Ski Utah Snowboarding Blog

Brighton and Solitude Ski Resorts in the News. In the interest of providing a unique collection of fine dining, cafes and other eating experiences, the Brighton / Solitude Resorts in Utah is proud to announce that they are progressing well on the development of the
Millicent Chalet. The Millicent Chalet is brand new for the upcoming winter season which begins in late 2008 and spans into the beginning of spring in 2009. The Millicent Chalet is an exciting new addition to the Brighton Resort and ski Utah crowd, offering a varied menu of exceptional food and a wonderful deck that will allow visitors to enjoy the weather when it isn’t too cold outside.

The Millicent Chalet is located at the base of the brand new Millicent High Speed Quad adventure, giving skiers on this side of the mountain a chance to stop and get some fuel in them while they are riding in this area. All of Brighton’s restaurants and cafes are strategically placed so that skiers, snowboarders and other adventurers can stop and catch a bite to eat or something to drink whenever they need. Regardless of the weather, the Millicent Chalet will certainly provide a comfortable place for individuals and families to stop and lunch between busy days filled with skis and slopes.

Thats the news from Utah!

What’s new for the 2008/2009 season at Alta Snowbird Resort in Utah

Regarded by many as one of the greatest ski resorts in the entire United States, the Alta and Snowbird Resorts in Utah offers a true vision of the complete winter sport experience, combining unique winter activities with fast paced snow sports to give everyone enjoyment regardless of their interests, skill levels or age. The list of snow sport and activity offerings seems to grow exponentially every year, now combining a number of sports with tours, classes and other activities to suit every personality.

The Alta and Snowbird offers Avalanche Rescue Training and basic Avalanche transceiver skills clinics, Back country tours, ice skaing adventures, day time skiing, night time skiing, snowmobile tours, snowshoeing tours, mountain tours with certified hosts, interconnect tours, backcountry skills clinics, ice climbing adventures and tram rides up to the Hidden Peak’s 11,000 foot summit. Visitors to the Alta-Snowbird Resorts in Utah can rest assured that there is absolutely no way to run out of things to do, with so many unique offerings available. Regardless of whether you are looking for fast paced snow sports, educational tours or clinics on avalanche survival, everything you could ever want to experience in the snow is waiting for you here in Alta and Snowbird.

With a total of twelve ski resorts, Utah makes certain that they offer enough places for people to ski and play in the winter, no matter what level skier they are. If you are just starting out with skiing or you are going down the double black diamond trails without a worry in the world, Utah has a resort for you.

For family ski vacations, Brighton Ski Resort and Powder Mountain are two of the resorts that you should consider. When you are traveling with children, it’s important that you choose a family oriented ski resort, especially if the children don’t know how to ski. Family resorts usually offer alternatives to skiing for children who are nervous, or they have instructors who are patient when dealing with children. Everyone will enjoy their vacation much better when you stay at a family resort.

One of the most notable ski resorts in Utah is the Deer Valley Resort, which was chosen to host the Aerial, Mogul and Slalom events for the Winter Olympics in 2002. Come stay at this resort and ski on the very slopes where they did the Olympics.

No matter what you are looking for, Utah will be able to deliver and you will find yourself having a great time at one of Utah’s beautiful ski resorts. Go to Utah and make memories to last a lifetime, and maybe one day you will return.