BEAVER — Many ski resorts in Utah have been labeled as having the most powder, best terrain park, or most skiable acres. Following the trend, I wish to give the distinguished award of “ski resort with most solitude” to Eagle Point.

Located 20 miles east of Beaver, along Highway 153, Eagle Point Ski Resort is one of the more remote ski areas in Utah. For most people coming from the Wasatch Front, a host of other ski resorts are much closer, and for those coming from Southern Utah or Nevada, Brian Head is the typical destination. Since Eagle Point is located in between these two areas, it receives much less traffic.

After spending an entire day there, I can say with confidence that people are missing out.

Nestled among the Tushar Range, the resort boasts incredible views of the powder-covered peaks in the area. With about 40 runs and 600 skiable acres, Eagle Point is one of the smaller resorts in Utah, but it still provides enough terrain for powder-lovers to enjoy. And 600 acres seems much bigger when you basically have the entire resort to yourself.

Skiers and snowboarders can go on entire runs without seeing another person. Even by noon there are runs that have remained untouched since the groomers left them the night before. The longest lift line might include a dozen people besides yourself. That is something you just can’t get at many resorts.

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The focus for several Utah ski resorts during the summer was on making terrain more skier/snowboarder friendly with wider runs, smoother ground, easier access. There was also the addition of one new lift, a terrain park for females only, a big birthday party, quicker access to lifts and more snow with less energy.

Some of the more challenging powder runs are located on a side of the mountain that is only accessible by foot which may be a turn off for some people. It is an easy trek since the path is short and well-groomed, and it is worth it because some of the best runs are located on that side of the mountain — Delano Drop, Satisfaction, and Country Road.

If you are looking for a few great runs that don’t involve a little hiking, I recommend Tunnel Vision, Wolverine, and Tushar; these are all exhilarating descents.

Passes are $48 a day ($58 on holidays), but if you go on Thursdays and Sundays you can get passes for $25. You can also receive discounted passes if you are a college student or you stay two nights at the resort. One thing to note, the ski area is only open every Thursday through Sunday during the normal ski season, but it is open every day during winter break.

In addition to great skiing and snowboarding, the resort also has reasonably-priced lodging including condos, suites, and vacation homes, a gear rental shop, and a delicious restaurant.

If you are looking for a great place to escape the crowds and enjoy some slopes to yourself, Eagle Point is the place to go.

Keaton Reed is a recent USU Alumni who loves hiking, running, snowshoeing, and skiing when he isn't working as a editorial assistant in Salt Lake City.

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