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Winter sports in Utah look different with COVID-19 restrictions
Nov 17, 2020, 7:57 PM
SHOT 3/12/18 11:18:09 AM - Winter activities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and winter fishing on Bear Lake in Garden City, Utah. Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Utah-Idaho border in the Western United States. The lake has been called the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for its unique turquoise-blue color, which is due to the reflection of calcium carbonate (limestone) deposits suspended in the lake. Bear Lake is over 250,000 years old. (Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2018)
(Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2018)
SALT LAKE CITY — Winter sports are going to look a little different this season with COVID-19 restrictions.
Every ski area in Utah will adopt the NSAA guidelines and follow state and CDC recommendations for a safe winter sports season during COVID-19. Each ski resort in Utah will have its own ticketing and operations procedures to create a protected environment.
COVID-19 safety standards for winter sports in Utah
Face coverings are required
Face coverings aligning with CDC recommendations are required at all 15 ski areas when social distancing cannot be achieved. This includes both indoor and outdoor interactions but excludes eating or drinking.
Physical distancing
The Utah ski areas are creating operational plans specific to each resort to ensure people stay properly distanced while enjoying winter sports during COVID-19. According to Ski Utah, this includes but is not limited to “lift queues, ticket queues, ski and snowboard lessons, employee spaces and food and beverage outlets.”
Cleaning and disinfection
The ski areas are adopting new operations to accommodate the disinfection of high-touch areas. Some of these areas include restrooms, restaurants, dining facilities, ticket offices and rental shops. All cleaning products used will follow CDC and EPA guidance on agents to be used.
Resorts and operational guidelines
Alta Ski Area
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 23, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Beaver Mountain
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: to be announced
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Brian Head Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 20, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Brighton Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: to be announced
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Cherry Peak Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: to be announced
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Deer Valley Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: December 5, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Eagle Point Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: December 18, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Nordic Valley
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: December 4, 2020
For resort information regarding COVID-19 restrictions call (801) 745 3511.
Park City Mountain
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 20, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Powder Mountain
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: to be announced
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Snowbasin Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 25, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Snowbird
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 30, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Solitude Mountain Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: to be announced
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Sundance Mountain Resort
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: December 4, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
Woodward Park City
Anticipated Winter Sports Opening Date: November 20, 2020
Resort information for COVID-19 restrictions
