Utah ski season ends strong as resorts build for the future

UTAH – Utah’s ski resorts are tallying up another strong season on the slopes, with over 6.5 million skiers reported visiting Utah’s 15 resorts during the 2024–25 winter season, according to a press release from Ski Utah.

While this number is down 3.6 percent from last season’s total, it still marks the third-highest number of skier visits in state history and a 3.3 percent increase over Utah’s five-year average.

This season’s numbers reflect the continued strength and resiliency of Utah’s ski industry, according to Ski Utah. “To hit our third-best season ever and generate $2.51 billion for Utah’s economy is a major win,” said Nathan Rafferty, President and CEO of Ski Utah. “The ski industry in Utah supports approximately 25,000 jobs, and with the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon, the eyes of the world will be on us once again. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful to all who helped make this season a success.”

Construction on several major capital projects at Utah resorts are underway and are setting the stage for future growth in the industry. In the next two years, at least 13 new lifts are expected to come online, along with a number of on-mountain upgrades, according to the release. “With another Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games scheduled in 2034, Utah’s future as a global winter destination remains as promising as ever.”