Powder Hunting: From Utah's Greatest Snow to the Swiss Alps
A skier's honest comparison after 47 days in Utah and 3 weeks in Zermatt. The verdict might surprise you.
Powder Hunting: From Utah's Greatest Snow to the Swiss Alps
There's something spiritual about that first run of the day.
Park City: Where It Started
I grew up skiing the Wasatch. The snow in Utah is different—lighter, drier, more forgiving. They don't call it "The Greatest Snow on Earth" for marketing.
The Swiss Comparison
Zermatt changed my perspective—but not how I expected. The scale is humbling. The Matterhorn looming, villages 4,000 feet below. But the snow? Heavier, wetter.
My Verdict
Powder: Utah wins. Views: Switzerland, no contest. The move? Do both.
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Quick Stats:
Budget tip: Ikon Pass + one international trip beats multiple small trips.
