Big Cottonwood Canyon (Brighton and Solitude) and Little Cottonwood Canyon (Alta and Snowbird) resorts are world-renowned ski destinations, and Utah is said to have the “Greatest Snow on Earth”.
At first, this may seem odd and, frankly, a bold statement for a state probably better known for desert towers and slot canyons.
So let’s unpack the claim and better understand what makes Utah powder so magical!…