True to its name, Solitude Mountain Resort offers a peaceful, less crowded alternative to its bustling Big Cottonwood Canyon neighbors. Since opening in 1957, Solitude has cultivated a loyal following of locals and families who appreciate its laid-back, European-style village and unpretentious atmosphere. Like other Cottonwood Canyon resorts, Solitude benefits from Utah’s legendary lake-effect storms, receiving an average of 500 inches of incredibly dry, light powder every winter.
Solitude features 1,200 skiable acres, 82 named runs, and a respectable 2,047-foot vertical drop serviced by 8 lifts. The mountain’s front side is a cruiser’s paradise, offering perfectly pitched groomers for beginners and intermediates (10% beginner, 40% intermediate). However, the resort’s hidden gem is its expert terrain (50% advanced/expert). The legendary Honeycomb Canyon provides some of the best in-bounds, backcountry-style bowl skiing in the state, while the steep tree runs off the Summit Express lift will challenge even the most seasoned powder hounds.
Beat the canyon traffic and check the conditions before you go with our live Solitude webcams. These real-time streams show you the base area crowds, lift lines, and current visibility on the upper mountain. Since Big Cottonwood Canyon can see rapid weather shifts and heavy powder dumps, referencing the live weather widget above is essential for planning a safe and spectacular day on the slopes.