5 Best Winter Trails in Utah Valley

Utah winters can be dark, and cold, and may feel like our frosty weather will never end. Especially if you don’t ski or snowboard, you may feel left out or think you should just wait for spring to go outside, right? Wrong! For those who still want to enjoy the crisp cold air and snowy landscapes…

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Wasatch Adaptive Sports at Sundance Mountain Resort

When fourteen-year-old skier, Chase Nelson, comes down the hill at Sundance Mountain Resort, strangers watch with wide smiles. For many, Chase is likely the first person with Down Syndrome that they have seen skiing. One of those smiles belongs to Chase’s dad, Craig. Like most parents, Craig and…

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The Surprising Sport of Skate Skiing

There are many ways to enjoy winter here with a variety of things to do in Utah Valley. Some of our favorite family activities are ice skating on Utah Lake, downhill skiing at Sundance Resort, sledding at Rock Canyon Park, and a favorite - skate skiing up Provo Canyon at the Sundance Nordic Center…

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Winter Backcountry Exploration and Safety in Utah Valley

There's no denying that winter gets a bad rap - the roads get slippery, the air hurts your face, and the daylight is gone before we even have a chance to notice it. Yet, despite the naysayers’ complaints, winter happens to be my favorite season. I dare say you haven’t lived until you’ve witnessed…

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How to Embrace Winter Outdoor Adventure with Kids

As a transplant from California, I was excited to see snowflakes my first winter in Utah Valley—but the charm wore off fast. A few years ago, my husband, Ellis, and I made it our quest to embrace winter outside—we went hiking, we went skiing, we even lugged sleds up Slate Canyon and slid back down…

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5 Sundance Mountain Resort Winter Activities

Utah is the home of the greatest snow on earth and Utah Valley is home to one of the most beautiful and intimate mountain resorts on the Wasatch front. Sundance Mountain Resort has recently been named the #1 Ski Resort in North America by Conde Nast Traveler and we couldn’t agree more. With cozy…

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