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You can’t think of Utah, let alone visit Utah without Utah Ski Resorts coming to mind! This is the perfect guide of Family Tips for Ski Resorts in Utah!

There are currently fourteen ski resorts in Utah, with the newest resort being added in just 2014. Utah skiing ranges from the luxury and expansive to the small and quaint. For any experience you may want while skiing, there is a ski resort in Utah for you!

We take a glimpse at all 14 ski resorts in Utah to find out the best family tips for each one and what to expect when you visit!

If you’re looking to visit these ski resorts in the off-season, check out 102 things to do in Utah in the summer.

1. Park City Mountain

Over 7,000 acres of skiing, Park City Mountain offers many days worth of trails for all expertise to be fully entertained and exhausted.

Address: 1345 Lowell Ave. Park City, UT 84060

Phone: (435) 649-8111

FAMILY TIPS: Other activities available at Park City Mountain include night skiing, the alpine coaster, tubing at Gorgoza Park, ziplining, dogsledding, and tons of indoor activities in the nearby city of Park City.

2. Deer Valley

A luxurious mountain resort, Deer Valley limits the number of lift tickets sold in a day, works to beautifully groom runs, and keeps their season tight to ensure premium ski conditions. No snowboarding allowed.

Address: 2250 Deer Valley Dr S. Park City, UT 84060

Phone: (435) 649-1000

FAMILY TIPS: An on-site Children’s Center for non-skiers ages 2-12 has a huge variety of activities as well as outdoor and indoor playgrounds.

3. Alta

One of three remaining ski resorts in the U.S. that prohibits snowboarders, Alta has a modern infrastructure in a rustic setting. Beginner terrain makes up 25 percent of Alta and 35 percent expert, which leaves 40 percent for intermediate skiing.

Address: 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Alta, UT 84092

Phone: (801) 359-1078

TIP: Most of Alta Ski Resort’s base lodging accommodations include meals.

4. Brighton

All of the terrain at Brighton is accessible by high-speed quads. Brighton ski resort attracts both skiers and boarders alike, thanks in part to four terrain parks, a half-pipe and a girls-only terrain park called Krista’s Park.

Address: 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121

Phone: (801) 532-4731

FAMILY TIPS: Kids seven and under ski free anytime.

5. Snowbird

Boasting the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird attracts a variety of skiers. The ski resort has a beginner terrain park, but for freestyle skiers and riders, head for Chip’s Run, a 2.5-mile-long run with jumps and a natural quarter pipe.

Address: 9385 S. Snowbird Center Dr, Snowbird, UT 84092

Phone: (801) 933-2222

FAMILY TIPS: Snowbird’s Tram carries up to 120 skiers and riders at a time and rises to scenic heights beyond the reach of a standard lift.

6. Solitude

Solitude is an intermediate skier’s delight. More than half of the 1,200 acres are labeled for those in the middle, but there are also advanced areas and beginner runs to please everyone. The Bavarian-style village complete with Swiss Chalets is a must see and enjoy. Reserve lodging early!

Address: 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Solitude, UT 84121

Phone: (801) 534-1400

FAMILY TIPS: Solitude ski resort is an oasis of calm on weekends and holidays that clog the liftlines and traverses at other Wasatch resorts.

7. Sundance

The ski resort that Robert Redford built, Sundance Resort has a rustic, yet elegant feel to it. Sundance offers not only 42 runs, but dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife.

Address: 8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Sundance, UT 84604

Phone: (801) 225-4107

FAMILY TIPS: Take a break from skiing at the Bearclaw mountaintop lodge for a 360-degree panorama view of the Wasatch Mountains.

8. Nordic Valley

Nordic Valley is expanding and adding new lifts, but it is still wonderfully secluded and offers the best of Utah’s snow at a budget-friendly price.

Address: 3567 Nordic Valley Way, Eden, UT 84310

(801) 745-3511

TIP: Inexpensive lift passes and a full mountain open for night skiing, this mountain focuses on getting families to ski together.

9. Powder Mountain

Nearly 8,000 acres of lift-accessible snow, Powder Mountain has the most skiable acreage of any resort in the United States. Shuttles and snowcats can transport you to even more!

Address: 6965 E Powder Mountain Rd, Eden, UT 84310

(801) 745-3772

FAMILY TIPS: In the main village, purchase a single ride or punch passes for the Lightning Ridge snowcat to drop you off at the top of an un- groomed run and pick you up at the bottom.

10. Snowbasin

Offering great snow, superb service and a dose of luxury, Snowbasin also provides family-friendly areas with slow and no trick zones.

Address: 3925 Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville, UT 84317

(801) 620-1000

FAMILY TIPS: A scenic gondola ride to Needles Lodge provides stunning views. Foot passengers can also ride a scenic chairlift to John Paul Lodge and then also hop on the Allen Peak Tram for views from the top of the mountain.

11. Cherry Peak

Utah’s newest ski resort, Cherry Peak has 3 triple chair lifts, a terrain park, tubing, night skiing, and ice skating. The resort continues to grow and add new features every year.

Address: 3200 E 11000 N, Richmond, UT 84333

435-200-5050

FAMILY TIPS: Cheapest skiing prices in Utah!

12. Beaver Mountain

One of the finest small ski resorts in the country, Beaver Mountain has been an affordable family-friendly destination for over 75 years. Some runs are over two miles long!

Address: 40000 East Highway 89, Garden City, UT 84028

(435) 946-3610

FAMILY TIPS: Intermediate and advanced skiers head straight to the Harry’s Dream lift, while beginners tend to prefer Marge’s.

13. Eagle Point

The uncrowded charm of Eagle Point Resort lures old-school fans of classic ski resorts and families out for some group fun. Expect knee-deep powder, big snow days and very little competition on the runs.

Address: 150 S W Village Cir, Beaver, UT 84713

(855) 324-5378

FAMILY TIPS: Skyline chair leads to mainly beginner runs. Monarch chair leads to mainly intermediate runs. The Lookout chair leads to mainly advanced runs.

14. Brian Head

With the highest base among Utah’s resorts Brian Head and the views of nearby national parks does not disappoint. There are three terrain parks, two tubing hills and backcountry access to keep the whole family and all skill levels engaged.

Address: 329 UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719

(435) 677-2035

FAMILY TIPS: There are two main hills for skiing – one is mostly green and blue runs, and the other is blue and black runs.

There are 14 ski resorts in Utah and acres and acres to explore. I hope you’ve enjoyed these family tips for Utah Ski Resorts and enjoy many wonderful days of skiing with your family!

About the Author

Beth was raised in a small town in Central Oregon by amazingly inspiring parents. She later married her best friend, Chad. They are parents to five boys and one girl and hopefully inspiring them to reach for the stars! She received her degree in Information Systems and worked in a large corporation for eight years. After she had her fourth kid, she became a full-time mom. In her free time (aka midnight), she loves to document motherhood and the adventures she has with her family of eight!