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TOURS & FAM TRIPS
Thanks to Visit Utah and Visit Salt Lake City, we have a fantastic lineup of tours available to WITS attendees before and after the official summit weekend. Spots are sure to fill up quickly, so grab your ticket to WITS and register for tours today!
TOUR registrations are first come first served and can be registered for by any WITS attendee. Participants may attend as many tours as they’d like, as long as they do not register for the same kind of tour multiple times, different tours that occur at conflicting times, or multiple tours that end and begin within one hour of each other (for instance, if one tour ends at 12pm you may only book another tour on the same day that begins at 1pm or later, as we cannot guarantee you will return exactly at the ending time). Duplicate registrations or registrations for conflicting tours will be canceled without warning. TOUR REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 30 MARCH 2024.
FAM TRIP registrations are by application only. Participants may apply for more than one FAM trip, and WITS will ensure that those who are accepted are not placed on FAM trips that occur at conflicting times. Applicants will be notified either way if they have been accepted for a FAM trip in February. FAM TRIP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED AS OF 17 JANUARY 2024.
PARTICIPATION POLICIES
(Please read carefully!)
Tours are open only to WITS attendees. Non-registered friends, family members, and others are not permitted. This includes all children.
Participants should plan to depart 15 minutes before each tour time begins. Participants may not register for:
• the same kind of tour multiple times;
• different tours that occur at conflicting times; or
• multiple tours that end and begin within one hour of each other (for instance, if one tour ends at 12pm you may only book another tour on the same day that begins at 1pm or later, as we cannot guarantee you will return exactly at the ending time).
Duplicate registrations or registrations for conflicting tours will be canceled without warning.
Tours have limited capacities and are first come first served. There are no wait lists.
Unless otherwise noted, all tours depart from the lobby of the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek (the WITS host hotel). Transportation to Salt Lake City, Utah, is not included.
Participants should advise organizers of any food allergies, physical limitations, or other required accommodations. This can be done by emailing wits@sheswanderful.com. Only certain tours are wheelchair accessible and are noted below.
Our partners work extremely hard to plan and execute our tour and FAM trip experiences, and over the years many registered participants have canceled at the last minute or, even worse, not shown up at all. This is not only disrespectful to our destination partner and the local vendors who have invested their time and money, but also takes away opportunities from other attendees who are ready and willing to participate but could not secure a spot. Due to these issues, all tours now require a credit card to register. Cards will not be charged unless a participant cancels after the cutoff date or does not appear for a tour they were registered for. Any participant who can no longer attend a tour they were registered for must cancel their registration via the link in their confirmation email by 30 March 2024. If a tour is canceled after 30 March 2024, the participant will be charged a $10 USD cancellation/no-show fee per *EACH* canceled tour. If a participant does not appear for a tour they were registered for, they will be automatically removed from any future tours and charged a $10 USD cancellation/no-show fee per *EACH* tour they were registered for.
All participants are expected to create content in exchange for free admission to tours and activities. This can include, but is not limited to: blog posts, social media posts, vlogs, news or print publication articles, etc.
Unless otherwise noted, all activities and meals are provided.
TOURS
REGISTRATION CLOSED AS OF 30 MARCH 2024
Tours depart from lobby of the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek.
**TOURS DEPART 15 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME**
Aerial Alpine Tram Ride & Cliff Rooftop Pool Experience at Snowbird Ski Resort
11 April, 9am-4pm
Welcome to Snowbird Ski Resort, where there is a lot more to do than ski the slopes! On this experience, you will ride in the Aerial Tram Cabins with newly debuted rooftop balconies, which climb and descend from 11,000 feet with 360-degree views. Enjoy an epic mountaintop snowy photo op, lunch, and classic Apres beverages at the Aerie, and end the day enjoying access to the Cliff Spa’s rooftop pool and sauna.
SW Adventure Tour – Walking
11 April, 9am-12pm
(Also offered at 1pm)
As you walk the 3-mile loop through the downtown area of Salt Lake City, you’ll hear stories about the founders of the city and those whose influence continues to shape our metropolitan area today. Along with these unique stories, you’ll experience the diverse and unique architecture found throughout the downtown area.
SW Adventure Tour – Driving
11 April, 10am-1pm
(Also offered at 2pm)
Join us for a driving tour of downtown Salt Lake City. Learn about the history of the valley and the unique and eclectic people that call this area home, plus experience the architecture and outdoor space found in Utah’s capital city. From the time of the Mormon pioneers to its transition into a mining boomtown with red-light districts, Salt Lake City has always had a multicultural and storied history that will come alive during this 3-hour excursion.
