Ski Utah

Utah boasts more than a dozen world-class ski resorts:  Alta, Beaver Mountain, Brian Head, Brighton, Deer Valley, Elk Meadows, Park City, Powder Mountain, Snowbasin, Snowbird, Solitude, Sundance, The Canyons and Wolf Mountain.

One lift ticket provides access to Alta and Snowbird resorts.  Park City and Deer Valley have the ritzier and more glamorous appeal while other resorts are more popular with the experienced, die-hard skiers.  Smaller resorts in the State include Beaver, Brian Head, and Robert Redford’s famous Sundance.  We cannot tell you about all of them here, but we will try to give you a taste of what Utah skiing is about. 

Web site:  www.skiutah.com

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Ski Resorts in Ohio, USA

• Deer Valley
• Park City
• Sundance Resort

Deer Valley

Deer Valley is located in Park City, Utah, just 38 minutes from Salt Lake City.  It has everything you would expect to find at a world-class resort.  Deer Valley hosted some of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games events.  Skiing is over the four mountains of the area and offers a wide range of terrain for all levels.  Boarders will enjoy the TNT terrain park.  Snowmobiling and other winter activities are available in the vicinity. 

Web site:  www.deervalley.com

Deer Valley Mountain Information

Summit elevation: 9,570 feet
Base elevation: 6,570 feet
Vertical rise: 3,000 feet
Trails: 92
Lifts: 21 (1 gondola, 10 quads, 8 triples, 2 doubles)
Skiable acres: 1,825 acres
Longest run:  2 miles
Skier levels: 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 35% advanced
Annual snowfall: 300 inches average

Park City

Offering over 3,000 acres of skiing terrain, Park City will provide a memorable skiing for those of all levels.   Being a top-ranked ski destination, it offers seven peaks of mountain fun, great terrain parks as well as the historic old mining town, great après ski, nightlife and restaurants and shopping.  Night skiing and riding is available.  The closest major airport, Salt Lake City International,  is just 37 miles away.  

Web site:  www.parkcitymountain.com

Park City Mountain Information

Summit elevation: 10,000 feet
Base elevation:  6,900 feet
Vertical drop: 3,100 feet
Annual snowfall: 350 inches average
Skiable terrain: 3,300 acres
Skier levels: 17% beginner, 50% intermediate, 33% advanced
Runs: 104
Lifts: 16 (4 sixpack, 2 quads, 5 triples, 4 doubles and 1 magic carpet)

Sundance Resort

Sundance is the place for those wishing to avoid the crowds at some of the larger resorts.  It’s a chance to go back in time to the days when many people first hit the slopes and enjoyed the unique and friendly camaraderie that goes along with it.   You have the same fantastic Utah snow conditions but without the razzle-dazzle.  With 450 acres of terrain, a vertical drop of 2,150 feet, 41 runs, a vertical drop of 2,150 feet and a quad lift to take you from the village to the action.  You will find lifts with access to many beginner, intermediate and expert runs.  With an annual average snowfall of over 300 inches, the mountain is also open to boarders but note that ski brakes and leashes are required.   

Web site:  www.sundanceresort.com