Nordic Valley

Ogden Valley’s learn-to-ski hill, and kids ski free.

A small, affordable mountain 16 miles from Ogden, known for its ski school and a free pass for kids 12 and under. The Nordic Express six-pack reaches the newer upper terrain. The Crockett lift and tubing hill are gone for 2026-27, and night skiing on Apollo may return if planned electrical upgrades land.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,695 ft

Summit

7,060 ft

Skiable terrain

500 acres

Trails

40

Lifts

4

Average snowfall

300″ a year

Terrain mix

• Beginner 20%
• Intermediate 30%
• Advanced 50%

What’s here besides skiing

• Kids programs
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Fat biking

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• EventSundays, 3 pm, all season

  S’mores on the Patio

  Free après s’mores around the fire on the base patio.

• MusicWeekend afternoons, Feb–Mar (2026 pattern)Usually

  Live music on the patio

  Local bands play the base patio on weekend afternoons late in the season.

• EventLate March (held Mar 21 in 2026)Usually

  End of Season Party

  Closing-weekend party at the base with music on the patio.

Where to stay

• hotelCompass Rose Lodge

  Boutique hotel in Huntsville with its own observatory and a coffee shop.

  15 min drive
• condoWolf Creek Resort

  Condos and townhomes in Eden with a fitness center.

  5 min drive
• innAlaskan Inn and Spa

  Cabins and lodge rooms in Ogden Canyon with a spa on site.

  20 min drive
• b&bEdelweiss Bed and Breakfast

  Three-floor B&B on Nordic Valley Drive with a hot tub and full kitchen; groups can rent the whole house.

  5 min drive
• b&bAtomic Chalet

  European-style B&B in Huntsville for guests 15 and up, breakfast included.

  15 min drive$149 / night · Posted $149–179 a night with breakfast

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Ogden Nordic at North Fork Park · 10 min drive

  Over 20 miles of classic and skate trails, groomed singletrack for snowshoes and fat bikes, and rentable yurts.

• New World Distillery · 10 min drive

  Award-winning gin, agave spirit and Utah tart-cherry liqueur made in Eden, with tours and tastings.

• Compass Rose Lodge observatory · 15 min drive

  The Huntsville hotel runs its own observatory; check the schedule for stargazing nights.

• Weber County Ice Sheet · 25 min drive

  The 2002 Olympic curling venue, with public skate sessions and rentals.

• Union Station · 25 min drive

  Ogden’s grand rail depot, now home to museums and galleries at the foot of Historic 25th Street.

• Club Rec North · 45 min drive

  Snowmobile rentals and group tours on the Monte Cristo trails east of Huntsville.

Après and nightlife

• Base-area patio

  Rotating food trucks (burgers, comfort food, coffee) around fire pits and heaters, plus free s’mores on Sundays.

• Carlos & Harley’s

  Mexican cantina in Eden, a popular stop after skiing; reservations recommended.

• Shooting Star Saloon

  Utah’s oldest continuously operating saloon (since 1879) in Huntsville; burgers and beer only.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 55 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 0.9 hr
• Boise · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps