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Utah Resorts

Park City Mountain Resort

The iconic resort based in the heart of one of the most breathtaking ski towns in the nation boasts some of the best terrain and après ski activities.

Opening: Nov. 17
Season Pass: Adult – $850, Student – $525

The Canyons

The largest resort in the state is known for its terrain park, phenomenal dining options, expansive runs and spectacular scenery.

Opening: Nov. 23
Season Pass: Adult – $1,449, Student – $699

Deer Valley

Routinely voted the best ski resort in the nation by Ski Magazine, Deer Valley highlights the best Utah mountains have to offer.

Opening: Dec. 8
Season Pass: $2,100

Alta

A skier’s paradise, this high-altitude resort bans snowboards and takes pride in being the roughest, most extreme ski resort in the West.

Opening: Nov. 16
Season Pass: Adult – $1,199, Student – $699

Snowbird

With 85 runs, one tram, four quads and six doubles, don’t let Snowbird’s unassuming style and atmosphere stop you from enjoying some of the best snow Utah has to offer.

Opening: Nov. 19
Season Pass: Adult – $1,199, Student – $729

Solitude

With more than 1,200 acres of skiing terrain, Solitude is intimate and gives a unique Utah experience. More than 500 inches of snowfall covers 65 named trails and three bowls.

Opening: TBA
Season Pass: $999

Brighton

The finest powder, the most extensive terrain parks and beautiful bowls can make Brighton loyalists out of anyone.

Opening: TBA
Season Pass: Adult – $949, Student – $599

Gay Ski Weeks in 2013

Elevation Park City Gay Ski Week, Feb. 21-24, utahgayski.com

Utah Gay & Lesbian Ski Week, Jan. 9-13, communityvisions.org

Aspen Gay Ski Week, Jan. 13-20, gayskiweek.com

Telluride Gay Ski Week, Feb. 22-March 3, telluridegayskiweek.com

Outboard Gay and Lesbian Snowboard and Ski Week in Winter Park, Colo., March 19-24, outboard.org

Vail Gay Ski Week, Dates TBD, vailgayskiweek.com

Canadian Rockies Gay Ski Tour, March 16-23, outwestadventrues.com

Elevation Mammoth Gay Ski Week, March 13-17, mammothgayski.com

Winter Pride at Whistler, British Columbia, Feb. 3-10, gaywhistler.com

Summit 2013 at Blowing Rock, N.C., Jan 24-27, ncgayskiweekend.com