High above the valley heat, Utah's mountain resorts offer cool breezes, fresh air, and everything you need for the perfect summer staycation. Close to home yet a world apart, these alpine escapes deliver full days of family fun and peaceful nights under the stars. From poolside lounging to high elevation hikes, it's all right here, easy to reach and impossible to forget.
How will you spend your summer in Utah? Will you stay close to the action in Park City with easy access to dining, shopping, and family-friendly events? Or will you settle into a mountainside retreat near Snowbird, Brian Head or Solitude where mornings start with crisp air afternoons are filled with hikes and bike rides, and evenings bring fire pits, s'mores, and stargazing?
Looking to have an adventure at Utah's ski resorts this summer? Check out this list of hiking trails to help inspire your plans!
From scenic hikes to live music, the mountains are the place to escape the heat and have fun.
Looking to escape the heat? Check out these high alpine shady mountain bike trails to help you stay cool on the hottest of days.
by Erika Wiggins
Get the low-down on trailhead fees throughout the Wasatch.
by Erika Wiggins
Find cool summer vibes at Utah’s ski resorts. From scenic hikes and biking to live music and events, the mountains are the place to escape the heat and have fun.
by Yeti
Keep the good times rolling on your bike, skateboard or scooter all summer along these multi-use paths.
by Local Lexi
After Utah’s long winter, wildflowers reliably crop up in colorful profusion at high elevations. Take some time to hit the trails and admire their beauty with this guide containing a few of Utah’s best trails to savor wildflowers in bloom.
by Local Lexi
A deep winter in Utah results in a robust crop of wildflowers come summer. Here are 10 of the most common species in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
by Yeti
Eleven road biking routes through Utah’s snowcountry that are so scenic and fun, you’ll have zero regrets about cheating on your mountain bike.
by Local Lexi
Just like rules of the road, there are rules of the trail for bikers and trail users. Memorize them to enhance the trail experience for everyone.
by Abby Stanislaw
Why every mountain biker needs to add Brian Head to the list of trails to check out this summer
by Erika Wiggins
The ten items you need in your pack for a safe hike. While your planned hike may be short, imagine how long it would be if you twisted an ankle or became lost. Read this post before heading out.
by Annie Davis
Utah is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. While I’ve spent plenty of time skiing The Greatest Snow on Earth®, a summer staple I hadn’t tried—until now—was mountain biking. With so many beautiful trails and perfect terrain right in my backyard (and friends insisting I ride and my kids now able to bike), I finally decided it was time to give it a go.
by Erika Wiggins
Get the low-down on trailhead fees throughout the Wasatch.
by Local Lexi
After Utah’s long winter, wildflowers reliably crop up in colorful profusion at high elevations. Take some time to hit the trails and admire their beauty with this guide containing a few of Utah’s best trails to savor wildflowers in bloom.
by Local Lexi
Just like rules of the road, there are rules of the trail for bikers and trail users. Memorize them to enhance the trail experience for everyone.
by Annie Davis
Utah is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. While I’ve spent plenty of time skiing The Greatest Snow on Earth®, a summer staple I hadn’t tried—until now—was mountain biking. With so many beautiful trails and perfect terrain right in my backyard (and friends insisting I ride and my kids now able to bike), I finally decided it was time to give it a go.
by Erika Wiggins
Find cool summer vibes at Utah’s ski resorts. From scenic hikes and biking to live music and events, the mountains are the place to escape the heat and have fun.
by Yeti
Keep the good times rolling on your bike, skateboard or scooter all summer along these multi-use paths.
by Local Lexi
A deep winter in Utah results in a robust crop of wildflowers come summer. Here are 10 of the most common species in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
by Yeti
Eleven road biking routes through Utah’s snowcountry that are so scenic and fun, you’ll have zero regrets about cheating on your mountain bike.
by Abby Stanislaw
Why every mountain biker needs to add Brian Head to the list of trails to check out this summer
by Erika Wiggins
The ten items you need in your pack for a safe hike. While your planned hike may be short, imagine how long it would be if you twisted an ankle or became lost. Read this post before heading out.
Ready to book your mountain escape? Find your basecamp.
Beat the heat and retreat to Utah’s high elevation ski resorts for fun activities like yoga, movie nights, horseback riding, and more…
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