The word solitude says it all with the Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah, as Solitude means to to reconnect with ourself and those around us. The Roman Stoic philosopher, Epictetus (55-135CE), said it best, "...everything is full of peace, full of tranquility: every way, every city, every meeting, neighbor, companion is now harmless". If someone is looking for the ultimate mountain experience on a Utah ski vacation, Solitude Mountain Resort has everything they could want or need for their children, parents, and grandparents. It takes a special sort of person to go to Solitude, or even want to stay there after arriving. The whole area echoes with the heartbeat of the snow on the mountains, beckoning for your entrance.

With over 500 inches of annual snowfall and a low-key terrain that is skier-friendly, all levels of skiers and guests are welcome for a ski vacation that is totally personable - offering uncrowded, unforgettable, and unspoiled trails in the peacefulness of the vast mountain, with fresh snow and uncrowded runs for the run of a lifetime.

Solitude originally became a skier's paradise in 1957, developed by Robert Barrett, who made his fortune as a Moab uranium miner. He basically started developing the resort because he was denied restroom privileges at the ski area in Alta - simply because he was not a guest. It took him eight years to master plan a neighboring ski resort, Solitude, and its new village created in the manner of a sensitive, intimate, and European Alpine village.

As the only development allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon of Solitude, the village is unique with quaint shops, exquisite dining, and comfortable lodging with first class service and amenities. Today, the area is covered with skiers, but less in number than the historical miners. Now owned by a different family, the resort features 1,200 acres of 63 trails for beginners, intermediate skiers, and experts. There are eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and one surface lift. The top elevation at Solitude Mountain is 10,036 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,048 feet.

One of the shops in the village, Sone Haus - the Village Store, located in the heart of the village, features a grass roof while serving a quick lunch, specialty coffee, or an ice cream treat. Added recently has been a gourmet deli which features custom meats, cheeses, breads, and daily fresh made soups. The acclaimed executive chef, Lane Pellinger, has recently added fresh heat-and-serve meals for taking back to rooms on Solitude Ski Resort.