From the red rock country and high deserts of southern Utah to the spectacular alpine beauty of Northern Utah, Wyoming and Idaho, the Western Rockies come alive for attendees with their clean, cool, dry air and invigorating vistas. This region has something to offer every discerning guest all year round. Whether they enjoy high adventure or tame site seeing, the culture and amenities of a historic western city or the boutique shopping and gourmet restaurants of a mountain town, the western side of the Rocky Mountains is the answer. Utah and Idaho offer a mild climate with summer high temperatures in the 90s and winter lows in the twenties (perfect for skiing and snowboarding in the "Greatest Snow on Earth"). Salt Lake International Airport is centrally located within the U.S. and acts as the gateway to the region including Jackson Hole, WY, and Sun Valley, ID. With non-stop service from all major domestic cities as well as non-stop service to Paris, Salt Lake offers over 800 flights daily and holds the best On Time record of any U.S. airport according to the FAA. Downtown Salt Lake City is safe, walkable and connected by complimentary light rail service. Within a six block downtown radius, guests access 130 restaurants 19 of which have won Wine Spectator Awards and 27 bars, entertainment featuring Ballet West, the Utah Symphony and Opera, Repertory Dance Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company, comedy clubs, etc. Salt Lake City is also the home of the Utah Jazz NBA basketball, Grizzlies professional hockey, REAL Salt Lake soccer, AAA Bees Baseball, as well as museums, art galleries, shopping, spas, the Visitors Center at Temple Square, grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the world's largest genealogical library. |
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