Discover Winter

Discover Winter is back for the fourth season.

Ski Utah, in concert with its partner resorts, is committed to making skiing and snowboarding more inclusive. Through its Discover Winter program, Ski Utah aims to foster a life-long love of skiing and snowboarding amongst Utah's ethnically diverse community.

What is Discover Winter and who can apply? Any person of color is welcome to apply for this program. The program's goal is to have the state of Utah be more inclusive and welcoming through winter snow sports. Participants of the program receive four ski or snowboard lessons at participating resorts* during the months of January and February:
*Alta Ski Area, Brighton Ski Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Solitude Mountain Resort, Sundance Mountain Resort and Woodward Park City. In addition to the four complimentary ski or snowboard lessons, Ski Utah will provide ski and snowboard rental equipment and proper clothing for participants to stay warm as well as transportation to the resorts.

At the conclusion of the four lessons, participants will receive a Ski Utah Yeti Pass. This pass provides one day of skiing/snowboarding at each of Utah's 15 resorts allowing participants the opportunity to practice their newfound skills. It is Ski Utah's hope that participants will have discovered a lifelong love of skiing and snowboarding and will return to the slopes for years to come.

Discover Winter Application Form

Apply For Discover Winter

Thanks to the generous funding from Morgan Stanley, the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation, World Cup Supply, Delta Air Lines, Utah Office of Tourism and others, Ski Utah is partnering with several organizations throughout the state of Utah to bring more diversity to the ski slopes.

Testimonials from previous Discover Winter participants.

Mark Giles | Mark originally passed on applying for Discover Winter after talking about it with friends. Little did he know, his friend Domedia would sneakily apply for him, and change his life for the better!

Krystalynn Appiah | Krystalynn had a pretty typical first ski day with no instruction and lots of frustration. But though Discover Winter, she found a whole new appreciation for not only skiing but winter too, after her four lessons at Snowbasin Resort.

Joe Fire | Joe was born and raised in Utah, but hadn't ever skied before joining Discover Winter. He "wasn't a huge winter person," but heard about the program through his employer and figured he'd give it a go. After four lessons at Alta Ski Area, Joe hasn't looked back and loves the feeling of flying when sliding down the mountain!

Andy Koffi | Andy lived in Ivory Coast Africa until 2019 when he moved to the United States. After never seeing snow in his life, this winer he participated in Ski Utah's Discover Winter program and he fell in love with snowboarding.