Ski Service Providors
Diamond Peaks Heli-Ski Adventures - Helicopter lift service - Powder Mtn; (801) 745-4631;
Wasatch Powderbird Guides - Helicopter lift service - Snowbird - (801) 742-2800;
Women's Winter Escapes - Deer Valley - Women's Ski clinic (435) 649-1000;
Women's Ski Camp - Park City - Women's Ski Clinic (435) 649-8111;
Women's Ski Seminar - Snowbird - (801) 933-2170;
Telemark Workshops - Alta Nordic Downhill - (801) 359-1078;
Specialty Programs - Deer Valley - (435) 649-1000;
Silverwings Mountain School - Snowbird Seniors Program - (801) 933-2170;

You will find seven major resorts, three cross country ski areas and the nation's only recreational ski jumping facility within 35 miles of Salt Lake City. Several more ski resorts are just a little bit further.

Most ski resorts have average annual snowfall of 500 inches - 42 feet!

Normal ski season is Late November to May. Sometimes ski lifts operate into July.

Recognized as one of North America's best ski destination, Salt Lake was selected to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2002. For a complete list of officially designated olympic game courses and venues jump to Tour Winter Olympics 2002!

Major Utah Ski Adventure Areas
See also The List of major Ski Resorts below.
Ashley National Forest
Dixie National Forest
Fishlake National Forest
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Mount Nebo Recreation Area - Uinta NF
Park City
Uinta National Forest
Utah Lake State Recreation Area - American Fork
Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
For those who don't want to pay big bucks for ski lift passes. It is also a phenomenal way to see most of the scenic national parks in southern Utah.
Brian Head / Cedar Breaks - Several groomed trails originating at Brian Hear extend along the rim of Cedar Breaks Nat'l Monument.
Bryce Canyon National Park -
Cedar Mountain - (801) 586-4949;
Homestead Cross-Country Ski Center - (800) 327-7220;
Mountain Dell Golf Course - 10km of groomed track - Parleys Canyon
Panguitch Lake - Numerous forest roads;
Pine Valley - 11 miles of trails near St. George / Zions Nat'l Park. (801) 628-4491;
Ruby's Inn Nordic Center - 18 miles of groomed trails
Sherwood Hills - (800) 748-4SKI;
Solitude Nordic Center - 20 km of groomed trails - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Sundance Nordic Center - 15km of groomed trails - Provo Canyon
White Pine Touring Center - 18km of groomed track - Park City Golf Course

Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

Salt Lake Best Western - Online Directory
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Complete listing of all Central Utah Best Westerns!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Best Western Hotel Resorts in the this region complete with online room search, special discount rates and online reservation booking service.

Utah Sports Links
Utah Baseball - Teams & Stadiums
Utah Basketball - Teams & Venues
Utah Biking - Trails and Races
Utah Bowling - Facilities and Tournaments
Utah Football - Teams & Stadiums
Utah Golf - Courses & Tournaments
Utah Gymnastics - Clubs & Competition
Utah Hockey - Teams, Venues, Training
Utah Equistrian - Horse Racing & Etc
Utah Lacross - Teams & Competition
Utah Motorsports - Auto-racing
Utah Marathon - Road Races & Competitions
Utah Recreation - Outdoor Recreation & Sports
Utah Rodeo - Competition
Utah Soccer - Teams & Stadiums
Utah Tennis - Courts & Tournaments
Utah Watersports - Pools & Competition
2002 Winter Olympics - Competiton Venues
Utah Volleyball - Teams & Competition

Salt Lake Utah Holiday Inn - Online Directory
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Follow this link to see a listing of all major Holiday Inn Hotel Resorts in the greater Central Utah region complete with online room search, special discount rates and online reservation booking service.

Park City Prospector Square Hotel MainTour Online Rates Special! This resort mountain hideaway is a haven for the serious skier, yet skiers of all abilities will appreciate the powder that makes Park City famous.

Silver Cliff Village - Park City
Located in Park City's Old Town District, these luxurious condominium accommodations are a block from the Park City Mountain Resort. Guest units feature fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces, jetted tubs in master bathrooms, private balconies, washers, dryers, and AM/FM alarm clock radios.

Salt Lake City Airport Radisson Hotel
2177 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
Convenient guest services include complimentary high speed wireless Internet throughout, room service, concierge, underground parking, express check-in/out, and complimentary airport transportation service 24 hours a day. All rooms feature Sleep Number Beds by Select Comfort and include wet bar, coffeemaker, small fridge, hairdryer, full-size iron and board, two phone lines, voicemail and work table. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available.