This tour is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Please email team@sheswanderful.com if you register for this tour and use a wheelchair.
Guided Tour of Red Butte Garden
11 April, 10-11:30am
Red Butte Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. Located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus, the Garden consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive natural area. The Garden is community-funded and renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 560,000 springtime blooming bulbs (including a vast collection of daffodils), and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
Ballet West Tour
11 April, 10-11am
(Also offered on Monday)
From its humble beginnings in 1963 as the only professional ballet company between Chicago and the West Coast, Ballet West has grown into one of America’s leading ballet companies. For 60 years, the Salt Lake City-based company has entertained and excited audiences in Utah and worldwide by presenting great classical ballets, including America’s first and longest-running version of The Nutcracker. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the stage, academy, design area, and overall space, where you’ll see all sorts of fascinating displays, including the tutus from Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” music video.
Family History Library
11 April, 10:30am-12pm
(Also offered at 1:30pm)
Want to know more about your ancestors, such as where they came from and when they lived? Visit the FamilySearch Library, where you can access millions of records, talk to experts, discover your history, and experience a feeling of belonging as you explore your family tree. Our tour guide will assist in setting you up with a FamilySearch account, teach you how to use the library’s resources, and be on call to assist with any questions you have along the way.
SW Adventure Tour – Walking
11 April, 1-4pm
(Also offered at 9am)
As you walk the 3-mile loop through the downtown area of Salt Lake City, you’ll hear stories about the founders of the city and those whose influence continues to shape our metropolitan area today. Along with these unique stories, you’ll experience the diverse and unique architecture found throughout the downtown area.
SW Adventure Tour – Driving
11 April, 2-5pm
(Also offered at 10am)
Join us for a driving tour of downtown Salt Lake City. Learn about the history of the valley and the unique and eclectic people that call this area home, plus experience the architecture and outdoor space found in Utah’s capital city. From the time of the Mormon pioneers to its transition into a mining boomtown with red-light districts, Salt Lake City has always had a multicultural and storied history that will come alive during this 3-hour excursion.
This tour is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Please email team@sheswanderful.com if you register for this tour and use a wheelchair.
Utah Olympic Park Bobsledding & Tour
11 April, 3-5:30pm
Built for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Utah Olympic Park is located in Park City, just 25 miles east of Salt Lake City, Utah. The nearly 400-acre venue houses one of only four sliding tracks in North America, six Nordic ski jumps, a 2002 Winter Games museum, and a multitude of adventure activities. Utah Olympic Park is a dynamic multi-use facility focused on developing and growing participation in winter sports in the state of Utah and is an official USOC Training Site. Join us for a tour of the park and a bobsledding adventure!
Mural/Art Tour with Britney Helmers of THE BLOCKS
11 April, 3-5pm
In 2018, Salt Lake City and County joined forces to build awareness for downtown performing and visual arts organizations through a collaborative effort called THE BLOCKS. Join Britney Helmers, program director for THE BLOCKS, on a tour around the city, exploring its amazing arts scene, including art created by and honoring women.
Utah Opera Production Studios Tour
11 April, 4-5:30pm
Join us for an exclusive backstage tour of the Utah Opera Productions Studio! Since 1978, the Utah Opera has cultivated and entertained a growing audience of more than 150,000 annually around the intermountain area, producing opera with artistic standards of distinction and with a fresh vibrancy of both new works as well as the classics.
Tsuki Sake Pairing
14 April, 3:30-5pm
Start with an appetizer and saketini upon arrival, then take a brief sake 101 class. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a flight along with pairings.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
SLC Downtown History Tour
14 April, 3:30-5:15pm
(Also offered Monday)
Join us for a walking tour over four downtown blocks in the heart of Salt Lake City. Led by seasoned guides, this immersive journey delves into the city's rich past, from its pioneering days to its modern cultural renaissance. This tour offers a captivating glimpse into the heart and soul of Salt Lake City's downtown.
Whiskey & History
14 April, 4-5:30pm
We’ll begin this tour at 50 South State Street in front of the Social Hall, a center for social and cultural events in Salt Lake City, and finish at Ruin SLC Bar, with its dimly lit interior furnished with plush leather seating, where we’ll enjoy a flight of three local whiskies.
