Ski Resorts Near Salt Lake City & The Wasatch
As soon as the snow falls, Salt Lake City starts to feel like one big ski town. You’ll Get More Mountain Time™ here, with eleven ski resorts less than an hour from the city. If not slopeside, basecamp in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City, Heber Valley or Provo.
SLC's Cottonwood Canyons
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Brighton Ski Resort
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Solitude Mountain Resort
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Snowbird
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Alta Ski Area
Park City Resorts
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Deer Valley Resort
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Park City Mountain
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Woodward Park City
Ogden Resorts
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Snowbasin
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Powder Mountain
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Nordic Valley Resort
Provo's Resort
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Sundance Resort
Northern Utah Resorts
For skiers and riders looking for less crowded slopes, a more affordable lift ticket, and small-town charm the northern resorts are tough to beat. Basecamp in Logan or Garden City.
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Beaver Mountain Resort
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Cherry Peak Resort
Southern Utah Resorts
Visit Utah’s southern ski resorts for acres of fresh powder and one of a kind red rock scenery. Basecamp in Brian Head or Cedar City.
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Brian Head Resort
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Eagle Point Resort
Choosing Where to Ski
The truth is, all resorts are great for many of the same things, and once you're on the slopes riding the Greatest Snow on Earth it's hard to tell too much of a difference. But if we had to make some "known for" generalizations, here's the list:
- Alta — Known for its powder and skier's only traditional attitude (sorry snowboarders)
- Beaver Mountain — Known as a family owned and operated resort with a good amount of charm
- Brian Head — Known for skiing/riding in the desert red rock of southern Utah
- Brighton — Known for its terrain park and kids 10 and under ski free
- Cherry Peak — Known for its affordability and proximity to Logan
- Deer Valley — Know for excellent ski school, best grooming and high quality dining (ski only, again, sorry snowboarders)
- Eagle Point — Known for beautiful views over the Tushar Mountains with southern Utah's red rock in the distance, uncrowded
- Nordic Valley — Known for its night skiing and affordability, and as a great place to learn
- Park City Mountain — Known as the largest lift-served ski resort in the US, excellent ski school
- Powder Mountain — Known for affordable cat skiing
- Snowbasin — Know for luxe day lodges and high-end dining, and the Olympic downhill runs
- Snowbird — Known for steep, challenging terrain
- Solitude — Known for being less crowded and quiet
- Sundance — Known for being built by Robert Redford, unique lifestyle and scenery, mixes skiing with art
- Woodward Park City — Known as a unique training facility with on and off snow progression

Utah Resort Roundup: What Kind of Vacation do I Want?
Wondering where to ski in Utah? The real question is, “What kind of experience do you want?” Get helpful information on ski areas, resorts, activities and more.
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Current Ski Conditions
We can't predict the weather, but we can tell you Utah's 15 ski resorts average upward of 500 inches of snow a year. Compared to other ski destinations in the United States you already have a much better chance of satisfying your snow craving by focusing on Utah.
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Plan Your Ski Trip
We know there’s a lot to consider when planning a ski or snowboarding vacation. The good news is Utah's easy access allows for More Mountain Time and easier planning, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pack a mask to make your ski trip comfortable and keep you and others healthy.
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Utah's Easy Access
Unlike other ski destinations, once you’ve deplaned and grabbed your bags, you’re less than an hour away from The Greatest Snow on Earth®.
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