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Things to do in Salt Lake City

Winter sports

This is a winter paradise for skiers and boarders alike, with the four main resorts surrounding Salt Lake offering acres of entertainment for all abilities. The white stuff that falls here is light, dry and fluffy, and has been described as ‘the greatest snow on earth’. Snowbird is one of Salt Lake's highest and most conveniently located ski resorts; great slopes, deluxe amenities, and the fastest lift in North America are only some of the perks. Slightly further out, the aptly named Solitude Mountain Resort is a beautiful haven of tranquillity. Alta Ski Area, the local favourite, is a skier’s mountain, full of challenging terrain set amongst granite peaks, while Brighton Resort boasts 1,875ft (571 metres) of vertical skiing that’s entirely accessed by high-speed quad lifts.

Website: www.snowbird.com
Website: www.skisolitude.com
Website: www.alta.com
Website: www.brightonresort.com

White water rafting

Enjoy the beauty and excitement of rafting down the white waters of the Weber River through dramatic Weber Canyon, just a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake. Park City Rafting's experienced and friendly guides, also certified in first-aid and CPR, steer rafters through a tumultuous aquatic adventure on either a two-hour tour or a full-day's rafting with a stop for lunch.

Tel: (435) 655 3800.
Website: www.parkcityrafting.net

Horseback riding

For that authentic pioneering experience, this stunning landscape should only be viewed from the saddle, which is exactly what you’ll do when you take up the trail with Wind In Your Hair Riding. For experienced riders only, parties of up to four can mount-up on beautiful and smooth traveling Paso Fino horses, and enjoy the areas spectacular scenery and wildlife all year round, at a trot or a gallop. Lessons for beginners are also available here.

46 East Cherry Canyon Drive, Wanship
Tel. (435) 336 4795.
Website: www.windinyourhair.com

Mountain biking

Even when the snow melts, out door enthusiasts continue to traverse these mountainsides - this time on wheels. For mountain-hardy bikes, try Wild Rose Sports. Head up the mountainsides, or go for a more relaxed route around Salt Lake.

Wild Rose Sports
Tel.: (801) 533 8671
Website: www.wildrosesports.com

Golf

Utah is a haven for golfers of all standards, with no lass than 34 public golf courses in and around Salt Lake City. It’s strong testament to Utah’s amazing natural diversity that you can happily play 18 holes on beautiful courses in warm sunshine, with the mountains providing a stunning backdrop, while others are simultaneously hurtling down those power-capped peaks.

Website: www.utah.com/golf

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