Ski with a Ranger
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | UT
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, 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. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently. Tours are offered at 1 pm. No registration is required, just meet us at the respective meeting spot.

At Alta Ski Area, please meet at the top of Sunnyside Lift
At Solitude Mountain Resort, please meet at the top of Moonbeam Lift
At Brighton Resort, please meet at the bottom of Snake Creek Express Lift

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Join us at Spruces Campground
for a Moonlight Snowshoe Tour!
A volunteer naturalist will take you on a 2 hour interpretive hike, and will discuss winter ecology and the nocturnal adaptations of some of the canyon’s most elusive residents. Spruces Campground features gentle, rolling terrain that makes this tour ideal for any participant, whether you are a beginner or an experienced snowshoer. Participants must bring their own snowshoes. Red headlamps are recommended and some are available to borrow. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age. Please meet at the Spruces campground parking lot at 5:45 pm. Please allow extra time for traffic. Spruces Campground is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and you will see a sign on the right to take the right turn. We will meet you there.
Registration for this event is free, but required. Registration will open on December 30, 2025. If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Ski with a Ranger - Snowbird
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
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 is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.
Tours are offered at 1 pm.
Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.
