The best day trips from Salt Lake City
Lonely Planet Editors
9 March 2021
It s no wonder that Salt Lake City has exploded in popularity in recent years â it s nearly as synonymous with outdoor recreation as it is with the Mormon faith. With its close proximity to the unique sodium chloride formations to the east, the Wasatch Mountains to the west, and countless hiking, biking, skiing, and even spelunking opportunities within two hours drive, it s no wonder the SLC metro is growing.Â
From herds of wild bison to sprawling sculptures that fit right into Utah s epic landscapes to family-friendly old west history to ski towns that offer thrills and frills, there s a little something for everyone. And the best part of all is that you can fit each of those adventures into a quick there-and-back-again if you re short on time. We narrowed it down to the top ten day trips from Salt Lake City.
Graphic courtesy of Mappy
Skiers at Deer Valley Resort and several other mountains around the country now have access to an app called Snow Mappy
, which helps solve a couple of issues for many skiers: knowing where your friends and family are on the mountain, and finding an easy route to get there.
That’s how the idea for the app was born, according to Karyn Nolan, CEO and co-founder of Mappy, LLC.
“Survival,” she said. “My husband, Drew, is from Utah and I grew up in California. He is an expert skier and snowboarder and I am at an intermediate level at best. All of a sudden I found myself at the top of mountains in Utah and Drew would disappear down a run. I would become confused when there was a fork in the path and I knew if I took the wrong turn I could inadvertently end up on a double black diamond or go to the wrong part of the mountain.”
Updated
Mar 07, 2021
Here s How I Fought For My Dog To Become The First Downhill Skiing Service Animal When ski patrol officers flagged me down. they insisted service animals are not allowed on the slopes. But I refused to let that be the end of the conversation.
Courtesy of Graham Barnett
The author skiing with her service animal, Maeve, in a front-pack at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 25.
People kept taking my picture. They asked to grab photos while I waited in line, snuck quick shots they thought I didn’t notice, and brazenly pointed their phone at me as I passed them.
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