OwNeD45

Hey guys! Im planning a trip for Utah sometime In February and pretty much want to get my planning ready " even tho its months and months away lol." Id like to know which would be best on flight tips, transportation, best and cheapest places to stay at in walking distance to near mountain. Im looking to stay a weekend with 2-3 friends and if any1 has any good or bad experiences in Utah. Ne info greatly appreciated.

" sorry ahead if posted in wrong room "

con3593

one recommendation dude, buy the plane tickets and hotel stuff as early as you can, and try to use like priceline or some shit to book em together for the cheapest rate...and check out Ski Utah: The Official Source for Information on the Greatest Snow on Earth

lots of good info for you there

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I voted buckethead asshole,

killclimbz

Actually my advice would be to wait before you pull the trigger. The main reason is snow conditions. Utah, like anywhere else can get skunked. Two years ago they had a horrible season until late March. Feb was crap. Knowing that conditions are decent is better than having to cancel your trip and incur all sorts of fees. One caveat. Plane tickets are not getting cheaper, that would be the only reason I would buy now. Otherwise, it's easy enough to find affordable rentals in SLC.

mpdsnowman

Get your plane tix and reservations now and dont worry about the snow. It will be there for sure. Planning vacations based on weather isnt the best policy. U will enjoy yourself immensly in Utah particularly in that timeframe. The cost of everything is rising. U will kick yourself in the head financially if you hold out.

To hold on for weather only works for those who live in driving distance. Anyone else, make your arrangements and enjoy the time when u get there.

Where are u flying from?? I can guide you adequately for I fly alot.
Delta is a major hub I beleive in SLC.
Jetblue actually flys there too...they are ususally cheap for east coasters.

When u get there u will love it. I stayed at the "Red Moose Lodge". It is in Eden Utah(north approx 45 min from the airport). I am definitely going back soon perhaps even this winter actually with some friends. It didnt cost alot and your near three resorts wolf mountain (which is tiny but awesome), Powder Mountain(phenomial bc and trails for everyone) and snowbasin(former site of the olympics).

It didnt cost me anymore than 1100 for an entire week. The red moose was less than $100 per night, they were really cool people. U could bring stuff into your room food and such. Great breakfast in the am....real nice.

U can always head south for the day to brighton and other locations and make it back no problem...weather cooperating cause it does snow out there.

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killclimbz

^^^Again, maybe get the plane tickets. With fuel costs being a major pain, it's ok to lock in the rate. As far weather bit of advice. If people are still mountain biking in February your snowboard trip is going to be kind of lame. If you don't think this happens, you should chat with Seattle area boarders from two seasons ago. Again, lodging in Salt Lake is not going to be a better deal now vs booking in December.

I also wouldn't recommend staying in Eden if you are planning on hitting Snowbird, Park City, Brighton, Solitude, Canyons, Etc. That's just plain crappy advice and based on "I did it and liked it so it works for everyone". That lodge would be great if Powder Mountain and Snobasin are you destinations. If you are doing the cottonwood resorts, I would look in Salt Lake City or Sandy. Cheap lodging is all around. I stayed at the La Quinta in Sandy and had a 5 mile drive to Snowbird. Pretty easy and affordable. I just drove straight up the boulevard there into the canyon. Did that with no reservations either. Lot's of other options in that city.

You can book now or when they start scheduling and probably do alright. If the weather pattern goes suck-o though, you might be better served heading somewhere else, such as Tahoe.

mpdsnowman

I didnt say that dont put words in my posting please.

What I am posting is my experience there. When I say u will love it I mean utah in general NOT WHERE I STAYED...

It may not work for everyone gary...but I am trying to give advise to someone asking .

thank you

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killclimbz

You might want to give a broader view of the area.

Your rec reads very biased.

Just sayin'...

mpdsnowman

Others will tell their experiences in Utah as well and hopefully when this thread progres,s, owned will have a nice thread of options and information...and others would as well

And dont worry about utah being dry(alcohol wise). There was a liquor store two miles from the airport. Beer is an issue I think but heck they can find it.

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con3593

grab the bottom of their seats, make their biker ass's tow you down the mountain!

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mpdsnowman

Ive been playin around online and lookin. Seems like they get approx 400-500 inches of snow by feb?? I may be wrong but that is what the data seems to indicate.

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