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    Tour Overview
    Little Cottonwood Canyon is home to two great Utah ski resorts - Alta and Snowbird, both of which see an average of 500 inches of snowfall each year.

    Wilderness Trails
    Sunset Peak Trail - Watch the sunset over the Salt Lake valley from the summit of 10,648 ft Sunset Peak, located on SR-210 about 9 miles east of I-215. Follow trailhead through wildflowers of Albion Basin to the mountain top. Aggresive afternoon hike - 3 miles round trip.

    Scenic Byway - SR-210
    Little Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness Areas are located on both sides of the steep canyon. Summer recreational activities here include rock climbing, camping, picnicking and hiking. You can sometimes spot wild mountain goats on the rocky slopes above. At the mouth of the canyon is the site of the old Mormon pioneer granite quarry.

    Twin Peaks Wilderness Area
    Many hike Broads Fork in route to Twin Peaks, while Mill B South is visited for its lakes. Because of its proximity to Salt Lake City, this area is popular for hikers attempting to scale steep terrain and mountain peaks.


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Host to the famous Tournament of Roses Parade and Norton Simon Museum and JPL Center. Pasadena's very famous New Years Day celebration has been running every year since 1889 and today it attracts over 5 million attendance plus a huge television telecast in multiple languages. Later the same day is the famous football challenge.

Salt Lake Airport Quality Inn
1659 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Conveniently located for the business and leisure traveler, halfway between picturesque downtown and the Salt Lake International Airport. Easy access to I-80 and I-215. Courtesy airport transportation. Choose from any one of our world-class ski resorts, all within a short drive. On premises Jubilee Restaurant open for dinner daily from 5-9. Free wired or wireless high-speed Internet access in guest rooms and public areas.

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    Park Regency Resort
    1710 Prospector Avenue, Park City, UT 84060 US;
    One- and two-bedroom units are available. Standard room amenities include a range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, air-conditioning, fireplace, TV, VCR, private bathroom, weekly housekeeping service, coffeemaker, and telephone.

    Hotel1 Park City Hampton Inn & Suites
    6609 North Landmark Dr, Park City, UT 84098 US
    All 81 rooms feature Queen or King size beds. Suites include fully equipped kitchen. Some suites have gas log fireplace and jetted tub. Heated indoor pool and spa. 24 hour complimentary coffee and tea. Meeting room. Exercise room. Free local calls. Guest laundry.

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    More Alta Utah Lodging
    Alta Lodge - located at the base of the Alta Ski Area in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. This convenient resort also offers a 2-bedroom condo and dormitory space.
    Canyon Services - luxury vacation homes and condominium accommodations. Our properties afford you with spectacular views of Alta or Snowbird.
    Hellgate Condominiums - Majestically situated at the base of the Hellgate Cliffs, and only 1/2 mile from both Alta and Snowbird, Hellgate offers both seclusion and easy access to The Greatest Snow On Earth.

    Park City Plaza Resort Indoor Pool Park City Plaza Resort
    The hotel's amenities include a pool, whirlpool, shuttle to ski lifts, ski storage, picnic tables, BBQ grills, laundry facilities, and parking. The hotel has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Each unit has air-conditioning, a full kitchen (microwave, blender, coffeemaker, dishwasher, range/oven, refrigerator) television, and VCR.

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    Cottonwood Residence Inn by Marriott
    6425 South 3000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84121;
    Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The newly renovated Residence Inn Cottonwood Fort Union is conveniently located just one block from Old Mill Corporate Center and two tenths mile from the Cottonwood Corporate Center.


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This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

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    Alta Ski Area
    PO Box 8007, Alta, UT 84092; 801-359-1078; Ski Link;
    Ski Season : Mid-Nov to April / Hours 9:15AM-4:30PM; Average Annual Snowfall: 500”;
    Mountain Elevation : Base 8500 ft / Top 10550 ft / Vert Drop 2020 ft;
    116 Ski Runs / 7 Chair Lifts / 5 Surface Tows;

    Alta is a Skier's Mountain - No snowboarding is allowed. Deep powder snow, variety of terrain and spectacular scenery are world renown charateristics of Alta. Its best kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain. The wide variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier.

    Wintersport Facilities & Programs
    Alta Youth Ski Club: Every Saturday during ski season for ages 7-14.
    Ski Lessons: Private Children or Adult Lessons, Ski Camps, Clinics.

    Alta Peruvian Lodge Hotel
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    This resort mountain hideaway is a haven for the serious skier, yet skiers of all abilities will appreciate the powder that makes Alta famous.

