| Snowbasin, a Sun Valley Resort is located in the glittering snowfields high above Ogden, Utah. Begun in 1940 as a "huge public playground" it has grown into hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic Downhill, Super G and combined events. Owned by the group that includes the Sun Valley resort in Idaho, and Little America Hotels, Snowbasin is one of the oldest, continuously operating ski areas in the United States.Snowbasin StatisticsVertical Drop: 3401 ft Top Elevation: 9253 ft Skiable Acres: 3200 Trails: 54 Terrain: 20% 50% 30% Lifts: 12; 1 Tram, 2 Gondolas, 1 Quad, 4 Triples, 1 Double, 1 Magic Carpet, and 2 Handle Tows Terrain Parks: 2Snowmaking: 19% Average Yearly Snowfall: 400 inchesSnowbasin's 2,959 vertical feet of ski trails, powder bowls and lush glades cover over 2,500 acres. The terrain here will suit everyone's needs. Wide runs ensure skiers have all the elbow room needed.Nordic trails are also on-site for Nordic skiing and snowshoe enthusiasts. A Superpipe and two terrain parks are perfect for freestylists of all levels. The tubing hill has six lanes, each with a different terrain type and steepness, suitable for all members of the family.The beauty and grandeur of the mountains above and valleys below Snowbasin have inspired many pictures. Snowbasin's man-made structures and attention to service are equally inspiring to visitors! |
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