As winter approaches ,
snow begins to fall in the Rocky
Mountains of Utah. There are
exciting developments afoot
allowing visitors a plethora of
unique experiences.
NEW ACCOMMODATIONS | SNOWPINE LODGE
Built in 1938, the historical Snowpine Lodge at Alta Ski Area was the
first ski lodge in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The expansion includes
new rooms with a luxury mountain feel. With several different room
options, the Snowpine is a great option for families. The property will
also include a full-service restaurant, après ski bar, outdoor pool and
hot tub, indoor grotto, a game room and a ballroom. The Snowpine
Lodge is now accepting reservations for arrivals after January 16, 2019.
EVENTS
The world’s best skiers and snowboarders will make their way to Utah
this winter for the 2019 FIS World Championships. Deer Valley Resort,
Park City Mountain and Solitude Mountain Resort will host events
February 1-10, 2019. The Championships will include more than 25 medal
events over 10 days, including the newest Olympic sports of men’s
and women’s big air skiing, team aerials and team snowboardcross.
Over 700 athletes are expected to compete, making this the largest
international ski and snowboard event Utah has hosted since the 2002
Olympic Winter Games.
SKI PASSES
With a variety of pass options available, skiers and riders have access to
multiple Utah resorts as well as resorts around the country.
Ski Utah Gold Pass ($5,200): The Gold Pass is Utah’s only fully
transferable lift pass. It is valid for 50 days of skiing/riding at each
of Utah’s resorts except Park City Mountain where it is valid for 100
days. It is also valid for summer lift access to resorts open during the
summer months. Limited quantity available.
Ski Utah Silver Pass ($3,250): The Silver Pass is valid for 30 days of
skiing/riding at each Utah resort except Park City Mountain, where the
pass is valid for 60 days of skiing. It is also valid for summer lift access
to resorts open during the summer months. Limited quantity available.
Ski Utah Passport ($45): This pass offers fifth graders three days
of skiing and sixth graders one day of skiing at each of Utah’s
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resorts. New this season — Passport sign up and on-mountain
redemption are going digital! Visit skiutah.com/passes/passport
to get notified once applications are open.
Ski Utah Yeti Pass ($649): The Yeti Pass is good for one lift
ticket at every Utah resort and is a great option for parents with
children who participate in the Ski Utah Passport program.
Ski City Super Pass (price varies): The Ski City Super Pass allows
unrestricted access to Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Brighton Resort
and/or Solitude Mountain Resort. The pass can be purchased for
a range of three to 10 days of skiing. The UTA ski bus is free to
and from the resort with the purchase of this pass. Price varies
depending on the number of days purchased.
Epic Pass ($899): The Epic Pass offers unrestricted access to
65 ski resorts throughout the world, including Utah’s Park City
Mountain. Number of days vary by resort. For lower rates with
a few restrictions, there are the Epic Local Pass, Epic 7- Day Pass
and Epic 4-Day Pass, Park City Youth Pass and Park City 4-Pack.
An Epic Military Pass is also available.
Ikon Pass ($999): New for the 2018-19 season, the Ikon Pass offers
access to more than 30 resorts around the world with no blackout
dates, including Utah’s Deer Valley Resort, Alta or Snowbird,
Brighton Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort. An Ikon Base Pass
is also available for a lower rate with few restrictions.
Mountain Collective ($449): The Mountain Collective offers two
days of skiing or riding at 17 iconic destinations, including Alta
Ski Area, Snowbird and Snowbasin Resort in Utah. There are no
blackout dates and passholders get 50 percent off all additional
days at Collective destinations.
GETTING THERE
Delta offers nonstop service from both IAD and DCA to Salt Lake
City International Airport (SLC).