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Show I THE FORUM $600 -- $729. For more information visit snowbird.com Brighton Ski Resort Brighton is Utahs only resort where 100 of its terrain is accessible by high-spequads. Like Snowbird, Brighton has an average of 500 inches of dry snow a year. Brighton is at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and is therefore located directly in the path of winter storms for lots of ed snowfall. Brighton also has four terrain parks that can be accessed from lifts where freestyle riders and skiers can enjoy features that are constandy changing and evolving throughout the season. I have always enjoyed riding Brighton because it is rarely and its got a nice local vibe without lots of tourist idiots, said Gus Gardner, former season pass holder. Brighton is especially fun if you like the park because it is always getting switched up and there are always fresh new features to hit. Park rats will love super-crowd- ed Brighton. i 9 - OCTOBER 3, 2012 I am looking forward to riding the Bird this year and am hoping to get out in the backcountry a bit because I love big mountain riding, said Trevor Martin, a season pass holder. Snowbird has such sick terrain and I cant wait to check it all out! Season Passes can be purchased online and unlimited passes for students range from ii-- Season passes for students are $599 and come with benefits and discounts from local businesses. Park City Mountain Resort is Park City Mountain Resort located 34 miles east of Salt Lake and has been a major tourist attraction for skiers from all over the U.S. The resort contains several U.S. Ski Team training courses and was also the hosting grounds of the snowboarding and alpine giant slalom events for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The resort has an average annual snowfall of 365 inches and four terrain parks. It also has a total uphill capacity of 31,000 guests per hour and 3,300 acres spread over eight peaks and nine time to go. Bring bikes and go said on hikes and go Zach Moon, a senior. Kait Thomas, a park guide for Arches, agreed. Right now is really ideal because the temperatures are much cooler. The summer months are too hot and the winter season changes the activities available to site-seei- visitors. Some ng, of the most popular hikes, according to Thomas, are Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and the Windows. Landscape Arch is the largest arch in the park. Windows offers the most bang for your buck because it has five large arches and Thomas said it showcases why Utah is, so special. Arches offers something for everyone, Thomas said. It is something you can make a weekend out of very easily, living in Salt Lake. It is really close and right in Salt Lake Citys backyard. Max Poth, sophomore, said that he really enjoys the outdoors and being active. I find that playing Frisbee, football, beach volleyball, can be really fun there and it doesnt cost anything. In the spring and summer, the Liberty Park Liberty Park, located just northwest of Sugar House around 1300 South and 700 East, is a large urban park with several available activities. The Tracy Aviary is the main attraction in the park. Corinne Rydman, senior, said its super cheap and they have done a great job at updating their exhibits. She recommended that even locals who may have been there before check out the updated aviary. park offers paddleboats and canoes for rent. The park also offers barbeque grills, a small amusement park, tennis courts, and a swimming pooL Students interested in skiing, hiking, shopping, theatre, or just hanging out with friends in a park can all find things to do in Salt Lake City. For more information on the attractions mentioned above, please visit the Forum website at http:www. forumfortnightly.com for links. l ( i tv., bowls. Park City is so much fun every year! said Dillon Calderone, season pass holder. The park is always next level and makes you push yourself out of your comfort zone. Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the resort has an alpine coaster, zip line, tubing and a NASTAR racecourse. Season passes are $525 for college students and young 1 adults. Arches National Park Arches National Park offers scenery that is not available in northern Utah. Right now is the perfect r Delicate Arch is one of severeal hiking attractions in southern Utah " mpi r |