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Solitude Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Great snow record
  • Short transfers

Great for

  • Families
  • Intermediates
  • Quiet ski holidays

Ski Holidays in Solitude

An oasis of calm among the ski giants of the Utah region, this resort’s name is no misnomer. Though it’s among the elite Rockies 6 for snow cover, and has intermediate and expert runs good as any in the state, the crowds just never came. It’s no wonder Deer Valley smelt the potential. They bought up the resort in 2015 and have big things in store…

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Solitude Stats

Top Altitude
10,035ft / 3059m
Bottom Altitude
7988ft / 2435m
Resort Altitude
7988ft / 2435m
Total Piste
1200 acres / 77 runs
Longest Run
3.5 miles / 5.6km
Slope Orientation
N
Vertical Drop
2047ft / 624m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

If ever we’ve heard of a cracking reason to start a ski resort, this is it. Billionaire uranium miner, Robert Barrett was one day barred from the restroom at Alta (a “guests only” privilege). So affronted, he set to work building a ski resort of his very own, right next door... Setting his sights on Big Cottonwood Canyon, the next canyon across, he bought up all the land and began building the cosy, Bavarian-style village that hasn’t grown much to this day.

Surrounded by the same Wasatch mountain range as some of the biggest resort names in US skiing, the area is blanketed in a huge 500 inches of snow a season. The terrain is varied and it’s interesting, stuffed with open bowls, steep chutes, groomed cruisers, and great fall line tree runs. The atmosphere is laid-back and “local”, the bathrooms open to all... Best yet, it’s one of the quietest resorts in all of Utah.

Why so quiet? It’s one of life’s mysteries. Perhaps because the smaller 1200-acre ski area doesn’t attract the attention that nearby super ski resorts do. Whatever the reason, it makes Solitude a haven for families. This place has the highest ratio of beginner and intermediate terrain in the Salt Lake City area. Powder puppies are big fans too, for the likelihood of fresh lines is high.

Buildings are split between the Moonbeam base and Solitude Village (where the hotels are based), but you won’t need a map to make your way round. Nothing’s ever very far from a ski lift, all the quicker for getting out to the slopes when an epic dump hits!

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Solitude Transfer Times

Salt Lake City International Airport 33 miles, 1 hour

The nearest airport to Solitude is Salt Lake City at 45 km or about 45 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Solitude?

1200 acres of mixed ability terrain, three bowls and some of the most impressive off-piste terrain in the country. If this doesn’t suffice, the resort of Brighton (and another 1050 acres) is just over the hill and accessible on a SolBright pass.

Lots of beginners make their first turns in Solitude. The ski school has a magic carpet but many skip this and head straight for the incredibly gentle Easy Street (served by the incredibly gentle Link chair). A less intimidating run you will not find. Super wide runs off the Moonbeam Express are the next stop, giving lots of room to master turns. For inspiration, the North Star and South Star trails run through the evergreens, while looking up at the resort’s sheerest steeps, Milk Run and Parachute.

There isn’t a lift in Solitude without a blue run to take, with easier blues typically off the Sunrise and Apex chairs, and more challenging ones off the Summit and Eagle Express lifts. Dynamite is a long, winding, steep road back to base, for a challenge to work up an appetite before lunch. Solitude is also a great place to learn how to ski powder. Hop off the trails into the trees then safely back to the piste again – easy in the area under the Apex Chair.

Some say Solitude has overemphasized the blacks on its map – but there’s plenty of tough terrain. The Powderhorn II quad services a half dozen advanced runs in an open bowl. Hands down the best advanced terrain is off-piste, especially that found in Honeycomb Canyon at the back of the resort. Here, provided you’re happy to traverse a little, you’ll often find yourself alone with a mix of fitness-testing chutes, trees and bowls. On much of the mountain you could hear a pin drop (if there’s wasn’t such deep powder to cushion it…), so Solitude is often fit to bursting with freshies even after several days without snowfall.

Which other ski resorts are near to Solitude?

The nearest ski resorts to Solitude include Park City.

Ski Area Facts

LocationUtah, USA
Established1956
Downhill1200 acres / 77 runs
Lift Pass$65-83 (single day adult pass)

Beginner Slopes

10%

Intermediate Skiing

40%

Advance & Expert Terrain

50%

Snowboarding Trails

1200 acres / 77 runs100%

Solitude Restaurants

Solitude Après Ski

Solitude Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

The Sports Den at Solitude has 2 convenient locations, at the Moonbeam Learning Centre and in the Main Lodge. They carry a wide selection of accessories and Solitude logo items.

Best Time to Visit Solitude

Among the “elite Rockies 6” for snow reliability, Solitude enjoys huge snowfalls of quality dry Utah powder, with a huge average of 500 inches (13m) annually. Playing it safe, the resort also has snowmaking facilities on 12.5% of the terrain - the “high-traffic” areas. Lots of north facing slopes (most of the lifts face that way) hold their snow well till late in the season. This all means there really isn’t a bad time to ski Solitude. Though - patchiness in the back, expert-side of the mountain, may make January or February (when the most snow tends to fall) a safer option.

This is also a smashing spot for peak dates, given that on most days lift queues are barely warrant the name.

What's Solitude like at Christmas?

Christmas in Solitude will have everyone feeling festive. Previous years, kids could ski with Santa on the big day and the Children’s Glow Parade let them take a snowcat up the mountain to ride back down with glow sticks.

What's Solitude like in the New Year?

You’ll often need a Christmas miracle to find fresh powder for the 1st, not the case with New Year in Solitude! Celebrate with a toddy at the Library Bar and watch the ski instructors take last run of the year in the annual torchlit parade

What's Solitude like in Half-Term?

Take a load off for Half Term in Solitude. This resort prides itself on its lack of lift lines and there’s huge peace of mind knowing powder almost definitely awaits.

What's Solitude like at Easter?

Annual Easter egg hunts and skiing with the bunny keep the kids content for Easter in Solitude.

Solitude Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Solitude snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Solitude snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Solitude snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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For a family ski trip there’s lots to love about Solitude. For starters, it’s so quiet – perfect for not losing little ones in crowds round the quads. You don’t need a map to get around the base, and the same goes for the lower slopes, so keeping track of junior isn’t a full-time job.

The Youth Snowsports Academy does special programs for ages 3-13, while childcare is available at the Moonbeam base area for little nippers 4 years and younger; by the hour or for the full day. For children 2 to 5 years, a ski and play combo’s available which includes private ski lessons. For an evening minus the minions at the Library bar, evening babysitting is also available.

The resort has had offers in recent years like children under 6 getting free lift passes.

If your group is more about fresh powder and varied terrain than Jagerbombs at dawn, Solitude’s just the ticket. Snow is sure, nothing’s too far away and you can hit the neighbouring ski area of Brighton if you run out of new runs. On the mountain, make the newly renovated Roundhouse your meetup for cheap Himalayan lunches.

For an activity to include in the holiday album, up to 20 can make an evening expedition to the Yurt for gourmet grub you won’t be forgetting in a hurry.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Solitude

Maximum and minimum adult Solitude lift pass prices ranged from $492 to $492 for 6 days access to the Solitude ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Solitude holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $56 - $56 $88 - $88 $62 - $62
6 Day Price $336 - $336 $492 - $492 $372 - $372
Age Range 7 - 13 14 - 69 70+

Getting to Solitude

Most of our ski holidays to Solitude packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Solitude from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Solitude from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Solitude from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salt Lake City 45 km 45 minutes

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Solitude?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Solitude transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Salt Lake City 45 km 45 minutes

Solitude Maps

Solitude piste map
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