Saturday, May 19, 2012

Powder Mountain, the locals’ ski resort, is the largest in Utah with 7,000 acres and 500 inches of snow on average per year. Seven lifts serve more than 2,800 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 144 runs for the entire family.  The Powder Country Shuttle serves another 1,200 acres, while the Lightning Ridge Snowcat serves 700 acres of fresh powder for days after a storm.  Backcountry tour areas include the Snowcat Powder Safari (3,000 acres) and the DMI/Wolf Canyon Tours (1,000 acres).  Two terrain parks will challenge the most energetic of athletes.  The resort also offers heli-skiing and night skiing. Talk about getting your fill of the deep, fluffy stuff!

Snowbasin - A Sun Valley Resort sits at a breathtaking location just below the summit ridge of Mount Ogden. The magnificent, luxurious pine lodges with gourmet fare, colossal ruby and emerald chandeliers, massive stone fireplaces and striking wildlife sculptures enhance the lofty views of the Valley below. This premier resort boasts the world’s largest automated snowmaking system allowing for early season openings and late closings, in addition to the 400 inches of natural powder. Snowbasin is known for its challenging slopes as well as for gentle beginner terrain on 3,330 acres.  The site of the Downhills, Super-Gs and Combined alpine events of the 2002 Olympic Games, this is a world class ski experience without the crowds.  The Nordic Center provides groomed trails.

Wolf Mountain, is a family fun headquarters. The Learning Center and Kids Zone offers quality children’s ski or snowboard lessons and programs in a safe environment. The resort offers a great value, with specials every weeknight and programs for the entire family. With three chair lifts, they offer Utah’s largest night skiing with 100% of the mountain under lights.

Category: SKI RESORTS