Downtown Food Walking Tour
14 April, 4:00-6:30pm
Join us on a walking tour around the downtown area to four different restaurants and learn the history and backstory of Salt Lake City along the way.
B&H Creators Photo Walk with Karlie Place at the Salt Flats
14 April, 4:30-10pm
Come join the B&H Creators team for an adventure at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Utah-based travel photographer, Karlie Place! Join 100 creators on a journey to the flats, where we'll get to learn all of Karlie's tips and tricks on how she captured some of her most viral content in this environment. We'll also get a chance to experience the most unique and beautiful views at this breathtaking hour! Sony will also be there, providing gear for each guest to test out and try during this adventure! Please be sure to arrive on time! We will have a total of two hours at the flats to create incredible content and get to witness a magnificent sunset!
Caputo's Chocolate Class
14 April, 5:30-7pm
Learn what makes one chocolate “fine” and the other just “standard.” Find out how to identify flavors, get familiarized with great chocolate makers, and learn other priceless bits of chocolate know-how. Salt Lake Magazine recently featured Caputo’s Chocolate Class on its SLC Bucket List. Don’t miss out!
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
BST Hike + Instagrammable Views of SLC
15 April, 6-8am
Join us for a guided sunrise hike along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to see a beautiful view of Salt Lake City! The Bonneville Shoreline Trail concept began in 1990 as an effort to preserve a heavily used mountain biking, jogging, and walking pathway along a corridor between Emigration Canyon and Dry Canyon on the east side of Salt Lake City. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes and clothes along with water.
Maven District
15 April, 8:45am-12pm
Join Tessa Arneson, chief boss babe of the Maven District, as you explore the shops, restaurants, and residences that make up one of Salt Lake’s most unique districts. Get your heart pumping in the morning with a movement and meditation session before touring the district and meeting the makers and creators.
Spring Skiing – Solitude
15 April, 8:30am-4:30pm
Spend a day skiing at Solitude Mountain Resort. The mountain resort is a relaxed environment, offers dozens of runs for all levels, has an abundance of hidden powder stashes and offers up plenty of opportunities for skiers and riders to challenge themselves. Up for the challenge? Solitude is an intermediate skier's delight. Nearly half of the 1,200 acres, 82 runs, 8 lifts and 2,000+ vertical feet are labeled for those in the middle. Lunch and rentals will be provided.
Ballet West Tour
15 April, 10-11am
(Also offered on Thursday)
From its humble beginnings in 1963 as the only professional ballet company between Chicago and the West Coast, Ballet West has grown into one of America’s leading ballet companies. For 60 years, the Salt Lake City-based company has entertained and excited audiences in Utah and worldwide by presenting great classical ballets, including America’s first and longest-running version of The Nutcracker. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the stage, academy, design area, and overall space, where you’ll see all sorts of fascinating displays, including the tutus from Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” music video.
SLC Downtown History Tour
15 April, 3:30-5:15pm
(Also offered Sunday)
Join us for a walking tour over four downtown blocks in the heart of Salt Lake City. We’ll make 15 stops and see 24 different points of interest and historical intrigue from early Utah in the 1850s-1930s.
Utah Olympic Oval – Curling
15 April, 1-3:30pm
The Utah Olympic Oval is an indoor speed skating oval, located 14 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, built for the 2002 Winter Olympics and hosting the long track speed skating events for the 2002 games. Join us on an experience exploring the oval and trying out some curling!
FAM TRIPS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED AS OF 17 JANUARY 2024
Explore the Wonder of Greater Zion
8-11 April
The rare wonder of Greater Zion unlocks the adventurous spirit in all who visit. Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Greater Zion offers more than 2,400 square miles of adventure and inspiration. Zion National Park, the third-most visited National Park in the United States, is the premier attraction, but Zion is only the beginning. Four state parks and a multitude of year-round recreational lands set the stage for a burgeoning mountain biking scene, some of the best off-highway vehicle riding in the country, scenic and challenging play at 14 top-rated golf courses, world-class cultural performances at Tuacahn Center for the Arts and so much more. The vibrant communities of St. George, Springdale, Hurricane, Ivins and towns in between offer a wide range of lodging options, dining experiences and access to outdoor pursuits through local outfitters and tour companies. This trip will allow you to sample the excitement and adventure found throughout the region. In addition to the planned group activities, content creators wanting to experience more of Greater Zion may opt to include extra half day adventures on their itinerary such as a via ferrata, canyoneering and golf. The Greater Zion team will review additional activity options with content creators once they are selected.
