Consitently, UT lives up to the claim. Salt Lake City provides more direct flights than any other 'ski' town and year in/out gets solid snow cover and reliable mix of powder days. On a budget, there are tons of condo's and hotels in SLC so rent a car and hit multiple resorts (Canyons, Alta,
Park City, Solitude etc) or park yourself in the cush trappings of Deer Valley or the convinience and reliability of Atla Lodge.