I visited Utah in the winter for the first time and made 4 mistakes I won't repeat
A travel reporter recounts four mistakes made during a winter trip to Utah's ski hubs, including visiting during peak season as a non-skier. The author suggests that better planning and timing could have improved the experience.
Why it matters
Provides practical travel advice for tourists visiting popular seasonal destinations and highlights the importance of researching local peak times.
Business Insider's reporter traveled to Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, during the peak winter season. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Visiting Utah in the winter isn't for everyone. I learned that the hard way in January 2025. My first mistake led to the rest. Gazing out my window at the snowcapped mountains on the train to Utah, I had no idea that I'd already set myself up for regret. Some mistakes were set in motion before I'd even left my apartment. In January 2025, I flew from my home in NYC to Denver and hopped on a 15-hour Amtrak train to Utah's Silicon Slopes — a tech hub lining the Wasatch Front that includes Salt Lake City , Park City , and the surrounding suburbs. I spent three days exploring Utah's pocket of luxury amid ski season and left with four regrets.
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