Ski Utah: W
hen you think of the Greatest Snow on Earth®, a few things probably come to mind — deep, dry fluffy powder turns, perfectly groomed corduroy, that special crunching sound that only a perfectly fresh snow can make under your ski boot, and most of all … the big, happy smiles all around. But Utah doesn’t just provide the Greatest Snow on Earth® (and it does, based on empirical scientific research done at the University of Utah by atmospheric scientist, Jim Steenburgh), it also provides the greatest time on Earth (no research needed). Finding a vacation spot that fits the bill for everyone in the group isn’t always an easy feat. One person wants to see local artists and experience the dining, another is an
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adrenaline-seeker looking for the next big adventure, and there’s always a few in the group who just want that perfect Instagram post. Tired of pulling your hair out trying to accommodate all these requests? Pile them all in the car, or on a non-stop flight (offered from over 98 cities around the world) and bring them to Utah. With 15 resorts in the state (10 less than an hour from the airport), 54 local breweries and distilleries, and an average of 229 sunny days in Park City, the possibilities are endless. Stay in Salt Lake City and experience local restaurants, shops and history while others in the group head for a day on the slopes at one of 10 resorts located just 45 minutes away. Stay in the town of Park City and experience ski-in, ski-out mountain-town luxury with
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plenty to do for the whole family, from snowshoeing to spa experiences to gallery hopping. Find an off-the-beaten-path, artfocused experience beneath the towering Mt. Timpanogos at Sundance Resort. Ski in the desert red rock in Southern Utah at Brian Head Resort. Find quiet powder skiing and epic views at Snowbasin or Powder Mountain, then head back to Ogden to see the stars like never before at North Fork Park, a designated International Dark-Sky Association location, just minutes from downtown. A true crowd pleaser, Utah’s resorts are ready to show your group a great time. Experience a getaway, and snow, unlike any other — only in Utah.
