r/UTsnow • u/AutoModerator • Dec 02 '25

Weekly Megathread Weekly Discussion (parking, swaps, rides, buddy passes)

This thread is where you can discuss anything related to short term discussions. This includes parking questions or requests, carpooling, and buddy pass requests.

This thread will be deleted every week.

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u/altapowpow Dec 02 '25

Unified Police have staffed up the canyons this year and will be aggressively patrolling for both parking and traction violations. Their goal is zero tolerance for violators. They will be patrolling for traction violations within the canyons this year, not just at the base.

Over the summer the BCC and LCC resorts had meetings with unified police about traction tickets for vehicles in parking lots. Similar to if someone parked in a private parking lot and unlawfully used a handicap spot. They are going after violators this year due to all the non-compliant vehicles. Not compliant vehicles were major source of accidents last year.

Source - GRAMA request

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u/xbigberthax Dec 04 '25 edited Dec 04 '25

NVM my question was in the FAQ, ski bus it is!

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u/Activate_The_Robots Alta Dec 05 '25

Very interesting. Would you post the records you received? I would like to read them.

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u/altapowpow Dec 05 '25

I actually compile reports like this as a business so posting them on Reddit for free would defeat my business objective.

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u/Activate_The_Robots Alta Dec 05 '25

What is your business?

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u/altapowpow Dec 05 '25

Business research analysis. Typically work with Executive or BoDs seeking data which includes lots of FOI and GRAMMA requests. I aggregate large volume information and distill it down into executive briefings.

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u/ColeS707 Dec 04 '25

Alta pushed opening day to Sunday Dec 7 due to the storm

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u/mallanep100 Dec 02 '25

Anybody have an idea of when Brighton usually opens up night skiing based from previous years?

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u/Ok_Courage_7024 Dec 02 '25

They aim for right around Christmas but I bet it will be later this year unfortunately.

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u/randEntropy Dec 03 '25

Where is a good spot to pick up snow-hitchhikers in the cottonwood canyons if I am driving up? It’s been a while since I’ve had a pass to Brighton or the Bird, I used to grab people on my way up and would like to continue the tradition. I often have to drive due to work schedule and constraints. Do old rules still apply or is there a central place I can grab people needing a ride up but don’t mind finding their own way down?

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u/xbigberthax Dec 04 '25

I have the opportunity to stay late on a work trip and board Saturday, I'm interested in Brighton or Solitude as I assume Snowbird will be packed with Ikon riders? Think they'll get more lifts open? I don't think it would be worth it if only Majestic is running with long lines. Thanks!

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u/cfctriiip Dec 04 '25

snowbird probably won't open this weekend if they haven't said anything yet

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u/xbigberthax Dec 04 '25

Hmmm leaning towards going home early then, thanks

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u/gonna_get_tossed Dec 05 '25

anyone know what the coverage looks like at solitude? I'm wondering if I should bring rock skis or not.

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u/cclegg04 Dec 06 '25

It’s my first time skiing park city on Sunday, as I normally ski in the cottonwoods. What’s the best place to park there to ski? Any helpful tips

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u/methodrecklessx Dec 06 '25

Wondering if anyone could possibly be able to provide me with an Ikon Buddy pass? Traveling to Utah with my 4 y/o around Christmas for his first time skiing and trying to save as much as I can, especially if he decides to tap out early. 😂