Snowbasin Resort Travel Information
Snowbasin, a Sun Valley Resort, is a large resort in the Ogden
area, covering a good selection of runs on varied terrain. It was the
site of the Downhill and Super G events for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Snowbasin tends to be much less crowded than the resorts near Salt
Lake City, and with a new access road from I-84, it is now much more
convenient to reach.
Snowbasin cultivates an european style ski experience, complete
with trams and gondolas, fine dining at trailside chalets, and
cultural diversity expected of a Olympic venue. Across the mountain,
enjoy sun soaked slopes, panoramic views, rocky outcrops and the
Needles Ridge sculpted by cirques with the breathtaking Needles
Spires.
Expanding the recreation opportunities at Snowbasin, explore the
mountain's several terrain park locations, a tubing hill, and 26km of
nordic skiing. During the summer, Snowbasin is a popular destination
for mountain biking, an excellent disc golf course, hiking, and
picnicking.
Ski ticket rates at Snowbasin are reasonable, and additional
discounts are available for Utah residents via a local's only Direct
to Lift discount card. In addition to season passes, Snowbasin offers
multi-day lift tickets - take advantage of this chance to
really explore the mountain.
The Snowbasin Ski School (801-620-1016) offers a variety of private
and group lessons. Children instruction includes the full or half day
"Littlecat Kittens (4-6)" and "Wildcat Kids (7-11)" programs. Learn to
Ski packages are also available.
After skiing or snowboarding all day, you are bound to work up an
appetite. Snowbird hosts several restaurants for seasonal and
year-round dining. Earl's Lodge has a wide selection of food from
wood-fired pizza and sushi to homemade pastries and deserts. The
Needles Lodge features Austrian cuisine such as bratwurst with
sauerkraut, wienerschnitzel with pommes frites, and cabbage
rolls with German potato salad.
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