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THE UTAH OUTDOORS GUIDE
19 places in this view · SLC and surrounding areas prioritized.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Little Cottonwood Canyon
Historic skiers-only resort known for alpine terrain and powder.
Ski-only; no snowboarding. Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon ski area with mountain terrain and a local feel.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Little Cottonwood Canyon
Large, steep Little Cottonwood ski destination with tram and resort activities.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Mountain resort with terrain and Nordic center in the same canyon.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Park City
Ski-focused Park City resort with carefully groomed terrain.
Ski-only; no snowboarding. Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Park City
Expansive multi-base resort with a wide variety of ski terrain.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Park City
Action-sports campus with ski, snowboard and tubing programs.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Utah County
📍 Provo Canyon
Mountain resort beneath Timpanogos with alpine skiing and other recreation.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Ogden & Davis
📍 Huntsville
Ogden Valley resort known for long descents and gondolas.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Ogden & Davis
📍 Eden
Large northern Utah ski area with powder-oriented terrain.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Ogden & Davis
📍 Eden
Smaller Ogden Valley resort with approachable slopes.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Northern Utah
📍 Logan Canyon
Family-operated mountain near Logan Canyon.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Northern Utah
📍 Richmond / Cache Valley
Cache Valley-area alpine ski resort.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Southern Utah
📍 Brian Head
Southern Utah alpine ski resort near red rock country.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Central & Uintas
📍 Beaver / Tushar Mountains
Tushar Mountains resort; check 2026–27 operator status before planning.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
Olympic Nordic venue offering trails, lessons and winter programs.
Winter opening and trail grooming require operator confirmation.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah Olympic Legacy · Soldier Hollow. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
Lift-served snow tubing on designated runs, subject to weather and tickets.
2026–27 operator lists weather-dependent winter opening; not open in October.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah Olympic Legacy · Tubing. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Nordic skiing and snowshoe network around the Solitude/Brighton area.
Winter snow conditions and access vary; check Nordic operator.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
State-park terrain for winter hikes, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Snow travel conditions differ day by day.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah State Parks · Wasatch Mountain. Verify access before leaving.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
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Curated discovery list researched October 2026. Activities and seasons are general guidance, not a live forecast, reservation, legal access clearance, or claim that water is safe to enter. Official operator sites control. No paid ranking.