    Alta Rustler Lodge
    At this ski-in ski-out property, full breakfast and dinner, daily, are included in the rate. Hotel amenities include ski-in/ski-out to all Alta Ski Lift Base facilities, business center with high-speed Internet access, complimentary shuttle throughout Alta and Snowbird, on-premise ski pass purchase, children's programs, eucalyptus steam room, Jacuzzi, outdoor heated pool, fitness room, early morning stretch class, massage therapy, facial and aromatherapy treatments, manicures, pedicures, reflexology, and the Rustler Powder House full-service ski shop.

    Alta Goldminer's Daughter Lodge
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    This resort mountain hideaway is a haven for the serious skier, yet skiers of all abilities will appreciate the powder that makes Alta famous.

    Hellgate Condominiums
    Hellgate Condominiums are located only one-half mile from both Alta and Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon, majestically situated at the base of the Hellgate Cliffs. There are thousands of acres of terrain for skiers. In addition to the spacious guest rooms, we offer our guests a hot tub, a free ski shuttle, free ski lockers, plenty of free parking and an on-site staff to help you with all of your needs while in Alta. Discount Vacation Rentals


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    Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
    SR-210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, UT 84092; 800-232-9542; Resort Link;
    Elevation : Base-7760 ft / Top-11,000 / Vert Drop - 3240;
    Average Annual Snowfall: 500”; Ski Season : Mid-Nov to Mid-May;
    Ski Runs : 89 / Lifts: 1 tram, 3 quads, 7 doubles;

    Famous ski resort that opened in 1971 on the site of former silver mine, Snowbird offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties, a luxurious spa, a plethora of dining options, four-season activities and a staff dedicated to meeting your every need.

    Wintersport Facilities
    Top of resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, lowest point on the mountain is bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet. The 125-person Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately seven minutes.
    Snowbird Sports Education Foundation -
    Superpipe: - Zaugg “Pipe Monster” that will carve perfect, 18-foot transitions for our Superpipe, providing a world-class pipe experience.
    Longest Run: Chip’s Run, 2.5 miles.
    Longest Descent: Gad Valley, 3.5 miles.
    Mountain School: Snowbird’s Mountain School offers a plethora of instruction from class lessons to women’s ski and snowboard camps.
    Meeting Space: Snowbird’s meeting space expands from 29,000 to 44,000 square feet with an outdoor tent with a 1,000-person capacity.

    The Lodge at Snowbird
    Lodge amenities include a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness room, plus equipment lockers for each room. The elegantly appointed Lodge Bistro and Lounge is located at the pool level. Every room has an exterior balcony and presents a view of the ski mountain. Rooms also have hairdryer, private bath, refrigerator, telephone, and television.

    Snowbird Cliff Lodge
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    This resort mountain hideaway is a haven for the serious skier, yet skiers of all abilities will appreciate the powder that makes Snowbird famous.

    The Snowbird Inn
    The Inn has a pool and hot tub complex, saunas, and equipment lockers. Guests of the hotel enjoy concierge services and complimentary coffee. Each room has air-conditioning, private bath, telephone, television, and refrigerator. Snowbird's most intimate lodge, The Inn offers a relaxing atmosphere that keeps guests returning season after season.

    The Cliff Spa
    Snowbird Ski Resort, Snowbird, UT; 801-933-2225; Cliff Spa:;
    The luxurious Cliff Spa on the top two floors of the Cliff Lodge offers a full complement of services provided by a staff of 40 trained massage therapists, facialists and other specialists. It is one of the finest destination spas in the country, offering a truly unique resort spa experience in a pristine mountain setting.

    Snowbird Alpine Village
    There are 7 restaurants, 5 lounges, a full service pharmacy, post office, grocery deli, internet café, liquor store, other concessions and several unique gift shops situated throughout the village.
    Barrier Free Trail - a one mile round-trip nature walk that begins at the Skier’s bridge and ends up a beautiful observation deck overlooking the Gad Valley.
    Snowbird Activity Center - tennis courts, fish pond, playground, horseback riding, ATV tours, Alpine Slide, ZipRider, Bungy trampoline and more.

    Resort Festivals
    Folk & Bluegrass Festival - July - Festival Band Scramble on the Plaza Deck and immediately following the last band there will be an open jam session until midnight.
    Rock N Blues Festival - July - - The Snowbird Rock & Blues Festival also includes Cajun food to spice up the festival will be available on the Plaza Deck. Rhythm Street Market will have vendors from the Intermountain area selling their unique craft items on the Plaza Deck.
    Snowbird Oktoberfest - Sept/Oct - the premier celebration of German food, music, dance and fun, for over 70,000 visitors featuring the tastes of Bavaria with entertainment from local and national German bands and yodelers. Kinderland offers fun for children of all ages; Der Marktplatz will allow shoppers to browse through a variety of crafters.

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