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Welcome to UtahSkiBlog.com! The purpose of this website is to provide information about skiing in the beautiful state of Utah. This is a new site, so check back regularly over the next few months for additional information about skiing in Utah!

What's Up with Utah's Mountain Roads?

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If you want to try to help reduce the traffic in Utah's mountain roads this winter, try the following: Carpool Take the Ski Bus Take a Ski Shuttle Ski Earlier in the Season As Utah's population grows and as the popularity of  skiing in Utah  also increases, traffic in Utah's canyons will only get worse and worse. Discussions are underway among Utah's decision makers about what to to resolve the traffic issues in Big Cottonwood Canyon and  Little Cottonwood Canyon. One of the main things you can do to reduce your traffic footprint in the canyons is to take a  shared shuttle service from the SLC airport to Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts , especially if you'll be flying in from out of state. A shuttle service that knows  how to get to Alta Ski Resort from the airport  can reduce the stress of your next trip by a large degree! Just think about it this way, if the average number of people in cars that are driving up the canyon can jump f...

What to Expect with Utah's Weather this Week

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On Monday, February 3rd of last week, we experienced the biggest snowfall of the year in Utah. It shut down many schools and government agencies. The storm dropped nearly a foot of snow onto Utah's valley floors. Usually the state only gets 2-3 storms like this each year. Fortunately, this has made life wonderful for people who love to ski in Utah. The snowpack up in the mountains is strong. There are still several weeks left to  ski in Utah . Of course, snowboarders can still have their fun on the slopes as well. The weather this week in Utah will be different. Expect  sunny but cold weather  with a lot of wind. The sun will be strong enough to melt most of the snow in the valleys, with the exception of piles of snow that have been plowed into the corners of parking lots. If you plan on coming to Utah to ski this week, make sure you are aware of your options for  how to get to Snowbird Ski Resort from the airport . Consider riding with a  shared L...

Snow Storm Shuts Down Many Utah Services

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Utah had its biggest snow storm of the season this morning. Many school districts closed down school and government agencies will be opening late. The valleys have received at least six inches of snow. The Utah mountain ski resorts have certainly received over a foot of fresh snow. Utah skiers and snowboarders will love this new storm. This fresh snow should make life very enjoyable at Utah ski resorts. If you need a shuttle service to Snowbird Ski Resort  from the Salt Lake City airport. A snowbird shuttle service is a great way to reduce stress on your next trip to Utah. If you have never been to Utah for a ski trip, now is the time! Today's snow storm should be very convincing reason to come to Utah to ski or snowboard.

How to Get to Alta Ski Resort

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Are you wondering how to get to Alta Ski resort ? Perhaps you are traveling from the Salt Lake City airport to Alta and you want to find the best way to get there.  You could drive to the resort from the airport in a rental care, or you could ride with a shared shuttle service to Alta.  Some ride share drivers will take you up to Alta, but you'll want to make sure that they know how to drive on icy and sometimes treacherous roads before you get into on of their cars. Alta is an amazing ski resort. It's a big reason that Utah is known for having the greatest snow on earth. You are wise to be considering a trip to Utah. You won't regret it!

Utah Skiing New Year's Resolutions

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With a new year, it's time to set some Utah skiing resolutions. What ski goals do you have for 2020? If you haven't put a lot of thought into these goals yet, we've put together a list of ideas for you below. Ideas for Utah skiing goals in 2020: Explore new Utah ski resorts Save money by riding with a Little Cottonwood Canyon ski shuttle service Eat new things at Utah ski resorts Stay in great physical shape to further enjoy skiing Invite a friend to go skiing in Utah with you Watch exciting Utah ski videos (see examples below) Buy new ski gear Teach a young person how to ski Learn how to get to Alta ski resort Now that you've read our list of ideas for 2020 Utah ski goals, what other goals do you want to set? Let us know!

Happy Holidays in Utah

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If you're still thinking of making one final visit to  Utah  this year, you better act fast! This blog will get your brain thinking about the important details that you'll need to coordinate for your Utah ski trip. Christmas is only a few days away. After that, it'll be New Year's Day! Then we'll only have a few months left of skiing in Utah, which is crazy. Every ski season seems to go by faster in Utah. Make the most of the time you have in life. There are only a few weeks left to plan a final  ski trip to Utah . Make sure you plan every detail of your Utah ski trip. If you want to save yourself a step in planning  how to get from the Salt Lake Airport to Snowbird  or your transportation from the  Salt Lake Airport to Little Cottonwood Canyon , consider riding with a shared shuttle service. A service like this can safely get you to your Utah skiing destination. We hope this is your best holiday season to date. Enjoy it by skiing in Utah! The Utah ...