Skiing really isn't about steep, about speed or about quad. All you need is some flat and open space if you have the right equipment and want to enjoy yourself. Still, there are plenty of unique developed areas in Utah that are designed to cater to skaters and cross country skiers, and this article is going to define some of the best known areas in the state. If you are looking for the top places to cross country ski in Utah, the answers are here.
Soldier Hollow -
This area is the center of many different Nordic competitions on local, national and worldwide levels, offering 31 kilometers worth of classic trail, skating trail and biathalon range. The train passes for this upcoming season are only going to run you $18 dollars for adults, or $15 if you attend after 1pm. Juniors can get trail passes for only $9, and seniors can get trail passes for $15. Children under 7 can get in for free. This facility offers rentals, clinics, lessons, snowshoe trails, tubing and lodging, and is scheduled to open on December 6 this year, provided that weather permits. More information can be found by visiting http://www.soldierhollow.com or calling (435) 654-2002.
White Pine Touring Center -
This is the oldest park city area center in Utah, offering 20 kilometers worth of classic and skating trails that wind their way down through condos and meadows. A single adult day pass will run you $18, or $10 if you attend after 3 o'clock pm. Youth passes sell for $8, and anyone aged six or under or sixty-four or over can get in for free. For more information about this resort, call (435) 649-8710 or visit http://www.whitepinetouring.com.
Sundance Nordic Center -
The Sundance Nordic Center offers more than 26 kilometers worth of trail and is well groomed for optimum enjoyment. The center, which is located up Provo Canyon, offers lessons and rentals. Adult day passes run $16 and half day passes run for $12. Junior passes are $9 and $6 according to age and children under ten and seniors can ride for free. For more information about this resort, call (801) 223-4170 or visit http://www.sundanceresort.com.
Solitude Nordic Center -
This center, at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon offers more than 20 kilometers of trails. Adult day passes will run you $15 dollars, with $12 half day tickets available after 12:30pm. Seniors over the age of seventy and children under the age of ten are free. Rentals are also offered as well. For more information about this resort, phone (801) 536-5774 or visit http://www.skisolitude.com.
Ruby's Inn -
At Ruby's Inn, the skiing is free and rental equipment is also available. When there is enough snow during certain years, this could be the ultimate experience in Nordic skiing. For more information about this resort, call (435) 834-5341 or visit http://www.rubysinn.com.
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Originally posted 2009-01-07 05:32:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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