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Utah Ski Season 2024-25: Third-Busiest Year Despite Visitor Decline

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

June 16, 2025

Utah Ski Season 2024-25: Third-Busiest Year Despite Visitor Decline

Utah's ski resorts recorded their third-busiest season ever with 6.5 million visitors in 2024-25, but the 3.6% decline from the previous year highlights growing challenges. Weather patterns, the Park City strike, and economic pressures all contributed to the drop, even as the industry invests hundreds of millions in new infrastructure ahead of the 2034 Olympics.

Salt Lake City

Utah

Park City

Snowbird

Alta

How popular were Utah's ski resorts this winter? Here's what the data says

SnowStash

June 13, 2025

Utah Ski Resorts Maintain Strong Visitation Despite Weather Challenges

Utah's ski resorts saw a slight dip in visitors during the 2024-2025 season, but still recorded the third-highest total on record with over 6.5 million skier visits.

Salt Lake City

Brighton

Utah

Snowbird

Alta

SnowStash

May 18, 2025

Park City Mountain Resort: Local Tech CEO's Vision for Acquisition and Expansion

Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, has purchased Town Lift Plaza in Park City and expressed interest in acquiring Park City Mountain Resort from Vail Resorts, with plans for significant upgrades including a potential gondola connection to Alta.

Solitude

Park City Mountain Resort

Utah

Park City

Alta

Utah Ski Resort Closing Dates for 2024-25 Season

SnowStash

April 13, 2025

Utah Ski Resort Closing Dates for 2024-25 Season

As the 2024-25 ski season winds down in Utah, find out when your favourite resorts are planning to close and make the most of the remaining snow days.

Utah

Park City

Snowbird

Alta

SnowStash

April 5, 2025

Cottonwood Canyon Ski Resorts in Utah Receive Significant April Snowfall

Utah's Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts have been blanketed with fresh powder, receiving up to a foot of snow in the past 24 hours. This April snowfall has boosted season totals and improved conditions across Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude.

Solitude

Brighton

Utah

Snowbird

Alta

SnowStash

April 4, 2025

Alta's Supreme Lift Upgrade: Smoother Rides Coming in 2025

Alta Ski Area announces plans to straighten and upgrade the Supreme lift, eliminating the notorious 'bend' and improving the skiing experience for the 2025-26 season.

United States

Utah

Alta

SnowStash

April 3, 2025

Alta Ski Area Reaches 500-Inch Snowfall Milestone

Alta Ski Area in Utah has surpassed 500 inches of total snowfall this season, marking a significant turnaround from a slow start. The recent storms have created ideal conditions for spring skiing.

Salt Lake City

Utah

Alta