide in Skijoring, a winter sport rooted in Scandinavian tradition and reborn in the American West. In this episode, lifelong friends and Utah cowboys Joe Loveridge and Brian Gardner share how they turned their passions for skiing, horses, and ranching into Pro Skijor, a new pro tour spanning Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Recorded at the High West Whiskey Library, the conversation dives into Western heritage, big-time energy, and why skijoring has captured crowds across the Mountain West.
by Yeti
How to make sure your snow blower and snow riding gear are dialed and ready to rip for the 2025-26 winter season.
by Paula Colman
Here you will find the best and some of the most unique stocking stuffer gifts for skiers, snowboarders and everybody else on your list this holiday season.
by Don Webber
Utah is officially back on top of the (shot) ski world, reclaiming the record for the longest shot ski ever assembled in Park City. From Deer Valley to Eagle Point, here’s your guide to the history, spirit, and best ski bars in Utah keeping this beloved après tradition alive.
by Yeti
Opening dates for Utah's ski and snowboard resorts for the 2025–26 season. Plus, uphill policies for those who are looking to make early turns.
by Paula Colman
Watching a sunrise or sunset at an Utah ski resort is always special. As more women become interested in backcountry skiing, two local groups are introducing them to this through uphill skiing at sunrise and sunset at Park City Mountain Resort and Solitude.
by Annie Davis
Business travel doesn’t have to be all boardrooms, breakout sessions, and back-to-back meetings. When your next trip brings you to Utah, you’re landing in one of the rare places where world-class skiing sits just minutes from the state’s major economic hubs.
by Erika Wiggins
The UTA Ski Bus provides seasonal public transportation to resorts across northern Utah. It is a convenient, affordable way to reach resorts whether you live in the Salt Lake Valley, Ogden, or Utah County.
by Tom Kelly
Nearly 25 years after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah’s legacy lives on through the kids discovering winter sport today. In this episode of Last Chair, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares how programs like Ski Utah’s 4th Grade School Program are opening the door to skiing, snowboarding, and lifelong lessons on snow.
by Tom Kelly
Nearly 25 years after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah’s Olympic legacy is still going strong. Venues built for community use are busier than ever and helping grow the next generation of athletes. In this episode of Last Chair, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation President and CEO Colin Hilton joins us at the High West Whiskey Library to discuss Utah’s unique legacy model, its impact today, and how it’s shaping the road to the 2034 Winter Games.
by Abby Stanislaw
The Art and Science of Staying Hydrated on the Slopes
by Paula Colman
Savor Deer Valley Resort’s lesser-known delights with a focus on flavor and fresh tracks. Discover tucked-away mountain eateries serving unforgettable bites, gentle glades perfect for beginner tree skiing, and secret powder stashes making for an irresistible winter escape.
by Annie Davis
Known for The Greatest Snow on Earth®, host of the 2002 Winter Olympics (and again in 2034), home to some of the best resorts in the world (and ten of them within an hour of Salt Lake City International Airport), Utah’s ski and snowboard scene continues to draw visitors from across the globe.
by Abby Stanislaw
Four off-season sports you can do to help hone your ski skills all summer long.
by Annie Davis
When George Mphaka moved from South Africa to Utah nearly a decade ago, he never imagined that skiing would be a part of his life. Growing up in a place where snow was almost nonexistent, skiing was something he had only seen on television and movies — a pastime he assumed “wasn’t for people like me.”
by Yeti
The 2025–26 season commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ski Utah and the organization’s unyielding mission to share Utah’s unparalleled mountains with the world.
by Wyatt Peterson
A practical, story-driven guide to avalanche awareness in Utah. Learn why Know Before You Go (KBYG) and the Utah Avalanche Center say avalanche education is for anyone stepping into winter terrain and not just for backcountry skiers. With insights from UAC educator Jeremy Collett, this piece breaks down simple, actionable steps to stay safe, informed, and confident all season long.
by Erika Wiggins
There’s nothing more iconic than spending the holidays playing in snow and sipping cocoa by the fire, so if you’re planning a ski holiday in Utah, get ready for a treat.
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