I visited Utah in the winter for the first time and made 4 mistakes I won't repeat
From Salt Lake City to Park City, I spent three days exploring Utah's Silicon Slopes in winter. I made mistakes when booking, packing, and spending.
In January 2025, the author of this story visited Utah during its peak winter season in Salt Lake City and Park City. They learned that going to Utah in the winter isn't for everyone and made four mistakes that they won't repeat.
The first mistake was booking their trip during the peak winter season as a non-skier. Although they knew winter would be a popular time to visit, they underestimated how busy it would be. Park City was filled with winter sports enthusiasts, and they waited in long lines for lifts at Deer Valley Resort.
The second mistake was overpacking for the trip. The author typically avoids overpacking, but in this case, they brought extra clothing because they were traveling in winter. However, temperatures ranged from 24 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit, and they needed most of their layers daily. They also regretted using the hotel's laundry services, which cost them $115 for a week's worth of laundry.
The third mistake was not considering other winter activities aside from skiing and snowboarding. They wished they had taken time to tour Utah Olympic Park in the snow and tried snowshoe yoga classes offered at Park City.
Lastly, the author concluded that next time they travel to the Silicon Slopes, they'll pack enough clothing and make use of the season's offerings.
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