| Snowbird Ski Resort is located 26 miles south of Salt Lake City in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near the ski resort of Alta. Considered one of the country's great mountain resorts, Snowbird has been named the number 1 ski resort in the United States by 'Skiing Magazine' for four years running.The resort is wedged into Little Cottonwood Canyon, and heavily fortified against avalanches. As a result, all the accomodations are slopeside, including the luxurious Cliff Lodge.Spectacular views up and down the steep canyon walls can produce vertigo, and the cost of staying at Snowbird is said to have the same effect. Snowbird Ski Resort is not recommended for the inexperienced or budget-minded (except as a day trip). Snowbird is more suited for the well-to-do and ready-to-rip.Snowbird Ski Resort Mountain Statistics Vertical Drop: 3241 ft Top Elevation: 11004 ft Skiable Acres: 2500Number of Runs: 89 Terrain: 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, 35% advanced Lifts: 1 tram, 3 quads, and 7 doubles Terrain parks: 2Snowmaking: 20%Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of low-density, "dry" Utah powder annually. Thanks to ideal geography and a phenomenon called Lake Effect, Little Cottonwood Canyon's powder is known worldwide.In the summer, Snowbird Summer Resort offers tons of summer fun including aerial tram rides, an Alpine slide and more!Kids 12 and under ski free with the purchase of an adult all-day lift ticket. |
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