Meghan Markle enjoyed a lavish winter getaway with friends at the ritzy Powder Mountain ski resort in Utah this week.
The Duchess of Sussex was photographed hitting the snowy slopes with Pilates Platinum owner Heather Dorak and co-founder of Alliance of Moms Kelly McKee Zajfen.
Markle, 42, was able to stay under the radar in sunglasses and a Moncler beanie as she enjoyed the chilly weather with her fellow moms.
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“Wow, what a perfect trip!! My heart is so full,” Dorak wrote on Instagram of their mountain escape. “The kids crushed the slopes by day and the adults howled with laughter deep into the night. Truly lucky in love with our wonderful friends!”
McKee Zajfen agreed, writing on her own social media account, “Beyond grateful for the best of friends! What a trip!”
She added, “Thank you doesn’t even begin to express what my heart is feeling after this trip. The love of family time, adventures, and belly laughs made this trip one for the books! Here’s to many more adventures with friends that feel like family and appreciating each day.”
It’s unclear if Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, and their two children — Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2 — tagged along for the vacation. However, her friends posted photos with their own families in tow.
Either way, Powder Mountain makes for a perfect escape for the Sussexes, who value privacy and freedom.
The luxurious ski destination, located just outside of the buzzy Salt Lake City, is designed to foster an “uncrowded mountain experience,” according to the Powder Mountain website.
“With a reduced number of day passes and the most skiable acreage in the US, Powder Mountain gives you the space to be yourself while you experience the pure thrill and limitless adventure of Utah’s majestic Wasatch Mountains,” the website boasts.
On site, there are several restaurants including Hidden Lake Lodge, which offers casual bites and beers, Hidden Lake Cantina, which serves Mexican-style meals, and Sundown Lodge, which offers Lucky Slice Pizza for evening skiers.
The Powder Keg in The Timberline Lodge is also a hot spot where Aprés-skiers can listen to live music.
There are several gorgeous chalets and lodges that visitors can rent for a swanky stay with stunning views of the western horizon and guaranteed lift tickets. The upscale cabins offer a cozy aesthetic while also embracing contemporary styles and state-of-the-art amenities.
“Our mountaintop lodging features quick and easy access to all of what Powder Mountain has to offer,” the website states.
The 8,000-acre resort encompasses a spanning interconnected trail system, as well as hundreds of residences, hotels, restaurants, and shops.
“Everything was thoughtfully and sustainably planned to ensure Powder Mountain remains unspoiled for future generations,” the website states.
For the very serious skiers, the concept of the resort stands out thanks to its “inverted” design.
“This means our lodges sit at the top of the resort, and you start your day to ski (instead of most places where you start your day on a lift),” the website explains.
