 | | Ski UtahIf you enjoy the snow, you have come to the right place. The average snowfall in the mountains is 535 inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth. The valley receives an average of 59 inches of snow each winter and above freezing temperatures keeps the roads free of ice and snow build-up. Due to Utah's arid environment, there is low moisture content in our snow making it fluffy and very light. There is plenty of snow to cater to a variety of snow sports. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy floating through the deep powder and sliding across soft groomed slopes. More than seven resorts in a 30-mile radius, and the Wasatch Front, all located within an hour's drive. They include: Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, Solitude, Deer Valley, Park City, Park West, Snowbasin and Sundance. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Deer Valley and Sundance offer special events, festivals, outdoor recreation and concerts all summer long. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates over 30 skierized motor coaches from downtown to Snowbird, Alta, Solitude and Brighton each day. Tickets may be purchased as you board or in advance. Private ski services are also available. In addition to excellent touring in the surrounding mountains, cross-country tracks and trails are maintained at three local touring centers. Snow Report
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Utah skiing is for the purist and is all about powder skiing. The secret to Utah's unique snow, lies within the huge lake and its closeness to our mountain range. Storms suck up moisture as they pass over the Great Salt Lake and drop it on Salt Lake's Mountains just miles away. For those of you who don't like to share the Mountain, Alta is the ultimate skiers' mountain and along with Deer Valley is a Ski-only resort. Alta includes Nordic skiing; telemark workshops; and Snow Cat Skiing (in adjacent Grizzly Gulch.) Deer Valley has a reputation for high quality customer service and exceptional restaurants and accommodations.
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500 inches of deep light powder every year, the best terrain in the world and plenty of steeps and terrain parks. Utah is the place for snowboarders. Brighton is considered the Snowboarders haven. Great night boarding and a plethora of tabletops, step-downs, jumps, hips, spines, fun boxes, and rails, enough to satisfy any level of expertise. Solitude is a local favorite with great backcountry boarding spots and excellent terrain. Snowboarding is not permitted at Alta or Deer Valley, but there are plenty of other mountains to spread the love. | |
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