{"id":1761370,"date":"2026-02-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1761370"},"modified":"2026-02-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:00:00","slug":"travel-guide-evo-hotels-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1761370","title":{"rendered":"Travel Guide: Evo Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working at a snowboard magazine naturally comes with a fair bit of travel \u2013 and, as much as I hate to burst the bubble, it\u2019s rarely the champagne-and-hot-tubs lifestyle you might imagine. More often than not, it\u2019s shared \u201cAustrian doubles\u201d and bunk beds rather than private rooms and bellboys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So when we had the chance to stay at the Salt Lake City evo Hotel<\/a> for our recent trip to the Interlude snowboard trade show<\/a>, we jumped at the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What is an evo hotel?<\/b>
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Let\u2019s start with the basics \u2013 evo.com<\/a> is a major chain of snowboard shops across North America and Japan, stocking everything you could ever need while actively supporting snowboard culture through movie premieres, events and sponsorships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their shops act as hubs for local snowboard communities, and in February 2022 they expanded that idea into hospitality, launching a hotel chain aimed squarely at travelling snowsports enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rooms<\/b>
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The rooms strike a nice balance between industrial and modern, with exposed brick and beams, TVs, comfortable beds and all the essentials you\u2019d expect \u2013 minus the unnecessary frills that tend to push prices into the \u201cunattainable\u201d category.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best of all, each room features art or photography from a snowsports icon. We stayed in Bob Plumb\u2019s room and, while he thankfully didn\u2019t appear in the middle of the night, he\u2019s one of our favourite photographers so we were pretty stoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Skatepark<\/b>
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Our first stop on arrival was naturally the skatepark \u2013 easily one of the most unique hotel facilities we\u2019ve come across. There\u2019s a large flow section with a spine, banks, euro gap, rails and decent-sized quarter pipes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh off a 13-hour drive we headed straight for the mini-park: a perfect place to warm up and learn new tricks. There\u2019s a tiny 1.5ft mini ramp, a couple of quarters for learning drop-ins, some flat ground and a mellow bank. As a fan of tiny ramps, I had an absolute blast.<\/span><\/p>\n

In summer (or on dry winter days) there\u2019s also a small outdoor street section, which looked fun but was sadly soaked during our visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forgot your board? No problem \u2013 rentals are available, along with anything else you might need from the well-stocked skate shop. Popped a bearing or snapped your deck? They\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whitelines test team member Kevin Frank enjoys a feeble.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Evo Store<\/b>
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The attached shop is enormous, carrying everything you could ever need for snowboarding, including rentals. Thanks to evo\u2019s deep roots in the industry, you\u2019ll even find early or limited releases unavailable elsewhere \u2013 such as pre-issue Armada boards before the brand has officially launched.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add to that a crew of knowledgeable staff ready to dial in your setup, plus a few loveable shop dogs at the door, and you\u2019ve got a pretty ideal retail experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bouldering Gym<\/b>
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If you need to burn off some energy, there\u2019s a huge bouldering gym on site, alongside a regular gym and saunas in the changing rooms for post-session recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caf\u00e9 & Rooftop Bar<\/b>
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A good day of snowboarding is often bookended by a quality drink. We kicked off each morning in the caf\u00e9, which was just as happy serving an americano as a decaf oat chai latte \u2013 without judgement.<\/span><\/p>\n

After riding, the rooftop bar is the perfect place to wind down with an ice-cold beer or a cocktail from their impressive menu. There\u2019s heating for winter, fire pits, and a great view over the city and surrounding mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Locations<\/b>
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There are currently three evo hotel locations, with more likely on the way:<\/span><\/p>\n