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The 9 Most Affordable Ski Towns in America

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If you are looking for a mountain getaway, it is no secret that ski towns can be pretty spendy. From lodging, lift tickets, dining, and more, the cost can add up significantly. Thankfully, Upgraded Points has published its latest report on the most affordable ski towns. The study looked at a list of 50 of the most popular ski towns […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | December 9, 2024
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Another Reason for Moving to a Ski Town: Better Chance of Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse

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Moving to a ski town has its obvious benefits, but it also might give you a better chance of surviving a zombie uprising. That’s right—you can never be too prepared. Lawn Love used the CDC’s Zombie Preparedness 101 guide to rank the 200 largest U.S. cities when it comes to surviving a zombie apocalypse. Several ski cities located within a […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | August 17, 2022
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The Best Lift, Run, Bar, & Restaurant at Brighton, UT

Brighton ski area near Salt Lake City, UT is a gem. The place averages 500″ of snowfall per year. Brighton is famous for its cliffs, chutes, bowls, natural features, the best night skiing in Utah and access to excellent backcountry terrain. When you go to Brighton, you’ll want to hit all its best features. We’ve compiled a list of Brighton’s best lift, run, bar, […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 27, 2018
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Utah Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season

Utah has trademarked the saying “The Greatest Snow on Earth.”  Most seasons, that holds true. After just an OK season last year, let’s hope that the Beehive State gets back to its usual pattern of heavy accumulations. Not everyone has a projected opening date yet. Here’s what’s out there so far: Projected Opening Dates Park City: 11/21 Brighton: 11/21 Alta: 11/23 Brian Head: 11/23 […]

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Mike Lavery | September 24, 2018
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Step Up & Shred 4 Wildly Different Ski Resorts in 4 Days In Salt Lake City, UT

[sponsored by Ski City] Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons in Utah hold some of the best skiing and riding in North America.  We’re talking about world famous, legendary ski resorts that get 500″ of arguably the greatest snow on Earth per year. The magic of these two canyons is focused on 4 wildly different ski resorts (Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude) […]

Miles Clark | October 23, 2017
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The 6 Best Off-Slope Adventures in Salt Lake City, UT

[this article is sponsored by Ski City] We all know that Salt Lake City, UT – aka Ski City – holds badass ski resorts that get large amounts (500+ inches/year) of “The greatest snow on Earth.”  We know that.  What many of us don’t know, is that Salt Lake City is a very hip city with copious amounts of big city entertainment options. […]

Miles Clark | March 15, 2017
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Solitude Ski Resort: The Best Kept Secret in Utah Skiing & Riding…

[this article is sponsored by Ski City] Solitude ski resort near Salt Lake City, UT – aka Ski City – is by far the best kept secret in Utah.  Solitude receives tons of snow each year, holds the best kept secret terrain in Utah, has gnarly terrain, has mellow terrain, has great aprés, and throws out some of the best vibes I’ve encountered at […]

Miles Clark | March 2, 2017
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Top 7 Aprés Ski Bars in Downtown Salt Lake City, UT

[this article is sponsored by Ski City] It’s true, there didn’t used to be a whole lot going on in downtown Salt Lake City, UT – Ski City – but the paradigm has shifted and shifted hard.  Downtown Salt Lake City is now littered with hip bars, swank restaurants, well thought out museums, novelty shops, an impressively cool library, quality theaters/shows, a […]

Miles Clark | February 14, 2017
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Why Salt Lake City, UT Is Really Great

Last month, I made the journey to Ski City – i.e. Salt Lake City, Utah. In my first 24 hours there, I drank at a hip bar, ate at an elegant restaurant, screamed my lungs out at a professional basketball game (the Jazz), saw a marching band rage in 10º weather, skied bottomless powder in the sunshine, apres skied at grungy bar with […]

Miles Clark | January 10, 2017
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