I spent a Saturday skiing at the Solitude Ski Resort just because I had never visited before. I was prepared to spend a lot of time waiting in line because it was a busy weekend. I was pleasantly surprised that there were no lines, I never had more than a three or four people in front of me at any of the lifts.When I visited, there had not been any snow for a few weeks so powder was out of the question but I found that the resort had worked hard to provide well groomed trails and slopes. Natives to the area might complain about the hard packed powder but I am from the East and ski that type of snow regularly so I thought the skiing was great. I thought there was a good mix of green, blue and black diamond trails where everybody but perhaps the most expert skiers would have a good time. A few of the more difficult areas were closed because of the lack of snow. I thought this resort had a great family feel, more so than other ski areas over in Little Cottonwood canyon that I have visited. I saw many dads taking their pre-teen sons and daughters skiing with them. I brought a brown-bag lunch so I didn't use any of the restaurants on the hill so I cannot provide a review of the eating establishments. It was such a nice day that I just found a nice spot up on the mountain with a view and sat down to eat my lunch under the bright sun.I found other skiers, lift operators and other personnel to be friendly and helpful. I stayed on the mountain until the middle of the afternoon and was able to ski most of the trails. I had a good time skiing the trails at Solitude and will definitely visit again when I am in the area.
An excellent ski resort with great runs, powder, friendly staff and amenities. For our group, the fact it is quiet after hours was a bonus - we were there to ski not to party on. i will definitely be back one day.
Had a great day at this mid size resort. Very pleased we visited after skiing all of the other local places. Despite a few areas with thin cover, we found plenty of nice cruisers and a nice mix of more difficult terrain. Most of the tree stuff was hardly touched! We had the place to ourselves. Yes, it was the Monday following the Super Bowl so perhaps your experience may vary. With soo much discussion about the differing "Vibe" between Alta vs Snowbird, we simply enjoyed this place for the pure Solitude!
This was our second trip back to Solitude. This trip was with our extended family (a total of 7 in a wonderful 3 BR condo with great views of the slopes). The weather was most unusual (temps in the 40's and 50's in early February) with Springlike skiing, but we all had a lot of fun during our weeklong stay.I have only one challenge for the management at Solitude, since we love ALMOST everything about the place except for this one aspect. While we love the trail layout and the fact that all trails are north facing (excellent snow quality all the time), the lift layout is one of the most "gerrymandered" in the Rockies for a major resort. Perhaps with Deer Valley's involvement going forward this will be addressed. In order to get around the resort one has to take a variety of lifts and even experience some pretty flat terrain. Re-aligning the lift structure (and adding another high speed quad to replace the extremely slow Sunrise lift) would go a very long ways to turn this gem into a nearly perfect place.
My husband and I spent a great five day honeymoon at Solitude Mountain. We enjoyed snowshoeing on the easily accessible and beautiful trails that connect Solitude Mountain with the Nordic Center. We found the food excellent, the service consistently friendly and professional, and drank the best marguerites of all time! (In Utah -- who would have thought?) There is a range of accommodations-- look for a unit with a view. That is the only thing we would have done differently.
I am probably considered an intermediate skier. I've skiid for years but haven't been often over the last 7 or 8 years. I went with someone who is a brand new skier so we bought a beginners pass that gives access to 3 runs for about $58 dollars. We went on Martin Luther King day and had excellent and beautiful conditions. Also, the resort was not super busy, which was very nice! Even though it was just a beginners pass, we still had access to a lot of blue runs and even a few black diamonds. It was a great day and a great value!
My husband and I took a quick four-day vacation to Solitude and had a fabulous time. We are New Yorkers who have never been to the West to ski. Brought our helmets and boots and rented demo skis at the location for three days of skiing. It seems as though the snow followed us from New York to Solitude, who has had a lower-than-normal snowfall season. First day, there was a bit of ice, but as we're used to it, it was really no big deal for us. When the snow came for our last two days, WOW, what a difference. Was glad I had proper skis rather than my "East coast" narrower skis. Altitude had some effect on our stamina and a slight headache, perhaps because we live at 47' above sea level, lol.Monday, March 2 was completely empty on the slopes and the snow kept on coming. What a great experience! We were perfectly suited for Solitude, because we just love to ski, relax, and rest. Busy, crowded, loud places aren't really all that appealing, so this was just perfect.Lodging and dining will be reviewed separately.
This year is not good for snow, but Solitude grooms so well, you hardly notice it at all! Enough blue runs to keep us occupied all day, and several high speed chairs, but the slower double chairs were kinds scary. Loved not waiting in line, EVER!
This resort is great because there are not many people here. I never had to wait in line at the lifts. It is a little smaller so not as many areas for a beginner skier.
Every February we spend one week in Utah skiing and snowboarding which is always a good time. We typically visit Powder, Snow Bird, Brighton and Solitude. Without exception, year after year we find the skiing and boarding to be superior at Solitude!,, Challenging runs, technical black diamonds and plenty of steep drops. It's a scenic resort with fast lifts. Save sometime go straight to Solitude!