Best Utah Adventure Date Ideas

A Year of Adventure Date Ideas

During quarantine, I had the grand idea of giving Dustin a year of dates for Christmas. I spent all my free time scouring the internet on a mission to find the most unique adventure date ideas. I was blown away by some of the fun and amazing things our great state of Utah has to offer.

Unfortunately, once I finally narrowed down what I wanted to do and adding up how much it would cost I realized I have REALLY expensive taste. With Emma being due later that year and the unknown of COVID I decided it probably wasn’t the wisest decision to carry out my grand idea. But to make it not a complete waste of time I decided I would share what I found with all of you.

Below you will find 12 knock your socks off date ideas. You are welcome to use them for your own year of dates gift or pick and choose ideas that you love to add to your own dating arsenal. Enjoy!

January

Creekside Yurt Dinner

There is no better way to enjoy winter in Utah than snowshoeing and tasty food. This amazing date night activity combines the two! The evening begins with snowshoeing half a mile through the woods to a private yurt deep in Wasatch State Park. You will then be treated to a four-course meal, making s’mores by the fire, and enjoying the beautiful night sky.

Details:

Location: Midway, Utah

Cost: $135 per adult

Price includes: 4-course meal, guided snowshoeing tour, snowshoe rental, and park admission.

For more information, visit Creekside Yurt Dinner at Wasatch Mountain State Park

February

Snowcat Skiing at Powder Mountain

Next to snowshoeing, you really can’t beat a day on the slopes. Dustin and I used to spend most of the winter skiing/snowboarding before we had kids. Now it is a rare treat when we get to spend a whole day on the mountain. One of our all-time favorite ski resorts is Powder Mountain. It truly is a hidden gem. Here are some of the things we LOVE about Powder: They limit the tickets sold to 1500 daily so the mountain is never overcrowded, it has over 8,000 skiable acres, and they even have the option to do backcountry heli or snowcat skiing.

Details:

Location: Eden, Utah

Day Pass: $105 per adult (9 am-9 pm)

Night Pass: $36 per adult (3 pm-9 pm)

Click here to reserve a ski pass

Snowcat Skiing $855.42 per person

Access over 70,000 acres of backcountry terrain. Includes all-day skiing or snowboarding. On the go breakfast, lunch, snacks, and guides. Day ticket not included.

For more information, visit Snowcat Skiing and Heli-Skiing Adventures at Powder Mountain

March

Tubing + The Homestead Crater

Another awesome winter adventure is tubing! To spice it up a little try heading to Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. There is no better way to get in touch with your inner child than to enjoy their tubing park.

After having your fun in the snow, pop on over to The Homestead Resort where you can enjoy lunch and a nice relaxing soak in The Crater.

Details:

Location: Midway, Utah

Tubing Pass: $20 (March 1st-14th)

The Crater: $16 (Friday-Sunday)/$13 (Monday-Thursday)

For more information visit, Tubing at Soldier Hollow and The Homestead Crater

April

Indoor Rock Climbing + Dinner @ Nuchs Pizza

One of our most favorite date night ideas is rock climbing! Utah is lucky to have some pretty amazing climbing gyms. One of the best is Momentum Climbing Gym located in Millcreek, Utah. If you are looking for a fun way to adventure with your partner, this is it. Both Dustin and I LOVE to climb and have spent many a date night at Momentum.

After you have worn yourself out on the climbing wall be sure to swing by Nuchs Pizza for some crazy delicious food. Our favorite thing to eat there is The New Haven Pizza. It is a small restaurant so be sure to get a reservation.

Details:

Location: Millcreek, Utah

Climbing Pass: $20 per person

Gear Rental: $9/day (includes harness, shoes, and belay device)

Nuchs Pizza: $15-$25/Entree

For more information visit, Momentum Climbing Gym and Nuchs Pizza

May

Night Hike to Fifth Water Hot Springs

Hiking at night is always fun, but pair that with a hike that ends in a hot spring and you have yourself a true adventure. Fifth Water Hot Spring is located in Diamond Fork Canyon and is a popular destination. The hike is about 5 miles roundtrip and is best done between May-October. You can do this hike during the winter months (snowshoeing anyone?!) but you will have to hike farther as the gate to the road that leads to the trailhead will be closed. If you want to get out and enjoy this fun location I would recommend going at night, mid-week. That is the best way to beat the crowds and have the place to yourself.

