Utah’s newly revived — and free — ski area just got a $1.5 million boost from the state
The Outdoor Adventure Commission gave out $21M to promote recreation statewide. Snowland Ski & Tube Resort’s grant is among the largest.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Signs in the Nelson Lodge at Snowland ski area in Fairview Canyon on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.