Salt Lake City, UT, October 6, 2026 — Two Utah-based resorts have earned prominent positions in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting their appeal within the Mountain West region. Sundance Mountain Resort, located in Provo Canyon, secured the third-place ranking, while Black Desert Resort in Ivins was awarded fifth place.

The annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are determined by votes from the magazine’s readers, who share their travel experiences and preferences. This recognition places both Utah destinations among the elite properties evaluated in the Mountain West category for the 2026 awards cycle.

Sundance Mountain Resort, established in Provo Canyon, has been recognized for its offerings. Similarly, Black Desert Resort, situated in Ivins, has also been acknowledged by the publication’s readership.

Specific details regarding the criteria used by readers to rank these resorts, or the complete list of properties featured in the Mountain West category, were not provided in the award announcement. The exact nature of the recognition, whether for lodging, activities, or overall resort experience, is also not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by Dennis Romboy on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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