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To put it simply, the riding in Utah is epic. Thirteen snowboarding resorts are scattered along the state's mountain ranges that are perfectly positioned for dumps of fluffy powder all winter long, most of which see an average of 500 inches of snow each year. Best of all, there are eight world-class, snowboard-friendly resorts within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City, so you can easily ride new terrain every day of a week-long vacation.
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Plan Your Utah Ski Trip
Utah's easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth® allows for more time on the mountain and easier planning.
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Ski & Snowboard FAQs
Are you planning your cold-weather vacation to Utah? Find winter travel tips on highway safety, liquor law information, skiing and snowboarding gear.
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Ski Rentals in Utah
Need ski or snowboard gear? These go-to ski rental shops in Salt Lake City, Park City and Ogden outfit skiers and boarders for the perfect day on Utah's snow.
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24 Hours in Cedar City
Written By Sarah Braun
A unique small town, Cedar City is a perfect place to stop on your journey to natural wonders such as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
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A Local’s Guide to Logan: Northern Utah’s Outdoor Adventure College Town
Written By Arianna Rees
3 minute read
Logan is teeming with some of the best arts, food and outdoor adventure opportunities in the state. Whether you’re passing through or just looking for new places to explore, here are some of the best ways to experience Logan.
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A Night Out at the Rabbithole
Written By Stephanie Doktor
6 minute read
Jazz means more than basketball in Utah. Jazz means music. The Rabbithole is just one example of Utah’s flourishing music scene.
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A Walking Tour of Helper, Utah
Written By Andrew Dash Gillman
4 minute read
Guarded by the 18-foot fiberglass coal miner "Big John" and hugged by railroad tracks, Helper, Utah, is a historic town with blue-collar roots that has grown into a walkable epicenter of art and culture with easy access to trails and river recreation.
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Art Keeps the Native American Culture Alive
Written By Samuel Jake
3 minute read
Utah artist Al Groves launches a new art collective as he works to keep indigenous traditions alive.
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Gleaning a Small Town's Harvest
Written By Rosie Serago
8 minute read
Scandinavian heritage, fine arts and historic preservation define Utah’s Sanpete Valley. Check out Heritage Day in Spring City.
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Gravity and Water: Mark Making in a Winter’s Desert with Anne Kaferle
Written By Brinley Froelich
3 minute read
Finding Helper at a time when she “needed it the most,” landscape artist Anne Kaferle has put down roots in Utah, thanks to plein-air painting and the healing power of time alone in the landscape.
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Great Salt Lake Needs Your Visit
Written By Larisa Bowen
8 minute read
While you visit this mysterious natural wonder, you can also help save it.
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Putting Provo on the Music Map
Written By Nick Kuzmack
6 minute read
Provo boasts a rich music scene, noted for launching bands to national attention. Part of the secret sauce is the fan following nurtured by Corey Fox’s Velour Live Music Gallery, in collaboration with the rest of the Provo music scene.
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Romantic Getaways in Utah
Written By Visit Utah
4 minute read
Find romantic retreats, staycations and date night ideas — from cozy ski lodge stays and luxury desert resorts to downtown dates and small-town strolls.
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Salt Lake City: A Place to Play
Written By Catherine Reese Newton
2 minute read
Symphony musicians say Utah's one-two punch of arts and recreation is hard to beat.
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Salt Lake's Tattoo Scene: Inclusivity is the New Frontier
Written By Stephanie Doktor
Traveling for tattoos is second nature for those seeking the perfect piece. Keep Salt Lake, the Crossroads of the West, in mind when planning your next piece.
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Serenity Found in Torrey and Capitol Reef’s Cathedral Valley District
Written By Melissa Fields
5 minute read
Taking Southern Utah’s remote, less-traveled path in Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley District to nurture your body, mind and spirit.
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The Art of Supporting Utah Artists
Written By Lindy Blanchette
5 minute read
Here’s a look at six local artists whose work draws upon Utah’s diverse environments as inspiration.
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Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
10 minute read
See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.
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Utah’s Artists Say: 'The Arts Will Help Us Heal'
Written By Ellen Fagg Weist
7 minute read
Arts organizations have reopening ambitions to match the mountains.
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Utah’s Unexpected Pit Stops
Written By Melissa McGibbon
5 minute read
You’re doing it wrong if you think road trip pit stops are boring layovers on your way to more exciting destinations. How many of these hidden gems have you been to? Here are 11 mini-adventures to check off your list next time you’re road-tripping through Utah.
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Utah’s Women Make History
Written By Darby Doyle
5 minute read
Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.
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Where to See Women's Art in Utah
Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland
4 minute read
There’s no shortage of art galleries in Salt Lake City and across Utah's Wasatch Front. Beyond the major metropolitan areas, there are also small artist communities across the state where artists seeking a slower pace have flocked for decades. Here are a few recommendations for where you can experience art in Utah.
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You Are Where You Eat: Salt Lake Latino’s Perfected Flavors
Written By Willy Palomo
4 minute read
Here is a guide for a day — or weekend — packed with some of the Salt Lake City's best Latino cuisine, brought to you by the hands who have cared and perfected their flavors for centuries.
Snowboarding Resorts
Snowboarding in Salt Lake City
With 13 of Utah's 15 resorts open to snowboarding (Deer Valley and Alta are skier-only), it’s easy to find a resort that is perfectly suited for you.
Salt Lake City is arguably the best hub for snowboarding in the United States; with eight world-class, snowboard-friendly resorts within an hour’s drive of the airport, Salt Lake is the perfect place to launch the ultimate winter vacation. Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon are nestled right alongside Salt Lake’s greater metro area, giving easy access to the renowned resorts within, including:
- Brighton: One of the oldest resorts in Utah, Brighton is a local boarder’s favorite. It's filled with well-designed terrain parks, a wide variety of groomers—from beginner-friendly to seriously steep—and plenty of off-trail terrain to keep you exploring for dozens of visits.
- Snowbird: The Bird is a snowboarder's dream come true, with terrain to scratch any freeride itch you may have. The resort offers the consummate big mountain snowboarding experience, from steep and deep terrain to open powder fields, endless chutes and cliffs and immaculate groomers.
- Solitude: Boarders looking for more accessible terrain can stop by Solitude Mountain Resort for a mostly intermediate-friendly front half and a fun back half packed with hidden cliffs, powder-stashing woods and backcountry runs that stretch for miles, keeping even the most skilled snowboarders entertained.
About 40 minutes north of Salt Lake, Ogden is another gateway to world-class snowboarding, including the upscale Snowbasin, intimate Nordic Valley and expansive Powder Mountain. And just south of Salt Lake near Provo, you'll find the cozy Sundance Mountain Resort.
Snowboarding in Park City
Luxury, comfort and snowboarding truly come together in Park City. While Deer Valley is one of the nation's few resorts that doesn't allow snowboarders, Park City Mountain and Woodward Park City welcome them with open arms.
- Park City Mountain: Featuring more than 7,300 acres, Park City Mountain boasts the most lift-accessible ski acreage in the U.S.; it’s common for snowboarders and skiers who’ve been riding this resort for years to find areas they’ve never explored. The massive resort seamlessly blends into Park City’s charming downtown, making it convenient to grab a bite to eat at a local eatery or simply explore this pleasant mountain town.
- Woodward Park City: Utah's first all-in-one action sports mountain center is a park rider’s dream. With an expansive indoor training facility just as impressive as the outdoor lift-served terrain parks, it is an easy choice to put your snowboard tricks to the test. The fun doesn't stop at snowboarding and skiing. You can also go tubing or utilize the indoor action sports hub, equipped with trampolines, foam pits, parkour zones, ramps and more. (Read: Woodward Is Fun For the Whole Family).

