Utah ski resorts are consistently ranked among the best for great skiing and snowboarding, incredible powder skiing and après ski. Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Canyons, Snowbird, Alta, Snowbasin and Sundance are 7 of the best Utah ski resorts.
Deer Valley Ski Resort
Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City focuses on first class guest service and for 2011 was ranked number one for it’s fifth consecutive year by readers of Ski Magazine. Deer Valley features gorgeous mountain lodges, exceptional service, Utah powder and exceptionally groomed runs on six mountains.
Deer Valley’s Mountain Facts
- Summit Elevation: Six Mountains
- 9570 feet at Highest Mountain
- Vertical Drop: 3000 feet
- Skiable Acreage: 2026
- Trails: 100
- Longest Run: 2.8 miles
- Deer Valley is a Skiing Only Mountain
Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort is a premier winter destination ski and snowboard resort next to the vibrant town of Park City. Park City Mountain Resort is consistently ranked among the top ten mountain resorts in North America.
Park City Mountain Resort’s Mountain Stats
- Summit Elevation: 10,000 feet. Base Elevation: 6900 feet.
- Trails: 114
- Longest Run: 3.5 miles long
- Acres of Terrain: 3,300
- Beginner 17%, Intermediate 52%, Expert/Advanced 31%
- 1 Superpipe
- Terrain Parks: 3
Canyons
The Canyons is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the five largest in the U.S. The Canyons is located in Park City, a fabulous mountain town full of diverse dining, arts, recreation, nightlife and activities.
Canyons Mountain Stats
- Skiable Acreage: 4000
- Summit Elevation: 9990 feet. Base Elevation: 6800 feet
- Mountain Peaks: 8
- Bowls: 5
- Natural Half Pipes: 6
- Terrain Parks: 2
- Trails: 182
- Beginner 10%, Intermediate 44%, Expert/Advanced 46%
Alta Ski Resort
Alta Ski Resort is consistently ranked top for best snow with an average 500″ of dry Utah powder. All levels of skiers can enjoy powder snow and spectacular views of the Wasatch mountains.
Alta Mountain Stats
- Base Elevation: 8,530 ft.
- Top Elevation: 10,550 ft.
- Vertical Drop: 2,020 ft.
- Skiable Acres: 2,200 acres
- Number of Runs: 116+
- Skiing Only Mountain
- Beginner 25%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 35%
Snowbird
Snowbird is a destination ski and snowboard resort in Utah known for it’s average annual 500 inches of powder snow. The mountain resort offers guests lodging, spa services and dining along with exceptional recreation activities.
Snowbird Mountain Stats
- Summit Elevation: 11,000 feet
- Base Elevation: 7760 feet
- Vertical Drop: 3,240’
- Skiable Acreage: 2500
- Trails: 85
- Beginner 27%, Intermediate 38%, Expert/Advanced 35%
Snowbasin
Snowbasin is known for world class skiing without the lift lines. The day lodges are stunning and the views are spectacular.
Snowbasin’s Mountain Stats
- Vertical Feet: 3,000
- Skiable Acres: 3,300
- Terrain Park features 60 rails
- Trails: 104
- Beginner 7%, Intermediate 29%, Expert/Advanced 64%
Sundance Resort
Sundance Resort is a small full service art, nature and recreation village situated on 6,000 of protected wilderness. Guests can enjoy skiing, dining and lodging at the base of the majestic 12,000 ft. Mount Timpanogos. Sundance Resort is tucked away in the beautiful mountains yet vibrant with romance and recreation.
Sundance Mountain
With 500 acres and 41 trails, beginner and expert skiers and boarders can choose from perfectly groomed gentle slopes to wide open bowls and steep narrow chutes. Take a rest and snack break on top of the mountain at Bearclaw Cabin with its incredible panoramic views of the Uinta Mountains.
