Skiing near Salt Lake City · Rocky Mountain

Best Ski Resorts Near Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has arguably the best ski access of any major US city. Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude are all within 30 minutes of downtown. The snow quality: the famous Utah light and dry powder: is consistently among the best in North America.

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Best picks near Salt Lake City

Static guides from terrain and typical-season data, each scoped to a real drive-time band.

Closest serious mountain

Snowbird

Closest serious mountain within 6 hours of Salt Lake City: 0h 35m away, 3,240 ft vertical.

UT · 0h 35m · $205 · Ikon Pass

Most snow within 6 hours

Alta

526" typical annual snowfall: the most of any resort within 6 hours of Salt Lake City.

UT · 0h 38m · $155 · Ikon Pass

Best value under 3 hours

Cherry Peak

$55 day ticket: the lowest price under 3 hours from Salt Lake City.

UT · 2h 16m · $55 · Independent

Getting there from Salt Lake City: Little Cottonwood Canyon (Alta, Snowbird) closes during avalanche control. Check UDOT before heading up on heavy snow days. Big Cottonwood (Brighton, Solitude) is generally more accessible. Both canyons have chain requirements during storms.

Under 2 hours from Salt Lake City

Quick day trips: you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.

Snowbird
UT · 0h 35m drive · 3,240 ft · $205
Ikon Pass 498" avg snow Expert terrain
Park City Mountain
UT · 0h 36m drive · 3,226 ft · $295
Epic Pass 355" avg snow Expert terrain
Alta
UT · 0h 38m drive · 2,538 ft · $155
Ikon Pass 526" avg snow Expert terrain
Solitude
UT · 0h 39m drive · 2,041 ft · $150
Ikon Pass 438" avg snow
Deer Valley
UT · 0h 40m drive · 3,040 ft · $285
Ikon Pass 294" avg snow Expert terrain
Brighton
UT · 0h 43m drive · 1,745 ft · $115
Ikon Pass 502" avg snow Expert terrain
Snowbasin
UT · 0h 49m drive · 3,002 ft · $145
Ikon Pass 324" avg snow Expert terrain
Sundance Mountain
UT · 0h 55m drive · 2,150 ft · $90
Independent 330" avg snow Expert terrain

2-3 hours from Salt Lake City

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

Beaver Mountain
UT · 2h 4m drive · 1,700 ft · $67
Indy Pass 300" avg snow
Cherry Peak
UT · 2h 16m drive · 1,275 ft · $55
Independent 300" avg snow
Pebble Creek
ID · 2h 18m drive · 2,200 ft · $60
Indy Pass 225" avg snow Expert terrain

3-4 hours from Salt Lake City

Weekend territory: better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

Pomerelle Mountain
ID · 3h 6m drive · 1,002 ft · $50
Indy Pass 325" avg snow
Brian Head
UT · 3h 42m drive · 1,320 ft · $89
Independent 400" avg snow
White Pine Resort
WY · 3h 52m drive · 1,100 ft · $50
Indy Pass
Magic Mountain
ID · 3h 55m drive · 740 ft · $50
Indy Pass 230" avg snow
Kelly Canyon
ID · 3h 58m drive · 1,200 ft · $60
Indy Pass 250" avg snow

4-6 hours from Salt Lake City

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend. These mountains earn the drive.

Sun Valley
ID · 4h 20m drive · 3,400 ft · $175
Ikon Pass
Soldier Mountain
ID · 4h 37m drive · 1,421 ft · $49
Indy Pass Expert terrain
Snow King
WY · 4h 38m drive · 1,571 ft · $85
Indy Pass 225" avg snow Expert terrain
Jackson Hole
WY · 4h 43m drive · 4,139 ft · $270
Ikon Pass 369" avg snow Expert terrain
Grand Targhee
WY · 5h 2m drive · 2,212 ft · $130
Independent 465" avg snow
Powderhorn
CO · 5h 11m drive · 1,650 ft · $99
Indy Pass 225" avg snow
Bogus Basin
ID · 5h 18m drive · 1,800 ft · $69
Independent 200" avg snow
Howelsen Hill
CO · 5h 33m drive · 440 ft · $52
Indy Pass Expert terrain

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Pass access near Salt Lake City

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass
1 resort within 6 hours
Park City Mountain
Ikon Pass
10 resorts within 6 hours
Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Deer Valley, Brighton and 5 more
Indy Pass
10 resorts within 6 hours
Beaver Mountain, Pebble Creek, Pomerelle Mountain, White Pine Resort, Magic Mountain and 5 more
Independent
5 resorts within 6 hours
Sundance Mountain, Cherry Peak, Brian Head, Grand Targhee, Bogus Basin

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