Details:

Location: Mapleton, Utah

For more information visit, AllTrails (for trail directions) and The Parttime Tourist (for more pictures)

June

Horseback Ride with a Picnic Lunch

Nothing says romance like taking a horseback ride through the mountains. Whether you are an avid rider or a beginner this date activity is for you. Put on by Beaver Creek Lodge, enjoy a 2.5 hour ride along mountain trails with a stop on the mountain ridge for a picnic and some stunning views. If you are looking to do a weekend getaway you can look into buying one of their 1-Night Horseback Lunch Ride Package.

Details:

Location: Garden City, Utah

Trail Ride: $89 per person (includes lunch)

For more information visit Beaver Creek Lodge

July

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enjoy an early morning excursion with a sunrise hot air balloon ride in Park City, Utah. If that location isn’t convenient to you, they also have flights out of Heber City, Ogden, and Saint George, Utah. There is no better way to enjoy the fresh mountain air and the beautiful Wasatch Mountains than from the air.

Details:

Location: Park City, Utah

Hot Air Balloon Ride: $280 per person

For more information visit Sky Walker Balloon Company

August

What better way to end the summer than going to a demolition derby! To make it a more memorable experience try dressing up like a redneck (e.g. wife-beater, mullet, cut-off jeans with cowboy boots, etc.). It can also be fun to each pick a car you hope will win and cheer loudly every time it takes out an opponent.

Details:

Location: Grantsville, Heber City, Ogden, Price, Minersville, and Spanish Fork, Utah

Ticket: $25-$30 per person

For more information visit Utah Demolition Derbies

September

Mountain Biking in Moab + Bed & Breakfast

The end of September is the perfect time to head down to Moab, Utah for an extended weekend of slick rock mountain biking. With miles and miles of trails, there is something for just about everyone. Don’t own a mountain bike? No worries, there are plenty of bike rental shops to choose from. My personal favorite is Chile Pepper Bike Shop. They are great to work with and have a shuttle service. And instead of camping, be sure to make a reservation at a bed and breakfast, like Sunflower Hill.

Details:

Location: Moab, Utah

Bike Rental: $60-$100/Day

Bed and Breakfast: $250-$350/Night

For more information visit, Chile Pepper Bike Shop and Sunflower Hill Bed and Breakfast

October

Mystique Dining @ Gardner Village

A fun way to celebrate the spooky month of October is to enjoy mystique dining at Gardner Village. The night includes a full five-course meal and a magic show. While it may not be as adventurous as the other date ideas on this list, it definitely will be a night you won’t forget.

Details:

Location: West Jordan, Utah

Tickets: $65-$75 per person

For more information visit, Mystique Dining

November

Ax-Throwing + Restaurant Week

Nothing says love like throwing axes together. With social ax-throwing gaining popularity it is sure to be a hit with your partner. Pair this adventure with Ogden City’s Restaurant Week and you are in for a treat.

Each year a variety of local and independently owned restaurants located near downtown Ogden participate in restaurant week. This entails specials (e.g. appetizer, entree, and dessert for $20) where you can get an affordable sampling of their cuisine. With over 20 restaurants participating it can be hard to choose. Currently, restaurant week is held November 4-13th. Be sure to check the dates. Prior to COVID, it was held annually in April.

Details:

Location: Ogden, Utah

Ax–Throwing: $15 per person/1 Hour

For more information visit Social Axe Throwing and Ogden Restaurant Week

December

Fireside Dining + Sleigh Ride

Fireside dining rivals Mystique Dining when it comes to an unforgettable dining experience, with all four courses served right from the fireplaces of Deer Valley Resort. With the cuisine offering favorites from the European Alps such as raclette cheese, veal and wild mushroom soup, and roasted lamb you are sure not to leave hungry. To make the experience even more special consider taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride before dinner.

Details:

Location: Park City, Utah

Fireside Dining: $90 per person

Ask the reservation agent at the time of booking about the horse-drawn sleigh rides.

For more information visit Fireside Dining at Deer Valley Resort

Additional Ideas

If you are in need of additional adventure date ideas, here are some other ones I came across in my research.

• Float the Provo River
• Float the Ogden River
• Holi Festival of Color
• Paddleboard Yoga
• Goga (Yoga with Goats)
• Snowmobiling
• Bobsledding
• Dog Sledding
• Climbing Via Ferreta in Ogden

Have You Tried Them?!

I hope you are able to get out and try some of these awesome adventure date night ideas. If you get to or have already tried some of these ideas please comment below. I would love to hear about your experience. Also, be sure to share this post with others. Group dates for the win! And if you are looking for more couple adventure ideas check out my post 9 Outdoor Adventures Every Couple Should Try.

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