How to Go Skiing in Powder Mountain, Utah

Escape the crowds, enjoy fresh runs and chat with the friendly staff at Powder Mountain Winter Resort. It's an ideal vacation destination for a family adventure or an action-packed getaway with ski-enthusiast friends. Boasting a whopping 5,500 acres and 2 ski terrains, 113 trails serviced by 7 lifts and a vertical drop of 2,104 feet, Powder Mountain is a fun spot for a ski adventure.

Things You'll Need

• Phone
• Computer with Internet service

Instructions

Book Your Powder Mountain Lodging

1. Book your Powder Mountain lodging by contacting the Ogden Convention and Visitors Bureau or visiting its website (see Resources below). Browse the Web site lodging options for lodging and ski packages that include discounted pricing on lift tickets, equipment and lessons.

2. Reserve a room at one of the elegant, modern Powder Mountain hotels. Dine in pristine restaurants for a candle-lit dinner or eat a hearty breakfast before hitting the slopes. Expect surprisingly inexpensive to moderate rates.

3. Book a weekend stay at a slopeside Powder Mountain condominium. Take advantage of being walking distance from the trails, yet remotely distanced from the hub of the crowd. Enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere and relax for the evening with loved ones in a cozy setting. Visit the Powder Mountain Winter Resort website for links and info (see Resources below).

Arrange Your Transportation

1. Fly into the Salt Lake City International Airport. The trip to Powder Mountain from the airport is about a 1-hour drive.

2. Reach Powder Mountain from the airport by taking I-15 North to Ogden, Utah. When you reach Ogden, take the 12th Street exit. Then turn East and follow the marked signs to Park City. Once you arrive in Park City, take I-80 East to I-84 to Exit 96, where you will then arrive at Powder Mountain.

Enjoy Your Utah Ski Trip

1. Review the Powder Mountain trail map online to locate the base lodge, first-aid services, restrooms, shopping and dining choices.

2. View the ski report and current Powder Mountain weather conditions on the main page of the resort's website.

3. Take advantage of inexpensive private skiing lessons and class instruction at the Powder Mountain Snow Sports School. Take your skiing ability to the next level or learn how to ski for the first time under the guidance of trained professional ski instructors.

4. Make sure that you have the appropriate clothing and gear for the cold weather conditions of Powder Mountain, where weather-proof snow clothing is a must. Extreme cold gear, extra thermals and water-proof socks are a few things to be sure to pack for your Utah ski trip.

Tips & Warnings

• Booking your ski trip to Powder Mountain online not only allows you to make reservations at your convenience, but it can also save you a great deal of time and money.

• If you plan on driving to Powder Mountain from the Salt Lake City International Airport, locate the driving directions on the Powder Mountain Web site to print out and have with you when you arrive in Utah.