Utah Ski Blog

How much do you know about skiing in Utah? Test your knowledge with this quiz! This is our second fun quiz about skiing in Utah and Park City. Which ski city in Utah was voted “Best Town Ever” by Outside Magazine in 2013? Heber City Alta Salt Lake City Park City According to the National Weather Service, what is the first average day of snow in Utah ? December 1st November 7th October 31st November 15th True of False: The earliest archaeological examples of skis were found in Eastern Europe and date to 6000 BCE. True False How many points does a snowflake typically have? 4 5 6 7 Who is often credited with creating the first snowboard? Fitzgerald Schneider Timothy Mozgov Tom Simms Parley Pratt How did you do on the quiz? The answers are listed beneath the image. If you'll be traveling to Utah this winter, consider riding in a shuttle from the Salt Lake City Airport to  Utah Ski destinations.

We all know that Utah has the greatest snow on Earth . However, many people miss out on what Utah can offer at this time of year. Before you make your winter ski trip to Utah, consider making a "pre-trip" now so that you can experience the gorgeous changing colors. Perhaps this video will convince you: The Utah weather in autumn is perfect. Not too hot and not too cold. It's a great time to visit Southern Utah and check out Utah's National and State Parks . Don't limit your Utah experience by only coming in the winter. Utah is beautiful year round, and now is a great time to make a trip! If you are going to go up any of the canyons in the Salt Lake area , find a good canyon transportation option. Consider riding with a Salt Lake City airport to Park City shuttle service .

If you are an avid skier looking for ways to stay in shape during the warmer months of the year, take a look at these resources and videos that we've compiled: Online Resources: Stay fit for ski season 5 ways to get in shape for ski and snowboard season Get in shape for ski season 5 summer activities to stay in shape for ski season Videos: In addition to working out to prepare for the ski season, make sure you make your travel arrangements. If traveling from the Salt Lake City Airport to Park City, make sure you ride with a shared shuttle service that understands how to get to Park City .