Woodward Park City
Photo: Scott Markewitz
Terrain Parks
When Utah hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002, many ski and snowboard resorts developedworld-class terrain parks and features for athletes to train and compete on. If park riding is your idea of a perfect day on the slopes (and why shouldn’t it be?), these are the resorts for you.
- Brighton - Four terrain parks are regularly redesigned throughout winter long with options for all ability levels.
- Park City - Six terrain parks, one half pipe and a mini pipe. Excellent terrain for everybody, whether it’s your first park lap or you’re a seasoned pro.
- Powder Mountain - Home to a public boardercross course, a handful of terrain parks and a halfpipe.
- Woodward Park City - ‘Park’ might as well be Woodward Park City’s first, middle and last name. Woodward is Utah's first all-in-one action sports mountain center, with small, medium, large and extra-large terrain parks to explore.
- Snowbasin - Snowbasin has enough park to scratch your itch. Get some midwest-style tow-rope hot laps in or get sendy and step up to their medium-to-large jump lines.
Utah's Snowboarding Season
Thanks to The Greatest Snow on Earth®, Utah’s resorts usually open by early December and can often stay open into April or May. Start planning your snowboarding trip with updated resort operations, snow totals and more.
Getting There
Consider carpooling or taking the bus to help reduce traffic congestion. Traction law requires 4WD or AWD and snow tires or chains in Utah canyons during storm events. When driving, ensure your vehicle is well-equipped and that you practice safe snow-driving behaviors by going slowly and smoothly.