Hoodoo you love? Bryce Canyon National Park
9-11 April
Bryce Canyon is a series of large natural amphitheaters with thousands of multi-colored rock pinnacles called “hoodoos.” These formations shine brilliantly under sunny skies but glow most exquisitely under the soft light of the rising or setting sun. On this trip, lodging will be provided at the historic Ruby’s Inn and you will have the opportunity to explore and experience the national park and more!
A Red Rock Retreat: Capitol Reef Country
9-11 April
Located just eight miles from the west entrance of Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey is an idyllic little tree-lined town on the Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway (S.R. 24) surrounded by rose-colored cliffs and green meadows. In 2015, Capitol Reef National Park became one of the world’s 65 Dark Sky Parks which, as sanctioned by the International Dark-Sky Association, is an area “possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights.” Torrey followed suit in 2018 when it was named the state’s first International Dark Sky Community. Take just one glance up after the sun goes down there and you’ll be treated to a display of multiple glowing planets and the Milky Way spiraling away into the universe. On this trip, you will enjoy accommodations at the Red Sands Hotel & Spa – a retreat and home base to exploring the stunning and dramatic geography that surrounds us – participate in morning yoga, explore Capitol Reef National Park and the pristine dark skies above.
Heber Valley
9-11 April
Visiting the picturesque Heber Valley is the perfect way to enjoy one of Mother Nature's favorite destinations. Only 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport and mere minutes from the world-renowned Deer Valley Resort and Sundance Mountain Resort, Heber Valley boasts expansive recreational terrain, an Olympic venue, historic leisure railroad, and a charming Swiss-influenced town. Home to outstanding dining experiences that perfectly complement the surrounding mountain vistas, this alpine town offers a variety of apres-ski activities. On this trip you will spend two nights at Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa.
Treasure Hunting in Topaz Mountain
10 April
Step back in time as you explore the historic streets of Eureka, Utah. Feel the energy and learn about those who once sought their fortunes in the surrounding hills. You will leave the pine-covered slopes and travel to the desert landscapes of Topaz Mountain. There you will connect with the earth while sifting through the soil and rocks and discovering your own Golden Topaz glistening in the sun. After a few hours of prospecting and gem hunting, you will have the chance to create your own keepsake with the treasures you have found. A forever reminder of your experience. As the day slips into evening, you will be treated to an unforgettable outdoor dining experience surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Juab County. This promises to be an experience you will never forget.
NOTE: This is a day trip that does not include overnight accommodations.
Snowbird Ski Resort
10-11 April
As the crow flies, Snowbird is the nearest resort to the Salt Lake City International Airport. With 2,500 acres and 3,000 vertical feet, it's your turn to experience the world-renowned snow and legendary terrain. On this trip, you will experience several of Snowbird’s great culinary offerings, spend the night in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and wake up with the ski lifts only a few steps away.
NOTE: The ski/snowboarding experience will be an independent exploration opportunity. INTERMEDIATE skiers and snowboarders only (a green at Snowbird is considered a blue at other resorts). Participants are required to bring their own ski gear (jackets, pants, gloves, helmets, etc) and are encouraged to bring their equipment including boots, poles, skis, and boards. Gear equipment rentals will be provided to those who do not have their own for this overnight.
Heber Valley
15-17 April
Visiting the picturesque Heber Valley is the perfect way to enjoy one of Mother Nature's favorite destinations. Only 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport and mere minutes from the world-renowned Deer Valley Resort and Sundance Mountain Resort, Heber Valley boasts expansive recreational terrain, an Olympic venue, historic leisure railroad, and a charming Swiss-influenced town. Home to outstanding dining experiences that perfectly complement the surrounding mountain vistas, this alpine town offers a variety of apres-ski activities. On this trip you will spend two nights at the newly renovated Homestead Resort.
Urban Stars & Delights – Visit Ogden
15-17 April
Introducing Ogden, Utah. Located less than 45 minutes north of Salt Lake City, Ogden is rugged and rustic, yet urban and cool. Locals live here. Locals play here. Home to Utah’s Powder Mountain and Snowbasin ski resorts, premier urban dark sky experiences, rich history and more. On this trip you will begin with stary delights from the first ever saloon in Utah, an overnight stay at the Compass Rose Lodge and a star tour at their onsite observatory. Next you will experience historic 25th street from art to dining with a downtown overnight.