The Order of the Wasatch Wonders brings you three of Utah’s Greatest Snow on Earth ® resorts. Snowbasin makes same-day skiing and flying a reality, located just 45 minutes north of Salt Lake City. Explore 3,000 acres of world-class terrain and ski the same slopes that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Then, drive back through Salt Lake or take the scenic route up Little Cottonwood Canyon to head to Snowbird. Here, you’ll find spectacular scenery and the longest season in Utah with 500 inches of average annual snowfall. Only a 7-minute drive away, Alta Ski Area has a philosophy for offering the most authentic ski experience. Founded in 1938, they’ve developed generations of skiers (only skiers, please) who consistently call this Utah resort their special place. After six powder-packed days, head home and give your legs a breather with a short 29-mile drive back to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Trip Planning
The Order of the True North: Ski Canada
Get 12 days of uninterrupted shredding across 6 destinations. Start your journey by flying into Kelowna International Airport, then head to Sun Peaks Resort – British Columbia’s second largest destination ski resort. From there, head to Revelstoke where you’ll traverse down the longest vertical descent of any ski resort in North America. Your epic adventure continues with a 4-mile run at Panorama. After the run, you can recover slopeside at Canada’s largest hot pools. Then make your way to Lake Louise to indulge in stunning views and high-alpine glaciers. You’re only a quick drive to Sunshine Village in Banff to fuel your inner adrenaline junkie with extreme runs at Goat’s Eye. When it’s time to go home, head out from Calgary International Airport.
The Way of the West: Ski Montana, Wyoming & Idaho
Head west for eight days of freedom. Fly into Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, ID, and begin your journey at Sun Valley. Revel in the magical landscape of the Smoky and Pioneer Mountains as you traverse some of Idaho’s most thrilling terrain. Next stop: Jackson Hole, WY, nestled in the middle of the Tetons. Covering 2,500 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest, you’ll become a fanatic of the fresh powder. Then, venture a short 46 miles north to Grand Targhee. With 500 inches of snow annually, this is one of the top 5 ski resorts in North America. The last stop on your westward getaway is a gem to the north, Big Sky Resort. Complete your journey with open skies and wide slopes on 4 different mountains before departing out of Bozeman. Ready to conquer the west?
The League of Chill in Chile: Ski the Andes
The Chile chapter offers 7,000 acres of terrain to pass members. The Valle Nevado resort is just 80 minutes from the capital city Santiago, 9,800 feet high in the spectacular Andes Mountains. South America’s premier ski resort offers access to 7,000 acres of terrain and the most modern lift system in Chile. With easy-to-book, all-inclusive hotel packages and independent condominiums, guests can find a complete experience with shopping, six restaurants, a spa and fitness center, pub with live music, and the continent’s best heli-skiing.
The Ancient Order of Ski-er Nous Francais: Ski France
The French chapter of your Mountain Collective journey offers a mecca for skiers and riders. Start at the legendary Chamonix valley, a land crammed full of history that’ll take your breath away. Advanced riders can explore mythical areas like “les Grand-Montets” and the descent of “Vallee Blanche,” but there’s plenty of terrain for intermediates and beginners as well. After your time in Chamonix, head 35 kilometers west to Megève, the first purpose-built ski resort in the Alps. Shred over 235 slopes of all ability levels as you explore one of the most prestigious resorts in all of Europe.
The Far Out, Far East Society: Ski Japan
The Far Out, Far East Society chapter offers a vacation destination and some of the driest, lightest powder snow in the world. Niseko United is located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, a 1.5-hour flight from Tokyo to Sapporo-Chitose, the region’s main airport. Niseko United is one of Japan’s premier ski resorts, with over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain split over four resorts.
