| Utah: Ski Destination Vacations | | | | looking to stay at one of Utah's resorts consider the |
| Often when one thinks of world class skiing in the | | | | following. When choosing your lodging make sure to |
| United States they think of Aspen or Vail, usually | | | | check how many bedrooms are available. What |
| something in the Colorado Rockies. However all the | | | | amenities are included with your room, does it have a |
| reasons that make Colorado resorts great is available | | | | fireplace? A kitchen? |
| in Utah for reasonable rates and is more readily | | | | It's very important to also check the location on a |
| accessible than Vail or Aspen. | | | | map. Use a tool like an online map program to get |
| When you do ask someone who skis Utah's terrain, | | | | accurate distances to and from your chosen resort. |
| you'll often hear something to the effect of "The | | | | Get a number to call in case there is some problem |
| best snow on earth". This is because of snow being | | | | that needs to be resolved. Don't forget to look |
| 'light'. The trick to this is the lake and its proximity to | | | | around a bit, better to get a good deal than to take |
| the mountain range, which all seven of Utah's resorts | | | | the first thing that looks good. As for Airfare, you'll |
| reside. Low-pressure snowstorms take in the | | | | be flying into Salt Lake City International Airport. |
| moisture as they pass the Salt Lake; this moisture is | | | | Most resorts are about an hour and a half drive from |
| then deposited in the mountains a few miles away. | | | | the airport. Don't forget to check with airport about |
| The lake's high salinity level makes some of the | | | | shuttle service to the resorts if you don't want to |
| lightest and crispiest snow you'll ever ride. And with | | | | rent a car. The most important thing is to remember |
| the resorts of Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude | | | | to have a good time and relax. Skiing is one of the |
| receiving approximately 500 inches of snow a year | | | | most enjoyable ways to spend your hard earned |
| there is no shortage for anyone. For those of you | | | | vacation time. |