SAM Magazine—Salt Lake City, Utah, July 10, 2024—Utah’s 15 alpine ski areas saw a total of 6,746,008 skier visits during the 2023-24 winter season, the second highest visitation total in the state’s history behind the 7.1 million skier visits in 2022-23, according to state trade association Ski Utah. 

“We are immensely proud of this season’s success and extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to making it memorable,” said Ski Utah president and CEO Nathan Rafferty. “From our hardworking resort staff to the passionate skiers and snowboarders who choose Utah, thank you for your dedication and support. The future is bright for Utah with a variety of capital investments slated ahead of the 2024–25 season and the potential announcement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games returning to Utah.”

That capital investment includes the installation of at least 14 lifts over the next two years, as well as numerous updates to existing infrastructure.