Perhaps best known for having “the biggest snow on earth,” Utah is home to many unique winter activities in the state. Whether you’re a longtime local or a winter traveler, here’s a list of unique, family-friendly winter activities in Utah.
sledding and sledding
Dog sledding tours are available with both Team G Sled Dogs and Bear Ridge Adventures in Park City.
Horse sleds are also available at various locations.
Heber Valley hosts the annual Skijolling Utah (Ski + Horse) event in Heber Valley. Sundance Mountain Resort offers nightlife on guided snowshoe and owl tours.
And of course, Utah’s Hogle Zoo has animals from all over the world and even offers light displays at this time of year.
winter sports
Those interested in outdoor winter sports should visit the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. Go Nordic skiing or try your hand at biathlon. The venue is still used for training for Olympic athletes and other qualifications.
Visitors can also descend the state’s longest snow tubing lane at Soldier Hollow in Heber.
red rock
Winter is also a great time to head south and avoid the crowds in typically busy places like Utah’s national parks!
Go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at Bryce Canyon National Park, and enjoy the Winter Festival at Ruby’s Inn.
Visit Moab to see snow-covered arches, cross-country ski and mountain bike.
Enjoy an adventure tour with a local tour company in Kanab complete with a campfire and s’mores.
fairy tale outing
Those looking for something a little more whimsical and romantic should check out Midway’s Ice Castle.
Further north, visit Compass Rose Lodge in the Ogden Valley. You can enjoy a star party at the built-in observatory.
ice skating
For those who enjoy skating on ice, there are plenty of opportunities for skating.