mustski
Angel Diva
Thanks for the correction, GM. I forgot that deal was based on double occupancy.
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Solo in Utah -on a budget
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bitoffluff
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Wow, thanks for all that response. I was thinking January as it is usually really quiet and work, and I am as much a ski mountaineer as downhiller and later in the season is better in Scotland and the rest of Europe later in the season. It does all sound a bit scarey price-wise, and I don't think I could cope with throwing myself into Diva Week with a big bunch of strangers, although you are all so nice to offer advice. The shuttles from Sandy / Ogden - what sort of time do they take? I will sit down and cost it up with passes as well as accomm, and see maybe I need to stay closer to home after all. Thanks everyone
mustski
Angel Diva
After a week, we won't be strangers any more!
I skied solo in Utah march this year. I was on a very tight budget and stayed at the Midvale Super 8, very reasonable- including lift tickets and ski shuttle.The hotel has has a hot tub and the ski shuttle stop is a 2 minute walk away.Lots of places to eat close by. The hotel is full of skiers( mostly men).check out the reviews on trip advisor.
Ski shuttle runs every 20 minutes or so to both Alta, snowbird or Brighton and Solitude..
train connection to city is a 5 minute bus ride.
I skied mostly at Alta, Solitude and Brighton are also definitely worth a couple of visits.
I met loads of people, you will have a great time.............I mostly skiied alone and relished it, but everyone( young and old) talks to the single woman on a chairlft!
Ski shuttle runs every 20 minutes or so to both Alta, snowbird or Brighton and Solitude..
train connection to city is a 5 minute bus ride.
I skied mostly at Alta, Solitude and Brighton are also definitely worth a couple of visits.
I met loads of people, you will have a great time.............I mostly skiied alone and relished it, but everyone( young and old) talks to the single woman on a chairlft!
bitoffluff
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thanks, good to have a specific tip to search on. How long does the resort shuttle take from the likes of Midvale / Sandy was the other one mentioned. Ive googled and difficult to track down the duration rather than regularity. much appreciated, thanks
bitoffluff
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
tracked it down - 45 minutes each way (that's more than I commute to work 
not sure that sounds like a holiday. hmm rethink required maybe 
not sure that sounds like a holiday. hmm rethink required maybe 
marzNC
Angel Diva
The alternative is to consider getting a dorm room in one of the lodges at Alta, or stay in one of the places that has a shuttle to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain, or find lodging in Park City. From Park City, it's possible to get a shuttle for a day or two at Alta/Snowbird.tracked it down - 45 minutes each way (that's more than I commute to work
If you want quiet, lots of skiing, and no crowds, Grand Targhee is a few hours bus ride from SLC. The price at the ski in/out lodging is less than around SLC.
you may have already found this. It also has hotels listed that are on the shuttle route.
https://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-SkiService
https://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-SkiService
mustski
Angel Diva
For fun, I followed the link. I couldn't find any hotel listings. Am I just being a tech geek?
marzNC
Angel Diva
https://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-SkiService
It's in the fine print . . . the map has small lists of motels/hotels for the stops that are close to a collection of them.
For people who opt to rent a car, but don't want to deal with driving on a snowy road, can park in a ParkNRide lot and catch the ski bus. However, better to park in a lot farther away because the buses get packed on powder days.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Took a ride on the UTA ski bus after spending a few hours in SLC (shopping 
) with litterbug during my last stay at Alta Lodge. The fare was $4.50, which had to paid in dollar bills or coins if don't have a pass. There are transit tokens that are worth $2.50, so still need another $2. We learned that the local grocery chains sell tokens in packs of 10.
The buses seemed pretty much on time. I waited at the ParkNRide lot at the base of BCC. Several teens came down the canyon and were picked up by someone in a car after a short wait. A few were wearing ski boots or snowboard boots. Most likely they were at Brighton.
Two separate waiting areas. One for UP canyon and the other for DOWN. Building at the end of the parking lot has restrooms at this lot.
Ski holding area inside the ski bus. Not many seats.
) with litterbug during my last stay at Alta Lodge. The fare was $4.50, which had to paid in dollar bills or coins if don't have a pass. There are transit tokens that are worth $2.50, so still need another $2. We learned that the local grocery chains sell tokens in packs of 10.The buses seemed pretty much on time. I waited at the ParkNRide lot at the base of BCC. Several teens came down the canyon and were picked up by someone in a car after a short wait. A few were wearing ski boots or snowboard boots. Most likely they were at Brighton.
Two separate waiting areas. One for UP canyon and the other for DOWN. Building at the end of the parking lot has restrooms at this lot.
Ski holding area inside the ski bus. Not many seats.
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