SolitudeSolitude Mountain Resort, located 30 miles (about 50km)
southeast of Salt Lake City, is one of the smaller, quieter ski
resorts in Utah, and is chiefly popular with families on weekend
getaways. Situated in Big Cottonwood Canyon, in the Wasatch
Mountains, the resort's slogan - "Refined by Nature" - highlights
its incredible natural beauty, and its unmistakable allure. As far
as skiing is concerned, Solitude caters mainly to the beginner and
intermediate markets, with 70 percent of its slopes being graded at
these levels. Solitude boasts 64 trails on 1,200 acres, a wealth of
high-quality lodging, shopping and dining facilities, and has
consistently been voted in the top 20 family ski resorts in the
USA. Address: 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Website: www.skisolitude.com Email: info@skisolitude.com Telephone: (801) 534 1400 Transportation: The small village at the base of the slopes is easy to
navigate on foot. The Solitude Shuttle takes visitors form the
front of the Moonbeam Lodge to the centre of the
village. Opening Time: Ski lifts open at different times, depending on the
lift and conditions Admission: Daily lift tickets are $68 (adults); $42 (children);
children under 6 are free. Further concessions are
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