Things to do in Great Basin

Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round.

Enjoy year-round sporting adventures, entertainment and relaxation at Park City. This superb resort, already a major venue for snowboarding and giant slalom ski racing, hosted Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2015, neighboring Canyons Resort joined Park City to create the biggest skiable area in the U.S.

The Heavenly Gondola provides some of Lake Tahoe’s most staggering vistas. Hop in the gondola cabin and rise slowly for 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) up the mountainside as you watch over brilliant blue lake waters and dense green forests. In winter, pristine white snow blankets the landscape. Enjoy views from the Observation Deck, have drinks or a meal in the café and discover hiking trails, zip lines and varied family adventure activities.

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.

Deer Valley Resort offers adventure sports and magnificent scenery together with first-rate service and attention to detail. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, biking, hiking and outdoor concerts in summer and year-round delectable cuisine. These activities and amenities have earned Deer Valley Resort a frequent top-three placement in Ski magazine’s annual Top-Ranked Western Ski Resorts.

Northstar California Resort is a laid-back mountain resort combining the excitement of on-mountain activities with high-end shopping and après-ski entertainment. Located on Mount Pluto and Lookout Mountain in Tahoe National Forest, the resort draws both winter and summer sports enthusiasts. Go skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, biking, fishing and hiking.