Utah's nickname,
"greatest snow on earth," is
dubbed that for a
reason. It is no joke that Utah has the greatest snow.
Skiing
in
Utah is said to be so great because of the type of snow
that the state
has.
Due to the lake effect, when storms come
through the Salt Lake
Valley they take the moisture from the lake and dump it onto the
mountains. The powder is so light because the Great Salt Lake is so
salty. Most of the ski resorts in the area benefit from this lake
effect, making the skiing conditions pristine.
If you like snow sports, skiing in Utah is
probably the best place to
visit. There are a total of seven world-class ski resorts in Utah's
Wasatch Mountains and thirteen downhill resorts all together. Most of
these resorts offer great slopes, amenities, shops, restaurants, and
lodging.
All of these resorts are in reasonable
driving distances (20-45
minutes from the Salt Lake Valley). If you are visiting from out of
town, and are flying into Salt Lake International Airport, the ski
resorts are about an hour's drive way.
Due to the amount of resorts
and what they offer, you will feel like the possibilities are endless.
There is great terrain, ling run, and light, deep powder. This makes
skiing in Utah a great choice for vacationing.
You may wonder why the Winter 2002 Olympics
were hosted by Utah.
Because of these pristine snow conditions, Utah blows any other state
out of the water. Utah's resorts housed many athletes during this
time. Because of all the publicity, many resorts have upgraded their
facilities. All of Utah's ski resorts intend to provide you and your
family with the best skiing experience.
Ski resorts in Utah are topnotch. You might
want to look into
vacationing at any of these resorts: Alta, Brighton, Snowbird,
Solitude, Sundance, Deer Valley, Park City, Brian Head, and The
Canyons. All of these resorts offer great lodging, nice restaurants,
and obviously, great skiing.
Skiing in Utah typically starts mid- to
late-November (when the snow
season starts), and usually lasts through April. If your calendar
isn't booked sometime between those months, you should give skiing in
Utah a chance.