Snowmobiles & Holiday Events

Deep, dry powder has made Utah a famous ski and snowboard destination, and that same snow creates ideal conditions for snowmobiling in our mountains. Utah trails consistently rank with the best in North America.

This year there is more opportunity than ever to snowmobile in Utah, with more than 1,200 miles of trails being groomed through a combined effort involving Utah State Parks, the National Forest Service and other groups.

At utah.com, we have just completed an expansion of our snowmobile section. We now offer specific information about all of these trails, along with detailed topographical maps. Most of the information was compiled by State Parks, and is the most comprehensive and accurate info available about snowmobiling in Utah.

Utah offers a wide variety of snowmobiling opportunities, from quick afternoon trips at locations near our popular ski areas to extended tours that probe the backcountry, and even multi-day adventures.

If you are coming here to ski, or for any other purpose, consider adding a snowmobile tour to your itinerary. Half and full day guided tours are available from a number of venders. Those who want to go it on their own can rent machines for self-guided tours.

Our most popular trails are located just a short drive from Salt Lake City, and the adjacent ski resorts, and include Monte Cristo, Strawberry and Mirror Lake. People who don't mind driving a little farther will find great snow in Logan Canyon, up around Bear Lake, and along Skyline Drive through central Utah.

In southern Utah, the Cedar Mountain snowmobile complex, near Brian Head Ski Resort, is an easy drive from St George and Las Vegas.

Bryce Canyon is a winter sport playground and the East Fork snowmobile complex overlooks the national park from the west. It is also a popular destination for snowmobilers coming from St George and Las Vegas.

Let us help you plan a Utah ski or snowmobile vacation.

- Dave Webb

Holiday Events

Christmas performances, pageants, sing-ins and many other events are being held in communities across Utah. Search our events database for info about activities you may find interesting.

First Night is Salt Lake City's New Years Eve community celebration. 2007 marks the 14th anniversary of this extravaganza of the arts, music, dance, and ritual in the heart of the Salt Lake City. It will be held at the Gallivan Plaza (200 South and Main Street).

This year's First Night features Asbury Park, New Jersey headliner deSol, a brotherhood of seven musicians creating "Rock & Roll with a Latin soul"; alt_rockers Elbo Finn from Portland, Oregon; the Sarakasi Acrobats- "The first truly authentic African circus", fire freaks Incendiary Circus, the Sustainability Salon's resolution ritual, the gypsy sounds of Bien Flamenco, and the red hot rhythms of Reggaeton, as well as many other art and music surprises.

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