| Snowbird Info | |
| Price: | Call us on 0808 1089 100 for latest prices |
| Number of Runs: | 85 |
| Good For: | 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, 35% advanced |
| Skiable Area: | 2,500 |
| Vertical Rise: | 3,240 feet |
| Season: | Mid-November to Mid-May |
| Annual Snowfall: | 500 inches |
| Snowbird is Utah's little Jackson Hole, with an aerial tramway getting you to 3,240 vertical feet in less than ten minutes. In 1999, Snowbird developed the south-facing Mineral Basin area for the sunshine-seeking skier. This expansion increased the skiable acreage of the resort by 25 percent as well as greatly improving the tram line wait time. This lift has also made available more intermediate terrain on a mountain renowned for its steep skiing
It seems there used to be much fiercer competition between Alta and Snowbird, but these days each resort seems to have found its own niche. "Alta is for Skiers" reads the popular bumper sticker and possibly the plethora of snowboarders at Snowbird is partially due to the fact that they are barred from Alta. Snowbird also appeals to folks who don't embrace frigid temperatures. With the aerial tram, it is easy to stay warm and comfortable while skiing the greatest snow on earth. Where: 29 miles from Salt Lake International Airport What’s New: This winter a 385-foot long Superpipe will be launched. The terrain will be doubled and skiers will have over 5,000 acres. Skiers can hit both Snowbird and Little Cottonwood Canyon with one ticket
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