4 weeks in Salt lake City, what should I do?

[Basil91]

So I am coming to Salt Lake City from England on the 2nd of March for 4 weeks. I am 23 so I can get "young adult" passes for a lot of places.

I would say I am intermediate to advanced, I ski piste, off piste and a little park.

I am staying in SLC, my plans is to get a season pass for Snowbird. Then get a few day passes for Alta, Brighton and maybe Park City, I'm not paying $124 though.

Was also thinking off doing a couple of private lessons at Snogression.

Sounds like a good plan? Is there anything else I should do whilst I am here?

Also I will been renting a car, if anyone wants a ride from SLC to Snowbird or wherever I'm going. I am also coming on my own, so if anyone wants to ski, grab a beer or something let me know.

 

[turntwood]

Sounds like you'll be happy at the bird. It's quite large and has plenty of off piste, and piste. There park is very tiny though. If you're looking for cheaper day passes elsewhere you may have some luck looking on KSL for day passes you might be able to find a good deal!

I would also wait maybe on buying a season pass, I might be wrong, but I could've sworn I saw a billboard today on my way up that said snowbird spring passes start march 1st, which would likely be a way better deal than the 700+ you'll likely have to pay if you buy a pass now. This is all I see online, http://parkcity.tv/snowbird-announces-spring-season-pass-deals/. I'm pretty sure it's old though.

Hopefully that was helpful!

 

[Basil91]

That's useful I'll hold off getting a pass then. I don't need it till March so whether they have spring passes or not it makes no difference.

Very helpful, cheers.

Is there anything else I must do when I'm there?

 

[rsvp]

Is there anything else I must do when I'm there?

Eat at Hectors or Lonestar after skiing

 

[GayWolf420]

Sounds like a killer plan, cant go wrong with the YU passes, they hook you up.

Snowbird has so much shit to ski, its unreal. plenty of cliffs, steeps, chutes, pretty much everything for a skier to huck themselves off of. Alta is wicked fun, too. Tons of great little natural features to get sendy on all over the place. LCC is a really unique place to ski, and houses some of the best shredding in all of the lower 48 IMO.

also, hate to be a negative nancy somewhat, but if the faucet really isnt turned on by the time you're out here, just expect really shitty coverage and spring-like snow. its been that way for the past month out here with no change in sight, so just be warned. its not ideally "the greatest snow on earth" right now, but im sure its better than a lot of stuff you're used too.

Have fun, and welcome to Utah!

 

[Basil91]

hopefully the weather will get better before then, otherwise I'd say go mountain biking instead

I like Mountain biking but I'm going for the snow! from what I've seen, snow reports etc. it looks OK

Eat at Hectors or Lonestar after skiing

Food recommendations are very welcomed, I watched the Man V food episode for SLC wasn't very inspiring though. I want to try out all the places I see on TV that we don't have here, also any cool local places.

Sounds like a killer plan, cant go wrong with the YU passes, they hook you up.

Snowbird has so much shit to ski, its unreal. plenty of cliffs, steeps, chutes, pretty much everything for a skier to huck themselves off of. Alta is wicked fun, too. Tons of great little natural features to get sendy on all over the place. LCC is a really unique place to ski, and houses some of the best shredding in all of the lower 48 IMO.

also, hate to be a negative nancy somewhat, but if the faucet really isnt turned on by the time you're out here, just expect really shitty coverage and spring-like snow. its been that way for the past month out here with no change in sight, so just be warned. its not ideally "the greatest snow on earth" right now, but im sure its better than a lot of stuff you're used too.

Have fun, and welcome to Utah!

What are YU passes?

It sounds so good, I can't wait.

Snow doesn't seem to be as good as previous years, still looks good though, but I was in Serre Chevalier, France and the snow was terrible (still fun), then it dumped one night pretty much out of nowhere and it was amazing.

I have only every skied in France and once in Italy, unless you count dry slopes and indoor snow domes. I've heard its pretty different skiing in America though. What are the biggest difference between American and European skiing?

Thanks for the tips, +k for everyone.

 

[GayWolf420]

I like Mountain biking but I'm going for the snow! from what I've seen, snow reports etc. it looks OK

Food recommendations are very welcomed, I watched the Man V food episode for SLC wasn't very inspiring though. I want to try out all the places I see on TV that we don't have here, also any cool local places.

What are YU passes?

It sounds so good, I can't wait.

Snow doesn't seem to be as good as previous years, still looks good though, but I was in Serre Chevalier, France and the snow was terrible (still fun), then it dumped one night pretty much out of nowhere and it was amazing.

I have only every skied in France and once in Italy, unless you count dry slopes and indoor snow domes. I've heard its pretty different skiing in America though. What are the biggest difference between American and European skiing?

Thanks for the tips, +k for everyone.

Oh theyre just Young adult passes, I got mine for real cheap in october, but they're unrolling their spring passes in the coming weeks as it was mentioned above.

I havent been overseas to ski either, but I know for a fact that in the states, they have a very big emphasis on staying in-bounds and not ducking any closed area ropes, or not going thru any gates unless you have the proper knowledge and gear. Thats one of the bigger things i gather from resorts out here. And not being a total jackass on the hill, skiing in control, etc.

I think Salt Lake county has a few ordinances regarding rope ducking and staying in bounds, and i know they dont fuck around with that shit.

 

[GayWolf420]

also wing coop up in Olympus cove is great, as well. fucking killer specials, and they give you discounts if youre just coming back from shredding.

 

[broto]

also wing coop up in Olympus cove is great, as well. fucking killer specials, and they give you discounts if youre just coming back from shredding.

wing coup is tits

 

[Basil91]

Oh theyre just Young adult passes, I got mine for real cheap in october, but they're unrolling their spring passes in the coming weeks as it was mentioned above.

I havent been overseas to ski either, but I know for a fact that in the states, they have a very big emphasis on staying in-bounds and not ducking any closed area ropes, or not going thru any gates unless you have the proper knowledge and gear. Thats one of the bigger things i gather from resorts out here. And not being a total jackass on the hill, skiing in control, etc.

I think Salt Lake county has a few ordinances regarding rope ducking and staying in bounds, and i know they dont fuck around with that shit.

Ok so if you want to go fast, there's a time and a place.

If somewhere is shut off, it really is shut off. In France, ski where you want really, this year in Serre Chevalier saw a good looking run from the lift, was closed off when we got to the top, ducked the rope. Met an instructor taking a ski school down part of it. He could not have cared less we were there, we weren't in his class so he didn't give a shit what we were doing.

as far as food goes, Lone Star is good for buritos in Sugarhouse. Este pizza is good, on the other side of Salt Lake the Garage has good bar food.

Lone Star at 2265 Fort Union Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 ? and este pizza at 56 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 ?

also wing coop up in Olympus cove is great, as well. fucking killer specials, and they give you discounts if youre just coming back from shredding.

Will give these places a try. I'll keep my gear on if it gets me a discount

wing coup is tits

Will check it out. is it at Olympus Hills Shopping Center, 3971 Wasatch Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84124

I like wings, never been somewhere that sells nothing but before.