UTOUG Ski Day is an annual event for novice to advanced downhill or Nordic skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers when we spend the day after the conference in the majestic Wasatch Mountains to unwind and recreate. It's also a chance for further networking with speakers and other attendees to discuss technical topics and make expert contacts.
Where
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude, Utah 84121
Location Details
Oracle Geek Highlight
Riding the Apex Express chair lift; even
non-APEX enthusiasts are admitted. :-)
When
March 28, 2026, starting at 9:45 am.
Travel Notes
Getting There: Please inform the Training Days registration desk if you need help finding a ride or if you are driving and have room for passengers. If no conference attendees are available for transportation, you can book a ride with Uber or Lyft or a mountain shuttle such as Utah Mountain Shuttle here. Tell Utah Mountain Shuttle that "Amy from Solitude Events Planning" sent you for a discount.
Parking: Reservations are required. $35/vehicle. Be sure to park at the Village entrance, the second Solitude entrance on the way up the canyon, not the Moonbeam entrance. Cars with four passengers are free.
Renting a Car?: A Traction Law applies to vehicle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon where Solitude Mountain is located. Rental car companies in the area cooperate by offering special vehicles that comply with this law. You can read more about the Traction Law and rental car company compliance here.
Agenda
Before 9:45 am: Obtain your lift ticket (if you do not have an Ikon Pass) and equipment rental (if needed). Both can be reserved at www.solitudemountain.com.
Discount Equipment Rentals: Shops in town may be less expensive, and offer more choices than the rental shop at the mountain.
Discount Lift Tickets: Solitude has offered UTOUG a group discount lift ticket for $125 (normally $195). Check back here for details. Discount lift tickets may also be available at Liftopia.
9:45 am: Meet at the ticket booth/rental shop in the Village, building 3a on the Solitude Village map.
Exchange contact info with the Training Days registration desk at the conference.
10:00 am: Form groups based on skill level, and explore the trails.
12:30 pm: Meet for light lunch at or near the Village (details to be determined).
After lunch: We will return to the trails for more turns until the lifts close (4:00 pm) or until our legs get tired, whichever comes first. Return transportation TBD.
Important
If you intend to attend and/or can provide transportation please email trainingdays@utoug.org
or sign up at the Training Days registration desk during the conference.
