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People take a lift past snowy trees at Solitude Mountain Resort. Several Utah ski resorts are changing to accommodate their patrons. (Associated Press)

Carter Budge, 11, of Sandy, Utah, skis with a flag during the Snowbird Ski Resort's final day of skiing and riding for the 2013/14 winter season, May 26, 2014. Buoyed by an improving economy and renewed buzz about Utah's ski scene thanks to Vail Resort's recent purchase of the state's largest resort, bookings at ski resorts are up about 4 percent from the same time last year, said Nathan Rafferty, president of the trade group Ski Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Skiers take a lift on a snowy mountain at Keystone Resort, Colorado, on Nov. 16, 2014. There are ways to make a ski trip affordable, including skiing at smaller resorts, buying multi-day, half-day and advance tickets, and taking advantage of discounts for kids, seniors and groups. (AP Photo/Keystone Resort, Cody Mendoza)

A scenic look at Park City at dusk. (Courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort)