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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 on the mountains just east of Ogden.
Nordic Valley Trail Map
42 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, starting with economical lift tickets as low as $19 mid-week, to $50+ on weekends and holidays. Want to save a little extra dough? Purchase tickets in advance online to save up to 70 percent.
The Power Pass offers hefty savings and unlimited winter access to Nordic Valley, plus Brian Head Resort and member resorts in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Reap the rewards of even more savings when you reserve a Power Kids Pass (for ages 12 and under) for free — yes, free — with no blackout dates and no other purchase required: a true power move for little shredders.
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 for kids ages 8-17. For kids 7 and younger, Nordic Valley recommends private lessons. Children and adults benefit from private lessons in one-hour, three-hour or six-hour increments.
Resort Information
Who is Nordic Valley for?
Never-evers, beginners and terrain-park lovers: Nordic Valley is your place. At such an affordable price and rarely crowded, skiers and snowboarders need not feel guilty about going for just a few hours to tinker around the hill. However, for those seeking a little more challenge, Nordic Valley added the Nordic Express, a high-speed six-person chair lift, plus 100 more skiable acres that include more intermediate and expert runs.
Restaurants and Places to Relax
Nordic Valley's iconic white big barn houses the only on-mountain dining option, Nordic Valley Grill. The restaurant serves casual eats to satiate the appetites of calorie-burning skiers and boarders. Order online, take a few runs, then dine inside or take it to-go.
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, Snowberry Inn Bed & Breakfast and more.
Night Skiing
Nordic Valley lights up 45 percent of its resort for night skiing from Monday to Saturday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you purchase an all-day ticket in advance online, it includes day and night skiing.
Snow Report
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Alta Ski Area
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 134″
Open Runs: 0/118
Opening: 11/25/2023
Closing: 04/21/2024
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Beaver Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/48
Opening: 12/16/2023
Closing: 04/07/2024
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Brian Head Ski Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/71
Opening: 11/17/2023
Closing: 05/12/2024
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Brighton
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 100″
Open Runs: 13/66
Opening: 11/25/2023
Closing: 05/19/2024
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Cherry Peak
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/38
Opening: 12/27/2023
Closing: 04/13/2024
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Deer Valley Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/103
Opening: 12/02/2023
Closing: 04/21/2024
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Eagle Point
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/39
Opening: 12/15/2023
Closing: 04/07/2024
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Nordic Valley
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/42
Opening: 01/20/2024
Closing: 03/24/2024
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Park City Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/344
Opening: 11/17/2023
Closing: 04/22/2024
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Powder Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/154
Opening: 12/07/2023
Closing: 04/07/2024
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Snowbasin Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/114
Opening: 11/30/2023
Closing: 04/28/2024
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Snowbird
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 99″
Open Runs: 0/140
Opening: 11/30/2023
Closing: TBD
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Solitude Mountain Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/82
Opening: 11/17/2023
Closing: 05/12/2024
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Sundance Mountain Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/72
Opening: 12/02/2023
Closing: 04/07/2024
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Woodward Park City
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/11
Opening: 11/17/2023
Closing: 04/28/2024
Run Highlights
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Falling Star
Black 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 gives the experienced skier a chance to let everyone know just how awesome he or she is. Practice well, and you may even get applause. If you wipe out, perhaps you'll become the falling star.
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Gold Rush
Blue Square
For intermediate skiers, it’s not often that you get to ski from the top of the mountain all the way to the bottom. But on Gold Rush, you cash in. Hit the Alpine lift to the top of the mountain at 6,330 feet, and take your time cruising the curves of 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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