If you've heard amazing ski stories about Utah's incredible snow… believe them. Better yet, come try it for yourself. Ski Utah. It truly is the "Greatest Snow On Earth!" It should be no surprise that the headquarters for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard associations are in Utah, and that Utah's mountainsides welcomed the world's best athletes during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. This winter, come experience these areas for yourself. Ski the venues used for the Olympics and discover the spots locals go to get away from the crowds and enjoy great skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and other adventures. Utah's 13 downhill ski resorts rank with the best in the world; indeed, many serious skiers think our deep, dry powder, long runs and varied terrain constitute the "Greatest Snow on Earth."Our resorts, which hosted some of the world's top athletes during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, are coming off their best year ever in terms of satisfied skiers served, snow conditions and amenities. The 2005-06 season should bring even more records - we are anticipating another year of great skiing!Utah's ski resorts are designed to give you and your family the best winter sports experience around! Seven ski resorts are less than an hour's drive from Salt Lake City [mileage chart], and another three are located in Park City.With the purest snow offered by Mother Nature, Utah provides the greatest skiing terrain possible. From northern Utah to southwestern Utah, ski resorts are scattered throughout the state. But Utah ski resorts offer more than powder. They afford visitors with a full range of lodging, dining, and entertaintment. Utah ski resorts are committed to making certain your nights off the slopes are just as perfect as your days on the slopes!

Deep fluffy powder and total vertical! Rip and jib up Utah’s extreme terrain! Kickers, tabletops, halfpipes, rails, jibs and more are available on Utah’s amazing slopes at 11 distinct resorts. Each of Utah’s resorts offer great conditions to perfect your snowboarding techniques.With steep hills, long groomed runs and an average of 300-500 inches each year, Utah's resorts offer the best conditions imagionable. Many of the resorts are only a few minutes from each other. Utah’s resorts offer a wide variety of rideable terrain to suit everyone’s tastes, and that means fun for the entire family. With a full range of lodging, dining and entertainment, these resorts are committed to making certain your nights off the slopes are just as perfect as your days on the slopes!Amazing snow conditions and awesome backcountry chutes allow many snowboarders to rip up Utah’s extreme terrain. With titles like “snowboarding mecca” and “the capital of snowboarding,” Utah’s resorts and terrain are the place to be during the 2004-2005 season. Riding begins statewide in early to mid-November and generally continues through April [monthly snowfall and temperatures].With over 800 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails from the red rock canyons of Southern Utah to the rugged mountains in the Northern reaches of the state, Utah has plenty of snowmobiling options. Eight unique snowmobiling complexes are located across the state with interlinking trail systems. For those who prefer powder, there are thousands of acres of high-mountain bowls that can be accessed from the groomed complexes. Whatever your reasons for snowmobiling, you will find endless opportunities in Utah's mountains. As the advertisement says, "If your adrenaline doesn't leave you breathless, the scenery will." The Utah section of the Great Western Trail provides great opportunities for snowmobiling, hiking, ATVing and other activities. It runs north/south through the center of the state.