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FeedThe Excursion: Ski Utah Interconnect Tour
Ever gazed longingly at the powder outside the ski area boundary? Ski Utah’s Interconnect Adventure Tour is one of the safest and most economical ways to sample both the Wasatch Mountains’ legendary backcountry and six different ski resorts at the same time. The day starts at Deer Valley Resort or Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort. After a few in-area warm-up runs, professional guides lead the way out of bounds to explore classic backcountry routes including Highway to Heaven, Catherine’s Pass and Twin Lakes Pass. Resorts passed through along the way include Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort and Alta Ski Area.
Ski area lifts take care of most of the ascent during the tour. But depending on the mood and ability of the group, guides may offer the option to hike, allowing for a bit more vertical. And speaking of vert, participants can expect to bag more than 16,000 feet and cover a distance of 24 to 26 miles.
The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour operates daily from mid-December to mid-April, snow and weather conditions permitting, and is open to advanced or expert skiers only. (Long traverses make the tour miserable for snowboarders.)
Cost is $250 per person and includes guide service, lunch, lift access, transportation back to point of origin, and finisher’s pin.
For details and to make reservations, visit skiutah.com or call 801-534-1907.
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