Octoberfest at Snowbird Ski Resort, Salt Lake County Real Estate Debbie Aldrich 801-870-0606

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort - Oktoberfest

Crisp Fall mornings sunny days and Golden Aspen shimmering amongst the Pine trees in the Wasatch Mountains only spells one thing, OCTOBERFEST, UMPAPA, UMPAPA, LEDERHOSEN, DIRNDLES, STRUDEL, BRATWURST AND BEER!!!! German Clothing

Snowbird celebrates its' 37th annual Octoberfestevery weekend from noon to 6pm with German dancers, polka bands, crafts and of course great German food. Utah has a great heritage in European traditions with many of its' early settlers coming from Northern Europe. With Salt Lake City nestled in the beautiful Mountains of the Wasatch reminiscent of the Mountains of Northern Europe it Utah attracted people from Germany, Switzerland, Norway and many other countries in Europe. Alta Ski resort, situated next to snowbird they are like sister resorts, you purchase an Alta/Snowbird pass and enjoy skiing both areas with a turnstile on the top of Baldy Mt. that connects both resorts.

Alta is one of the oldest ski areas in the U.S. The established in 1871 as an offshoot of the silver mining operations in Little Cottonwood Canyons. A fire destroyed most of the town in 1878, then a devastating avalanche in 1885. The decline of mining the town became dormant. In 1935 the U.S. Forest Service retained the noted skier Alf Engen to hike into the area and determine its potential as a future ski area. Engen's reported great promise for the area, thus entered the ski Industry of Utah.

Come Join the festivities up Little cottonwood canyon and escape to a foreign and with food, music and fun. and if you are thinking of relocating to Utah call me and let me help you find a great home an enjoy great living along the Wasatch Front. DebbieAldrich 801-870-0606