Everything in its Right Place
Written By Austen Diamond
5 minute read
Bring your snowboard on your Brighton Ski Resort trip. Visit the six terrain parks – with new designs each week – to add some exhilaration to your ski vacation.
Skiing, Ski Resorts, Support Local
Learn to Snowboard
Even if you’ve got a few seasons of experience, we can all afford to brush up on our fundamentals. Every resort offers snowboarding lessons for all ages. Private adult ski lessons are an excellent way to acclimate to Utah’s terrain. Plus, if you feel confident in your ability level, signing the kids up for ski school is a perfect way for the entire family to get some time riding at their own pace.
Backcountry Riding & Splitboarding
Miles and miles of rideable acreage lie just outside the boundaries of Utah’s resorts. Each year, thousands of early risers follow their favorite skin track to the top of untouched stretches of powder. While it’s an excellent way to escape the crowds, backcountry snowboarding can be dangerous. Before you head out, make sure you have the necessary avalanche gear and know the day’s avalanche forecast.
More Winter Experiences
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Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
Thousands of people each day enjoy Utah's famous backcountry — the areas outside of ski area boundaries.
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing Utah is awesome! Find popular Nordic trailheads in the north, high altitude serenity in central Utah and miles of regularly groomed trails in the south.
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Fat Tire Biking
Fat tire biking has become the latest rage among cycling enthusiasts and newbies. Find out tips for riding and the best places to explore in Utah.
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Heli Ski & Snowboarding
Utah heli skiing and snowboarding are perfect for those who want to ride some of the best backcountry in the world. Find your next ride here.
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Ice Fishing
Utah’s award-winning waters hold some of the best ice fishing in the country, and with so many large lakes and reservoirs, it’s easy to grab your gear and join in.
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Ice Skating
Find the best ice skating rinks in Utah and plan the perfect skate night with your friends and family. Lace up and get skating!
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Kite Skiing
Kite skiing (snow kiting) is attracting freestyle adventure seekers to Utah. Learn about the cool places to kite ski in Utah, grab your equipment and go!
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Skiing
Skiing in Utah? Choose from 15 resorts — 10 within an hour of the airport. Discover lively ski towns, best times to visit and tips for booking lessons and rentals.
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Snow Tubing & Sledding
The classic, winter tradition of finding the perfect hill from which to launch a tube or sled is alive and well in Utah. Whether you’re looking for commercial parks with structured lanes or a local hill and your own thermos of hot cocoa, we’ve got it all.
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Snowmobiling
Snowmobile vacations are popular outdoor adventures. Utah’s 800+ miles of groomed trails offer winter snowmobiling fun for all — find out more!
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Snowshoeing
There’s a sense of excitement that comes with breaking trail across an untouched stretch of Utah’s famous powdery snow.

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4 Days
Ski City Downhill + Downtown
Big city amenities support 10 different resorts within an hour of SLC International, which means the best in downhill meets the best in downtown.
Kid-Friendly, Ski and Snowboard, Community, Non-ski Winter Activities, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Craft coffee, dining and spirits
- Alta Ski Area or Snowbird Ski Resort
- Solitude Mountain Resort or Brighton Ski Resort
- Performing arts, après-ski and live music

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5 Days
Ski Southern Utah: High Alpine Trails + Red Rock Wonder
Southern Utah is home to two high-elevation ski areas with generous helpings of what we call (with authority) The Greatest Snow on Earth®. Things can be a little quieter down here this time of year. Give yourself at least five days to combine the thrills of Southern Utah skiing and boarding with exploring the wintertime wonders to be found in Utah’s red rock country.
Ski and Snowboard, Non-ski Winter Activities
Highlights
- Brian Head Resort
- Eagle Point Resort
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Southern Utah Ski Vacation
- Winter Hiking in Southern Utah

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4 Days
Weekender Ski Park City
So you've decided to ski in Park City for a weekend. That decision alone will be rewarded with three resorts that eclipse over 9,000 acres of Utah's renowned skiing and riding.
Ski and Snowboard, Solitude, Non-ski Winter Activities, Olympics, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Ski City Urban Lifestyle
- Park City Mountain
- Deer Valley Resort
- Park City Experiences