Utah

Alterra Capital Plan Confirms Squaw/Alpine Gondola and Major Steamboat Projects for 2021-22

Earlier this week, Alterra announced $207 million in major capital investments for its Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Steamboat, Deer Valley, and Mammoth resorts.

Alta Adding Paid Parking Reservations on Weekends and Holidays for 2021-22

Utah’s Alta made a few major announcements about the 2021-22 season this week, releasing season pass prices and detailing a new parking reservation policy for peak times.

Last Day to Purchase 2021-22 Mountain Collective Pass With Early-Bird Discount and Third Bonus Day

Today is the last day Mountain Collective is offering its 2021-22 passes at the lowest rate and with a bonus third day at one selected resort. This year’s prices go up nearly four months earlier than 2020-21 passes, which did not increase in price until September 1.

Snowbird to Offer Hybrid First-Come/First-Serve and Reserved Paid Parking System Next Season

Utah’s Snowbird has detailed its 2021-22 parking policies. The resort will retain some free first-come, first-serve parking but also sell parking reservations for those who want to secure spots.

UDOT Identifies Two Preferred Options In Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS

Last year, UDOT released an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for traffic flow improvements through Little Cottonwood Canyon. After narrowing the proposals down to five finalists in December, the organization has identified two preferred options.

Why You Should Wait Till a Powder Day to Do Park City’s Murdock Peak Hike

A run down the expert Murdock Peak area, via the High Peak trail, on Park City's Canyons side. Getting to this above-treeline area—one of the few at Park City—requires a 15-30 minute hike from the top of the Super Condor Express chairlift.

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.