Stunningly beautiful with a unique culture you will not find any place else on earth Utah is weird. The state capital Salt Lake City rests within easy drive of some of Utah’s best skiing and alpine activities. Not as hectic or dirty as Denver, Utah in general is a step back to what made Colorado great in its ‘70’s, ‘80’s, ‘90’s peak as a world class destination that was still largely accessible. More than one Olympic committee found Park City a picturesque example of the ski paradise trope to warrant a spot on the world’s stage.

The weird part comes in the form of Utah’s culture. There is no better place in the world to learn about and experience the Latter Day Saints way of life and a visit to the temple complex will fascinate both believers and casual tourists. Utah can rewind you to a time of less traffic, less crowds and 3.2 beer, miss it at your own peril because SLC will become the next overgrown metropolis of the Mountain West before you can say “Methuselah”.