Two of the most expensive ski resort experiences in the United States can be found in Utah, where a day on the slopes could cost up to $1,675 per day.
Lodging, a lift ticket, lessons, rentals and lunch would cost more than $2,500 per day at both ski areas, according to a new study.
“Hearing that a day of skiing can cost over $1,000 is surprising,” Tomás Aguerre, the research specialist who compiled the data, said in an email to the Tribune, “but it makes sense when you break it down. Between lift tickets, equipment rentals, lessons, meals, and accommodation — especially at luxury resorts during peak season — the expenses add up quickly.”
A day at Snowbird, the only other Utah resort in the study, would costs $999 for a day. That places it at No. 11. Meanwhile, of the 20 assessed resorts, skiers and snowboarders got the best bargain at Purgatory Resort near Durango, Colo. It came in at $485 for a day. “While $1,000 might be a fair estimate for high-end destinations, it’s not a universal figure — it really depends on your choices and priorities.”Park City Mountain spokesperson Emily McDonald agreed that a day at the resort doesn’t have to be so exorbitant.
“It is important for us,” McDonald said in an email, “to make Park City Mountain accessible and affordable for everyone who wants to visit our mountain.”“The cost of our rentals reflects the value we place on providing the highest quality equipment and service,” Summers wrote. “This aligns with Deer Valley’s commitment to offering an exceptional and seamless ski experience from start to finish.
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