Autumn has arrived here in the Wasatch Back, and while the days are pleasantly warm, the nighttime chill reminds us that winter is just around the corner. If Mother Nature cooperates, some of our resorts here in northern Utah will begin winter operations in November. With that in mind, now is the time to get your gear, passes, and plans together for the upcoming 2024-25 ski season. Check out the details below for the latest info on projected opening dates, season passes, weather forecasts, resort news, and more.
Look forward to seeing you on the slopes later this year!
Alta Ski Area | Friday, Nov 22
Brian Head | Friday, Nov 8
Brighton | TBD
Solitude | Friday, Nov 22
Snowbird | Thursday, Nov 28
Snowbasin | Friday, Nov 29
Powder Mountain | TBD
Nordic Valley | Saturday, Dec 7
Beaver Mountain | TBD
Cherry Peak | TBD
The 2024-25 long-range weather forecasts for the US suggest that the season is shaping up for a La Niña weather pattern, which historically results in warmer and drier conditions in the south and cooler and wetter conditions to the north. Utah lies right in the middle, so forecasts suggest it could go either way for us.
The good news is that we have had some great La Niña years here, including the banner 2022-23 winter, which saw record snowfall. One of the ski industry’s leading sources for weather forecasting, Chris Tomer, thinks we are in for a wet “La Niña Lite” winter for our resorts here in northern Utah. For more info on his forecasts, check out this recent article at Powder.
Think snow!
80+ RESORTS | Adult Pass (13+): $1025
Unlimited access to resorts in U.S., Canada, Australia and Switzerland, plus free days of skiing or riding in Japan, France, Italy, and Austria.
UNLIMITED ACCESS | Park City, Vail, Breck, Whistler Blackcomb + more
(Limited access to partner resorts in North America, Europe and Japan.)
Prices Go Up October 9th!
50+ Resorts | Adult Pass (23+): $1,359
Unlimited access to 17 resorts in U.S. and Canada, plus free days of skiing or riding at other resorts in North America, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy, France, Switzerland, and more.
UNLIMITED ACCESS | Solitude Resort + 16 more
UP TO 7 DAYS EACH | Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Snowbasin + more
Prices Go Up Mid-October!
While the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass are by far the most popular multi-resort passes available for locals and visitors, a variety of other individual resort passes and resort collective passes are also available. Learn more here!
ANNUAL PARK CITY SKI SWAP | Basin Recreation Fieldhouse | Park City
- Friday – Sunday, November 1-3 | Hours TBD
ST. LAWRENCE SKI & SNOWBOARD SALE | Wasatch County Rec Center | Heber
- Friday, November 8 | 9 am – 6 pm
- Saturday, November 9 | 9 am – 4 pm
NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER GEAR SALE | 1000 Ability Way | Park City
- TBD – Keep an eye on their website for upcoming info.
LEVEL NINE SPORTS YARD SALE | Downtown Salt Lake City
- Thursday, October 10 | 9am – 7pm
- Friday & Saturday, October 11-12 | 9am – 8pm
- Sunday, October 13 | 9am – 6pm
- Monday, October 14 | 9am – 7pm
LONE PINE GEAR EXCHANGE SKI SWAP | Salt Lake City
- October 4 – 14 | Mon-Thurs 8am – 7pm | Fri-Sat 8am – 8pm | Sun 10am – 6pm
SALT LAKE VALLEY SKI SWAP | Utah State Fair Park
- Friday, October 18 | 5:30pm – 9pm
- Saturday, October 19 | 10am – 4pm
UTAH VALLEY SKI SWAP | Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point
- Friday, November 22 | 5:30pm – 9pm
- Saturday, November 23 | 10am – 4pm
ACE GEAR SWAP | Alta Ski Area
- Drop Off: Friday, December 6th: 3 – 6pm
- Swap: Saturday, December 7 | 8:15am – 5pm
RESORT UPDATE
Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley continues to expand operations as part of its Expanded Excellence initiative. Skiers visiting the new East Village this season will enjoy three new chairlifts, 300+ new acres of skiable terrain, several new ski runs, and additional parking spaces. Upcoming phases of development for the 2025-26 season will add six more chairlifts, dozens of new ski runs, and hundreds more parking spaces. Read more about their updates here.
Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain prioritized snowmaking improvements on the Canyons Village side of the resort over the summer, upgrading snowmaking capacity on the Chicane and Another World ski runs. The additional snowmaking in these areas is expected to unlock more early-season terrain and make it possible to open more lifts earlier than in previous seasons.
Utah Olympic Park
Plans for a new hotel have been proposed for the Utah Olympic Park, providing capacity to house athletes, spectators, and visitors. The hotel is also part of larger plans to prepare for the 2034 Olympics. The hotel would replace the Legacy Center and provide approximately 100 to 150 rooms. The Park Record has more details on this story.
Sundance
Sundance Mountain Resort has completed improvements in the Mountain Camp area, highlighted by a new day lodge and expanded parking. These improvements, along with the rerouting of the road and removal of the Jake’s Midstation, will provide a vastly improved skiing and riding experience on this side of the mountain.
SKI & SNOWBOARD MOVIE PREMIERES
There’s nothing quite like a good ski and snowboard movie to get hyped up for the coming winter season. And there is no better way to view one of these films than to attend an in-person premiere.
Warren Miller’s 75
Nov 1 | 6pm & 9pm
The Depot in Salt Lake City
Nov 2 | 2pm, 5pm & 8pm
The Ray Park City
Calm Beneath Castles – Matchstick Productions
Nov 1-3 | Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City
Nov 12 | Rose Wagner Theatre | SLC
JANS WINTER WELCOME
Saturday, October 26 | 6 pm – Midnight
Stein Eriksen Lodge
Join the 44th annual Jans Winter Welcome to help raise funds for the Youth Sports Alliance (YSA). The YSA helps young athletes and students pursue their dreams and passion for sport. This black-tie optional event will include a silent auction, dinner, and a live auction.
ANNUAL SHOTSKI EVENT
October 12 | Park City Main St
Raise your glasses for the 8th annual Shot Ski event in Park City, presented by the Park City Sunrise Rotary Club and High West Distillery. Enthusiasts will gather along Park City’s Historic Main Street for a collective toast. Come join the fun and help set a new record while raising money for local non-profits.
DINE ABOUT in PARK CITY
Now through October 31
As you’re bustling about prepping for ski season, fuel up in style with Dine About in Park City, a local gastronomic and pocketbook delight of 25 local eateries presenting sumptuous, 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners.
Hopefully, Mother Nature will deliver some good snow in the coming weeks so that our resorts can stay on schedule for their projected openings. We will do our best to keep you updated as the season gets closer. Look forward to seeing you around town or on the trails enjoying the lovely autumn weather in the meantime!