Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Travel Information
Found up the steep granite of Little
Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird is
a year round mountain resort. Sharing a ridge with Alta Ski Resort,
both Snowbird and Alta are blanketed in over 500 inches of incredible
Utah snow every winter. The Utah "lake effect" ensures massive snow
dumps, with the same storm circulating over the mountain multiple
times. Currently 11 ski lifts and an aerial tram service 2,500
acres of skiable terrain, and a new tunnel quickly connects skiers and
snowboarders to the back bowls of Mineral Basin. Other winter
activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and guided mountain
tours for all abilities and activities.
During the summer, Snowbird offers great hiking and mountain
biking, or the thrilling alpine slide and zip line. Celebrate fall
and the change of seasons at Snowbird's Oktoberfest, one of the
largest festivals in Utah.
Year-round dining draws many locals for a relaxing weekend in the
peaceful alpine environment. Snowbird offers a variety of
ski-out/ski-in accommodations. The Cliff Spa, located atop Snowbird's
flagship lodge, offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
and valleys and provides an opportunity to relax and rebuild after an
epic day on the mountain.
The top of the resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, while the lowest
point on the mountain is bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760
feet. The
125-person Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately seven
minutes. Snowbird’s 50-foot wide Superpipe is located on the Big Emma
run and is accessed by the Mid Gad or Gadzoom lifts. Conveniently
located near the Big Emma Superpipe, Snowbird’s terrain park offers
features and rails for skiers and riders looking to hone their terrain
park skills. Snowbird is a favorite with the locals as well as
visitors, and the spacious mountain ensures there is plenty of room
for all.
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