Utah

Video Review: Snowbasin

An in-depth video review of Snowbasin, a ski area located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah

We’ve Adjusted Our Resiliency Category to Better Reflect Terrain Openings.

Four ski areas, mostly in Tahoe, see score changes as a result.

Terrain Diversity and Challenge Score Adjustments: Accounting for Fundamentals

We’ve made tweaks to our Terrain Diversity and Challenge categories to better reflect the way typical visitors spend time on the mountain. Seven resorts see score changes as a result.

Vail Resorts Announces 2022-23 Operating Plan, Plans Cap on All Lift Ticket Sales

Ticket sales will be limited at every Vail-owned resort every day of the season next winter. Crowding impacts will hinge substantially on the magnitude of the polic

UDOT Identifies Gondola as Preferred Option In Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS

The gondola would provide a reliable, traffic-free alternative to reach Alta and Snowbird. A phased implementation plan may help mitigate traffic before the gondola is even finished.

Alta vs. Snowbird: Which Should You Choose?

An in-depth comparison review of Alta and Snowbird, two ski resorts in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon just east of Salt Lake City.

Eagle Point

Utah’s most remote ski area is also arguably its quirkiest, with some frustrating logistics but a unique, local feel that’s hard not to appreciate.

Brian Head

This under-the-radar southern Utah destination offers striking terrain at an affordable price.

Sundance

This modestly-sized Utah mountain boasts a striking, rustic feel, but most other competitors offer better overall values.

Brighton

While it isn’t the biggest and can be annoying to get around, this Utah mountain offers exceptional Cottonwoods snow for a bargain—especially for families.

Solitude

The modestly-sized Utah mountain packs a demanding footprint and excellent snow, but true beginner and intermediate terrain offerings are limited.

Powder Mountain

This Utah resort’s upside-down layout, minimal lift infrastructure, and significant capacity restrictions result in one of the most unusual destination experiences out there.

Park City

This uniquely expansive resort offers diverse terrain and a world-class freestyle setup. Despite recent improvements, navigation logistics are still a major sore point.

Deer Valley

While this ski-only Utah resort gets high marks for its top-tier hospitality, the overall mountain experience is unbecoming of its expensive ticket price.

Snowbasin

Despite a lack of on-site lodging, this Utah resort stays competitive thanks to diverse hills, striking peaks, and top-of-the-line facilities.

Snowbird

It’s hard to beat this Utah resort’s top-tier snow quality, innovative mountain logistics, and expert terrain.

Alta

This Utah resort prohibits snowboarding and offers limited slopeside lodging, but it receives some of the best, most consistent snow anywhere in North America.