Salt Lake City Ski Guide

Our Local Expert Says:

Brighton by far has the best terrain parks in all of Utah. Skiers and riders can enjoy four terrain parks with constantly changing features.

Description:

Located just 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of the city, this Cottonwood Canyon resort bills itself as a family-friendly resort. Catering to young families and snowboarding enthusiasts, Brighton Ski Resort's low lift pass prices, high altitude and 500 inches-per-year snowfall average keeps its runs busy. A half-pipe is available, night skiing is offered, and adapted skiing lessons are also available for disabled skiers. Check website for prices and further details.

Description:

Solitude Mountain Resort along with nearby Brighton Ski Resort are lesser-known (and usually less crowded) destinations than the larger resorts in Park City and in Little Cottonwood Canyon, but offer great skiing and summer activities and good value. Solitude and Brighton, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, are close to downtown and only about 40 minutes from the airport. Solitude offers a quaint pedestrian village with shops and restaurants, and new condos available for nightly or weekly rental. Solitude's recently-added high-speed quad lifts get the ski day started fast for guests staying in the local village. Summer at Solitude features a mountain Frisbee-golf course: ride up the chair lift, throw (and chase) your Frisbee down the rugged terrain through 18 wickets.

Our Local Expert Says:

Easy ski-in/ski-out access, comfortable rooms, and beautiful views of the mountains in Goldminer's slopeside rooms.

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Not just a hotel, this is a nucleus of guest services. Here you'll find a medical center, gallery, ski shop, restaurant, bar, and day spa. In terms of the rooms -they're simply decorated, tidy, and perfect for skiers that want clean space without too many adornments and fancy breakables. Situated among the Wildcat and Collins lifts, this has ski-in, ski-out mountain access.

The Goldminer's Saloon is one of Alta's most popular apres ski locales. Top of the Lodge, a contemporary American and continental European restaurant, is encased almost entirely in glass, affording views of skiers finishing their runs.

Description:

Location.

• The Homewood Suites Salt Lake City is located in Midvale, Utah.
• One mile from Cottonwood Recreation Center
• Two miles from Fashion Place Mall
• Two miles from Sandy Expo Center
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  Hotel Features.
  
  • Complimentary buffet-style breakfasts
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Business center
  
  Guestrooms.
  
  • Full kitchens
  • Cable television
  • High-speed Internet access

Description:

Location.
This hotel is located in Midvale. University of Utah and Clark Planetarium are local points of interest. Additional local attractions include Temple Square.

Features.
Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include gift shops/newsstands and laundry facilities.

Guestrooms.
At the 2.0-star property, accommodations include kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators. Guestrooms offer free local calls and voice mail. Televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include desks. Guests may request wake-up calls. Cribs (infant beds) are available on request.

Notifications and Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Pets: US$ 75

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Description:

Stop by the Wildflower Lounge after a fabulous powder day at Snowbird Ski Resort to top off the day with the Wildflower's famed après-ski wings special. Also choose among daily pizza and pasta specials along with a full bar menu and local microbrew drafts. The Wildflower is one of Snowbird's favorite après-ski bars with its cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the mountain. Relive your favorite skiing moments from the day with friends while enjoying live music by local bands or unwind with a game of pool or catch a sporting event on one of several televisions.

The Wildflower Lounge is located on the third floor of the Iron Blosam Lodge at Salt Lake City's Snowbird Ski Resort and is limited to guests 21 and over. The Wildflower Lounge is closed during the summer months.

Our Local Expert Says:

Open year long, Snowbird's Tram Club is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Description:

The absolute most happening place to be after a day of skiing on Snowbird's famed slopes. The Tram Club is always lively with pool tables, live music, and loads of special events and parties The Tram Club is also the best place to catch your favorite game with 12 flat screen TVs and several projection screens there isn't a bad seat in the house.

The Tram Club is located on the ground floor of the Snowbird Center right next to the Steak Pit. The club holds the gears of the Snowbird Tram and you can view the Tram in action through the glass windows in the bar.

Also open during the summer months, the Tram Club has a beautiful patio located at the base of the mountain.

Description:

Alta's Peruvian Bar is a favorite among Alta's die-hard ski bum crowd. The cozy, western-themed bar offers complimentary appetizers and popcorn and thus attracts colorful local characters seeking cold libations, free food, and lively conversation. With great views of Alta's impressive peaks and a welcoming fireplace, the Peruvian Bar just may be the best place to unwind after a sweet day on the slopes. Also a great place to score some great insider ski tips from the locals.

Located near the entrance to Alta's Wildcat base area, the Peruvian bar is located in the charming, rustic Alta Peruvian Lodge. Like all Utah bars, entrance is limited to guests 21 and over.

Our Local Expert Says:

Molly Green's is the best place for beer and appetizers after a day skiing Brighton.

Description:

Located at the base of Salt Lake City's Brighton Ski Resort, Molly Greens is where it's at for après-ski in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Opening daily at 11am during ski season, Molly's serves soups, sandwiches, pizzas, and après-ski fare. Molly Greens offers sit-down pub service, has plenty of microbrews on draft, and is complete with a fireplace and great views of the mountain.

Molly Green's is located slopeside on the top floor of the A-frame at the base of the mountain. Molly Green's is also accessible by foot for any non-skiers who want to join the après-ski scene.

Description:

The Thirsty Squirrel is Solitude Mountain Resort's après ski bar of choice. The Thirsty Squirrel hosts a mix of Salt Lake City locals and travelers musing over their killer powder day with a beer and an appetizer. The pub serves wine, beer, liquor, and a variety of appetizers including a tasty artichoke and crab dip and a heaping nachos platter.

The Thirsty Squirrel is located in Solitude's pedestrian village, right across from the Inn at Solitude. Enjoy your favorite sports game on a number of flat-screen TVs or challenge your ski buds to a game of pool. You must be 21 or older to enter the pub.

Our Local Expert Says:

The food is great but the appetizers are fabulous and pair excellent with the Porcupine's long list of microbrews.

Description:

Located right at the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (and directly on the way from Little Cottonwood Canyon to Salt Lake City), the Porcupine has a prime location in terms of catching and feeding hungry skiers. With an expansive, two-story dining room, it has plenty of room to seat everyone -- and a highly varied menu to please the diverse crowd that dines here. If you're feeling like beers and apps, take a plate of their *huge* nachos (half price during "appy hour", Mon-Fri after 2:30-5 pm) - or if you're feeling a bit more formal, try some of their high-end entrees like filet mignon. In between are burgers, salads, pasta dishes, and more. A place that truly is great for families with kids or ski buddies having a beer.