The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection

The secret has long been out on the incredible outdoor adventure opps provided by Salt Lake City and Park City — two of the nation’s top spots for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor adventures. However, nearby and somehow still flying under the radar is The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range. An easy drive from both ski resorts (and only around 30 minutes from Salt Lake City), this luxury ranch spans 3,500 scenic acres and offers an abundance of things to see, do, and experience for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. 

What You Need to Know

The Look of The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection

Prepare to be dazzled by The Lodge at Blue Sky from the moment you pull up to the main Sky Lodge building, made with glass and local limestone. The mountain views, which can be admired from the lobby, are spectacular, as are the interiors themselves, which include sky-high wood ceilings, a crackling fireplace, and plush seating. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to spot elk or moose wandering past right outside.

Accommodations are equally noteworthy and split into three distinct types: suites with panoramic views, rooms built into a hillside, and standalone cabins. All boast sleek but cozy earth-tone décor that reflects their surroundings and spacious open-concept layouts, soaking tubs, and private terraces. The main Sky Lodge houses 19 rooms and suites — as well as the award-winning Yuta restaurant — each with high ceilings and expansive windows that put the resort’s stunning locale on full display. There’s also the Earth House, which is built into a lush hillside and designed to serve as a natural extension of the land since it utilizes locally sourced limestone and has a living grass roof. Inside, you’ll find 22 Earth Suites — 22 one-bedroom suites — each with private terraces, outdoor fireplaces, and outdoor showers. Sky Suites as well as the aforementioned rooms in the Sky Lodge have connecting room options for families. However, families seeking even more space can book one of the Sky Lodge’s two-story, two-bedroom Signature Suites, which were specially designed for them.

Finally, those craving an extra secluded or child-free stay can reserve one of the five free-standing, adults-only Creek Houses situated along the banks of Alexander Creek, which offer easy access to on-site hiking trails. Fly rods and bespoke tackle boxes are included in each unit, which also boast private terraces, indoor fireplaces, and soaking tubs strategically placed next to massive creek-facing windows. 

The Vibe at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection