Soldier Hollow
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is home to competitive Nordic skiers and Olympic hopefuls, but the 20-mile course is also open to the public.
Photo: Heber Valley Tourism
Discover the Wasatch Back's Nordic Skiing Headquarters
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is home to competitive Nordic skiers and Olympic hopefuls. But it’s also an open-to-the-public course for newbies and hobbyists with over 20 miles of trails. Trail systems offer gentle slopes for beginners and Olympic-level routes for experts.
Rent classic and skate skis from the Rossignol Demo Center, book a lesson, grab a quick bite to eat at Basecamp Cafe, or take home brand-new gear from the Soldier Hollow Nordic Shop. For skiers seeking more time on the snow, Soldier Hollow offers annual passes, ski treadmill technique and fitness training, the Olympic Biathlon Experience, and youth development and competition teams. Summer at Soldier Hollow continues the fun with biathlon and rollerskiing.
Beyond Nordic Skiing at Soldier Hollow
Soldier Hollow is a year-round activity hub for mountain town fun. Winter brings the bustle of Nordic skiing, tubing, snowshoeing and yurt dining, while warm weather ignites rollerskiing, e-biking, mountain biking, camping and ATV riding.
Things to Do at Soldier Hollow
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Book a Tee Time at Soldier Hollow Golf Course
Fore! Soldier Hollow Golf Course offers a championship, 36-hole complex, featuring two 18-hole golf courses (Gold Course and Silver Course). Discover views of Heber Valley and Mount Timpanogos while playing dramatic elevation changes on the Gold and wide fairways on the Silver.
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Cheer on Nordic Racers and Biathletes
Catch one of many ski racing and biathlon events — from Junior Nationals and World Trials to evening race series, pro competitions and adaptive sports celebrations. Mark your 2034 calendars: Soldier Hollow Nordic Center will host biathlon, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, para biathlon and para cross-country skiing for the 2034 Olympics.
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Explore Wasatch Mountain State Park
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center resides within Wasatch Mountain State Park. Here, adventurers and families hike, mountain bike, camp, ATV and snowmobile. Find e-bike rentals at the Nordic Center.
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Sled Down 1,200-foot Snow Tubing Lanes
Grab a tube, ride the magic carpet up the mountain, then slip and slide down Soldier Hollow’s 1,200-foot-long sledding hill, some of Utah’s longest tubing lanes. Reserve a two-hour tubing session in advance for the best pricing. Experience tubing by day or at night under the lights rocking out to music.
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Spend the Evening Snowshoeing and Yurt Dining
Snowshoe a half mile beneath a starry night sky to The Nordic Yurt at Soldier Hollow for a private, four-course fine dining experience.
Soldier Hollow Events and Activities
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Ice Castles
The most famous wintertime attraction for all ages is the Ice Castles at Soldier Hollow. Explore intricate archways, mazes, fountains, slides and tunnels, all handcrafted from over 25 million pounds of ice and thousands of man-hours.
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Olympic Legacy
Explore Utah's 2002 Olympic Legacy, while previewing the 2034 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.
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Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship
The Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship is a stunning show of discipline and human-canine bond that lures more than 28,000 spectators.
What's Nearby
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Wasatch Mountain State Park
Year-round family adventure awaits. In the warmer months, hit the hiking or biking trails, or reserve a tee time at the golf courses. In the winter, ski or snowmobile through the alpine terrain.
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Deer Creek State Park
Just a short drive from Provo, Park City and Salt Lake City, Deer Creek State Park and Reservoir offers playful summer days filled with boating, fishing and watersports.
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Heber Valley
Between the destination towns of Heber and Midway, Heber Valley astonishes with its alpine splendor and access to endless outdoor recreation.
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Sundance Mountain Resort
Rustic, elegant and handmade are some of the words that capture the feeling of Sundance Mountain Resort. This log cabin-esque skiing resort that Robert Redford built is only an hour from Salt Lake International Airport.
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Mount Timpanogos
Mountain goats and their human counterparts feel right at home in the ruggedly beautiful forests and peaks of Mount Timpanogos. The area boasts some of Northern Utah’s top natural treasures, including stunning caverns, waterfalls, lakes and panoramic views.
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Park City
Park City is the perfect mountain town. The winter slopes were once featured in the Olympics, and in summer the mountains and nearby state parks and reservoirs transform into a hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping mecca.
