Solitude Mountain Resort

Big Cottonwood. Unlimited on the Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass.

50 minOpens Nov 20

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Checked against official sources 28 Oct 2026 · Official site ↗

From SLC airport: 34 mi · about 45–50 min
Skiable acres: 1,200
Vertical: 2,494 ft
Summit: 10,488 ft
Avg snowfall: 500 in
Lifts: 9

Terrain: 10% beginner · 40% intermediate · 50% advanced (resort or Ski Utah figures).

Snow near Solitude

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Snow depthNew in last 24 hDec5Opening dayFederal SNOTEL stations at or near each resort. Resort reports can differ.

Brighton SNOTEL, 8,790 ft, 1.5 mi away. The resort posts its own snow report.

Getting there from SLC airport

Solitude says 34 miles from the airport, the last 13 up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Drive time is our estimate.

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Parking 2026–27

Moonbeam lot: reservation required before 11am Friday–Sunday and holidays, Dec 18 to Mar 28. $35 for 1–3 people; free with 4+ (still reserve). New this season: free for everyone after 11am.

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Passes and lift tickets

Ikon	Unlimited
Ikon Base	Unlimited
Epic	Not valid
Mountain Collective	Not valid
Indy	Not valid
Power Pass	Not valid
Day tickets	Priced by date; the November calendar shows $70–$119 for an adult day. Online is the lowest price. Lodging guests get up to 40% off. Kids: 4 and under free.

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Bus and shuttles

UTA 972 up Big Cottonwood from Dec 6, 2026. Free for Ikon and Solitude passholders.

Where to stay

The Inn at Solitude and village condominiums.

Good to know

Unlimited on both the Ikon Pass and the cheaper Ikon Base Pass.
Honeycomb Canyon and Fantasy Ridge hold the expert terrain; Moonbeam groomers suit intermediates.
Rideshare drivers are scarce in Big Cottonwood. Don’t count on an Uber back down.
Guardsman Pass to Park City is closed in winter.

Best for

Ikon Base holdersIntermediatesFewer crowdsFamilies

Common questions

How far is Solitude from Salt Lake City airport?

34 miles, about 45–50 min in good conditions. Solitude says 34 miles from the airport, the last 13 up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Drive time is our estimate.

Do I need a parking reservation at Solitude?

Moonbeam lot: reservation required before 11am Friday–Sunday and holidays, Dec 18 to Mar 28. $35 for 1–3 people; free with 4+ (still reserve). New this season: free for everyone after 11am.

Can you snowboard at Solitude?

Yes, snowboards are allowed.

Does Solitude take the Ikon or Epic Pass?

Ikon: Unlimited. Not on Epic.

Nearby

Big Cottonwood Canyon

Brighton

Top of Big Cottonwood. The most night skiing in Utah.

50 minOpening TBA

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Sources

Checked 28 Oct 2026. Acres, snowfall and other stats are the resort’s own numbers. If something is out of date, email us.