Alta ski area is situated at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City. The motto here is: Ski. Rest. Repeat and that’s because skiing is what Alta is all about – the ski area attracts incredible skiers eager to take on some of the most challenging inbound runs in North America – like Baldy Chutes, East Castle and High Rustler. Others come to enjoy the powder bowls on the picturesque tree-lined slopes at Supreme lift and Catherine’s and to add Snowbird into the day’s mix.

If you're looking for the ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience, you can't go past Deer Valley. Founded by legendary Edgar Stern in 1981, this resort is absolutely committed to excellence – from the ski valets and guest services to luxury on-mountain dining and fine ski hotels. Perfect for families, Deer Valley has one of the biggest ski schools in the country, with more than 500 instructors assuring you of undivided attention. With lift tickets limited to 7500 a day and more chair lifts than most resorts to move people around the mountains, there’s never the need to queue.

Park City, Utah, is a world-class ski mountain that’s perhaps most famous for hosting many events during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Now connected to Canyons Resort via a gondola and additional ski runs, this massive family friendly resort offers exceptional terrain for skiers and boarders of all levels and a vibrant après atmosphere. With it’s incredibly light, dry powder, picturesque views and varied terrain, Park City Mountain Resort is a massively popular skiing and boarding destination. This world class resort is well laid out to suit families as well as skiers and boarders of all levels. And if you’re intermediate or advanced, this mountain will have your adrenalin pumping in no time.

Snowbird, Utah has one of America’s longest ski seasons, some of the best powder, the most challenging terrain and breath-taking views. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced skier or boarder, you’ll love the variety, especially if you take advantage of the combined Alta/Snowbird joint ticket. Options for accommodation and après activities may be limited, but they’re more than adequate, and if your dream is a vertical powder run, then this is the mountain for you.

Located in one of the snowiest canyons in North America and only 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, Solitude is a locals-favourite mountain with some of the best, unspoiled terrain. Renowned for its uncrowded slopes and plenty of powder. Solitude Mountain Resort features over 1,200 acres of skiing and riding, including access to some of the most exciting off-piste terrain in the country. Solitude shares access with Brighton ski resort, via the Sol-Bright ticket, giving access to an additional 1,050 acres of skiing terrain. Solitude is an ideal option for families looking for a laid back resort.