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Early season Utah?
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Christy
Angel Diva
I really like Tony Crocker's guide to early season skiing--there are Utah areas at #4-#6 on the best bets list. I can't the exact page to link but go to the page below, scroll down halfway for the link to the Inside Tracks articles (it's one of the links with the "NEW" icon), then go to the bottom of that page and find "Top 18 Early Season Resorts" 3rd link from the bottom.
https://webpages.charter.net/tcrocker818/
The link just above the "Top 18"--the factors affecting early season snow--has this to say:
https://webpages.charter.net/tcrocker818/
The link just above the "Top 18"--the factors affecting early season snow--has this to say:
we have skied alta and snowbird several times in early december. we usually go the 2nd or 3rd week of december and have always had at least good and sometimes great skiing. we have had better luck there than anywhere else at that time. We have occasionally skied other mountains but always return to alta and snowbird for the best snow. have a great time. they are wonderful resorts.
Kim Kircher
Certified Ski Diva
La Nina season coming up, which can mean Utah could go either way, depending on the storm track. Our last big La Nina was pretty skimpy for Utah, so keep an eye on early snow fall before making any decisions. I love Brighton--it's small and homegrown, with plenty of side stashes and friendly people.
Me, hubby, and our two skiing besties will be staying in SLC and hitting whatever looks fun btw Christmas and New Year's this year. Good to know that the 'bird needs some serious snowcover to avoid base-eating rocks! Hubby and my ski buddy started their own business a year ago, and that week when most of their clients will be busy with the holidays and family is our best bet for actually taking a vacation, rather than having hubby and partner working from the hotel for most of the week. If any Divas will be skiing in the area that week I'd love to meet up!
Slidergirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
When the snow just starts, I think it's best to head to the Wasatch Back. We don't have the big rock outcroppings, so we don't need as much snow to cover. The Canyons, Park City Mt. Resort, and Deer Valley would be the place to try if the natural snow is sketchy in the Cottonwoods. I sure hope we're open (our scheduled date is 11/22), or I'm not going to be making any money !!!!!
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
good advice SG---esp. in the last couple of years, Big Ctw relies on snowmaking for a base on the main groomers. These tend to get crowded on holidays, since it's usually a handful of trails.
Off piste is just not an option for trees and bowls until a natural base sets in which has been later in recent years. For example, Millicent Bowl at Brighton and Honeycomb at Soli don't even open till we reach 80-100 inches of base.
Now if we get a couple of early season monster storms......more will open---but rock skis are recommended as stuff lurks beneath without a big base.
