Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, United States

4vliger 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2021

Very Good Snow. Uncrowded with a good layout.
We visited on Friday, 3/12. The parking fee is $20 but we arrived at the Moonbeam Base Area at about 8 am so were less than 50 yards to the steps that lead up to the Moonbeam Express Lift. Get here early and know your license plate number so you can pay the parking fee at the machines next to the steps. The whiteboards next to the lifts indicated they got 9” of snow in the last 24 hours so we skied ungroomed sections for a challenge though liked the groomers here. We took Moonbeam Lift to Powderhorn II Lift. The main portion of Diamond Lane was groomed while the right side leading to the Summit Express chair had some bumps. We like steeper groomed runs so did this one twice. It was a bit icy underneath but good fun. The un-groomed right side took a little more time. It is an easy ski from Powderhorn II via Eagle Ridge Run to the Challenger and Serenity runs. We especially liked these black runs for their steepness and width among beautiful sections of trees. Challenger had a bit of ice underneath new powder but nothing treacherous. Serenity was similar. We had a five minute wait for the Summit Express lift but the loading process was smooth because a Solitude guide was directing the lines. The lift didn’t stop though it slowed a couple of times on the way up. The summit is a good place for picture as there is plenty of room to the left of right of the lift exit. Dynamite was recommended as a longer Blue run from the summit. It was more crowded but we stopped for photos and to do an un-groomed section. For lunch we stopped at the Last Chance Lodge. The Veggie Chili and Turkey Chili ($11 each) were both great. It was at least 8 oz, hot, thick and filling. Because of COVID-19 restrictions there was no seating inside though there are high tables where we stood and ate. There are plenty of picnic tables and plastic lounge chairs outside. Toward the end of the day we skied the off the Sunrise and Apex Express Lifts. The Sunrise area was quiet and Northstar, Timber Line, and Sensation (all Blues) were uncrowded and well groomed. The Sunrise lift was the slowest at Solitude but the scenery is beautiful. Blue Spruce was a favorite off the Apex Lift. It’s not as steep as some of the black runs but well groomed. Overall our favorite runs were Diamond Lane, Challenger, Serenity and Dynamite. We enjoyed Solitude for snow, varied terrain, being uncrowded and good layout.

5Dan M 5:00 PM Jan 31, 2022

Solitude ski getaway
After passing on a ski trip while we were home in Oregon because of weather and holiday crowds, my daughter and I decided to fly to Salt Lake City and ski at solitude in late January. Our flights were about 1 3/4 hours from Palm Springs and Los Angeles. We took an Uber to our condo at Solitude Village, which took 45 minutes to an hour. The condo was across the walkway from the ski rental shop, a deli and upstairs from two restaurants. We were about 100 yards from the closest chairlift. All service employees were very courteous and helpful. And most importantly the skiing was excellent.