Ikon Pass Holders’ Season Extended at Solitude Mountain Resort, UT During Spring Back Bonus Days, April 22-25, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Solitude Mountain Resort (@solitudemountain) DENVER, CO, April 19, 2021 — Additional spring benefits continue for Ikon Pass holders at Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah with its just-announced Spring Back Bonus Days, April 22-25, 2021. Solitude was originally scheduled to close for the season on Sunday, April 18, but with […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Photo & Video Tour: February, is That You? Utah Just Got Dumped On Just because Spring has sprung and resorts across the country have begun closing doesn’t mean it’s time to put your skis away just yet. You can never count out April. A storm hit the Cottonwoods yesterday, dumping well over a foot of fresh snow. February, is that you? 48-hour totals: Alta: 19″ Brighton: 17″ Snowbird: 18″ Solitude: 16″ Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 8-12″ of Snow For Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons Through Friday, More In The Uinta’s Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area 2:15 PM MST, 4/13/2021 Forecast Summary: A slow-moving closed low will develop over the Great Basin, bringing 8-12″ of snow to the Cottonwood Canyons in Utah and with more falling in the Uintas. Snow will start later tonight and continue on and off through Friday Conditions […] Weather Eric McNamee | April 13, 2021 0 Comments
Combative Ski Resort Guests Jeopardize Ski Season Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah has been experiencing combative guests who refuse to adhere to new COVID-19 protocols. Guests have been so hostile to employees that Solitude issued a tweet on Sunday, January 12th that reads as follows: Wear a mask, keep the ski season alive. Regardless of who you are or your political views, we are all bonded by […] Industry News Miles Wong | January 15, 2021 8 Comments
Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons, UT To Close Uphill Traffic on Busy Days This Winter Seven a.m.—powder day. Make coffee, grab a quick bite, pack gear into car—off for the races by eight. Stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic by eight-thirty. “It’s Saturday,” you remember. Little Cottonwood Canyon is always packed on a Saturday powder day. Thirty minutes pass and you make it a half-mile to the mouth of the canyon—it’s still dumping hard. As you creep […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 17, 2020 2 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Will Not Be Opening for Summer Operations Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah announced yesterday that they will not be opening for the summer season. Citing concern for the health of their guests and staff, the resort confirmed that all restaurants, rentals, retail, lift-served hiking and biking, and disc golf will not be available, nor will The Inn at Solitude and Solitude Mountain Spa. Financials also played a part, the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 24, 2020 0 Comments
A Utah Winter Road Trip: Sample the Greatest Snow on Earth with the Ikon Pass Brought to you by Ikon Pass A Utah Winter Road Trip – 5 Days, 5 Destinations Deer Valley Resort, Brighton, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Alta Ski Area With 10,000 acres of Utah terrain available on the Ikon Pass—the most terrain offered on any pass—skiing and riding the “Greatest Snow on Earth” this year shouldn’t be a matter of if but […] Featured Article SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 1 Comment
Solitude Ski Resort, UT Will Charge $20 For Parking In 2019/20 Solitude Mountain Resort, often ranked among Utah’s Top-10 ski areas, intends to charge a $20 dollar parking fee to visitors beginning 2019/20 winter. Also in the works are carpool incentives, resort expansions, and collaborations with state government–all with end goal of seeing fewer vehicles in the canyons. Plan outlines private vehicles transporting up to two persons will be charged the […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 18, 2019 8 Comments
Two Patrollers at Solitude Ski Resort, UT Caught in Inbounds Avalanche There were tense moments on Thursday morning for two ski patrol officers who found themselves caught in an avalanche at Solitude Ski Resort, UT. The two were doing avalanche control in the Honeycomb Canyon area of the resort when a small avalanche was triggered, reported KUTV. “During that routine operation this morning, a small slide started. Two of our ski patrol […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 8, 2019 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Utah: Unparalleled Access to 10,000-Acres of the “Greatest Snow on Earth” [sponsored by Ikon Pass] With 10,000-acres of prime Utah terrain available on the Ikon Pass, the most terrain offered on any pass, skiing and riding the “Greatest Snow on Earth” this year shouldn’t be a matter of if, but when. Come experience the convenience and sheer proximity of Utah’s Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, and Brighton, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2018 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Mike Lavery | September 24, 2018 0 Comments
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds 7 New Resorts | Now 34 Iconic Destinations Available Worldwide The Ikon Pass is getting stronger and stronger by the day, with the addition of 7 iconic destinations to the lineup in the last three days. On Monday, it was announced that they will be offering unlimited access to Solitude Mountain Resort, UT with the 2018/19 Ikon Pass as well as offering 7 days at Brighton, UT. Solitude and Brighton are located […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 29, 2018 1 Comment
Alterra Completes Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Acquisition | Ikon Pass is the New Standard in Season Passes Alterra Mountain Company announced Tuesday the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah, bringing the company’s total to 13 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Solitude Mountain Resort to the Alterra Mountain Company family and excited to expand our reach within Utah to […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 2, 2018 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Co. To Acquire Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah Alterra Mountain Co. just announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon just outside Salt Lake City, UT. Solitude Mountain Resort is located just 34 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and less than an hour from Deer Valley Resort, in the renowned Big Cottonwood Canyon. The mountain […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 20, 2018 2 Comments
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 0 Comments
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 2 Comments
The Best Lift, Run, Bar, & Restaurant at Solitude, UT [this article is sponsored by Ski City] Solitude ski resort near Salt Lake City, UT – aka Ski City – is the glimmering hidden gem of Utah ski resorts. The place averages 500″ of snowfall per year, they’ve already seen 403″ of snowfall this season, and they’re sitting on an 135″ snowpack. And it’s only February 23rd… Solitude is having one of its best years in recent […] Miles Clark | March 1, 2017 5 Comments
Solitude, UT Conditions Report – Quiet 19″ Pow Day We made the trip from Tahoe to Utah and got a taste of that cold smoke at Solitude Mountain Resort. After a 19″ storm total from Monday-Wednesday, we caught the tail end on Thursday. There was a nice layer of fresh on top of some soft chop off piste and perfect groomers on piste. Solitude, UT = 96″ snowpack 352″ snowfall […] Conditions Report Guy LaDouche | April 1, 2016 0 Comments
2015/16 Closing Dates For North American Ski Resorts Ahh, the sweet, distinct smell of cheap hot dogs and brats being grilled accompanied, with of course, some PBR or the other cheapest libation you can get your hands on. Puppies are running around everywhere and there are girls skiing in bikinis, sometimes even guys too. Closing days will soon be had by many ski resorts around the […] Brains Keenan Grady | March 31, 2016 8 Comments
Industry News
Weather
Featured Article
Avalanche
Conditions Report
Brains