Utah ski resorts are finally gearing up for the summer season after experiencing one of the snowiest winters in the state's history. Whether it be through mountain biking, hiking, lift rides, concerts or other events, the resorts are hoping to bring in people of all ages during the summer months. Below is a list of 13 of Utah's major ski resorts, their distance from Provo and some of the main activities and events they are providing this summer.
Alta has over 15 miles of hiking trails accessible during the summer months, including a 1. Alta provided lift-served hiking last season, but due to infrastructure improvement projects, it will go back to only foot-served hiking this summer. Alta has over 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that can be accessed from the Wildcat base area. Some of Alta's summer events include the Cirque Series trail running race on July 13, the Wasatch Wildflower Festival on July 20 and bi-weekly nature walks.
Alta is located about 46 miles north of Provo in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Beaver Mountain, located just outside of Logan and about miles north of Provo, is providing camping sites, RV hookups and yurt rentals this summer. The resort has various hiking and mountain biking trails and is hosting the Bike the Beav mountain biking race on June Brian Head is hoping to open for the summer on June 29, conditions permitting.
Various activities the resort will provide include mountain biking, rock climbing, zip lines, disc golf and chair lift rides.
The resort, just outside of Cedar City and about miles south of Provo, is planning multiple music festivals and bike races this summer. Brighton has a series of hiking trails it is hoping will be accessible soon, conditions permitting. Brighton, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon about 55 miles north of Provo, is hosting a summer camp for the first time this year for kids ages Cherry Peak is hosting its annual concert series this summer, which features a lineup of Colbie Caillet, Rodney Atkins and Lifehouse, among others.
