Utah

State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates

In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.

A Run Down the Rock-Riddled Park City (Canyons) Abyss Expert Glades

A journey down the expert Peak 5 area on Park City's Canyons side, starting at the top of Mystic Pines and jumping into the Abyss woods at the third gate from the lift. These woods arguably comprise the toughest lift-serviced terrain within all of Park City.

Score Change: Snowbasin’s New Middle Bowl Express is the Year’s Most Useful Lift Redundancy

The upgrade has eliminated a painfully long lift ride, redistributed crowds in a more practical manner, and democratized access to some of the resort’s best terrain.

Video Review: Solitude

An in-depth video review of Solitude, a ski area located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah near Salt Lake City.

Park City Requiring Paid Parking Reservations on All Park City-Side Lots for 2022-23

The resort will require paid reservations for all the Park City-side lots, including Main, First Time, and Silver King, seven days a week until 1pm. Most Canyons-side lots will remain free at all times next season.

Alta Upgrading Sunnyside to Six-Pack, Removing Albion Lift for 2022-23

The first six-pack in the Cottonwoods in coming to Alta next season, replacing both the existing Albion and Sunnyside chairs.

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.