Solitude’s New Waffle Wonderland New to Solitude Mountain Resort this winter season is Little Dollie Waffles, which held its grand opening recently with free waffle samples. Located outside, adjacent to Solitude’s Moonbeam Center, Little Dollie Waffles specializes in Belgian-style Liege waffles with a brioche-like dough. The waffles are quite customizable: you … [Read more...]
Utah Ski Resort Roundup
Alta The 2019-20 is Alta Ski Area’s 82nd ski season serving up lift served skiing. Alta started out as a mining town and in 1938 the first chairlift was scooping skiers up to earn powder turns. A nightly booking at all lodges includes breakfast and dinner. Alta receives an average yearly snowfall of 547” inches with 2,614 skiable acres. “If you can see it, you can it.” With … [Read more...]
Where to Dine for Xmas—Holiday Eats from North Salt Lake to Wanship
If staying out of the kitchen will make your Christmas Day merry, there are a ho ho host of restaurants that will be open to serve you. Just remember that a lot of restaurant industry folks will be spending Christmas Day or Eve working to serve you and others, instead of being at home with friends and family. So, please tip generously and thank them for their service. Here are … [Read more...]
Solitude Mountain Resort: Thirsty Squirrel Beer & A Shot
Earlier this week following a trek through the snow to and superb dinner at The Yurt at Solitude Mountain Resort, I found myself hankering for a nightcap. Before I get to that, I should note that there’s less than a month left in the ski season at Solitude, which means less than a month left to book seats at The Yurt for dinner. It’s a wonderful experience - hiking or … [Read more...]
Event Updates: Chocolate, Music and Fighting Hunger in Utah
Solitude Chocolate Lovers Festival Chocolate lovers rejoice! On Saturday, March 24th, Solitude Mountain Resort will be the scene of the resort’s 28th annual Solitude Chocolate Lovers Festival. The fest celebrates all things chocolate, with nine chocolate stations located both on and off the mountain. Attendees kick off the day at 9 AM by picking up their Chocolate Lovers … [Read more...]
ONE Wasatch – Controversial Ski Lift Proposal
Get ready for more fighting over ONE Wasatch, the controversial proposal to connect Wasatch Mountain ski resorts with a plethora of new ski lifts. The battle has been escalating ever since Ski Utah—the marketing firm for all of Utah’s snow resorts---held a press conference last March to announce the ONE Wasatch concept. ONE Wasatch calls for connecting seven ski resorts … [Read more...]