Color Country Snow Skiing

Elk Meadows Ski and Summer Resort

Utah's newest ski resort, Elk Meadows is quickly gaining a reputation as great destination for a family ski vacation. The resort is located less than four hours from Salt Lake City on the north and from Las Vegas on the south. Elk Meadows is located high in the Tushar Mountains of the Fishlake National Forest and receives up to 350 inches of snowfall a year. At Elk Meadows, skiers are relieved of the pressure of long lift lines, congested lodges, and the high prices that plague the more popular ski resorts. It's the best of what a ski vacation can be.

With five lifts serving 30 runs, Elk Meadows can make every skier in your family happy form the little ones on the bunny slopes to the go-for-broke snow boarder or expert skier. Because of the wide, uncrowded runs, snow boarders are welcome here.

Private and group lessons in both downhill and cross country skiing are available as well as ski rentals. And Ski Magazine ranked Elk Meadows as one of the top areas in the country for the quality, service, and facilities for teaching children. In addition, child care for non-skiing children is available.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are readily available in the restaurant or day lodge. During the summer, you can enjoy popular activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

It's easy to get to Elk Meadows. Just follow I-15 to Beaver, Utah. Take Scenic Byway 153 east 17 miles to the resort. The resort has great ski and stay packages that include accommodations in fully equipped condominiums. Or additional accommodations are available in nearby Beaver.