Tour Alta Ski Area
Alta is a Skier's Mountain - No snowboarding is allowed. Deep powder snow, variety of terrain and spectacular scenery are world renown charateristics of Alta. Its best kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain. The wide variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier.

Tour Beaver Mountain Ski Resort - Logan Canyon
Location : Beaver Mountain is located 27 miles east of Logan, UT, in the Wasatch-Cache National forest.
Family-owned and operated since 1939, Beaver Mountain is an all-around ski and snowboard resort.

Tour Brian Head Ski Area
Brian Head Resort offers riding on two distinct mountains, Navajo Mountain and Giant Steps Mountain. Located 12 miles east of Parowan on SR-143. It is both the southernmost and highest altitude ski resort in Utah. Lifts are usually running by Thanksgiving. Great destination for snowboarding and cross-country trails, some of which connect to Cedar Breaks.

Brighton Ski Resort
First opened in 1936, Brighton has a diverse range of terrain and has many modern facilities. Largest night skiing course in the western U.S. From Mid-Dec to Early Apr on 18 runs covering 200 acres from 4PM to 9PM.



Tour Elk Meadows Ski Area
Elk Meadows is closed until further notice.

Tour Snowbasin Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
Host venue for 2002 Winter Olympics Downhill and Super G ski events. Snowbasin features 55 designated runs over a 3,200 acre powder bowl area.

Tour Park City Olympic Park
Completed for the 2002 Winter Olympics at a cost of $45 million, this facility is now open year-round to help athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics. Visitors are treated to a guided tour of the park, athlete training sessions, 70 mile-per-hour bobsled rides, zipline rides, uicksilver alpine slide rides, Olympic museum, an interactive museum, freestyle aerial and ski jumping shows on summer weekends and a variety of camps for all ages.

Tour Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort is a premier summer and winter destination. Offering 3,300 acres of varied terrain, Park City Mountain Resort is consistently ranked among the top ten mountain resorts in North America for its accessibility, terrain parks and family programs. The Resort is conveniently located 36 miles away from the Salt Lake International Airport.

Tour Park City Canyons Resort
The Canyons is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the five largest in the U.S. The Canyons Resort caters to folks who really love to ski and snowboard and can appreciate how well our diverse terrain holds and protects an average annual 355 inch bounty of snow.

Tour Deer Valley
Deer Valley Resort revolutionized the ski industry in 1981 by providing the attentive service, gourmet food and luxury accommodations one would experience at a fine hotel.

Tour Powder Mountain Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
5,500 acres covering three mountains adds up to the most skiable terrain in the US. With this much space, you won't share any of the 86 runs with a crowd.

Tour Wolf Mountain Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
Formerly known as Nordic Valley Ski Resort is lighted for night skiing and has one of the best beginner runs in all of Utah.


Cruise Value Packages

Tour Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
Famous ski resort that opened in 1971 on the site of former silver mine, Snowbird offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties, a luxurious spa, a plethora of dining options, four-season activities and a staff dedicated to meeting your every need.

Tour Solitude Ski Resort
Solitude is the consummate alpine retreat. Located in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, Solitude boasts an endless list of "must haves" for the perfect winter vacation. A cozy European-style pedestrian village features pampering facilities and first-class dining, all the while maintaining the casual atmosphere that so many families have come to cherish-with numerous activities for children and parents alike. With over 500 inches of annual snowfall and a smattering of varied terrain, Solitude greets all levels of skiers and riders with open arms.

Tour Sundance Resort
North Fork Provo Canyon, Provo, UT, 84604
The heart of Sundance is the Sundance Village, complete with 95 guest cottage rooms, mountain homes, restaurants, an artisan center, and conference facilities tucked into the surrounding forest. Sundance is a year-round mountain community on 6,000 acres at the base of the 12,000-foot Mount Timpanogos in the north fork of Provo Canyon. The complex has restaurants, ski equipment rentals, and a full-service spa.

More Utah Ski Resort Resources
Ski Utah - Skireise in die besten Skigebiete der Rocky Mountains: nach Utah. Eine Skisafari der Superlative auf den Spuren der Olympischen Winterspiele von 2002.

Park City Plaza Resort
The hotel's amenities include a pool, whirlpool, shuttle to ski lifts, ski storage, picnic tables, BBQ grills, laundry facilities, and parking. The hotel has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Each unit has air-conditioning, a full kitchen (microwave, blender, coffeemaker, dishwasher, range/oven, refrigerator) television, and VCR.