In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.  Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history, winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more. These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass at the respective ski area is required.

The Tour season runs from January through March. Tours are offered at 1 pm on Thursdays at Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, and Solitude Mountain Resort.  Tours are offered at 1 pm on Saturdays at Snowbird Resort.  Meeting locations are as follows:  Snowbird Resort, outside of Creekside patio; Alta Ski Area, top of  Sunnyside Lift; Solitude Mountain Resort, top of Moonbeam Lift; Brighton Resort, bottom of Snake Creek Lift. No reservation or registration is required.