Cross Country Skiing - Solitude Resort, Big Cottonwood Cyn 1/18/26

Itinerary:

10 am - Arrive at Trailhead

10:30-1:00 pm - Ski lesson and trail

Directions: Solitude Nordic Center, Big Cottonwood Cyn

Cost:

Day use fee: $28 Tickets; $20 for a group of 10 or more

Parking fee: FREE for 4+ people in a car or on a weekday, $15 for Sat/Sun

Activities:

 Cross Country Solitude Nordic Track - a fun, curvy, slightly hilly tracks covering over 12 miles. The course has a series of intersecting loops for beginners and intermediate. Groomed for both classic and cross country skiing. There is a free shuttle from Solitude to the Nordic Center. Also rentals and classes available at the Nordic Center at the trailhead at Brighton. Solitude Resort Website

Bathrooms - yes

Cell Reception - yes

Gear: Cross-country skiis/poles/shoes (rent before), gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom (synthetic yoga pants), wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants (if it will be snowing, otherwise they get too hot), long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack (with space remaining to shove clothes in when you get too warm), 1 Liters water, 3-4 snacks

Rentals:

Cross Country Skis – ($12/day – UVU Outdoor Adventure Center; $11/day BYU Outdoors); $34 Nordic Center)