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Snowbird-Alta , Utah
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T hese two linked resorts are the powder capitals of the world , and the snow here is as plentiful and frequent ( 27 % beginner , 38 % intermediate and 35 % advanced ). The resorts share a valley and a ski pass . On average , they receive around 2x as much snow as nearby Park City because of the lake effect of the Great
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Salt Lake . Most of the slopes are left ungroomed so you can enjoy the fresh powder , but there are some groomed runs for intermediates . Snowboarding is allowed only in Snowbird . The resorts have few bars , restaurants or shops except those linked to hotels . These two resorts are also very accessible being only about a half hour from Salt Lake City