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Nordic Valley Ski Resort overlooks a spectacular rural landscape just an hour north of Salt Lake City International Airport. The valley feels wonderfully secluded and offers the best of The Greatest Snow on Earth® at a budget-friendly price. In the coldest months, nearby Pineview Reservoir becomes a sea of ice that catches the colors of sunrise and sunset. Long recognized as an ideal mountain for new skiers and riders — a surprising diversity of terrain and Utah's signature snow — Nordic Valley is a world-class resort nestled in the mountains east of Ogden.
Nordic Valley Trail Map
40 Runs
500 Skiable Acres
7060’ Peak Elevation
1 Hour From Salt Lake City
Passes and Tickets
Nordic Valley strives for no-fuss logistics when getting on the mountain, meaning low prices and a variety of options.
Day Lift Tickets: Tickets start as low as $15 mid-week, to $40+ on weekends and holidays. Purchase tickets in advance online to save up to 70 percent.
The Power Pass: Offering hefty savings and unlimited winter access to Nordic Valley, plus Brian Head Resort and member resorts in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.
Kids 12 & Under Ski Free: Yes, you heard that right. Nordic Valley welcomes kids 12 and under to ski on the mountain at no cost.
Lessons and Ski School
Ease into winter mountain life with a ski or snowboard lesson from Nordic Valley’s professional instructors. Adults enjoy the choice of morning or afternoon two-hour group lessons, whereas kids (and their parents) delight in the option of half- or full-day school. (Read: Learn to Ski & Ride Better)
Take note: Children's group lessons are reserved for kids ages 8-17. Kids ages 8-16 benefit from an 8-week ski program offering. Nordic Valley recommends private lessons for kids ages 4-7. Children and adults benefit from private lessons in one-hour, three-hour or six-hour increments.
Calling all rookies! Nordic Valley offers daily FREE 60-minute mountain orientations for first-time skiers and snowboarders. The session covers ski logistics, including lift ticket process, rentals, boot fitting and more. Additionally, the resort’s $39 Sunday Rookie Senders Package offers a 2-hour group lesson with rentals and afternoon lift ticket.
Resort Information
Who is Nordic Valley for?
Never-evers, beginners and terrain-park lovers: Nordic Valley is your place. Skiers and snowboarders need not feel guilty about going for just a few hours to tinker around the rarely crowded hill at such an affordable price. However, challenge-seekers find thrill on the Nordic Express, a high-speed six-person chair lift, with access to 100 more skiable acres of intermediate and expert runs.
Where to Stay
There are no lodging accommodations at Nordic Valley, but there are plenty of hotel and short-term rental options in Eden and nearby Ogden. Options include Wolf Creek Resort, Compass Rose Lodge, Alaskan Inn and more.
Dining
The iconic Nordic Valley Grill, the resort’s only on-mountain dining option, is closed for repairs due to a fire in 2023. However, local food trucks are on-site daily, providing various menu options.
Visiting from lower elevations? Read these high-altitude tips for your Utah ski vacation to make the most of your days on the mountain.
Snow Report
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                              Alta Ski AreaNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/118 Opening: 11/21/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Beaver MountainNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/48 Opening: TBD Closing: TBD 
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                              Brian Head Ski ResortNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/72 Opening: 11/07/2025 Closing: 05/10/2026 
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                              BrightonNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/77 Opening: TBD Closing: TBD 
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                              Cherry PeakNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/38 Opening: TBD Closing: TBD 
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                              Deer Valley ResortNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/123 Opening: 12/01/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Eagle PointNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/42 Opening: 12/19/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Nordic ValleyNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/42 Opening: TBD Closing: TBD 
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                              Park City MountainNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/350 Opening: 11/21/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Powder MountainNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/164 Opening: 12/12/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Snowbasin ResortNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/115 Opening: 11/28/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              SnowbirdNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/149 Opening: 11/27/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Solitude Mountain ResortNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/82 Opening: 11/14/2025 Closing: TBD 
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                              Sundance Mountain ResortNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/72 Opening: TBD Closing: TBD 
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                              Woodward Park CityNew Snow: 0″ Base Depth: 0″ Open Runs: 0/11 Opening: 11/28/2025 Closing: TBD 
Run Highlights
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        Falling StarBlack Diamond Some trails are perfect for hot doggers who want to show off their cool moves to everyone on the lift. Falling Star is one of them. With its direct path down the Alpine lift line, this trail is a great opportunity for experienced skiers to showcase their skills. Practice well, and you may even get applause. If you wipe out, perhaps you'll become the falling star. 
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        Gold RushBlue Square The Gold Rush trail offers intermediate skiers the chance to ski from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Hit the Alpine lift to the mountaintop at 6,330 feet, and take your time cruising the curves of the Gold Rush on your tour to the end. Oh look, you’re right at the Alpine lift again. Why not go for a double before you take a rest at the lodge? 
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