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Ski Resorts Near Salt Lake City: 12 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to Salt Lake City are Snowbird (37 km), Wasatch Peaks Ranch (37 km) and Solitude Mountain Resort (37 km), measured in a straight line from Salt Lake City airport (SLC); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Park City Mountain Resort, with about 256 km of mapped runs.
- 1Snowbird · 37 km
- 2Wasatch Peaks Ranch · 37 km
- 3Solitude Mountain Resort · 37 km
- 4Alta Ski Area · 38 km
- 5Park City Mountain Resort · 40 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowbird | Utah | 37 km | 3,341 m (10,961 ft) | 100 km | source |
| Wasatch Peaks Ranch | Utah | 37 km | 2,843 m (9,327 ft) | 39 km | source |
| Solitude Mountain Resort | Utah | 37 km | 3,052 m (10,013 ft) | 37 km | source |
| Alta Ski Area | Utah | 38 km | 3,327 m (10,915 ft) | 72 km | source |
| Park City Mountain Resort | Utah | 40 km | 3,046 m (9,993 ft) | 256 km | source |
| Brighton Resort | Utah | 40 km | 3,188 m (10,459 ft) | 47 km | source |
| Deer Valley Resort | Utah | 46 km | 2,912 m (9,554 ft) | 183 km | source |
| Snowbasin Resort | Utah | 47 km | 2,835 m (9,301 ft) | 86 km | source |
| Sundance Resort | Utah | 56 km | 2,514 m (8,248 ft) | 32 km | source |
| Nordic Valley Resort (Wolf Mountain) | Utah | 58 km | 2,155 m (7,070 ft) | 23 km | source |
| Powder Mountain Ski Resort | Utah | 68 km | 2,862 m (9,390 ft) | 130 km | source |
| Beaver Mountain | Utah | 136 km | 2,670 m (8,760 ft) | 31 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from Salt Lake City airport (SLC) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Salt Lake City?
Snowbird, about 37 km in a straight line from Salt Lake City airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Salt Lake City?
Park City Mountain Resort, about 40 km away, with roughly 256 km of mapped runs.
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