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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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11 More Utah Winter Experiences Outside the Ski Resorts
Written By Matador
6 minute read
No matter your level of adventure, you will find good reason to save some time for a day away from the resort.
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6 Fun Fall Activities for the Whole Family
Written By Jessica Chindgren
3 minute read
Give your family an autumn vacation to remember with these six fun fall activities, including vibrant fall festivals, foliage and forest forays.
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6 Surprising Activities That Take Place at The Homestead Crater
Written By Matcha
3 minute read
From soaking to scuba diving, this hot spring has a lot to offer.
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7 Utah Artisan Cheeses to Try Now
Written By Darby Doyle
7 minute read
Taste delicious hand-crafted cheese from Utah dairies at farmers markets, restaurants and specialty shops. Visit Utah and find your favorite artisanal cheese.
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Adventure Awaits at These Utah Resorts
Written By Mallory Meados
4 minute read
These lodges, hotels and resorts provide luxury experiences and easy access to some of Utah's top adventure outings.
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Best Trails for Horseback Riding Within an Hour of Salt Lake City
Written By Matcha
Here's a list of the best trails for horseback riding within an hour of Salt Lake City, Utah. Note, these five trails are for those with access to horses and trailers.
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Cross-country Skiing in the Tracks of Olympians
Written By Cody Kirkland
4 minute read
Utah cross country skiing for beginners starts with techniques. Soldier Hollow is the perfect location and hosted 2 events for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Heber Eats
Written By Paula Colman
4 minute read
Heber Valley is a basecamp for adventure with none of the crowds! With restaurants, bakeries, yurt dining and more there is never a shortage of places to eat.
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Historic Heber: 4 Spots Where You Can Journey to the Past
Written By Melissa Fields
3 minute read
Discover four Heber Valley destinations where stories of Utah and regional history are told and cherished.
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How to Slow Travel in Utah
Written By Elainna Ciaramella
Avoid the mad scramble and consider slow travel as a better approach to your Utah trip.
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Looking Up: Dark Skies of Heber Valley
Written By Kristen Pope
3 minute read
A trio of state parks in Heber Valley offer stellar views of the Utah night sky. Come stargaze here.
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Northern Utah Adventure Gateway Towns
Written By Visit Utah
Looking for outdoor adventures in The Beehive State? These northern Utah cities are perfect spots to set up base camp. Start planning today!
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Reclaiming the Stars: Utah’s Dark Sky Initiative
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Utah's Dark Sky Initiative helps state park visitors experience the cosmos by protecting night skies, encouraging astrotourism and promoting stargazing.
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Ski into Summer: Mountain Resorts in Transition
Written By Jill Robinson
From spring skiing to golfing and fly fishing, here are tips and things to do to make the most of spring in Utah.
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Sun and Fun Below Mount Timpanogos: Explorations of Deer Creek State Park
Written By Kristen Pope
3 minute read
The sunlight sparkled and danced on the water as we drove beside the reservoir of Deer Creek State Park. The day was warm, the sun was out, and I was excited to get out on the water.
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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs While Traveling in Utah
Written By Whitney Childers
Women entrepreneurs in Utah have been particularly successful at honing their expertise. Find out about women-owned businesses you can support while adventuring in Utah.
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Swiss Traditions Meet Mountain Adventure in Utah's Heber Valley
Written By Melissa Fields
5 minute read
In the Heber Valley, visitors can find a mountain playground steeped in authenticity, heritage, and come-as-you-are hospitality.
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The Coyote Canyon Loop
Written By Matcha
4 minute read
An easy 20-minute trip south from Park City, the Coyote Canyon Trail is a gorgeous 20-mile loop that undulates through the sprawling expanses of Heber Valley and showcases some of its best features along the way.
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Top Ski Towns in Utah
Written By Andrew Dash Gillman
5 minute read
The best ski towns in Utah tout easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth®, along with lively culture, fine dining and off-mountain activities.
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Utah: Home of the ‘Dirty Soda’
Written By Jessica Chindgren
3 minute read
Five spots where you can experience Utah’s soda craze.
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Where to Find the Best Snowmobiling in Heber Valley
Written By Matcha
4 minute read
Less than an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Heber Valley is the perfect Utah snowmobile base camp for newbies and experienced riders alike.
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Why Backcountry Snowmobiling Is an Unforgettable Way to Experience the Uinta Mountains
Written By Matcha
4 minute read
The Uinta Mountains are about 100 miles east of Salt Lake City and just a few minutes from Vernal in Eastern Utah. It's one of the state's top snowmobiling destinations.
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Wild Heber: Close-to-Home Adventure
Written By Kristen Pope
8 minute read
Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, Heber Valley’s state parks and national forest lands offer a world of adventure. Hike, bike, camp, kayak, watch wildlife and reel in blue-ribbon trout while learning about nature and how to protect it.
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Winter Yurt Dining: A Cozy, Culinary Escape in the Heart of the Mountains
Written By Jessica Chindgren
4 minute read
Explore six locations enriched with solitude and winter charm.
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Your Guide to Utah's Best Hot Springs
Written By Matcha
Here’s a quick guide to planning your visit to Utah’s best hot springs. The fun goes beyond sitting and soaking — you’ll find waterslides, paddleboard yoga, camping and music festivals that turn a quick visit into a weekend worth of fun.
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, mountain biking or utilize the indoor and outdoor facilities for skateboarding, BMX, scooter and parkour. (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. 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