Utah: The Greatest Snow on Earth
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Find out why people travel to Utah from all over the world...
Moisture coming off of the Great Salt Lake forms into ice crystals as it moves up and over the Wasatch Mountains. This combination of "lake effect" snow and altitude results in deep drifts of the best powder on the planet.
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Lake effect snow
The western Wasatch front resorts
Getting your Skis at eBay
Traveling to Salt Lake City
Current Snow Conditions
Skiing in Utah
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Lake Effect Snow
Lake Effect Snow in Parish, NY
Ski Resorts
Although there are other resorts in Utah. The ones on the western side of the Wasatch Front get the most lake effect snow. They are Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude.Scroll down to learn more about each resort.
Alta
Brighton
Snowbird
Solitude
Get Your Skis at eBay
Ski Boots at eBay
Don't Forget Your Gloves...
The Scenery
See for yourself why people love to ski in Utah.
Flying to Salt Lake City
Find the best deals for flying into SLC.
Take a Break from Skiing
Need to take a break? Check out some of the movies playing in Salt Lake City.
- 1. Underworld: Awakening - $25.3M
- Kate Beckinsale returns to the Underworld film series for the fourth installment, which finds fierce...
- 2. Red Tails - $18.7M
- The thrilling true story of the Tuskegee Airmen buzzes to the big screen in this epic war adventure...
- 3. Contraband - $12.0M
- A former smuggler from New Orleans faces ruthless drug lords, vicious criminals, corrupt officials,...
- 4. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - $10.0M
- Based on the novel by author Jonathan Safran Foer, director Stephen Daldry's post-9/11 drama follows...
- 5. Beauty and the Beast 3D - $8.7M
- An arrogant young prince (Robby Benson) and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked e...
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Shopping in Salt Lake
The ski resorts are less than an hour away from the best shopping in Salt Lake City. Here are some reviews.
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Shopping in 84101
- Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore (Salt Lake City)
- "Buy Local!! I love this bookstore!! The owner is super cool and knows just about EVERYTHING there is to know about books. Their selection of rare and..." more
- Salt Lake City Public Library (Salt Lake City)
- "Opened to the public in 2003 the Salt Lake City Public Library cost a whopping $84 million to build and is an outstanding example of modern architecture...." more
- Back Country (Salt Lake City)
- "I purchased from them and they went back on their Unlimited Returns because they failed to mention that if you use your products warranty you lose your..." more
- Whiskey Militia (Salt Lake City)
- "I have a problem with whiskey... Militia. Instead of shelling out $100 bucks at Big 5 or Academy for no-name snowboarding schlock, I can get that rad 686..." more
- The Apple Store (Salt Lake City)
- "another pleasant surprise in service yesterday. busted iphone, helpful and understanding employee, good deal on replacement, in and out quickly. very..." more
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Snow Conditions
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mahasson
Nov 19, 2010 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- Yes, you are right. If you are going to Park City to ski, use this Park City transportation company.
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SemperFidelis
Nov 30, 2007 @ 4:55 pm | delete
- My husband is on the National Ski Patrol and patrols at White Pass Washington. I think he would beg to differ on where the best snow is! 5* :o)
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flowski
Nov 2, 2007 @ 9:26 pm | delete
- I just love Alta, Utah! Although now I'm in Tahoe, I had a season pass there for 4 seasons back in the day. Some of the best moments of my life have been on epic powderdays in the Wasatch Mountains. I spent a season at Brighton before I got my Alta pass in a drawing. Brighton is also wonderful.
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Susan52
Oct 31, 2007 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- Pretty, pretty snow! I prefer it without skis, but it sure is beautiful.
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Janusz
Oct 30, 2007 @ 11:23 am | delete
- Wow! what a Great Lens :)
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