Travel Guide: Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, Utah

Winter has made its inevitable appearance as seen by the cooler temperatures rolling in all over the country. For some, this is a bad thing, for others, this is news to their ears. For people who are anything like me, the cold weather can only mean one thing; it's almost time to break out the new snowboard and head to the mountains. Want to know where you can go for some isolated skiing with over 400 inches of natural snow? You know that sounds intriguing…

I have a little secret for you, it is called Beaver Mountain Ski Resort. The Beaver Mountain Ski Resort a great place for some fairly isolated skiing. Located in Salt Lake City, Beaver Mountain is one of Utah's best kept secrets. Over 664 skiable acres, Beaver has well-maintained slopes, northeastern exposure for morning sun and avalanche-free conditions. Family-owned and operated since 1939, Beaver Mountain believes in giving each skier the personal touch. This is a wonderful place to take the family for some private skiing. It is a little father off the beaten path, 112 miles from Salt Lake City's major airport, but it is worth the drive. Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is home to 30 slopes and will be enjoyable by beginners and the most experienced skiers. The slope difficulty breakdown goes like this; Beginner terrain - 35%, Intermediate terrain - 40%, and advanced terrain - 25%. With a wide variety of slopes, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort will please all types of skiers. What are you waiting for? Not only is Beaver Mountain Ski Resort a great place to take the family, but it is very affordable as well. This family-owned ski resort has an average lift price of around $30, which is cheaper then most places.