Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude has a Moonbeam day-guest base and a separate village entrance farther up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Moonbeam concentrates tickets, rentals and school services; the village has lodging and dining. Naming the base helps friends find one another before the first lift ride.
- Moonbeam day base and separate resort village
- Link and Moonbeam learning terrain
- Distinct Nordic and Snowshoe Center
Solitude Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Issued
No snow in this forecast through Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 49°F (9°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Partly Sunny
Night: Mostly Cloudy
Wind from the south-southwest, 3 mph (5 km/h)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 51°F (11°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Mostly Cloudy
Wind from the south-southwest, 6 mph (10 km/h)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 47°F (8°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west, 5 mph (8 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 48°F (9°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the north-northeast, 2 mph (3 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 50°F (10°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 47°F (8°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Partly Cloudy
Wind from the southwest, 1 to 6 mph (2 to 10 km/h)
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026High 44°F (7°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Partly Cloudy
Wind from the southwest, 2 to 7 mph (3 to 11 km/h)
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Terrain and ability at Solitude Mountain
Link and Moonbeam serve easier terrain used for learning and warm-up runs. The wider mountain includes more demanding areas such as Honeycomb Canyon. Choose routes from the current map and daily openings; canyon terrain is a separate decision from a beginner lesson.
Getting to Solitude Mountain
Solitude is 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190) from Salt Lake City. Guardsman Pass, the road toward Park City, is closed in winter, typically from November 1 to May 25, so the winter route between Solitude and Park City is via I-80. SR-190 can close and canyon traction requirements apply, so check UDOT Cottonwood Canyons road information before leaving.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Day guests should follow the current parking guide for Moonbeam and any reservation requirements. Rentals are on the ground floor of Moonbeam Lodge, with school check-in in the neighboring school building. The Nordic and Snowshoe Center is another destination beyond the village.
Plan a meetup at Solitude Mountain
Meet at a Moonbeam landmark before equipment pickup, then choose a lodge or village break point. Check the winter shuttle between Moonbeam and the village if friends are staying in different areas, and keep a Nordic outing on its own meeting plan.
Use the meetup message planner for Solitude Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Solitude bases, rentals and school arrival (opens in a new tab)
- Parking and transportation (opens in a new tab)
- Terrain by lift and ability (2021 article) (opens in a new tab)
- UDOT Cottonwood Canyons traction law (opens in a new tab)
- UDOT Cottonwood Canyons road information (opens in a new tab)
Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.
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Find people to ski Solitude Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Utah mountains and riding meetups.
Resorts near Solitude Mountain
- Brighton Ski ResortUtah · 1 mi (2 km)
- Alta Ski AreaUtah · 3 mi (5 km)
- Snowbird Ski and Summer ResortUtah · 4 mi (7 km)
- Park City Mountain ResortUtah · 5 mi (8 km)
- Deer Valley ResortUtah · 6 mi (10 km)
- Snowbasin ResortUtah · 43 mi (70 km)
Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.