Snowbird
Snowbird Mountain Statistics
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- Average Annual Snowfall: 500"
- Vertical Drop: 3,240'
- Base Elevation: 7,760'
- Top Elevation: 11,000'
- Hours of Operation: 9:00AM-4:30PM
- Lifts: 1 tram, 4 quads, 6 doubles
- Skiable Acres: 2,500'
- Terrain: 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, 35% advanced/expert
- Number of Runs: 85
- Longest Run: Chip's Run, 2.5 miles
- Longest Descent: Gad Valley, 3.5 miles
- Terrain Parks: 1
- Acres of Snowmaking: 525
- Nursey/Child Care on Premise: Yes
- Adapative Skiing Program: Yes
- Uphill Capacity: 17,400 people per hour
- Miles to Major Airport: 29
Snowbird resort is a year-round ski and summer resort located in the heart of the Wasatch National Forest on the eastern border of the Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy. It is 29 miles (46 km) from Salt Lake International Airport, 24 miles (38 km) from downtown Salt Lake City. With its world-renowned Snowbird Mountain School and family emphasis, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is the ultimate destination for nonstop fun.
Snowbird currently has 11 ski lifts (4 High-Speed Quads, 6 Doubles, and a surface lift), an aerial tram, and a 600-foot (180 m) tunnel enclosing a one-way conveyor lift connecting Peruvian Gulch to Mineral Basin allowing easier access for beginners and intermediates to new terrain. The tunnel, the first of its kind in North America, also allows for skier transport when winds require the closing of the aerial tram.
If snowmobiling is on your agenda, Snowbird has snowmobile tours starting near the grand 11,000 foot summit of Hidden Peak, trips cover over 50,00 acres of incredible terrain with phenomenal views. Boasting Utah's highest elevated starting point, the snowmobiling and scenery are second to none.
As a full-service resort, Snowbird focuses on both recreation and relaxation. Luxurious suites, outdoor heated pools (even during the winter), spa services, and ski-in/out lodging characterize just a few of Snowbird's amenities. A number of diverse restaurants, festivals, and retail opportunities give guests a full mountain community experience. Exciting mountain biking and hiking trails are among the popular summer activities available at Snowbird. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort has a total of four lodges, including the Iron Blosam, the Inn, the Lodge at Snowbird, and the Cliff Lodge.
Skiing Magazine ranked the Alta-Snowbird ski area second in North America overall and first in the United States for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons. According to SKI Magazine (October 2002) Snowbird ranked 20th in North America with Gold Medals in snow, access, challenge, terrain, scenery, weather, and lifts. In specific categories it was ranked third in North America for snow, fourth in North America for challenge, and fifth in North America for terrain. Snowbird ranks as the second best resort in North America, runner-up to Whistler Blackcomb resort in Canada, according to Skiing Magazine. More recently, Outside named Alta-Snowbird the number one ski destination in North America for the 2008-09 season. The ski school at Snowbird is well regarded
Snowbird also offers one of the most accessible mountain meeting destinations in North America. The resort has 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) of meeting space along with 31 meeting rooms and a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) Event Center available in the summer.
With over 600 inches of legendary Little Cottonwood Canyon snow and 180+ ski days in each of the last three seasons, Snowbird is the ultimate powder paradise. Award-winning terrain, unmatched accessibility, and first-class service add up to an unparalleled destination.
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