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Downtown Ogden lodging includes the boutique-feeling Ogden Marriott (801-627-1190,
marriott.com) where spacious rooms and a friendly and helpful staff are the rule. Live a bit of
Ogden’s history with a stay in Ben Lomond Suites (801-627-1900,
benlomondsuites.com) housed in an Italian Renaissance Revival–style building originally constructed in 1927. Charming and cozy rooms and cabins can be found at the Alaskan Inn (801-621-8600,
alaskaninn.com), located just 20 minutes from Snowbasin and Powder Mountain and 15 minutes from downtown Ogden. Or stay up in spectacular Eden near the base of Wolf Mountain Resort at the Moose Hollow Luxury Condos & Townhomes (801-745-3787,
moosehollowcondos.com). (Lodging at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain is privately owned condominiums and homes. For rental rates and info about staying visit
lakesideresortproperties.com or
utahresortreservations.com.)
With access to a 15,000-acre private playground, Diamond Peaks Heli-Ski Tours (801-745-4631,
diamondpeaks.com) offers a ski experience unlike anything found with other guided backcountry skiing tours operating on public lands. The full-day, six-run tour is $895 per person and averages 18,000 to 20,000 vertical feet skied. The size and diversity of terrain accessed by Diamond Peaks means that intermediates and experts alike can experience the thrill of helicopter skiing.
Splurge
For a four-star lunch and atmosphere with a one-star price tag, glide into Snowbasin’s Earl’s Lodge (801-620-1100,
snowbasin.com). Here, amid grand chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, solid granite stone and plush Persian rugs, you can dine on a huge bowl of tomato bisque and a melt-in-your-mouth grilled cheese sandwich for less than $15, a deal at twice the price.
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In the spirit of altruism, the editors at Ski Utah magazine spent hours performing tireless research to devise the following rating method to help you, the vacationing skier or snowboarder, find just the right place to wet your whistle after a day on the slopes.
Après Salt Lake City
CLASSIC: Old-fashioned, neighborhood tavern best describes the vibe in Junior’s (801-322-0318,
juniorstavern.com). Beer cans from around the world line the wall adjacent to the bar where you can get cold PBR pitchers (among other brews) for just $7.
Crisp: Bar X (801-355-2287,
barxsaltlake.com) was once one of
downtown’s seedier haunts. But then actor Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”) bought the place and
now, along with those big tankard drafts, Bar X offers artisanal cocktails including the Blood & Sand (blended scotch, fresh OJ, sweet vermouth and cherry heron liquor) or the Gin Gin Mule (dry gin, fresh lime juice, mint and ginger beer).
Crazy: The lobby at The Hotel Bar and Night Club (801-478-4310,
thehotelelevate.com)
looks like what the name implies: historic hotel lobby, complete with a floral rug and brass light fixtures. Ascend to the upper levels to the hookah bar and dance floors to really get your party on. Spoiler alert: Crowds here tend to be a tad young.
CLASSIC: Wear your ski pants or favorite jeans and get down to business with a beer and a shot. Crisp: This place may have a fairly extensive wine, beer or cocktail list on par with the latest national beverage and mixology trends. Crazy: It’s probably a good idea to lock your spendy ski jacket in the car and expect to yell your order at the bartender.
Park City
CLASSIC: Though its name infers only liquid libations are served, the buffalo burgers at the No Name Saloon (435-649-6667,
nonamesaloon.net) are just what the doctor ordered after a long day cutting Utah powder. Mining and western memorabilia cover the walls giving this bar a very cool, “everyone knows your name” personality. When there’s a wait for a table—typical after about 9 p.m.—outdoor heated benches keeps things cozy even when it’s snowing.
Crisp: Billing itself as the only ski-in gastro distillery in the
U.S., the High West Distillery & Saloon (801-649-8300, highwest. com) is more a destination
than simply a place to get a drink. Located in the revamped National Garage building, the atmosphere is a pleasant combination of industrial chic and Western saloon. Belly up to the cozy bar and try a Thirsty in L.A., Miracle Mile, Make It Rain or Brooklyn, all made with one of High West’s house- distilled ryes or 7000’ vodka.
Crazy: National musicians, bands, celebrity acts and, most notably, big name DJs all frequent
the, um, intimate and often jam-packed Downstairs (435-226-5340,
downstairspc.com). Atmosphere here is a cross between a hip L.A. club and your mom’s basement. Ground zero for after hours partying during the Sundance Film Festival. Frequent celebrity sightings.
Ogden
CLASSIC: Founded in 1879, Shooting Star Saloon (Huntsville, 801-745-2002) is the longest continuously operating bar in Utah and likely the west. Highlights are the stuffed St. Bernard’s head mounted on the wall, the beer-only libation menu,
a haunted jukebox and best of all, the Star Burger, a double burger with sliced polish sausage. No day skiing or riding in the Ogden Valley should end without a stop here.
Crisp: Local and regional bands play four nights a week at Slackwater Pub & Pizza (801-399-0637,
slackwaterpizzeria.com), offering a 100+ bottle beer selection. Even better is the pizza, so good it earned this place a magazine dining award last year.
Crazy: Spanning two floors and a patio, what’s most surprising about City Club (801-392-4447) is
the extensive Beatles memorabilia collection. The crowds are occasionally thick, but most of the time you can easily hold a conversation and not worry about being jostled on the way to the bar.
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