Ski resorts in Utah (the United States)
6 ski resorts in Utah (the United States), with top elevations from 2,885 to 3,373 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Utah
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | 2,598 m | 3,373 m | 775 m | 2,614 acres | 8 | 15 % beginner · 30 % intermediate · 55 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Snowbird | 2,365 m | 3,353 m | 988 m | 2,500 acres | 14 | 8 % beginner · 26 % intermediate | Rent skis |
| Brighton | 2,669 m | 3,200 m | 531 m | 1,050 acres | 8 | — | Rent skis |
| Park City | 2,073 m | 3,056 m | 983 m | 7,300 acres | 41 | 8 % beginner · 42 % intermediate · 50 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Deer Valley | 1,990 m | 2,917 m | 927 m | 4,300 acres | 31 | — | Rent skis |
| Snowbasin | 1,966 m | 2,885 m | 919 m | 3,000 acres | 13 | 10 % beginner · 60 % intermediate · 30 % advanced | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Utah
Which ski resorts are there in Utah?
This page compares 6 ski resorts in Utah, spread across these areas: Utah. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in Utah?
Of the 6 resorts in Utah that publish their skiable terrain (out of 6 compared), the largest is Park City, with 7,300 acres, ahead of Deer Valley (4,300 acres). North America measures its ski areas in acres, not in kilometres of slopes.
Which is the highest ski resort in Utah?
The highest point in Utah is at Alta: 3,373 m, in Utah. Next comes Snowbird (3,353 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Utah?
Snowbird: 988 m between its base (2,365 m) and its summit (3,353 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
Which ski resort is best for beginners in Utah?
Of the 4 resorts in Utah that publish their terrain breakdown, the one with most beginner terrain is Alta, at 15%. Each resort's breakdown is in the table above.
Which ski resort is best for advanced skiers in Utah?
Of the 3 resorts in Utah that publish their terrain breakdown, the one with most advanced and expert terrain is Alta, at 55%.
When do the ski resorts in Utah open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 6 resorts in Utah with a calculated window open between November 20, 2026 and December 5, 2026, and close between April 12, 2027 and May 25, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Utah?
6 of the 6 resorts in Utah on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.